Jay Taber
May 09, 2012
Jay Taber, 33, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes in West Des Moines. He was born June 5, 1978, in Newton, Iowa, to Michiel and Beverly Taber.
Jay graduated from Newton High School in 1996, and received a degree from DMACC in Information Technology. He married Alyssa Cleveringa on September 4, 2004. He was a volunteer fire fighter and EMT for the Grimes Fire Department. Jay had worked for Wells Fargo in the IT area since 2006. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, a season ticket holder for Iowa State football, and enjoyed attending I-Cubs games. Most of all, Jay loved spending time with his family, especially his wife and son.
Jay is survived by his loving wife, Alyssa; son, Aaron Michael Taber; parents, Michiel and Beverly Taber of Newton; brother Michiel (Angela) Taber of Des Moines; niece, Samantha Taber; paternal grandmother, Lucille Taber of Newton; maternal grandmother, Betty Klingensmith of Newton; parents-in-law, Michael and Valerie Cleveringa of Rock Rapids; brother-in-law, Eric (Leslie) Cleveringa of Harrisburg, SD; paternal grandmother-in-law, Arlene Cleveringa of Orange City; and maternal grandmother-in-law, LaVonne Simonson of Ruthven, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Leon Taber; maternal grandfather, Forrest Klingensmith; paternal grandfather-in-law, James Cleveringa; and maternal grandfather-in-law, Richard Simonson.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family to start a college fund for Aaron, in loving memory of Jay.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Todd and Kathie Asche
05/10/2012
We were shocked to hear of Jays death. No one can truly know what you are experiencing in this time of loss. Please accept our sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jess, Paulie and Easton
05/10/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You know we love you and are here for you.
Bev Whalen
05/10/2012
Alyssa - Words cannot describe my heartfelt sorrow for you and your family. The GB Packers have lost a great fan! You, Aaron and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melony Knight-Sickels
05/10/2012
Alyssa, I was so shocked when I heard the news that Jay had passed. Please know that you and your family is in my prayers. May your wonderful memories of Jay bring you comfort.
Tawnia & Dennis Olson
05/10/2012
Alyssa, We are deeply sorry for your loss. We want God to wrap his arms around you and your son.
Jay was so much fun to be around and truely and a great man! He will be missed!
Erik Thompson
05/10/2012
Alyssa, my thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Jennifer "McDonald" Paasch
05/10/2012
Alyssa,
I am so sorry for your loss! There are no words for what your going through. You and Aaron will be in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for all of you.
Julie Johnson
05/10/2012
It's with a heavy heart that I offer you and your family my condolences. I worked with Jay and shared his enthusiasm for Iowa State and his beloved Cyclones. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Shelly Waters
05/10/2012
I was deeply saddened to learn about the sudden death of Jay I join with so many others who knew Jay in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. May the Lord comfort his dear family and friends through this difficult time.
Tony Padden
05/10/2012
My sincere condolences to the Taber family. Jay was a super person and we are all profoundly saddened by this loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. All his coworkers will really miss Jay.
Steve and Carol Schubert
05/10/2012
With our deepest sympathies to Alyssa, Aaron and all the families. May God wrap his arms around you and carry you through this most difficult time. We will be thinking and praying for you all. Know that God is with you and lean on him and your faith. Jay will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Bill Veltri
05/10/2012
With my deepest sympathies for Alyssa, Aaron and the rest of the family. Jay was a great co-worker, human being and FRIEND and will be greaty missed. We will celebrate his life and the joy he brought to all of us. A truly wonderful and genuine person that is and will always be loved and cared for.