Michael W. Taylor Sr., 56

Life is short breaking the rules, forgive quickly, love truly, love constantly, and never stop smiling, no matter how strange life is. Life is not always what we expect it to be.

My son, I will miss you and love you always. I prayed no one would ever take you away from me when you were first born, but God had other plans for us. Rest in peace. All my love, your mother.

My brother, my friend, why did you leave? You were out of my life for so long, and then returned with promises. Your memory will be my keepsake. God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart. I will see you in the winds... Theresa.

Michael William Taylor Sr., 56, of Boise, passed away Feb. 4, 2012. He was born Sept. 20, 1955, in Spokane.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas L. Taylor, survived by his mother, Beverly Taylor, of Coeur d'Alene, sisters, Theresa Taylor, Graham, Wash., Molly Crow and husband Andrio, of Spokane, Lynn Neal and husband Bob, of Coeur d'Alene; brothers Joseph Taylor, Coeur d'Alene, Patrick Taylor and wife Kristin, of Vancouver, Wash.; son Michael W. Taylor Jr. and wife Melissa, Scottsdale, Ariz., daughters Kayla Hansen, of Spokane, and Michaela Mehas, of Boise, granddaughters Emily, Chloe, Peyton, and his companion Anita Johnson, of Boise, plus several nieces and nephews.

We love you unconditionally, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. The family of Michael W. Taylor Sr.