Donald H Taber

Donald H. Taber, age 90 of Osceola, passed away with his family by his side early in the morning on Sunday, February 20, 2022.  Don was born April 11, 1931, in Trumann, Arkansas to the late John H. and Ethel (Addison) Taber. Don enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served honorably until his discharge in 1954.   On February 10, 1989, he married Rosalie (McDonald) Stump in Elkhart, Indiana.  They recently celebrated their 33rd anniversary.

Rosalie survives, along with Don’s sons Don (Jessika) Taber Jr. of Elkhart, Rick Taber and Scott (Angela) Taber, both of Osceola.  Surviving as well are his stepsons Dennis (Karen) Stump of Union, Michigan, and Tab (Sue) Stump of Elkhart, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren and 5 step-great grandchildren. His sisters, Helen Bland of Arkansas and Virgie Crumby of Utah and his stepdaughter in law Lisa Stump survive as well.  He was preceded in death by the mother of his sons, Phyllis Taber, his stepson Darell Stump, his siblings Lloyd, Mildred, Lucille, and Glenda and his granddaughter Tracy.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 11:30 am funeral service on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Cruz Family Funeral Home.  Pastor Paul Anderson of Calvary United Methodist Church will officiate services.  Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens where the American Legion Post 308 of Osceola and the US Marine Corps will render military honors.

Don founded Taber Pump and Well Service in 1963 and was employed by Adams and Westlake of Elkhart until serving his community’s needs full time beginning in 1982.  Don was the first person in his shop every day, and never missed a day of work until last week, after a fall left him unable to go into his shop.  His work ethic, kindness to his customers, knowledge of the business and tireless service to his community will never be forgotten.

In the spare time that Don had, he enjoyed attending church at Calvary UMC, going down the American Legion #308 in Osceola and dancing with his wife Rosalie at the Moose Lodge in Elkhart. They also enjoyed traveling during the winter months and had taken several vacations on cruise ships to many locations, including Hawaii.

In his memory, donations may be made to Calvary UMC.   To light a virtual candle in his memory, share a story of his life, or leave a message of comfort for his family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.