Ryan Jacob Taylor

Dr. Ryan Jacob Taylor

Dr. Ryan Jacob Taylor, 39, passed away on November 16, 2015, after losing his battle with brain cancer. He was born on June 16, 1976 in Dayton, IN, to John R. and Janie K. Taylor.

Ryan graduated from Harrison High School with the Class of 1994. In 1998, He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Engineering from UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA, in 2005. He worked for IBM and Quantum, moving from San Diego to Irvine, CA and most recently living in Los Angeles, CA.

Ryan was also an avid music lover, producer and musician. During his teenage years, he played drums with several local bands in Lafayette, IN, including Blue, 7-Pocket Cargo and Saint Catherine's Wheel. During his time in San Diego, he learned to play many instruments, mix beats, produced and performed music with some talented friends. While in Los Angeles, he DJ'd, produced and created music with his long-time girlfriend, Gretchen Hileman. You can find their band and music, Sauvignon, on SoundCloud.

Ryan is survived by his loving parents, John R. and Janie K. Taylor; his sister, Tara Taylor; his brother, Jason Taylor; his sister-in-law, Lauren Taylor. He also leaves his grandmother, Nina Taylor, of Dayton, IN, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Gretchen Hileman, and many close friends from Lafayette, San Diego and Los Angeles. Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Rollin Taylor; his maternal Grandparents, Milton and Jane Hagen; and his cousin Tyiesa.

A Celebration of Ryan's Life will be held at the Wildcat Conservation Club, in Mulberry, IN, on Dec. 11th, 2015, 3pm-11pm. All that would like to come are welcome to join his family and friends in celebration of RT. Ryan was a one-of-a-kind soul and touched many lives. He will be remembered for his brilliant mind, creative musical talent, cool spirit, honesty, heart and beautiful blue eyes.