Thomas Jeffrey Rayl MD

Thomas Jeffrey Rayl, M.D.08/08/1983 -01/31/2024

Our beloved son, brother and friend Thomas Jeffrey Rayl (TJ) was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on August 8th, 1983. He earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree from the University of Colorado and his Doctor of Medicine from Creighton University. Following his residency at the University of Minnesota, TJ worked as an anesthesiologist at both the University and Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. TJ is remembered by his family, friends and colleagues as a caring physician to both his patients and co-workers. TJ was known for his kindness in his relationships with friends and patients. He truly cared for each and every one of his patients and loved his profession. His parents and family will best remember Thomas as one of his anesthesiology friends described him - "I have never known a more kind and gentle soul". TJ's true passion, however, was music. His favorite artists were expansive and eclectic, ranging from David Bowie to Notorious BIG; Taylor Swift to Guns and Roses; Elton John to The Rolling Stones; The B52's and beyond. Over the last few years, TJ's love for music and the arts saw him travel all over the US, Britain, and Europe, to see concerts, museums, and cultural sites. TJ was usually joined by friends on these trips, whose travel, experiences, and lives were enriched by TJ's company. TJ invested himself wholly into his relationships with friends, family and those he loved. He was a collector of experiences, valuing the time he spent with people more than the cost required to do so. TJ's catalog of records, books, and other pop culture memorabilia was a reflection of his fondness for experiences and for those with whom he shared those experiences. He is survived by his parents Jeffrey and Kathleen, his brothers Christopher (Aja) and Phillip (Danielle), along with nephews Bradley, Wesley and Calvin. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 AM Friday, February 23rd at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Castle Rock, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held the following day, Saturday February 24th at the Inverness Hotel in Englewood, Colorado from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. TJ's family requests that those wishing to honor his memory do so by making a donation to the American Heart Association in his name.