DYLAN D. TAYLOR

DYLAN D. TAYLOR, known to his friends as Michael, 31, of Redmond, Oregon passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025.

He was born on July 20, 1994 in Seoul, South Korea and joyfully adopted by his parents Janice DAmato and Michael Taylor on October 27, 1994. He was raised in Kirkland, Washington and graduated from the International Community School. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, was an Eagle Scout, a Mariners fan, and a member of the Lake Washington High School track team. He attended Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, received an AA degree from Central Oregon Community College and attended Oregon State University in their business administration program.

He was adored as a son and a friend. He enjoyed sports, his dog Bear, music and great Asian food. His smile, wit, insightfulness and eloquence will be deeply missed and his memory will be cherished by many.

Dylan is survived by his mother, Janice DAmato, his father, Michael Taylor and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was particularly close to his aunt Erin Taylor who was a devoted friend and counselor to him over the years.

Distribution of ashes will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to charities he supported: treehouseforkids.org in Seattle or brightsideanimals.org in Redmond, Oregon.