Ryan Donald Taylor

Ryan Donald Taylor obituary, Katy, TX

Ryan Donald Taylor

Ryan Taylor Obituary

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Ryan Donald Taylor was born September 17, 1978, in Shelton, Washington, to parents Billie and Kevin Taylor, and passed away on December 16, 2025 in Katy, TX.

Ryan was a 1997 graduate of Dimond High School in Anchorage, Alaska. He was happiest along the waters of Alaska, the mountains of Utah, and the plains of Montana, where he enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends.

Ryan was always ready to help those around him and his big personality and contagious laugh filled every space he was in.

He is survived by his daughter, Ava; his parents, Billie and Michael Morehouse and Kevin and Pam Taylor; his sisters, Jessica Taylor and Rachel Carlson; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Laurel's Army Foundation, which raises money for research at Texas Children's Cancer Center.
Schmidt Funeral Home - Grand Parkway - Katy

1344 West Grand Parkway South, Katy, TX 77494

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