Tragically, on July 2, 2026, the family and friends of Kevin Taylor were reminded just how precious life is after he passed away suddenly at the age of 62.

Kevin was born Feb. 9, 1964, in Cheyenne, Wyoming; however, he spent the majority of his childhood in Washington state. As a young man, he moved to Southern California, where he spent 20 years before returning to Washington state.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lynnly; children Andrew, Christopher and Jordan; stepdaughter Jessica McCarty; brother, Brent Taylor.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Frances Taylor.

Kevin enjoyed an exciting and lifelong career in the aviation industry, beginning as an aircraft mechanic and eventually becoming a mechanical engineer with

Boeing's flight test program in Seattle. He had a passion for restoring classic Datsun Z cars, as well as various welding projects.