Taylor Thomas

Taylor Michael Thomas, 17 was born on december 6, 1994 in Orange County, California. He was the son of Kevin and Temper Thomas. Taylor was a striking red head and always full of fun. He began his education at Parker Preschool at the Gingerbread House. He attended Blake Primary School, Wallace Elementary, and Wallace Junior High School. While in junior High he was bullied and chose to not fight but to stand up against bullying, and together with his buddies went to court and won a victory against the bully. It was important to Taylor to be a peace maker, always. He also attended Le Pera Elementary School, and enjoyed being in the band. He loved his high school friends and didn't know an enemy. He was studying at the La Paz County Career Center. Growing up, Taylor loved music, he was learning to play guitar, and was a band groupie, for "Awaken the Nightmare", enjoying every moment. He was a capable young man, strong and healthy. He enjoyed shooting fire arms and respected them and visited the desert often with his family, riding dirt bikes and helping his brother and sister. He enjoyed camping with his family and Grandpa's fishing trip and wrestling trip and winning medals, with brother Kevin Jr. He enjoyed watching his sister excel with her performance group and was always there to help. He was Mr. Dude in 1999. Taylor excelled at working with animals; he loved to care for them and to help train them. He enjoyed Pop Warner football. His sweet 15 birthday was a huge affair and he enjoyed all of his friends, and girl friends. A high light wa an annual vacation with his sibling and cousin Lucy Mae Paterson. Taylors' them song was 'We Are Young'. He was employed summers with pop Harvey Aquatic Association as a lifeguard and swim instructor. This summer Taylor was going to be Head Lifeguard. He was employed at his family's business and enjoyed the children and his co workers, he was involved in all aspects of the program. He is survived by his parents Temper, and Kevin; his sister Treasure thomas, his brother Kevin Thomas Junior, Paternal grandparents Cathy and Ron Thomas, and Aunt Tina, and cousins Danielle, Madison, Jason Jr. and Brenda. His Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Buni Hooper; Taylor leaves behind Aunts Cherre Hooper, Honey Paterson, Lindee Woody; Pam Stark- Hooper and uncle Jace Stark-Hooper. Cousins Tygrr Brennan, his hero Beau Brennan, Keri, Erin, Lexy Woody, Lucy Mae paterson and Ty Stark-Hooper. His uncle Kelly Thomas preceded him in death. "We are young, we run free, stay up late, we don't sleep, got our friends, got the night, we'll be alright!" Taylor was met by the Lord Jesus Christ, his uncle Kelly, cousin P.J., Grandma GiGi, Grandpa P.W. Hooper, Pop Harvey and Grandma Lila. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all those who loved him.