Skylar Hawke Taylor was born on June 2, 1993 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to Rhonda Beezley and Thomas Wayne Taylor II. He spent the first 4 years of his life in Klamath Falls, before moving to Manden, North Dakota in 1997 with his mom and soon to be step-dad, Pete Martino. Skylar excelled in school, and he developed a passion for Basketball. In 2000, the family moved to Louisville, Kentucky for his mom’s schooling. He enjoyed playing with the neighborhood kids, and he made some lasting friendships during the year that they lived in Louisville.
In 2001, the family moved to Woodinville, Washington. Skylar attended Eton Montessori School in Bellevue for the 3rd-5th grade, and then transferred to Bear Creek Elementary School for the 6th grade. In 2004, Skylar’s little sister Sophia was born. She was loved and spoiled by her big brother – he wouldn’t allow her to cry and would carry her everywhere! Skylar loved being a big brother to her.
He attended Timbercrest Junior High in Woodinville, and then Woodinville High School. During his freshman year, Skylar went to live with his dad, Tom. He enjoyed getting to know his dad, and spending time with his Uncle Trevor. Skylar returned to Woodinville the following year, where he went back to Woodinville High school. His love of Basketball carried on, and he continued to play Basketball on many different area teams, as well as his school teams.
Skylar enjoyed modeling and acting, and he had many wonderful opportunities to pursue these passions due to his stunning presence and charm. He spent some time in Malibu, California where he obtained his sobriety and made many friends and a lot of good memories. He then moved back to Portland to be closer to his family. He loved being around people, and found that working in restaurants were his forte. His coworkers admired the energy and passion he put into his work. Skylar’s laughter was infectious, and could be heard from miles away.
Skylar leaves behind his mom, Rhonda Martino; his step-dad, Pete Martino; his dad, Tom Taylor; his brother, Tanner Taylor; his sisters, Teyha Taylor and Sophia Martino; his grandma and grandpa Jim and Linda Beezley, grandma Vickie Taylor and grandpa Tom Taylor; aunts and uncles, Eric Beezley and Jeannine, Brad Beezley, John Martino, Paul Martino, CJ and Bob Schrowang, Shawn Taylor, Nancy Taylor-Adkisson, Rachelle and Stacy Murray, Quinn Taylor and Trevor Taylor; cousins, Johnny and Christy Martino, Jennifer Martino, Josh Martino, Paulie Martino, Bobbie Schrowang, Kyel and Marlen Beezley, Treven Beezley, Hayden Beezley, Chad Taylor, Mandy McGraw, Travis Taylor, Hayli Bettandorff, Shiana McKenzie, Presli Butler, Kody Murray, Raelyn Murray; and many great nieces and nephews, numerous friends and his loving “Super” dog, Rex.
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