Grant Robert Taylor was baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection Friday, February 27, 2026 due to complications from Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) He was born on November 28, 2005 and entered into rest at the age of 20.
Dear son of Ted and Lisa, (nee Hesskamp) Taylor. Beloved brother of Lydia Taylor. Dear grandson of Mary, the late Dale Taylor and the late Robert and Mary Joan Hesskamp. Loving nephew, cousin, godchild, and friend of many.
Grant loved his family and also loved his college experience at Missouri State University. He was a member of the graduating class of 2020 from St Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic School and a member of the graduating class of 2024 from De Smet Jesuit High School. He remained close to his De Smet group of friends, ‘the boys’and would hang out with them whenever he was back in St Louis. Grant liked to write stories and journal; he loved stingrays, traveling, (especially to Disney), ESports, gaming, trout fishing, and Panda Express! In June of 2023, the Make-A-Wish Foundation Missouri & Kansas granted his wish for a gaming computer which brought him immense joy.
SERVICES: A VISITATION will be held on Friday, March 6, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. A FUNERAL MASS will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 12:30 p.m. at St Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor would be appreciated to: Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation Missouri & Kansas, and/or Camp Rhythm via St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
I am so very sorry.
Grant to me was more than a friend but he was like a brother to me. Hearing and reading that he has passed fills my heart with sadness that we won’t be able to do a lot together anymore but I can still be thankful for meeting such an amazing and kind person. I’ll miss you Grant so deeply and so much.
Words cannot express or console the sorrow and pain you must be going through by the loss of your precious Grant. . Many many prayers and hugs for you all. Know you have your NICU family to lean on.
❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Renee
I grew up with Grant and the Taylor family. I am eternally grateful for the experiences my brother and I had with their family. All my love and best wishes to Lydia, Lisa, and Ted during this extremely difficult time.
Lisa and family,
My deepest condolences to the family. The loving bond the four of you shared was so very obvious and the grief of losing someome so special and integral breaks our hearts as well.
May you feel God’s comforting presence now more than ever.
Sue
Grant man was one of those friends that stay with me outside of De Smet I was glad to have him around and loved driving with him in my car to go to do service hours. Even after all of that he was still that same guy going about despite his illness taking a toll on him. Grant, I will miss you its been a wild ride and I hope you can rest peacefully now.
I knew Grant throughout high school, and he was always a great friend. When Grant was happy and in his element, he made everyone else happy. I am saddened by his passing, but also thankful for the time I got to spend with him.
Now in the best place, shall he rest.
One Love
Grant was always the sweetest boy in grade school. I remember playing bey blades with him in 3rd grade… he will be so missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to your family. Grant was such a sweet kid and great classmate to his SMMA class of 2020. You are in my thoughts and prayers
I will never forget sitting at the Baccalaureate Brunch on Graduation Day at De Smet Jesuit with Grant and his family. I asked him if he was looking forward to the Lock-In that night.
“Oh, I’m not going.”
“Oh my goodness, why?” I asked.
“Because we’re leaving super early in the morning to go to Disney!”
I will never forget the exuberance on his face when he told me. Like every single time I had ever been in his presence, he radiated joy. You could not help but be affected by it.
I know that his friends loved him deeply, and he affected everyone who ever had a conversation with him. It’s like he always knew what was important, and he understood more than most the precious gift that life is.
I physically ache for all who love him, and all who will continue to love him. And I’m forever grateful that I was able to experience a few beams of the light he shared with this world.
Because from time to time, there’s just not enough light in the world.
I am incredibly sorry for your loss. Grant was a bright light to all who knew him. All my love to the entire Taylor family.
Cam
Ted and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I’m praying that God gives you all the strength and peace you need to get through this tough time. I hope you find comfort knowing he is resting with God.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Gardner
I loved referring to Grant as Ulysses S. during his time at our SMMA Grade School.
Rest in Peace Grant. Peace and blessings to your family.
We LOVE our graduates!
Msgr. Norb Ernst
retired Pastor
What a terrible terrible loss. and now God has Grant in his loving arms. I think the best way to honor Grant and his life is to keep moving forward as he would want you to do. Their really are no words to express this level of grief but just know you are not alone and as your next door neighbor I’m always here for you both. My faith, friends and staying busy is what helps me. Always remember you gave Grant everything in life that you could give him and he was happy.
Grant was a friend who meant so much to me. I am incredibly grateful to have been able to be Grant’s friend and to get to see him grow. Grant didn’t always trust people but it was so meaningful to watch as we became his trusted friends and a place of comfort for him. I feel incredibly sad that Grant won’t get to grow more into the person he deserved to be and will miss him always saying “no offense but” before saying something offensive.
Mary and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. It sounded like Grant was very active and enjoyed doing so many things. I’m sure he’ll be deeply missed by his family and friends.
God Bless
What a great loss for your family! This is a tremendous loss for all of us who knew Grant. I first met Grant on a field day where he engaged his teammates and encouraged everyone. I taught Grant in seventh and eighth grades. Our year was shortened by Covid, but Grant was a real highlight for the class. He shared his gentle spirit and great sense of humor with all.
I was privileged to be in his presence. Praying for you all 🙏
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers and love. ❤️
You can see this young man’s joy and spirit! So very sorry to your family and those close to Grant on your heartbreaking loss … With prayers for God’s comfort, Mary Lou Frank and family, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque parishioners
I was so sorry to hear about Grant. He would frequently pop into my room during Fighting Video Game Club and would often speak to me in the hallway. I recently found a picture of Grant with the club watching the gaming on my classroom screen with a huge smile on his face. Even though he wasn’t one of the players at the time the picture was taken, he was so happy simply watching the action and cheering on his friends. He had a child-like enthusiasm and a kind heart. He already seemed close to God well before God called him home. So blessed for those drop-in’s and hallway conversation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was Grants Resident Assistant freshman year. I loved my conversations and interactions with Grant and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Grant was so kind and will be remembered by me and members of the Missouri State Hutchens First Year Bears.
Grant lived across the hall from me and my good friends last school year. We all slowly got to know him and his interests throughout the year as he was always open to talk and make jokes. Grant showed genuine interest in how you responded when he asked how you were doing and you left the conversation feeling good you got to talk with him, no matter the topic. I would always find myself talking to him for so long no matter where we bumped into each other. He came over with his old roommates to our apartment this school year to hangout and I was so happy to see him walk through the door. He continued to push himself out of his comfort zone throughout my short time of knowing him. I am going to miss seeing him around campus and getting to catch up with him but thankful for the memories I got to experience with him, Grant was a good friend. I am deeply sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers❤️
Grant was my roommate last year. We had our quarrels but he always had a heart of gold. The chance to spend so much time with your amazing son in something I will always cherish. He brightened the lives of everybody who had to privilege to meet him, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be deeply missed by so many.
I still remember Grant from robotics club an extremely funny and intelligent friend. It pains me to see one of the most energetic and positive people I know pass away. I will always remember you for how you always lightened up the mood for everyone. May God Bless you and your family.
Grant at robotics club was one of the funniest and most intelligent people I’ve met and he always brightened the mood up no matter how terrible my day was. I give my condolences to him and his family and wish them nothing but the best. May God Bless Grant and his family, and I would just like to thank him for being a very good friend and pal throughout my time at De Smet Jesuit and on the DuRT robotics team.
Grant was one of my friends here at Missouri State. We maybe weren’t as close as some of his other friends were to him, but we got dinner every other week, and we’d just talk. We’d always have to be kicked out by the dining hall staff, because we’d always have really long discussions. He was a really good guy. Incredibly smart, really funny, he had great stories. He didn’t like to think himself one, but he was a real fighter. I really admired (and still admire) his perseverance, and his ‘live despite it all’ attitude. I’m shocked he’s gone. I’ll really miss him. I truly believe he left a really bright mark on the world, and in the lives of everyone who knew him. He certainly did in mine.