Taylor Ivins, 31

Taylor Hunter Ivins (Eagle Eyes), a member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana was welcomed into the Glorious Kingdom by his twin sister Whisper and oldest brother Dylan on June 8, 2026. 

Known to his loved ones as “Taye,” “Tayebug,” “Taye Taye,” “Baby Blue Eyes” and “Eagle Eyes,” Taylor was a cherished son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend who endured his way through life and was a wilderness soul child. 

Taylor was born in Kalispell and raised in Ronan. He graduated from Ronan High School in 2013. In his younger years, he was the kid who dreamed of being a true entrepreneur. You would often find him and his close buddies selling lemonade or baked goods on the street corner. He was known in school for his success as the kid who would be the door-to-door salesman. He often would say, “I’m gonna be the one who invents the money tree.” 

He was a lover of the outdoors, an avid auto enthusiast and enjoyed his arts and crafts. He would often attend races and outdoor activities with his best buddies, Aaron and Brandon. Taye was also a huge fan of fishing and being on the water. He loved fishing, and anytime he could be near a fishing line, he’d be down.  

Taylor was also a huge Seattle Seahawks fan, always giving thanks to his papa Hunter for enduring his love for the sport. He often reflected on the time he spent going to Seattle to attend the games, often saying that one day he would marry a Sea-gal. He was very passionate about his team, and he said he bled blue and green.  

Taylor shared a passion for Bob Marley’s music. He loved his grandmother and his cousin Alaysha dearly, with whom he would often share moments, from hiking to finding the best hot springs. 

Taylor, in his later life, enjoyed spending time with his family, both near and far. He was a helping hand to many, in all areas, including construction, woodworking and maintenance. He had a true love of arts and crafts and loved being a handyman mechanic. Taylor received his certification in Auto Mechanics in 2021.

He is survived by his parents, Carl Ivins and Jodi Hunter; his sisters, Alivia Ramirez and Mara Ramirez; his brother, Michael Ramirez; aunts and uncles Danny Hunter, Henry Hunter, Travis Ivins, Justin Ivins, Jennifer Ivins and LaDonna Julies; along with numerous cousins and friends whose lives he touched deeply.  

He was preceded in death by grandparents Michael Ivins, Joseph Hunter and Jeanette Matt; his twin sister and best friend, Whisper Ivins; his brother, Dylan Ivins; and his uncle and aunt, Vern and Chris Mills. 

Tayebug will be deeply remembered for his helping hands and his compassion for humanity. He was always humble and offered anyone his last dollar, a cup of joe or a place to stay. Taye was always the cutest blue-eyed bug ever! 

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.