Taylor Elise Foster, ’20 DVM

Taylor in her commencement gown for her DVM degree.

June 1, 1993 – October 28, 2024

Taylor Elise Foster of Poulsbo, Washington was born on June 1, 1993, in Arlington, Washington to Tim and Kristen Foster (Yarke). Taylor passed away on October 28, 2024, at home in Poulsbo, Washington at the age of 31. Taylor attended Cascade Elementary School in Marysville, Washington before graduating from Kingston High School in Kingston, Washington and went on to attend Washington State University in Pullman, Washington where she earned her BS and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She worked as a veterinarian for 4 years. She worked other animal related jobs before veterinary school as well.

Taylor was a member of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, WSVMA Power of 10 Leadership Program, American Veterinary Medical Association, Peninsula Veterinary Medical Association and while she was in vet school was a part of the Veterinary Business Management Association and WSU Pre-Vet Club. Taylor had a love of animals, travel, spending time with friends, good food and watching Netflix with her pets on quiet evenings.

Survivors include her parents Tim and Kristen Foster of Kingston, Washington, brothers Leyland Foster and Dane Foster both of Kingston, Washington, twin sister Sarah Kaiser, grandfather Arthur Foster of Corning, California, great-aunt Gay Campbell of Santa Maria, California, uncle Kurt Yarke of El Dorado, California and aunt Sandy Hill (Foster) of Corning, California. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Lael Yarke, grandfather Mal Yarke and grandmother Joanne Foster.