Taylor Jesse Beales

On April 11th, 2020, the world grew darker and the stars now shine immensely brighter. Taylor Jesse Beales, passed away while on a spiritual journey of healing and guiding others to better themselves, bringing healing, love, light and joy to all.

Taylor was a musician and artist at heart, with a love for drums and music. Taylor was a Music Production Sound Engineer, and spent years touring with musicians and bands, putting on live music events, all over the world. He began working at the Eccles Center Theatre, and the Deer Valley Concert Series events, his passion was for music. He began his music production career touring with One-Republic and American Authors, touring the United States, and traveled with many other musical groups over the years. He also worked with many Music Production companies, namely VER, PRG Audio and Performance Audio.

Taylor was a beloved and respected member of the South African, mPondo tribe. He loved what he did, and the connections and friendships he made around the world. While working on a documentary film, in South Africa, he fell in love with the people and the way of life. He felt a calling to go back and continue to learn about the South African native way of life. He jumped all in, and would spend up to 6 months of the year, living in the Goso Forest of the Eastern Cape. He became a Sangoma, otherwise known as a spiritual healer, and a member of the local native tribe. He was given the African name of “Biziweh”. He was happy and at peace in South Africa.

Taylor was wise beyond his 26 years. He had a strong compassion for others, and sought after helping someone in need, or to make someone’s burden lighter. He had unconditional love for his siblings and family members. Taylors love for life, is endless, he was full of energy and light, and always out for any adventure. When he committed to something, he committed wholly and completely.

Taylor is gone, but his spirit still lives in us, and those that he touched around the world. Taylor is remembered for his positivity, uplifting spirit and contagious smile.

He is survived by his parents Anthon and Eileen Beales; Brother, Tiegan Beales and his wife Kimberley Beales; his nephew Liam; and nieces Teagan-Rose and Athena; Sister, Sidney (Beales) Lythgoe and her husband Bobby Lythgoe; Grandparents; Ed and Tracy O’Sullivan, Grandparents; Dr. Landon and Jean Beales, 43 cousins, 17 Aunts & Uncles. Preceded in death by his Grandmother; Tammy O’Sullivan.

Internment services will be held on Tuesday, May 26th, 11:00 am, it will be a graveside service, at the Heber City Cemetery, 680 N. 550 East, Heber City, UT 84032.

Services will be held at the Heber City Cemetery, to allow for safe social distancing. Please bring a face mask. Services will be broadcast via GoToMeeting broadcast, which can be viewed via, email invitation only. To participate live, please send your name and email address to anthon.beales@msn.com , and you will be sent an email invite to view the event virtually.

Friends and family may visit the online guest book and share a memory of Taylor at www.probstfamilyfunerals.com