08-04-2025
Eagan mother tragically dies after breast cancer worsens on Mexico vacation
An Eagan family is in desperate need of support after the tragic death of 44-year-old Jodi Taylor, whose health took a turn for the worse while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico.
Taylor, 44, who was diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 breast cancer in 2018, was vacationing with her husband, Scott, their 13-year-old son and their nine-year-old daughter when she fell ill.
She was admitted to an emergency room and then an intensive care unit on March 30. Her close friend Patricia Peterson told Bring Me The News that she had been experiencing some liver issues prior to the trip.
Taylor was in the ICU from that Sunday until Tuesday, April 1. Peterson said due to Jodi's urgent medical needs, her husband Scott made the decision to get her cleared to fly home on a Medevac flight. However, insurance would only pay to have her flown to Florida and Scott opted to pay out of pocket so she could be home in Minnesota with her family and friends.
After Scott's sister had flown to Mexico to watch over the children while Scott was with Jodi, the kids were able to fly separately back to Minnesota late Wednesday night to see their mother.
"Shortly after the kids arrived and were able to see Jodi, she passed peacefully with her family at 8:16 p.m.," Peterson said.
A fundraiser, launched on SupportNow, looks to recoup costs for Jodi's hospital stay while in Mexico, the Medevac and the funeral. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fundraiser has raised nearly $27,300 of its $75,000 goal.
Peterson says Jodi worked as a Medicare analyst specialist for CVS and "enjoyed crocheting, reading, camping and spending time with her kids and husband."
"Jodi was a selfless person. She put everyone first, even after her diagnosis," Peterson tells BMTN. "She lived life and wanted to spend time with her family traveling."
Peterson says her friendship with Jodi dates back to 2003.
"I considered her as my sister. We texted all day every day. My world has changed since she left... we crocheted together, we spent as much time [together] as we could," Peterson said.
Visitation has been planned for Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Klecatsky & Sons at 1580 Century Point in Eagan. A funeral service will take place on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Easter Lutheran On the Hill at 4200 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan.
