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Zachary Schmidt
06/16/1999 — 01/04/2016
From Richland, Washington | Born in Logan, Utah
Zachary Schmidt
Zachary Kelvin Schmidt was born June 16, 1999 in Logan, Utah, where he lived until he joined his forever family in 2007. This brought him to Richland. He was a happy teen whose smile lit up a room when he entered. He passed on suddenly to be with his Heavenly Father on January 4, 2016 at Kadlec Hospital.
Zack attended Richland Schools and was currently a student at Hanford High. He has run on the cross country team and you could see him running everywhere. He was like Mercury, as running was his passion. When not running he could be found next to his best Buddy, his Grandpa Dale. He loved to help him work and play cards with him. There was such a special bond between them.
Zack is survived by: his parents, Joe and Becky Schmidt; siblings: Tashina, Emily, Alicia, Braidon, Kenny and Kimber; his maternal grandparents, Dale and Ilene Sumsion; his paternal grandparents, Joe and Laura Schmidt all of Richland; great grandma, Dona Fort; great grandpa, Hamilton Cloud and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a wonderful church family from the Riverview Ward of the Richland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Viewing will be Sunday, January 10th at Events at Sunset in Richland, from 5:00-7:00 pm. Services will be at 12:30 pm Monday, January 11th at the Richland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1321 Jadwin Ave) with internment following at 2:00 pm at Sunset Gardens. We suggest memorials can be sent to the charity of your choice “Raise for Rowyn” P.O. Box 631, Tenino, WA 98589 or by PayPal at http://www.raiseforrowyn.org/ ; the mission of their foundation is to provide financial assistance to families within our surrounding communities who are struggling with the loss of a child.
Raise for Rowyn has helped 31 families in 7 states this year with Mortuary and Funeral expenses.
The family wants to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time.
I did not know your son nor can I fathom the pain you are experiencing. There is no pain so great as losing a child. I just want to let you know you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.
We want to express our sympathy and love to the family. We knew Zach a little as we interacted with him at Duportail ward activities when he would come with his Grandma and Grandpa Sumsion. Our daughters know Zach from being in the same Sunday School class and they speak of how happy he always was and how he made everyone feel good. We interacted a couple times with Zach at the furniture store when he helped load trees and flowers from the store and storage unit. We were immediately impressed by what a helpful and courteous young man he was and genuinely seemed eager to help carry heavy items and do whatever needed done. He was quick to listen to his Grandma Ilene. It was easy to tell he was full of love for his family. Your family is in our prayers. May you feel the peace that “surpasseth all understanding” .
The Warren’s
Duportail Ward
Dear Schmidt family,
we are so sorry for your loss. Zachary was courteous and happy. His smile was infectious and he brought cheer and goodwill to all that he came in contact with. He will be missed. We send our love.
When Zach was in 7th and 8th grade at Chief Joseph Middle School, I volunteered by passing out playground balls during lunch. I think Zach checked out a ball every time I was there, and every time he picked up and returned his ball, Zach had polite smile and thank you. Zach was one of those great kids that made it all worthwhile!
Zach was a good kid and always had a smile on his face. We will miss him at HHS. We enjoyed watching him run XCountry with our son Nathan at Chief Jo. He was also good friends with our older son Michael since middle school and he will be greatly missed. He made an impact on lives.
I did not know your son nor can I fathom the pain you are experiencing. There is no pain so great as losing a child. I just want to let you know you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.
We want to express our sympathy and love to the family. We knew Zach a little as we interacted with him at Duportail ward activities when he would come with his Grandma and Grandpa Sumsion. Our daughters know Zach from being in the same Sunday School class and they speak of how happy he always was and how he made everyone feel good. We interacted a couple times with Zach at the furniture store when he helped load trees and flowers from the store and storage unit. We were immediately impressed by what a helpful and courteous young man he was and genuinely seemed eager to help carry heavy items and do whatever needed done. He was quick to listen to his Grandma Ilene. It was easy to tell he was full of love for his family. Your family is in our prayers. May you feel the peace that “surpasseth all understanding” .
The Warren’s
Duportail Ward
Dear Schmidt family,
we are so sorry for your loss. Zachary was courteous and happy. His smile was infectious and he brought cheer and goodwill to all that he came in contact with. He will be missed. We send our love.
When Zach was in 7th and 8th grade at Chief Joseph Middle School, I volunteered by passing out playground balls during lunch. I think Zach checked out a ball every time I was there, and every time he picked up and returned his ball, Zach had polite smile and thank you. Zach was one of those great kids that made it all worthwhile!
Zach was a good kid and always had a smile on his face. We will miss him at HHS. We enjoyed watching him run XCountry with our son Nathan at Chief Jo. He was also good friends with our older son Michael since middle school and he will be greatly missed. He made an impact on lives.
Becky, we are so sorry for your loss.
Sending your family our prayers for comfort and peace in this sad time.
Evan-Dyan-Connor-Kelly
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Zachary Schmidt