Zachary West
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On May 11, 2013 @ 8:33 am In 2013,Obituaries | 7 Comments
General Information
Full Name: Zachary Thomas West
Date of Birth: August 25, 2000
Date of Death: May 11, 2013
Zachary’s life story
Zachary Thomas West
Zachary Thomas West, age 12 entered eternal rest in heaven on May 11, 2013. Our super hero. He filled our life with smiles, laughter, and unconditional love. In his 12 years he inspired us to live better, to love more and to laugh often. The moment you met him you loved him, the moment you knew about him you loved him, the moment he shared a smile with you, you loved him more.
Zach was born on August 25, 2000 to Rachele LaCount and Michael West in Edina, Minnesota. He was a 6th grade student at Jordan Middle School. Zach passed away from INAD on Saturday morning at his home in Jordan, surrounded by family members.
Special thanks to Zach’s caregivers: Janae, Kami, Spencer, Hailey, Nicole-1, Nicole-2, Mariah, and the Ridgeview Hospice team.
Zach is preceded in death by his grandfather, Tom West.
Zach will be forever missed and truly loved by: mother, Rachele and Marc Chrismer, Jordan; father, Mike West, Golden Valley; best sister in the whole wide world, Sydney; brother, Carson Chrismer; grandparents, Donna and Terry Mattson, Lakeville, Jean and Chuck Peterson, Georgetown, Texas, Randy and Bonnie LaCount, Houston, Texas, Tom and Bernie Chrismer, Coon Rapids, and numerous relatives and friends
Pallbearers for Zach’s Mass of Christian Burial will be: Dan Gill, Jim Wehmann, Dan LaCount, Jon LaCount, Terry Mattson, and Tom Chrismer.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 3-8 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 West First Street, Jordan and one hour prior to Mass at church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Father Terry Rassmussen will officiate. Zach will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Jordan, Minnesota.
Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Zach’s memory by the family.
“Love you more, Zach Attack”
The West family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jordan Chapel.
Visitation
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 3 till 8 PM
Location: Ballard-Sunder Fuenral Home
Address: 104 First St. W.
Jordan, MN 55352
There also will be visitation at the church 1 hour prior to services.
Service Information
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 11:00 AM
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Address: 215 Broadway St. N.
Jordan, MN 55352
Interment
Calvary Cemetery, Jordan MN
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Hello,
I just saw Zach’s story on the mystery diagnosis documentary and was touched by the images of your boy. To see him loose his acquisitions must have been difficult. It seems like he was raised in a very loving family and that he loved you back very much, according to his genuine smiles and the look of his big blue eyes.
I am sad to find out that he passed away 6 years ago. My condolences to the lost of your loving boy.
Karine Godbout.
Canada, mom of 2 small kids
Just found out about this . So sorry for your loss of Zach. I had never heard of this disease before.I wish they had a cure for him while he was still here , Hopefully in the future,
Just heard about your son Zack….so sorry to here he passed away….from a mother how as loss children..I understand your pain..my deepest sympathies!!!
Paulette Beaulieu
Sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful boy. I cannot imagine how very hard that must have been, to let him go. He is now running and laughing with the angels.
Just saw mystery diagnosis and was wondering how your beautiful angel Zach was doing. Sending Love and Prayers…
I just watched Zack story on Discovery Life Channel, And his story and you touched my heart!Your AMAZING MOMMA and I came here wondering how he was? I’m SO SORRY RACHELE AND To HIS FATHER , AND TO ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, He is a Handsome little boy and his big bright smile and eyes he is so breathtaking beautiful, ❤️ He just stole my heart and I CANT SAY ENOUGH HOW SORRY I AM AND IM PRAYING FOR YOU RACHELE AND TO THE FAMILY
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Good Morning, I am Ketty from Italy. I just saw Zach’s story on tv. Rachele’s words impressed me when she said that her child could die in some years. I was hoping that this not realized, but the program on tv was old and so I can read on internet…
I am very sad for the loss of Zach’s family ne causa I lost my little cousin in 1994, she was 10 months old and she had a terrible genetic disease. I hope Rachele can read my message from your “condolence window ” after 17 months from Zach’s death.
-Rachele, I think about you and your family from Italy, your child is a beautiful angel, He is a Hero! I hope that research can avoid suffering to other children and so Zach and Giada (my cousin) can smile from the heaven.- With love Ketty