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Zachary Warfield Obituary
ZACHARY GREENE WARFIELD (Age 35)
Of Arlington, VA, formerly of Walkersville, MD, died July 4, 2011 in a boating accident on the Potomac River, VAHe is survived by his mother, Maggi Gauthier and stepfather, Paul Gauthier of Frederick, MD; father, Douglas Warfield and stepmother, Cindy Warfield of New Market, MD; brother, Justin Ray Warfield of Hermosa Beach, CA; sister, Hannah Verdi Warfield of Frederick, MD; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and by Barden Cleeland of Arlington, VA, the love of his life. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 at Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 11 at St. John the Evangelist, 118 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Zachary G. Warfield Scholarship Fund, c/o The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701.
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Ana Merino
December 17, 2012
I am sure you will be miss.God bless you wherever you are .
Jamie Thurman
August 20, 2011
Jim and I talk about him often. Such a good, pleasant person to be around. His intelligence and varied interest always made good conversation, but above everything else, his good soul makes us miss him. Our thoughts and prayers of support are always with those who knew him better than we did. I can only imagine their sense of loss.
Jamie and Jim Thurman
Peter Puch
August 19, 2011
Zack was one of the finest people I ever knew. He was a gentleman and the most well-grounded individual I ever knew. He was never judgmental and accepted people for themselves. Zack was the most intriguing person that I ever knew and he was one to be loved by all. You gave your family so much pleasure and you will be missed each minute of every day.
July 29, 2011
Zackster...I will always cherish the time spent with you and your family. My fondest memories being playing ball (wiffle & hard), micro league and your smile. Thoughts and prayers. RIP.
Kristen Oliveri
July 29, 2011
Zack was one of the kindest people I have ever met. Over the last six years, Zack and his family became part of my family and each time he came to New York or we met out in Notre Dame to watch a game, I always felt like I had a true friend in Zack. To his dear family and friends, Zack will be missed but never forgotten.
Kristen Oliveri
July 17, 2011
I was out of town last week and was totally shocked and saddened by the news of Zach's accident. Please know that George and I are holding your family in our prayers. We're so sorry for your loss.
Zach was an all around talented student who was an example to all of the other students in Walkersville and who became great leader in his profession and his private life.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
George and Sally Walton
Nita Johnson
July 12, 2011
To Zacks Family I did not know him but I Care I was near the potomac when they tried to save him it was very hard the Medics did not give up on him they never left his side I will continue to pray for all of you may ZACK rest in peace
July 12, 2011
Our family is so heartbroken for your loss. All our love to you Hannah and your family! Love Micaela, Alexis, Shannon, and Phil Parnell (Clarksburg, MD)
Charlie Banner
July 12, 2011
I got to know Zack whilst we were on the same group climbing Mont Blanc in July 2009. As everyone on this guest book has testified, he was a hugely personable, bright and interesting guy - we enjoy many interesting conversations that week and kept in touch afterwards. I was looking forward to catching up in person and was hopeful of persuading him to do another mountaineering adventure in due course! My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed.
Debra McCarter
July 12, 2011
I wish to express my sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Zack Warfield. I work with a friend of his, Jason Rummel in North Carolina. Jason was very close to his friend and held him in the highest regard. I am very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Kathy Thompson
July 12, 2011
Im so sorry for your loss
Kim Cline
July 12, 2011
I was a student of Zach's for Analysis 101, and the biggest thing I took from him was his enjoyment of teaching and how even though he was the instructor he was always curious about what all of us did in our own positions, he took an interest in everyone's backgrounds. He was a wonderful person and the IC lost a great mind, teacher, and friend.
donna diehl
July 12, 2011
I first met Zach as a young, bright 9th grade student in my computer class at Walkersville high School, where I also worked with his mom, Maggie. Zach stood out because each day, he sat quietly and smiled respectfully; full eye contact, front and center of a noisy, raucous group of fairly immature 9th graders. I later had the privelege of getting to know Zach better after meeting my husband, who was good friends with Zach's cousin Duffy. After hearing of his passing, my mind and others, like a collective consciousness, seemed to share the same image of Zack's kind, quiet, humble resolve, as though all of us understood collectively, he was an old soul. Until his passing, no one, other than a few close family members fully realized his accomplishments, nor understood the breadth of his character because in any encounter, he chose to purposely diminish these qualities in favor of learning and appreciating about other's. When I spoke to him at some family gatherings, he spent most of his time kindly asking about my life, rather than dwelling on himself. Zach, it seems to most of us was a curious explorer of mountains, space and the human spirit. He was a fully actualized being, gifted, caring, and selfless. He made a mark on our lives and will be so missed. My heart and prayers go out to the entire family.
Josh & Rani Ludwig
July 12, 2011
Our deepest condolences to Zack's family and all who knew him. We knew him as a colleague and friend for far too short a time. A few years to enjoy his calm demeanor and friendliness, and be awed by his brilliance. We will miss him.
Molly & Doug Dell'Omo
July 11, 2011
It is hard to imagine that cousin Zack will never again randomly surprise us when he visits Justin. We'll always cherish the time we spent with him when he and J moved to California. You are all in our prayers. Love
Marius & Dennis Swart
July 11, 2011
Heartfelt condolences to Maggie, Paul and their families at this sudden and tragic loss. Zach was such a special, fine young man and impressed us both with his wit, golf skills, worldliness and beautiful smile. The world has lost a very fine young gentleman of which there a too few among us today.
Jim Beall
July 11, 2011
To Zack's Family, Friends, Colleagues, and of course to Barden,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and that my deepest sympathies and regards go out to you. Zack made our world a better place every day. It was a privilege to know him, and to get to know you a little, even on such a sad occasion. We are diminished at his loss.
In sympathy,
Paul Barbieri
July 11, 2011
My condolences to Zach's family and close circle of friends that have been a second family. I knew Zach socially and as a stud golfer. There were always stories of all he could do but his kindness and humility showed the most. Such a tragic loss.
Kendel (Lee) Wood
July 11, 2011
To the Warfield and Gauthier familes,
Please accept my condolences for the loss your family is experiencing. Zack was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I graduated with Zack from Walkersville and will always remember his willingness to help others. Thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends.
Marcia Lysher
July 11, 2011
My deepest sympathies to you at this
shocking and profoundly sad time. I did
not have the honor of meeting Zach,but
reading of his well-lived life was an inspiration. God Bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Marcia Freas Lysher
TJ English
Ray McKinley
July 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy.
I had the honor and privilege of working with Zack Warfield for over 3 years at Omnis. He was one of the most accomplished, talented and personable of the colleagues I have worked with in my 40+ year career. He always had a smile. And if he didn't immediately know the answer to a query, he knew a path to the answer, and helped get there. His loss to Omnis and our Community is tremendous. We all feel it.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones,
Ray
Donnagail D'Amico Walko
July 10, 2011
Dearest Maggie, I am so sorry for your great loss. My heart is heavy with sadness and sorrow for you and your family. You will be in my prayers. Donnagail
Carroll Kehne
July 10, 2011
Dear Doug, Cindy, Maggi and Paul, We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Zachary. He surely was a talented young man and son. His early portfolio of successes was outstanding of which you all should be proud. God is with all the family and friends in your time of deepest need. With love, Donna and Carroll Kehne.
Nikki Thurman
July 10, 2011
Dear Maggie and family:
I know somethings might not make sense right now, but reading your son's obituary is remarkable--how proud must you all be of him... Mourning the loss of a loved one is unavoidable. We are thinking of all of you, and appreciating the memories that Zack left behind..
Love,
Kevin and Nikki Thurman
Sarah Antos
July 9, 2011
Dear Maggi,Paul and family
Our prayers are with you. I cannot tell you how sorry we are and heart broken to hear this. Sarah and Joe Antos
July 9, 2011
It was with profound sorrow that Barry and I learned of Zach's death and it seems impossible to speak of any consolation in the face of such a bitter loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Barry and Cindi Diamondstone
July 9, 2011
Doug & Maggie - Our prayers are with you and our hope for you to cherish the memories.
Fondly, Paul & Mary Rhoderick
July 9, 2011
Dear Maggi, Doug, Justin, Hannah, Paul, Cindy and Family
You have our deepest sympathy, I do not know the words to express my feelings for you, but know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I want you to know that I always enjoyed seeing Zack and talking to him and his smile was infectious. He had an influence on our son Joe while he was on the golf team at WHS, Joe said that Zack was so supportive of him and Joe being three years younger, that made a lasting impression. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us all. God Bless, George and Suanne Basford
Nissa Quill
July 9, 2011
In my husband's words- Zack had a childlike curiosity about everything alloyed with a scientific mind. He was a wonderful Godfather, a joy to us and our children, and my husband's cousin and good friend. He was and is a fine example and I frequently hear the sentiment echoed that he made us all want to be better.
Brian Currier
July 9, 2011
I grew up with Zach in Walkersville, played baseball with him for a number of years. He was one of the nicest, most sincere people I have ever met. He always had a smile and really cared about what you had to say. He will be missed.
Bette & Dawson Grove
July 9, 2011
Bette & I are praying for and thinking of you at this most difficult time
July 9, 2011
Maggie, I cannot imagine your pain. What a fine son, and a huge loss. While we haven't seen each other in awhile, I still remember you from our high school days, horse days, and occasionally at Trout's in Woodsboro. My heartfelt sympathy to you, and all your family. Sincerely, Chris (Matthews) Garver
Mr. and Mrs. John Santelli
July 9, 2011
Maggi, Paul, Hannah, Justin, Barden and Doug:
We send our deepest sympathy to you and extended family on the loss of Zachary. What a wonderful person he was. Mags you could have not asked for a more perfect son. He was your rock and he loved you dearly. Now he is your guardian angel watching over you. Love to you all. With our deepest, deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amanda Turner
July 8, 2011
I was so sad to hear the news about Zach today, although I only knew him for a short time it felt like I had known him for a lifetime. He was an amazing person and made an impression on many new analysts entering the IC. He was a role model for me. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Steve Zidek
July 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Zack, Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. I originally met Zack in Iraq as part of the Iraq Survey Group and he immediately stood out as a very bright, engaging person dedicated to our country, his organization, and our mission. Following that deployment, I was fortunate to stay in contact with him through Omnis, who I know also mourn his loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Zack, his family and friends.
Joseph Cathey
July 8, 2011
My wife went to school with Zach at Notre Dame, and though I didn't spend much time with him, I couldn't help but see what a great guy he was. Funny, kind and fiercely caring of his friends. I consider myself lucky to have had the chance to meet him.
Paul Hart
July 8, 2011
I was a student in the DNI Analysis 101 course that took place from 28 February-11 March 2011 and Zach was one of my instructors. He was a personable, likable guy who was very good at his job. When I was a little lost on one of the exercises because my background in the IC was different than that of the other students, I went to him and asked for help, and he without any hesitation or condescension took me under his wing and put me on the right path to ensure I could successfully participate in this class exercise. This helped make me feel more comfortable in an environment that may have otherwise been somewhat intimidating for me. His instruction, willingness to help, and kind personality were a significant part of what made this course a great experience for me. His passing is a tragic one, but I hope his friends and family can be comforted by stories like this one, that show that while he was here, he had an impact on the lives of many people, some of whom his friends and family don’t even know exist. My deepest condolences go out to them and they will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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