Zachary Franklin Marold

Zachary Franklin Marold 8/25/1985 ~ 2/25/2009 Zachary Franklin Marold. Born August 25th 1985, son, brother, grandson, and friend to all, passed away Wednesday February 25th 2009. Zach was survived by his parents Frank Marold and Julie( Robert) Terry, Siblings; Anthony (Bequi) Chidester, Rob (Michelle)Terry, Cynthia (Rodger) Burgees, Grandparents William and Diane Stafford, Frank and Sarah Marold. Many cousins, friends, nieces, and nephews will miss him dearly. We rejoice at his reunion with his brother Chaskin Chidester who preceded him in death. Zach's kind loving soul touched each one of us in a way no one else on this earth could. Zach's best friend and love was Ashlee Baer who brought him much love comfort and joy. Ashlee writes; "I will always remember how much you loved to camp, being in the mountains, Mr. rugged out- doorsy man. Getting dirty was your favorite thing. I love you! You always were, and always will be the perfect man for me." Zach also loved football, and excelled greatly at it. He was "AII State, First Team" at Brighton High School 2003 and was a member of the 2005 U of U football Fiesta Bowl team, after which he transferred and was a two year starter at University of Montana Western where he was planning to finish his senior year as a student coach. Zach's father taught him to play at a young age where he stayed on the field with him, picked him up, and pointed him in the right direction. He followed every team Zach played on, and never missed an opportunity to support him. Zach loved and admired his father in every way. Zach's beloved Grandma and Grandpa Stafford throughout his years, never missed a game, in fact Friday nights the whole family gathered to see him in his glory, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, it seemed like the rest of the weeks events paled in comparison to game night. His brother Anthony got him interested in bass guitar, taught him a few basics, and with Zach's relentless drive and ambition, (along with countless hours of practice), taught himself to play and excel at it. We enjoyed many family jam sessions with Zach and Anthony on guitar, Mom on harmonies, and a bit of "Ice Ice baby" in the background from his stepfather Bob. He brought much love and laughter to our home. Zach amazed us with his dog training skills, he had two beautiful dogs Leila and Tommy Mo who explored the beautiful mountains with him and Ashlee. Zach meant well in everything he did in his life. He dearly loved and confided in his Mother and recently told her "you can always tell the mark of a man by shaking his hand and looking into his eyes". He worked hard to be that man. Zach was that man and so much more to all of us. He could melt his mother's heart with the kindness and love he held and showed towards others. We all tugged at him vying for his attention. Zachary we love, admire and respect you beyond words. You will be dearly and closely held in our hearts, and embedded in our souls until we re-unite. Funeral services for Zach will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E Bengal Blvd. Viewing Monday, March 2nd, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cannon Mortuary and the day of the service from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. We welcome all friends and family to join us, and thank you for your kind and loving support.