Zack and Katie Eide

Zack and Katie Eide

Zack and Katie Eide Obituary

Published by J. Warren Funeral Services Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel on Dec. 22, 2009.
Kathryn Eide Kathryn Ellen Nicole “Katie� Eide, 16, of Casa Grande died along with her brother Mark on Dec. 22, 2009 in Casa Grande of injuries sustained in a vehicular crash. The celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Villago Park. Katie was born on Jan. 2, 1993 in Casa Grande. She was a high school student and loved life to the fullest. Although many things did not come naturally to her, she worked hard to master the things she cared about, including volleyball and academics. She loved her family, and her brothers were her best friends. Her compassion for animals led her to be a vegetarian for three years, even though she loved meat. She was stronger than many people gave her credit for. Survivors include her parents, Mark E. and Sandie D. Eide of Casa Grande; a brother, Matthew Eide of Tucson; and grandparents, John Eide of Casa Grande and Ed and Janice Craig of Sedro-Woolley, Wash. She was preceded in death by grandmothers, Ellen Eide and Kathryn Craig. Donations may be made to the Eide Trust Scholarship Fund at Chase Bank, account No. 2910365549, or online at eidefamily.homestead.com. J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mark Eide Mark Zackary “Sunshine� Eide, 15, of Casa Grande died along with his sister Katie on Dec. 22, 2009 of injuries sustained in a vehicular crash. The celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Villago Park. Mark was born on Nov. 22, 1994 in Casa Grande. He was a high school student. He excelled at school and sports and was a natural leader. He was known by many names to many people. He loved being outdoors and animals, especially his dog. He looked up to his brother and sister, and they never were far apart. He was very friendly and met people easily. Survivors include his parents, Mark E. and Sandie D. Eide of Casa Grande; a brother, Matthew Eide of Tucson; and grandparents, John Eide of Casa Grande and Ed and Janice Craig of Sedro-Woolley, Wash. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Ellen Eide and Kathryn Craig. Donations may be made to the Eide Trust Scholarship Fund at Chase Bank, account No. 2910365549, or online at eidefamily.homestead.com. J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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