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Cody Zachow Obituary
Cody was born in Spokane, WA to Craig and Dixie (Hanna) Zachow on April 27, 1990, was raised in a very loving family, and educated in the East Valley School District of Spokane Valley, WA, as well as North Idaho College in Coeur D’Alene, ID.
Cody was co-owner of RISE Risk Management, LLP in Williston, ND. He was extremely proud of his HSE contribution in the North Dakota Bakken oil/gas industry, doing all he could so “everyone goes home safe”. Cody was also an astounding artist, and had proven to have quite a knack at gardening. He made his mark on the world with his brilliance, uplifting smile and personality, undying love and never-ending thoughtfulness for family and friends, and dedication and appreciation for business associates, clients and the people he vowed to keep safe.
Cody’s passion was to be in, on or near the water, enjoying watersports or being consumed in natures’ beauties. He was a devout advocate for saving the environment, especially when it came to the planets’ ocean environment, health and its’ creatures. One of his dreams was always to become a Marine Biologist.
Surviving Cody are his Mother, Dixie and Father, Craig of Otis Orchards, WA; Brothers, Corey and Cameron, Kenny (Katie); Life partner and business partner, Nick Kolb of Williston, ND; Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Remembrance Service / Celebration of Life is planned for family/friends 2-4pm October 21, 2018 at Berean Bible Church, 10910 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley, WA.
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Jenna Brown
May 22, 2025
Oh Cody. There is so much I wish I could tell you. I cry when I realize that something happens and I want to call you but then remember that I can't. I still miss you as much as day one of losing you. You mean so much to me and many other people. Miss and love you always CC xoxo
Dixie Zachow
April 27, 2025
My dearest cody,I want to wish you a happy birthday today,and hope your dancing with your Angel's and are with the ones you love up in beautiful heaven. I want you to know your in my thoughts every day and in my heart to stay. I hope you caught your balloons we sent up to you,and I bought new shrubs for your pots so they will look so good in front of your pergola. The ones you had didn't make it through the winter,I'm so sorry. I talk to you almost every day and I hope you can hear me,because what I say to you,I want you to know. You will always be the most precious son I could ever ask for. ,,,and you are loved more than you know. Happy birthday codes,your forever mom.dixie
Dixie Zachow
December 25, 2024
Well my precious son,it's Christmas eve again and as we went up to your brothers there was the most beautiful sunset in the sky,and I couldn't help but wonder if you had any part of it.it made my night a little brighter. I have been so lost without you,and this time of year makes it so hard to get through without you here.i love and miss you more then the world,more then life,and I think of you every day and night.i talk to you all the time and wonder if you are hearing me,with gods help I'm sure you are. I hope he's holding you close until I see you again. Which I will,because I have faith in him. Wanted to let you know that you are in our hearts this Christmas and every day. Merry Christmas my angel,love mom
Mary McHenry
September 24, 2024
Dearest Cody, I think of you often. You are loved by many. Someday I will see you again. Much love and hugsMary McHenry
Cindy La Pointe
May 1, 2024
Dear Cody, I thought of your sweet face, and loving personality all day , off and on, on your birthday. I was sad for the missed years, and sad for your mom and dad. Your loss was felt by so many people. Anxious to see you again, Sweetie. Much love, Cindy
Mary McHenry
April 30, 2024
Dearest Cody, It is hard to believe another year has passed. You willl forever be one of the finest young man that I have had the pleasure to know. You are certainly loved by many. Until we meet again! Much love, Mary McHenry
Dixie
April 28, 2024
My dearest cody,happy birthday in heaven.i was to emotional yesterday to write to you.it was a hard day. I spent all day looking for just the right flowers and planters for your corner.i finally found the perfect ones. Along with yellow Rose's and balloons,I think you would like everything and we sent your balloons right at sunset,it was windy so I'm sure you got them.i hope you spent your day in heaven kiting the waves,bet it was beautiful.i hope our loving father is giving you plenty of hugs for the both of us,and I cant wait til I can give you some again.i think of you everyday and every night and you will always live in my heart. Love you forever,mom
Mary McHenry
December 27, 2023
Dearest Cody, this Christmas was so emotional for me because I miss my son, Heath, so much. I understand the sadness your parents have also during this holiday. May you and Heath celebrate together this Christmas. You always have a place in my heart. Until we meet again.
Dixie Zachow
December 25, 2023
Well codes it's another christmas without you. They say its suppose to be the happiest time of the year,but not anymore for me anyway. Your not here to celebrate with your family and friends.and it's not the same anymore it makes me cry when i think of all the christmas traditions and how you would tell me that i give the best christmas that always touched my heart cuz none of your bros ever told me that. But that's you cody ,so kind compassionate with such a huge heart. I went out to your special corner and stood by the tree i got you and talked to you i hope you heard every word,i cant let this day go by without telling you how much i love you,so merry christmas codes with all my heart and soul on this day and every day.love,mom
Mary McHenry
November 20, 2023
Dearest Cody, I think of you so often. Your loss has impacted so many of us. You were such a kind person with such amazing talents. You will always be loved by your precious parents, brothers and friends. You have and will continue to be in my heart.
Jennifer Rockstad
November 19, 2023
Missing you more today. Remembering all of our shenanigans in high school. Your laugh and the fun we had. Hope you are having fun up in heaven. Love always~Jen
Mom
September 24, 2023
My precious codes ,its already been 5 years since I've seen my beautiful son but it seems like yesterday. I am late on writing this time.it still hurts so bad and this grief will never go away. I think of you and talk to you everyday I keep hoping that you can hear me and god can open those heaven doors so you can be with me. I am hurting and live in sadness and pain because your not here with me.i will never be the same how could I? I thank god all the time that he gave me the best son any mother would be proud of. And I thank mary your teacher that you so adored for always writing and thinking of you so much,she is so special and if you happen to read this mary please contact me.i know your also hurting on your loss also.we are in a different place then most people.your loss and mine.i pray that we will make it through. God bless to you and all the grieving moms i know. And cody i will be with you again,i love you more than life. Your forever mom.his
Mary McHenry
September 24, 2023
Dearest Cody, I think of you often. You have the warmest smile which explains your kindness, thoughtfulness and love of your family and friends. Miss you and will see you again dear Cody.
Mary McHenry
September 24, 2023
Dearest Cody, you are such a special angel to many. You touched my heart by your kindness , thoughtfulness, and love to your family and friends . I know you are visiting with Heath, my son. I often told Heath what an incredible artist you are. My thoughts, prayers and love to you. Mary McHenry
Mary McHenry
April 28, 2023
Dearest Cody, I think of you often. It warms my heart knowing you and my son Heath are together. I always Talked about the wonderful Zachow boys. You will always be forever in my heart. I will see you again. Love and Hugs
Dixie
April 27, 2023
Happy Birthday,to my precious son.im thinking of you today with so many memories of the times we celebrated your special day,I will never forget those years.today I'm sending you yellow and black balloons again so make sure you get them. I honor and treasure the young man you become and was so proud to call you my son. I still live in sadness,grieve,and cry for you all the time,I'm sure that's my new self.i will always be your mom and you will always be my son,we are one. So when I talk to you I hope you know how muched your loved.i hope you spend this special day doing what you love. All my love,wishes and kisses to my angel,my son. Mom
Cody's mom
December 26, 2022
My dearest codes, precious son,beautiful one,golden one, my angel.Im thinking of you this christmas day with so many memories, my heart aches for you. Wish you were here with us on one of your favorite holidays,I know your with us in spirit.these holidays are so hard to get through without you.i love and miss you more than the world,more than life. Im a Mother that grieves for you everyday. I am lost and not the same.I live in sadness and cry all the time.i hope you can hear me when I talk to you.i hope your near me by me with me,so you know how much your loved and missed.I have a special place in my heart for you that will never go away. I wish you a very merry christmas in heaven and i hope your celebrating with jesus. All my love,mom
Cindy LaPointe
September 1, 2022
Dear Cody, I watched you take your first breath, and though we lost track for way too many years, I will cherish the memories of your sweet face, fun loving personality and many trips to the lake. We also shared our love for animals and going out for breakfast! I will see you again , Sweet Boy! I am looking forward to that glorious day! Love, Cindy
Mary McHenry
September 1, 2022
Dearest Cody, I´ve had you in my heart ever since I met your sweet handsome face when you were in my third grade class. I knew you were going to be a blessing to mankind in many ways by your compassion to helping people. I Love you CodyI will see you again someday.
Dixie
August 31, 2022
My beautiful precious son,its been 4 years since you left us for heaven.i think of you every day and night .I hold such special memories of us and will keep them in my heart.i honor and cherish you for you were my pride and joy.yes,I'm still grieving you and that will never stop,I'm sad and cry all the time.you live in my heart and we will never be apart.you will always be my angel.and we will be together again . All my love ,mom
Mary McHenry
April 28, 2022
Dearest Cody, your sweet smile, kind heart, handsome face, but most of all the love you had for your family touched my heart forever. My precious son joined you in heaven. I often talked with Heath about your AMAZING gift as an artist. I bet you two wonderful boys are becoming friends. You´re loved by so many. Much Love
Mom
April 27, 2022
My precious beautiful son,today is your "32" birthday and I'm sending you my love and thoughts and balloons today. Want you to know how much I love and miss you my angel.im feeling so lost without you to hug,talk and be with.life is different for me now,I think of you everyday and cry out for you.im hoping you can hear me.you are so special to me and will always be so proud of you.i hope your in the arms of jesus and hes holding you tight til we see each other again.happy birthday today and hope your having fun in paradise.tears are still flowing my son. Love you so so much,forever and always.your mooma.
Mom
December 26, 2021
My beautiful son,its another christmas that has come and gone without you.even though I spend the day thinking of you,they just aren't the same any more and never will be.I try to get through the holidays without the sadness and tears,but cant.you mean the world to me and always will.i still grieve your loss and it doesn't get better.thats how much love I have for you.i am proud to tell people I wish I could be more like you.on this christmas day I pray god is loving and holding you close for me.i love and miss you more than the world my precious son. Love you always and forever,mom
Mary McHenry
September 24, 2021
Dearest Cody, your beautiful parents shared the monarch butterfly pictures with me. Thank you dear heart for giving your parents that sign that you are with them. I will always be so thankful knowing you were one of the angels that greeted my son in heaven. I think of you often. Please honey, will you tell my son he is missed beyond words, but I feel comforted, truly comforted that he has you in heaven. Love you
Dixie Zachow
September 8, 2021
My dearest most precious son,its been 3 long years since I last saw you,I never get over the pain it's with me every day.i think of you and talk to you all the time.i hope you can hear me because I'm lost without you.and dont no quite sure how I'm suppose to go down this empty road.it doesn't get better,I grieve and morn and cry all the time.my heart aches and I will never be the same.you are my angel and my number one this will never change.i no god is with you and I will see my codes again,you live in my heart and we will never be apart.love you always and forever. Mary lou,please reach out to me.i feel your pain and am so sorry for your loss.love,dixie
Mary Lou McHenry
September 8, 2021
Dearest Cody, I think of you often sweetheart. I was Blessed to have been your teacher. My son Heath was killed in a freak accident at Schweitzer. I know you two kind men will be watching over us. Love you dear Cody
Dixie Zachow
April 27, 2021
Happy birthday to my precious son ,I couldn't let this day go by without wishing you a happy 31st in heaven.i hope you caught all the yellow and black balloons that we sent to you today.i spend all my days thinking of you and wishing you were here with us. But I got to believe that you are near.i know you live in my heart and we will never be apart.you are my angel and will never be forgotten.all my love always,mom. Tears keep flowing.
Dixie
February 14, 2021
My dearest codes,you never forgot valentines day.you always did your best to send or bring me Rose's and today was no different.i know that silk red rose I found in the parking lot today was from you.and again,you made this day so special for me,even from heaven .for no one else does this for me. Yes i cried,like always.i love you and miss you with all my heart and soul. I never stop thinking of you,today forever and always my beautiful son.happy valentines day! Mom
Mary McHenry
December 28, 2020
Cody will ALWAYS be a very special Angel to me. He had a heart full of love for his family and friends. Cody was so talented in so many ways. I will remember his smile and know he will be one of the first Angels to meet me in heaven. Love Mary McHenry
Dixie Zachow
December 26, 2020
My dearest son, its christmas without you, and its not the same anymore.i dont have you reminding me that I gave you the best christmas every year. Which was always so heartfelt. I love and keep missing you everyday,my life will never be the same. I am grieving for you because of the love I had for you,and that will never end. You will always be in my heart and we will never be apart this i promise you. Merry christmas in heaven,I'm thinking of you always. Mom
Mary mchenry
August 29, 2020
Cody was one of those students that people will never forget. He was so kind, smart, and such a giving person. He came from a mom and dad who brought up all their sons with such love and devotion to each other. I know I will see Cody in heaven. Love to the entire Zachow family. Mary Lou McHenry
Dixie Zachow
August 27, 2020
It's been 2 years already,and it still seems like yesterday when I lost my beautiful son. I hope you can hear me because I talk to you everyday,you will always remain in my heart and we will never be apart.the love I have for you is eternal.tears keep flowing I miss our precious times together,but the memories will stay within me.im still hurting and grieving your loss everyday,that's how much I love you and that will never end.i promise you and I will see each other again. Love you codes, mom
Kiki Xiong
April 29, 2020
Dixie,
You had a beautiful son, from his looks down to his heart and soul. Wishing you better days & just know that we all grieve with you but we all also want you to find the little things in life that make you happy from time to time. We all live such busy lives so I didn't get to come by and say happy birthday to Cody as well as happy birthday to you for giving him life on that day. Thank you for blessing everyone who was fortunate to be touch in some way by Cody Bear. We love him and we love you.
Your mom
April 27, 2020
Happy birthday to my beautiful son! I am thinking of you today and everyday and missing you more with each passing day and year.you will always be in my heart and we will never be far apart.you are my son,my no.1,for eternity.love you so much,tears keep flowing still.i will never forget our memories together,they were precious and priceless!
Your mom always
December 26, 2019
My dearest cody another christmas without you,it just isn't the same anymore.you will always remain in my heart and I know we will never be far apart.you will always be my son,my beautiful one. Merry christmas I love you so much!
Mom
September 24, 2019
My dearest cody,I miss you so much and the hole in my heart will never go away. I miss you as much today as I did a year ago.the pain doesn't go away.i am trying to honor you in every way I can,you will always be my precious son.
Mary Mchenry
September 24, 2019
Cody was absolutely incredibly talented. He was intelligent, kind and helpful to many. I will Never forget him. I know Cody will be one of the angels that will meet me when I go to heaven. Love you always Cody.
Margarita Gossett
April 27, 2019
Cody sending you lots of love on your birthday, missing that smile of yours
Mom
April 26, 2019
My dearest son,I'm writing you this to wish you a happy birthday tomorrow and tell you how sad I am,that your not here spending it with your family and friends.i hope your Angel's will plan something special for you.you are in my thoughts and on my mind every day,and you will remain in my heart forever. You are my son and I will forever cherish and honor you always.hope you know how much your loved and missed.tears still flowing.
Your mom forever
February 14, 2019
My dearest codes,was such a sad valentines day today.first one where u didn't text me or call me or send me a beautiful bouquet.i will never forget that you always did that to brighten my day. It will be a memory I will always treasure forever deep in my heart. Love you today and always my beautiful son.
Mooma
December 26, 2018
My dearest cody I no your in heaven this Christmas and hope you no how much we miss you and love you. We no your with us in spirit.i think of you every day and the tears keep flowing my angel.my heart is so broken.will see you again codes.
Jillian Cain (Docherty)
October 31, 2018
Cody, You were such a great friend to me & everyone else. I'll never forget how your smile could light up a room and how amazing you were. I'll miss you!
October 22, 2018
My son, my friend, you will be missed by so many more than you would have ever realized. You are a good man, I love you, and I am proud of you. Watch over those who touched your life. We will meet again.
Mufasa
Julia Cox
October 22, 2018
Whenever I saw Cody he always had a smile on his face, his joyous and loving spirit brightened up this little town. He will be missed dearly. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and loved ones. May he Rest In Peace.
N T
October 21, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one.God feels for you in your most difficult time as this . "Throw your burden upon him , because he cares for you .
Nicholas Kolb
October 13, 2018
I miss and love you every minute of every day. I don't even have the words to describe how alone I am now. You'll be with me always.
Mary Lou McHenry
October 9, 2018
Dearest Craig, Dixie, Cory, Kenny and Cam. I loved Cody. He made an angel imprint on my heart. I know he will be one of the angels to greet me when I meet God. May God wrap his arms around all of you during this very difficult journey of life.
Your mom
October 7, 2018
How does a mom get thru this?you were the sweetest and had such a heart of gold. Don't know why but it will stay with me until I see you again in heaven.the tears keep flowing.
Kiki Xiong
October 7, 2018
I love you Cody bear. In every shape way and form! I wish you knew how much you meant to everyone, how important you were and still are to us all. I have so much to say to you. So many blessings I still want to send your way. In this crazy world we live in you were one of the reasons to smile, a reason to have compassion, & one of my favorite human being!!! I'll miss you forever & love you always. Everytime I hear the crashing of the ocean upon the shore, a cute corgi butt, and smell pina colada I'll be reminded of you. And when tomorrow starts and you are nowhere near, I'll remind myself that you will forever always be in my heart. Give my mom a hug for me when you get to heaven. I'm so jealous god now has two of the most special angels in his realm. Love you Cody bear, hope to be you kungfu fighting friend again in the next lifetime.
Your mom forever
October 7, 2018
My dearest cody,my heart has a hole that will never heal. I will never be the same.you were the world to me. I will never forget you.your gods angel now.
Evelyn Dahlin
October 4, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dixie, my prayers are with you. Aunt Evelyn (Bower).
Jeff Forkner
October 1, 2018
Graig and Dixie, Cam, Corey, Kenny, and family. I am so sorry for all that has been lost. My heart goes out to your family. Loves, hugs and prayers to help your healing.
Anthony Oregel
September 30, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your passing, may you forever live on through your loved ones.
September 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss Craig and Dixie. My thoughts and prayers are with you
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