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Zachary Paul Sawicki
1990 - 2012
Zachary Paul Sawicki
1990 - 2012
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BORN
1990
DIED
2012
Zachary Sawicki Obituary
He is survived by his parents; Gary and Debra, two sisters; Gillian Sawicki and her special friend; Brad Keidel and Paige Sawicki, grandparents; Thomas and Nancy Hoerauf of Bay City, his aunts and uncles; Lynne and Scott Armstrong of Brighton, Angela and Warren Appold of Bay City, Victoria Sawicki of San Francisco, CA and Christina and Jim Story of Colorado, his cousins; Cameron and Braden Armstrong, Weston and Rylan Appold, Erica and Jill Cwalina and Jaboli and Daniela Sawicki, great aunts, great uncles, his special friends; Mike Schwab and Brandi Lodge and many other friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Frank and Sophie Sawicki.
A Memorial Service will take place Friday April 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust. Officiating will be Rev. Paul D. Theiss. At the request of the family cremation has taken place. The family will be present at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Services on Thursday to receive family and friends from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 1:00 p.m. and until the time of services. For those planning an expression of sympathy the family ask that you consider a memorial to the donor's charity of choice, St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust Memorial Fund or Valley Lutheran High School for a memorial to be established in memory of Zachary at a later time.
April 13, 2020
G don't really know why, this showed up in my feed? Musta been a reason. I know it's been 8 yrs? Seems like it was only a while ago. So Love ya dude. Take care. Your memory of your son will give ya days of great joy, and profound missing him. Thinking bout ya dude. GOD BLESSINGS ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PEACE MY BROTHER
November 19, 2012
Gary
My heart breaks for you and yours.
Dave Byrnes
Chelsea Rabadue
April 30, 2012
You will be greatly missed Zachary... You have touched so many in your life.
Christina Milkowski
April 21, 2012
My heart breaks for you as I attempt to find words to express my sincere sympathy for you. As a mom, I cannot even begin to imagine your grief and sorrow. May Our Lord give you the comfort and strength you need to begin your lives without Zachary here on earth with you. I shall be praying for you.
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Michael Skelton
April 20, 2012
Gary very sorry for your loss, I could only imagine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Skelton
wilber family
April 20, 2012
Our prayers are with you.
Cindy Kornek
April 20, 2012
Gary and family. I am so sorry to hear this news and have difficulty finding any words that could be of comfort. Please know that my heart is with you at this time and I pray that you will find comfort from your family & friends.
Heather Hopfinger
April 20, 2012
R.I.P. Zack, So Sorry Your Life Was Cut Short. My Deepest Sympathies Go Out To Your Family And Friends. Fly High Bro.
Sarah Adams
April 20, 2012
Gary, I am truly sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Mary Louwers
April 19, 2012
Gary and family our deepest sympathy on the passing of your precious baby. I remember the happiness and joy when Zach was born all those years ago. Now he is resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord. Hopefully someday you will find comfort in that knowledge. We will be praying for you all. Love, Mary and John Louwers
April 19, 2012
Life can be so joyous, life is also so very devastating. Your family, who has loved Zach since birth, is now experiencing the most devastating part of life: losing a family member, especially a young, vibrant, beautiful soul with his whole life ready to be lived. There are no answers or words that can provide release from this nightmare your family is in. Having known this loss in my life, I can only tell you that, with time, the intense grief and minute-by-minute pain will lessen, the beauty of your son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend will rise to the forefront and you will be able to begin to see the joy in each day once again. As hard as it is to imagine your grief can be lessened at any point in your life with the loss of Zach, this does come, with time. Love one another, comfort one another, turn to one another, at every opportunity to grieve, to share stories of Zach, to laugh and cry about this beautiful young man who no longer shares our earth. This is truly the only way your family can survive in a connected manner. If prayer is a comfort to your family, please pray. So much love is being sent to your family from our community.
April 19, 2012
Debbie & Family,
No words I express can lighten your heavy heart at this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Marysue Butterfield
Betty Jo and Jim Cloud
April 19, 2012
Prayers are with you Gillian and your family.
Cherie Bluhm
April 19, 2012
Gary & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my heart and prayers. God bless each one of you with peace and understanding.
Jeanne Kozuch Allsopp
April 19, 2012
Debbie,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son Zachary. From reading this guest book, he sounds like a wonderful young man. As a mom, I cannot imagine your pain. I will pray for you and your family during this devastating time. May you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place....
Emilie Schultz
April 19, 2012
Gillian I am so sorry for your loss you and your family are in our prayers. Stay strong
April 19, 2012
We are deeply sorry for your loss. You, Debbie and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Guy and Ellen Looker Provenza
Laura Peil
April 19, 2012
We are one family and we share in your heartache. But we also share in the certain hope that only comes from our Father, the Lord of Life. Our prayer is that your family can find peace in Him.
Betty Jo and Jim Cloud
April 19, 2012
My prayers are with you Gillian and your family.1
Matt LeClair
April 19, 2012
Gary and family,
So sorry for your loss Gary. My heart aches for you and your family. Love you bud.
April 19, 2012
Sawicki family, So very sorry to hear of Zach's passing... Words can not express our deepest sympathy. Your family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. We knew Zach through soccer- he used to play against my son Stefan. I miss those days. Much love, The Michalsky Family
Dana Muscott
April 19, 2012
Gary, Deb, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please have faith that you will get comfort from all the happy times and memories that you shared as a family.
God's blessings,
Chris, Dana, Cody and Connor Muscott
Mike and Joann Trosell
April 19, 2012
Gary and Debra,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jason and Anne Ekel
April 19, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to lessen the pain but please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy
April 19, 2012
We are deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words to convey the depth of our sympathy. May God continue to hold you, and may you be surrounded with loving friends and family.
Jim & Sandy Schrems
Amanda & Angie Furtaw
Shannon Oswald
April 19, 2012
Sawicki family,
There are no words to express how sorry I am for this deep loss. Many prayers are sent your way. God bless.
Rick & Melissa Sochacki
April 19, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sawicki, We can't begin to express our sorrow for you and your entire family at this time. Our son Luke was friends with Zach and we know how sorely he will be missed by Luke and all of his friends. Our prayers are with you.
Jake & Marcia Bacon
April 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Matt Beyersdorf
April 19, 2012
Dear Sawicki Family:
I enjoyed having Zach as a student and seeing him in the halls.
God's blessings,
Matt Beyersdorf
Bay City Western High School
Liza Naples
April 19, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine the pain you are all feeling. You are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Trust that Zack is with God now. Zack will be missed by everyone who new him.
Pamela Malek
April 19, 2012
Gary,Deb and family,
I could not believe my eyes when I read about Zach. We are so very sorry to hear of his passing. This is a shock to us and words really can't express how we are feeling at this time only to tell you that you all are in our hearts and prayers.
Jill Sebald
April 19, 2012
Condolences from Western High School Staff. Our thoughts are with you family at this difficult time.
April 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nancy Look for possitives he is with god, safe and looking at all as he is the angle on all your shoulders.
Karen Alarie
Julie Begick
April 19, 2012
Gary, Deb, Gillian, Brad and Paige~
We cannot imagine the pain you are going through right now. Your family is on our minds and in our prayers. Zach was an awesome young man with such a fun-loving personality and a great smile. He will be missed. Love, Doug & Julie Begick & family
Tom & Sue Lauria
April 19, 2012
Gary & Deb,
We are praying for you and your family. When I think of Zach what I see is his great big smile!!
May all of the prayers sent out to you help you through this time.
Trevor Charbonneau
April 19, 2012
Gary, Deb, Gillian, and Paige- I am so sorry about your lose. Zach was a really great person and one of my closest friends. My prayers are out to all of you and your family. Zach will truly be missed forever!
Connie Gulliver
April 18, 2012
Dear Gary and Deb,
May God send his loving Comforter to be with you at this time.Praying for you and your family.
Amy Boyk
April 18, 2012
I know that there are no words I can say to take away the pain you are all feeling, but please know that my prayers are with you! I met & knew Zach thru my daughter. From the minute he walked into our home & was introduced to me, I knew he was a special guy! He was the most kind hearted, caring, gentle, respectful, polite young man I'd ever met; such a sweetheart! When I think of Zach I will always remember that gorgeous smile of his & how awesome he was with his soccer ball! He will be dearly missed. Lean on God, His love NEVER fails & He will get you thru the worst of times!
April 18, 2012
Z was an amazing guy, I knew him in high school. My thoughts are with his family. Its a tragedy.
April 18, 2012
Many prayers going up to heaven for the family!! We love and appreciate you all so much!! God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you whatever strength you need. He loves you guys and Zach more than anything in the world! Holding you close to our hearts! Asking God to give you strength, comfort, and peace!!!
~Jeremy and Andra Warren
~Nathan, Chloe, and Isabel
Megan Kintner (Brozewski)
April 18, 2012
Gary, Deb, and family-
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
April 18, 2012
Dear Gary and Deb...
Easter is still fresh in our minds and hearts so that we can know that all who live and die in Christ will rise with Him.
We are saved by faith and Zach believed in his Jesus.
Gary and Deb... Jesus loves Zach even more than you do, and I pray that this is your comfort since I cannot imagine your grief... Only our Lord knows and will provide.
Love, Julie Garbow
Lisa Stanley
April 18, 2012
May God's loving arms be your strength and comfort right now. I enjoyed cheering him on at St. Paul during basketball and soccer. I loved seeing him in the drive thrus at McDonald's and Taco Bell. Let me know if there is anything you need!! Love and hugs
April 18, 2012
Gary, Debbie and family, we just want to extend our utmost deepest sympathy. Words will never express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our prayer is that God carries you through this time and that He will give you His peace. We love you and are so so sorry. God Be With You All, Love, Craig & Amy Bourcier
Megan Tacey
April 18, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with u.
Cathy Archambault
April 18, 2012
Gary and Family,I wish there were words that we could say to offer comfort at a time like this but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie McFarland
April 18, 2012
Gary and Deb,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have certainly enjoyed watching him play soccer through the years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Zach through school and he was a great person. He will be deeply missed.
Suzanne Urban
April 18, 2012
The hardest part of losing someone we love is missing them. What makes it easier is remembering how lucky we were that we had that person in our life, no matter how brief. Deepest sympathy from my family to yours.
Kathy Romain
April 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of a child hurts for a long, long time. Know that people are praying for you and will be there for you as you go through life without Zach. I knew him through soccer and enjoyed his spirit. He will be missed. Kathy Romain (Brent's mom)
The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home
April 18, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Heartland Hospice
April 17, 2012
Deb, Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 17, 2012
G, DEB and Family. I dont have the words dude.you will hear way more comforting words from family freinds the next couple days and weeks. the only thing i got my friend is this sucks big time dude. Cant even fathom the feelings you are having. But please know my F R I E N D I dont know why stuff like this comes down but ya know it does. But it still blows BIG TIME. please know you and your family are in my thoughts, GOD BLESS ALL. I will be there for anything!! you need brother, please please do not hesitate to ask and its done. take care God bless, BIG O and KIM.
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