Zachary Paul Mertes

Zachary Paul Mertes

Zachary Mertes Obituary

Published by Gill Brothers Funeral Directors - Southwest on Feb. 22, 2006.
Mertes, Zachary Paul 9 months old, on February 20, 2006. Born in Walnut Creek, CA on May 10, 2005. Survived by mother, Elizabeth Mertes; father, Aaron Sherman; loving grandparents, Gail and Don Hayden; grandfather, Steve Mertes; grandmother, Joyce Sherman; grandparents, Richard and Patty Sherman; grandparents, Fred and Kay Brokken; and many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. His courageous spirit lives on in the hearts of those who loved him. Memorial Service Thursday, 11 AM at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina, with visitation one hour prior. Private interment Grand View Park Cemetery. GILL BROTHERS 612.861.6088
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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February 17, 2007

kimberly Hodges posted to the memorial.

February 16, 2007

daniel taradash posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2006

Nancy Storm posted to the memorial.

kimberly Hodges

February 17, 2007

One year is not very long in the wide scheme of eternity. All the love is from the father.

daniel taradash

February 16, 2007

Liz,

I did not know you prior to Zach. I know you because of him. You continue to learn long after someone has moved on (go to your myspace mail). Peace and solitude.

Nancy Storm

February 24, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss, and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. "I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow." Jeremiah 31:13

Kelly Robcihon

February 23, 2006

Liz, Gail and family - My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of greif. May all of the wonderful memories of Zacharey fill your heavy hearts and sooth your soul. Kelly

Paula, Brent and Adriana Hayden

February 23, 2006

We are very sorry for your loss of beautiful Baby Zachary. We feel much sadness for your family. Gail, how you beamed when you spoke of Liz and Zachary. He knows he was loved very much! Please do not hesitate to call us if you need anything.

SHARI E

February 23, 2006

I did not know your family, but I will pray for Comfort and Understanding during your grief.

May GOD hold you in his loving hands through your trials.

Ken and Joyce Hayden

February 23, 2006

We wish we could be there in person to give you comfort and support today at the memorial for Precious Baby Zachary. Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you all.



Ken and Joyce

naomi sam

February 22, 2006

I just want to say, zach was a very special child. He blessed my self and his other teachers at FRASER. We miss his little smile. I know he is in a special place in heaven, looking at us with a huge smile. You are deeply loved by all of your teachers.

Kimberly Hodges

February 22, 2006

What a Blessing Zachary was to so many. He is with the Father with no pain or suffering.



With Love,



Kimberly

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