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Zachary James Jeffrey Paillon

Zachary James Jeffrey Paillon obituary

Zachary Paillon Obituary

Zak Paillon passed through this life on March 10th, 2012. He is survived by his parents Jeffrey and Susan, and loving sister Alexandra. He was our beloved son of 22 years and will be forever missed. Zak was an artist, musician, historian, cyclist, soccer star, little league baseball star, but more importantly a friend to all. His radiant smile lit up rooms while his compassion knew no ends. Zak overcame many obstacles and inspired everyone with his love of competition and desire to succeed. Thanks to all of you who encouraged and supported him. Memorial services will be held this Friday, March 16th at 2:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Society at 2425 Sierra Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95825. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made in Zak's name to Gettlove PO Box 93098 LA CA 90093 www.gettlove.org.

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Published by Sacramento Bee from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2012.

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Cb

March 10, 2025

Remembering you and your bright smile... best friends forever means forever.

momma

March 9, 2025

my dear zachary...your love, your laughter, and the moments we've shared will always be a part of me.. in my quiet moments, in my memories, and in the love that never fades...

Jason

November 15, 2024

Happy birthday Zak! You are still missed for your warmth, laughter, and the way you brought joy to everyone around you. Life feels quieter without your kindness and humor, but your memory continues to light up my heart. I´m grateful for every moment we shared, and I´ll carry your spirit with me always.

CB

November 14, 2024

Happy 35th, friend. You are so missed but so present.

JR

March 8, 2024

Woke up and could hear your laugh and see your smile without even looking at a photo. You won´t believe it, I had my first baby, she´s 11months old now. You´d laugh at how tired I look lol. Miss you man.

Jason

November 15, 2023

I travel the world now and see you everywhere Zak. Thanks for bringing a smile to my heart and our time together as friends. Your old friend Jason.

momma

November 14, 2023

What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. - Helen Keller

happy birthday zak
...sending you all my love

cb

March 10, 2023

Best friends forever means forever. Missing you always.

Momma

March 9, 2023

My Dear Zachary, you´re with me every day...in large and small ways...love never dies!

Kay

March 10, 2022

Not a day passes where you haven´t crossed my mind in some way. Your smile, your laugh and your kind heart changed my life forever - missing you always.

susan, aka momma

March 9, 2022

look to the beauty that every day has to offer, and there you will find Zak, right by your side

JR

March 9, 2022

Miss you bud. Ride past your bench regularly. Miss that contagious laugh. Talk to you later bud

CB

March 9, 2022

You´re still with me all the time, but I wish you were here. I miss you so much.

Jason

March 8, 2022

It seems like yesterday that you left. I see you often in my daily thoughts and dreams; it´s always a smile and a hello. It was just yesterday that I said hi to you again. We all miss you Zak and truly hope you know what an impact and inspiration you are. An eternal friend you are l. Thank you for the time we shared together while you were here. Your friend forever; Jason

March 11, 2021

I miss you so much, dearest friend.

Jason Hardi

March 10, 2021

My dear friend Zak. I still think of you often and remember our great times together. You were and always be a great friend of mine. Your buddy, Jason

March 9, 2021

Nine years today since your life ended way too soon. Nine years of creating my new normal. I’m so thankful for the many cherished memories you have given me! But, I will always have a Zak sized hole in my heart! Momma

March 8, 2020

You should be here. I love you always, friend.

March 11, 2019

I'm finally graduating in 2 short weeks and after all the time you spent cheering me on I can't believe you wont be here to celebrate with me. So much has happened and I wish you could be here to see it all. I miss you every day, dearest friend.

March 10, 2019

Loved, missed, ...always in my heart....momma...

CB

November 14, 2018

I miss you so much, dearest friend.

November 14, 2018

My dear Zachary, this day still belongs to you...filling it with so many sweet memories...happy birthday to you...momma

June 14, 2018

I miss you, friend.

Melanie T

April 28, 2018

Hi - I didn't know you, but I'm a frequent biker and walker on the American River Parkway trails and I always see your bench and think of you and your family. I lost my younger sister in 2010 and she was just about your age. Anyway, I always look for your bench when I'm on the trail and it makes me smile. Sending love to your family - I know it never really gets easier.

August 6, 2017

I miss you so much it hurts.

June 8, 2017

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails...
1Corinthians 13:4-8
Zachary I love You...Momma

November 14, 2016

Happy Birthday my sweet son! always on my mind, always with me! all of my love....momma

March 13, 2016

Susan Paillon

March 9, 2016

..and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away...revelation21:4...i love you Zachary...forever momma

Aunt Jackie

November 17, 2015

Happy Birthday Zak

Jason Hardi

November 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Zachy.
Our friendship continues. I see you everywhere; you made this world a better place. Sleep well my friend.

Christine Weston

November 15, 2015

Happy birthday

.

November 14, 2015

Happy Birthday Zak

Paillon

November 14, 2015

Happy 26th Birthday my dear sweet son! wherever I see beauty, there you are..rest in peace...I love you so very much. Momma

November 10, 2015

I miss you so much every day.

.

October 25, 2015

You're legacy lives on.

.

January 12, 2015

Pictures of memories

November 12, 2014

You are so loved, you are so missed, you are with me every day.

Amelia Seimears

October 8, 2014

So glad you were in this world to make it a brighter place to be! You are truly missed??

.

August 3, 2014

You're a legend. Miss you so much. There hasn't been a day where I don't think of you.

March 11, 2014

miss you bro

March 9, 2014

You're extremely missed

.

November 14, 2013

Happy Birthday

October 30, 2013

Zachary,
I've been getting e-mail notifications that people are still writing here and I'm so glad that you're still on everyone's mind. I think about you every day and reflect on how extremely grateful I am for the time that we got to spend together. I know that I always made it clear that I valued our friendship and I can only hope that you truly knew what you meant to me and to everyone else who knew you. It breaks my heart that your birthday is coming up and you aren't here to see another year, but even in the short years that you did have you changed everyone you touched. I love you so much and I miss you every day.

Casey-Erin

October 29, 2013

I miss you too Zach. Your picture is here with me and I think of you daily. I walk by and say hi and remember our special bond. You are here and you'll always be my special friend.

Jason

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October 27, 2013

Still think about you.

September 10, 2013

July 8, 2013

Sometimes I miss you so much it hurts.

June 5, 2013

Feeling your presence every single day. Love you forever.

May 17, 2013

You will never fade into darkness.

Amelia Seimears

April 27, 2013

Remembering you Zach and how you touch so positively the lives of so many including my children Alex and Gigi! I suppose you wondered why I decided to coach and why we had three girls on our As team??But you always smiled and demonstrated courage and leadership for our youthful team! God bless you Zach??. Coach Amy

March 6, 2013

They say it takes a year to grieve, and I think it's true. I will never accept that you're not here, and I won't ever understand why we had to lose you too early. But I do know that I will be okay. The time that I got to spend with you gave me strength and courage. On the hard days I try to remember that. You will always be missed.

February 19, 2013

Last night I had a dream that we were sitting at your counter, talking about thrifting. It was SO real, I never wanted to wake up. Thanks for the visit. <3

February 12, 2013

February 12, 2013

Zachary,
I've been thinking about you more than ever. I never believed in anything spiritual, but now I know I was wrong. You're still here, just as much as you ever were. I'd do anything to hear your laugh again. You are the definition of a true friend. I miss you so much I can't stand it.

I hope you're resting easy.

Love you.

January 18, 2013

With all of the news coming out about Lance Armstrong now, I'm wishing that we could sit down and chat about the news. You had such strong feelings about this. I miss you all the time, I would do anything to see you again.

Jenny Rodriguez

December 27, 2012

This Xmas couldn't stop thinking about your spirit. I remember watching you play the guitar and laugh. May god bless you Zack. You are missed and will never be forgotten.

.

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas! Miss you.

December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas Zak!
I love you...
Momma

December 24, 2012

December 11, 2012

Hi beautiful,
I miss you every single day.
It doesn't get any easier, but I think I'm getting stronger. I love you. Xo

.

December 10, 2012

Miss you! Haven't stopped thinking about you.

November 15, 2012

Missing you here in the UK

November 14, 2012

Birthday candle.

.

November 13, 2012

Happy Birthday Zak.

November 13, 2012

I had a birthday cake pop at Starbucks with my coffee this morning :) I know if you'd have stopped there with me you would have ordered tea and no cake pop, but it just seemed like the thing to do. I love and miss you so much. You're in my thoughts all the time. Xo

November 13, 2012

I love you Zak. Happy Birthday . I miss you more....Momma

November 11, 2012

I made the best vegan spice cake last night. Wish you were around to share it with me.

.

November 10, 2012

I miss you.

November 3, 2012

October 11, 2012

I've been thinking of you often, as I promised I would. I've been thinking about our trip a few years ago to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. "We are going to dominate this corn maze!" I can't believe it took us hours to get out of that thing. We laughed so hard when we thought we'd found the end but really we'd exited out a side altogether. But then we found that big old truck that looked like Mater and laughed even harder. Well Zachy, it's that season again and I wish more than anything that we could take another trip there. Or anywhere, really. I love and miss you, that won't ever fade. I pinky promise.

October 5, 2012

People all around me remind me of you. It's clear to see that a little bit of you was left behind in each and everyone of us. It almost feels like you are still here. I miss you with all my heart. My dearest friend, you'll always be with me.

September 25, 2012

I miss your wisdom. I miss your laugh. I miss your smile. I miss the sound of your voice. I miss you so much. My dear friend, you left too soon.

September 10, 2012

I will use your strength to get me through these days until we meet again.

.

September 10, 2012

Time is going by too quickly. The last day that we spoke and hung out plays through my mind constantly. So many things were left unsaid so many actions were left undone. If things were only different. You are terribly missed.

.

September 9, 2012

Thank you Zak. I got accepted at Chico State. Its all because of you, you have inspired me to pursue a four year. Its in your honor. I miss you but know that you are always with me.

September 2, 2012

Missing you every day

August 31, 2012

Ephesians 4:32

August 10, 2012

July 2, 2012

Does Zak have a grave? I'm so sorry if this comes across as insensitive or perhaps if this is not the right place to ask this, but I am unsure of how to contact the family. I would really like to be able to visit him. I would like to remain anonymous but please someone post here if there is a grave site. Thank you.

Zak, you are missed.

June 30, 2012

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June 27, 2012

You impacted so many lives and I am fortunate enough to be one. Thanks. Our time together was brief and will be cherished forever. You are a great friend. Till our next reunion.

June 25, 2012

Zachary,
I've taken to running on the bike trails a few days a week after work. I was always too afraid to ride with you, but I feel you whenever I'm out there.
I love and miss you more than you could ever know, I promise your memory is strong with me every day. I'll never forget our times together, thank you for everything you taught me about life and about friendship.

Amelia Seimears

June 12, 2012

I believe beautiful strong spirits such as Zachary live on and that we will meet again! God bless the Paillon family!

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