Zackary Tyler Kallem

Zackary Tyler Kallem November 6, 1990 – September 16, 2011 Zackary was born on November 6th 1990 to Kevin Kallem and Nancy Snoddy Kallem in Lewistown Montana. Zack left this earth on September 16th, 2011. Zack’s life ended too soon, but we know his soul is now free and happy. Zack was a registered organ donor and his wishes were honored. Zack was able to keep on giving through the gift of giving of himself to others as he always did. Zack was the sunshine in the sky, the light in the room, the one who melted your heart. Zack was always full of life and energy, his smile was contagious. Zack loved the outdoors; fishing and hunting were his favorite outdoor activities. Hunting with his dad, his uncle Fred, and fishing with his friend Wayne Yates were some of the many things he enjoyed. Zack had a need for speed and was known for his great driving skills, the faster he could go the happier he was. Whether doing donuts around the cars at Lincoln College in Denver, or racing on the interstate and Hesper Road at all hours of the night with his friends Ryan Clark, Aaron Johnson, and others or doing a “Grand Theft Auto” of a skid steer with Nick Romine, or playing in the mud with his truck, Zack loved to drive. Zack was in his element when he was working on cars. He would work and work until he figured out the problem and was all smiles when he achieved success! Zack was a Denver Broncos fan and loved to talk about the games he attended at Invesco Field with his uncle Ken and dad. Zack loved learning about sports from his cousin Chris Peterson; he would follow Chris around asking questions. Zack played all the sports he could as he was growing up, and it was important to him to know that he did the best he could for his team. Zack was a hard worker and when given a task or job to do he did it with conviction. He was competitive in every aspect of his life, wanted to always do better than the next guy. He was known as “Superman” at Target because he could move freight and pallets above his head like no one else on the team. When they needed the heavy lifter, they called Zack. Zack could organize anything; he could take apart and put back together almost anything. When Zack was 18 months old he could build perfect geometric shapes with Duplo blocks, he went on to be a Lego maniac, building every Star Wars Lego we could find. Zack was in Boy Scouts and achieved the Arrow of Light .His greatest moment was when his pine wood derby car took first place. Zack’s family was always very important to him. He was very protective of his little sister Becca (“Boo”). Becca always wanted to be and do everything her brother did; she looked up to him and knew he would always be there for her, and he was. Zack looked up to his big brother Nick and even though they did not always agree (most times) they could always figure out a way to agree to disagree. Nick and Becca miss you Zack, they love you and will carry you in their hearts forever. Zack had a special place in his heart for his cousin Jennie Peterson; he would always joke with her about how little she is compared to him! Zack had a love for animals and always wanted to rescue any dog or cat he could. He had a special bond with our St. Bernard Dominic; he loved Lexie, Sulley, Angel, Izzy, Charlie, Xavier, and Bebe Kitty very much. Zack would have had a house full of pets if he could. Zack was a wonderful son he was a gift from God. We are proud of who you were Zack, we know your life was not always easy and we also know how hard you worked to fix what was not working. Your time at the “Rice” boot camp was a turning point for you. Your uncle Fred and Aunt Becky are very proud of everything you did accomplish and for the many lives you touched. We will carry your smile and your spirit in our hearts forever. We all carry hope in our hearts because we know that others are living because of you. Zack is survived by his father Kevin, his mother Nancy, his brother Nick, and sister Becca, soon arriving nephew Hayden Zackary Lewis (Luigi) and his special friend Kayla Smith; Zack’s grandparents Melva & Doug Cowper and Priscilla Kallem, his aunts and uncles Becky(Snoddy) &Fred Rice, Deborah (Snoddy) &Kerry Brown, Kari (Kallem) & Eric Grider, Ken &Christine Kallem, cousins Jennifer Peterson, Chris Peterson, Philip Slayton, Joshua Slayton, Eric Grider, Steven Grider, Brookelynn Grider, Brandon Kallem, and Ryan Kallem. Zack was preceded in death by his aunt Judith Snoddy, and his grandparents David and Carol Snoddy and Gary Kallem. Be happy and at peace Zack, go driving as fast as you can in that Skyline, we know you are smiling; we will see you again someday. As you would always say Zack, “Smile it makes your butt tingle!” Love forever and always your family and friends. Memorial Services for Zack will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 2:00 PM in Attrell’s Sherwood Funeral Chapel, 16195 Southwest 1st Street, Sherwood, Oregon. And on Friday, September 23rd at 3:00 PM in King of Glory Lutheran Church in Billings, Montana.

Zackary Tyler Kallem

November 6, 1990 - September 16, 2011