Zach was one of my first friends when I moved to Utah, and for the last 3 years our friendship was a constant part of my life. I knew Zach as adventurous, determined and funny. I was fortunate to get to know him riding home after meetings, walking in Liberty Park, eating Korean food and hiking in the foothills. This place will never be the same for me without his company.

To his family, it meant so much to Zach when you visited for Thanksgiving, and even more to be part of the wedding last summer. I am so sorry that you have to bear his loss. 

The last time I saw Zach was in the early autumn. We went for a grueling hike up Jacks Peak, which he took in stride. As we stood at the top, it occurred to me that I'd never taken a picture of him. He was not in the mood to strike a pose, so I had to settle for this one of him in motion at dusk. I am grateful that the last I saw him he was happy, enjoying a warm evening in the mountains, and for every meal and moment we shared before.

Living on your own for the first time can be a daunting experience, however it’s much easier when you gain a best friend.

I still vividly remember the first time we met in the fifth floor of Honors Dorm (a dorm I was dreading to live in at the time lol), and the sense of calm that I had when I realized that this friendship just felt right from the get-go. Over the next few years, we created some wonderful memories such as South Carolina Football tailgates, FIFA tournaments, Sports/Tub time at Strom Thurmond, Seal Team 6, Dodgeball tourneys, Newberry adventures, Mud Runs, Lake Weekends, Falling Creek Camp, and just all around gettin’ after it. 

During this time, you had a tremendous impact on my life with your kind heart, introspective intelligence, and fun loving spirit. I feel fortunate to have met you and to have been your friend - Zach, you will be missed.

I am so so sorry for your loss, with  deepest sympathies.

Zach, 
in thinking about writing something to you, I pulled out my senior yearbook wondering what you had written to me. You did not disappoint. You pointed out that the first words we ever spoke to each other were Tupac lyrics in sophomore year social studies and added “despite our slightly odd introduction, we quickly became great friends.” I couldn’t agree with you more. 

For your senior quote you picked something Ralph Waldo Emerson said. It reads, in part; “to leave the world a better place: to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived”. I can tell you your jokes in Spanish class senior year always made me laugh. Your goofy antics and the fact that you chose ‘Spork’ as your camp name when we were YMCA counselors never ceased to delight and entertain your campers. Your USC friends from your hall I met our freshman year in college adored you. You were a good friend, thanks for being mine. I can say definitively that I breathed easier because you lived. You will be so missed. 

Zach was like and uncle to me and I'm so extremely sad to see him go he was an amazing man and I'm glad to have met him though not seeing him often he was still like family to me I'm going to miss him so much and will always be grateful of the joy he brought me

Zach came into my life when I needed him. I don’t think he quite knew, but he was one of the brightest spots and made me smile the biggest. He was the quiet to my loud. I’m so glad I had someone like him around, anyone was lucky to get to know him. I will miss him so so much. 

My favorite and final memory of Zach was at end of Allie’s wedding when he said too me “ I have loved being around family again” and had a huge smile on his face.  This warmed my heart. 
I didn’t get too know him very well during his 28 years but that evening I felt a very strong connection to my sweet Nephew.
I will always love you Zach and hold you in a special place in my heart.
I know you are looking down on your family and giving them the comfort and strength they need too get through this very difficult time. 
You are at peace now,
Love, Aunt Catherine.


I remember so well that wonderful smile of Zach's - warm and engaging.  Please know that you all have been in my thoughts and prayers.  May all your wonderful memories of Zach bring you peace and joy.
Cathy Grady

I had the privilege of being roommates with Zach 05/20-08/21 here in Salt Lake. 

Zach helped me at the beginning of a really hard time of change in my life. He was someone I looked up to during that time. 

A few fun memories:
I remember he was always cooking something really tasty in the kitchen. Every once and a while all our alarms would go off in the house. But it always tasted good.
Our bathroom light never worked. The landlord never came to fix it. We couldn't get the light cover off without breaking it. So Zach kept putting in repair requests, but to no avail. 
Zach worked hard.
Zach talked of his family often. They were important to him and he loved them. 
Zach had a nice smile, a good sense of humor, and a good spirit. 
My love goes to his family. Feel free to call or email if you need someone to talk to.
619-993-6780
spencer.aamodt.bass@gmail.com

Spencer Aamodt

Zack,
Was an amazing guy I got the pleasure to know over the past 2 years. Being around him in the rooms were beyond amazing through the years. I remember how much he taught and sitting in a park in cottonwood heights reading and learning about new gifts in our lives. My love and prayers are to him that he is free and the family. 

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Zachary Francis Blake

2 juillet 1993 – 31 décembre 2021

McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel

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