Zachary Joseph Beemsterboer

ZACHARY J. BEEMSTERBOER OF ST. JOHN, INDIANA, 19, passed away December 5, 2015. He was born in Dyer, Indiana on September 23, 1996. Survived by parents, George Joseph Beemsterboer III and Nancy (nee Behrens) Beemsterboer; siblings Jessica (nee Beemsterboer) (Alan) Kus, Tyler Beemsterboer, and Alyssa Beemsterboer; Grandparents, George Jospeh Beemsterboer II, Jeanette (nee Verkinder ) (Angelo) Marquez; Great-grandparents, Margaret Nielsen and Dorothy Beemsterboer; Aunt Lisa Behrens; Uncles, Michael Beemsterboer, Anthony Marquez and Timothy Marquez, as well as numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by Grandparents, Verna and Michael Behrens, and Great-grandparents; Viggo Nielsen, Leon and Vollie Verkinder, and George Joseph Beemsterboer Sr. Zach was a 2015 Lake Central Graduate, and very passionate about running, and taking on difficult challenges. He was currently studying to be a nurse. Zach has taken part in track & field as well as many Tough Mudder and Spartan obstacle races. He was a loving brother and son, and a true friend to many. Zach will always be remembered by his infectious laughter and kind heart, as he was exceptionally compassionate and caring towards others, and touched the lives of many more people than he ever realized. Zach was so full of life and love, and was the brightness in so many peoples' lives. Zach brought so much energy into the room with his infectious smile. Zach's soul was too great for life here, and so he is on to the next adventure, in a place that was made especially for him. Visitation will be Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 10 am until of the funeral service at 1 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 S. Cline Ave; Schererville, Indiana 46375) Memorials may be given towards the family and the Beemsterboer family will be starting a foundation in his name. To leave online condolences, please visit www.chapellawnfunerals.com and the family appreciates and encourages his friends to continue to post photos and memories on his facebook page.