Zachary Williams
June 23, 2014
Zachary Williams, 35, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 23, 2014.
Zak was born December 23, 1978 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended college in Eugene, OR. Zak was a very smart, well rounded person. He owned Habitats Energy Services in Bend, OR. His personality was magnetic and he had a huge group of friends. He loved the outdoors, his dogs, and music, especially the Grateful Dead. Zak had a huge heart, would go above and beyond to help people, and was a great friend to all. He was also a member of Plymouth Congregational Church.
Zak is survived by his mother, Teri Sheldon Reynolds (Bill Wheeler); his sister, Nicole Williams (Martin Gomez); his two nieces, who meant the world to him, Terrayn Jackson and Giana Gomez; the love of his life, Renee Cawthorn; and their two dogs, Nama and Lily. He is preceded in death by his father, Danny Williams; all of his grandparents; and his first dog, Simon whom he loved.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 27 followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ranae Prather Whitmore, Sheryl Prather and Terry L
07/18/2014
Teri, Nicole and Renee,
Our family was lifelong friends of Lorene & Curly Williams and their family. Ranae and Terry knew Danny from childhood until shortly after Zach's birth and when Nicole was young she played with Ranae's daughter, Mikki, at Lorene's home. While we only knew of Zach as a child, we did have the privilege of meeting him at Danny's funeral. We had a pleasurable talk with Zach and Renee and caught up on his life.
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Zach's unexpected passing. Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies in the loss of Zach. We know you're in shock and your hearts are breaking!
May GOD bless each of you, comfort you and give you peace beyond understanding. May your sadness fade and be replaced with happy memories. And through our LORD JESUS, may he give you grace and salvation and the promise of life everlasting, where we will join again with our loved ones forever
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ranae, Sheryl & Terry
Cheryl Ann Fontanini-Cummins
06/27/2014
Zak was my friend, neighbor and fellow gardener. I learned a lot about vegetables and gardening from him. He was a man of many talents whom I admired. My heart goes out to Renee and his family. Peace be with you Zak.
Danielle McKinney
06/27/2014
Nicole, family and friends of Zach, sending condolences to all of you during this hard time. Nicole, you have been through so much in this last year, please let me know if you ever need to talk or need anything. Prayers for all you.
Sue Smith and Afton Polk
06/26/2014
Nicole,
We are consumed with sadness to learn of the sudden loss of your brother. If we can provide you comfort, know our thoughts are with you. Please reach out to us in your time of need. We are here for you. With deepest sympathy,
Sue and Afton
Tom and Debbie Paulson
06/25/2014
Our deepest sympathies.
Kathy Reynolds
06/24/2014
oh Teri, I can't imagine your heartache. I'm so very sorry for you and Nicole, and everyone else who loved Zach. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Peace to Zach.