Obituary of Zackery Grant Friesen

Zackery Grant Friesen 1992 - 2010 Zackery Grant Friesen (Zacky drift king freeze-man 2cent Friesen) a resident of Dawson Creek, BC passed away on Monday February 8, 2010 at the young age of 17. Zack was born on September the 12th 1992 to Grant and Leah Friesen. He spent most of his life in Dawson Creek, with a short stint in Silver Valley and Edmonton, Alberta. He lived his life fully, he loved those around him and always tried whatever came across his path at least once. Zack enjoyed all sports and took to anything he tried for the first time like a natural. He loved to be outside, which showed in his enthusiasm for biking, quading, snowboarding, sledding and most of all boating. Zack’s most memorable times came during family camping trips to Moberly Lake which included boating and all the water sports that went along with it. Zack enjoyed everything about camping. When winter came he was also thrilled to go sledding with his Dad in the mountains. During these times they formed a special bond that is usually reserved for the best of friends. Zack loved animals, which they seemed to sense and were drawn to him as well. Zack always loved to go help his Grandad wrangle horses on the ranch, or just spend time there and do whatever he was asked to. He spent a lot of time on the farm with his grandparents in Silver Valley. He helped Grandpa on the farm and always enjoyed Grandma’s home cooking. Whatever Zack did he was willing to give it his all. He not only loved his family but, loved to spend time with them as well and regardless if they were on a tropical vacation, camping at the lake or just chillin at home. Zack had a close and loving relationship with his sister, Alita and brother, Ryan. There were many nights Grant would find them locked up in Alita’s room sharing their day’s events or laughing at something silly one of them had done. He loved and bonded with his step-brothers Matthew and Scott and shared many adventures with them as well. Zack came to love and trust his step-mother Sue, who came to love him as if he were her own. Zack was attending South Peace Secondary School and was due to graduate in June of this year. At school you could usually find Zack hanging out in North Court with several of his friends or out in the parking lot checking out the latest new wheels or loudest sound system. Zack loved the game of hockey and played ever since the age of 7. He could always be counted on to give 120% whenever he was out on the ice. To all his friends Zack was a loyal and special individual and for that reason he had many friends. He wanted to make everyone smile. So think back and remember how Zack touched our lives. How he made us laugh and how good Zack was as a person. Zack is pre-deceased by his Great Gran-Dad Don Morrison and His Uncle Buck Hamilton. He is survived by his Father Grant Friesen (Sue Wakeham), his mother Leah Friesen, sister Alita, brothers Ryan, Matthew and Scott, Grandparents Dan and Carol Friesen, Bob and Pat Morrison and Oma and Opa Rossdeutscher as well as all of his Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Always and Forever in our Hearts A Memorial service was held for Zack on February 13, 2010 at the Alliance Church in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Pastor Nathan Cole officiated.