In Memorium: Zach Eastman

Zach Eastman

6/29/81 ~ 12/10/04

Zachary Scott Eastman died in an avalanche December 10, doing what he loved best, testing himself against nature while back-country skiing. He was born June 29, 1981 in Salt Lake City to Scott and Tami Eastman.

Zach was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Brighton High School in 2000. Zach served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florianopolis, Brazil. While planning for a career in nursing, Zach was working for Discover Card. Zach was one who really lived every day of his life; each day was a new adventure to be experienced. He was the eternal optimist, a young man who saw only the best in everybody and everything around him. Calling himself a "Wasatch Disciple", Zach aspired to be as stable, as strong, and as beautiful as the hills he loved. Zach is survived by his parents, Tami Eastman of Salt Lake City, and Scott Eastman of Las Vegas. He also leaves behind three younger brothers, Josh, Powell, and Colton, all of whom looked up to him both physically and emotionally. Zach also leaves grandparents, Dan Eastman of Farmington, LaVelle Eastman of Salt Lake City, Dorretta Probasco of Salt Lake City, John L. Anderson, Aiea, Hawaii; plus numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 14, 12 noon at the Brighton 5th Ward, 2561 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) and Tuesday from 11-11:45 am at the church. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider contributions to the Avalanche Forecast Center, 2242 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, 801-364-1581, in Zach's name, in recognition of his love of Utah's natural beauties. In the words of Zach's favorite musician, Bob Marley, "every little thing is gonna be all right."

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