Zachary Michael Litherland

1988 - 2018

Zachary Michael Litherland obituary, 1988-2018, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1988

DIED

2018

Zachary Litherland Obituary

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ZACHARY MICHAEL LITHERLAND
September 30, 1988 September 13, 2018
Zachary Michael Litherland, 29, passed away on September 13th in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Zack was born on September 30th, 1988 and grew up in the Colorado mountains that embodied everything he loved about life.
Throughout his life and in all seasons, Zack could be found outside. Whether it is was camping, rafting, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, or being with his dog, Jackson. Zack loved it all. From a young age, Zack worked for his family business, Summer Property Services, and was instrumental in the success of the day to day operations. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in March of 2013, completed basic training, and was stationed at Peterson Air Force Base. Zack's happiness was found in his family and friends. His love for his great-grandparents, grandparents, and all the children around him was unwavering.
Zachary was unconditionally loved and adored by those who knew him and his loss will be felt for years and years to come. Zack's personality and love was so contagious that it will live on through those who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is survived by his loving parents, John Litherland and Tami Crooks; step-parents, Larry Crooks, Courtney Clements and Lori Ondrick; his siblings, Sara (John) Ripsam, Hannah Clements, Anthony (Lacy) Huckle, Jennifer Crooks, Josh (Amanda) Crooks, Jordan Crooks; his grammie, Mylene Litherland; grandparents, David (Sally) Litherland, Johnnie (Gerry) Roark; and cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and the Summer Property Services crew
who considered him family. Zachary is preceded in death by his great-grand-parents, Gigi and Grand-Dad Mallett; Putt and Alice Litherland; and grandmother, Gayle Cox, and Maxwell.
We will be celebrating Zachary's life on October 6th, at 154 Rainbow PL, 11:00 am, in Colorado Springs. In leu of flowers please consider making a donation to SoCo Harm Reduction Association, an organization committed to helping those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Published by The Gazette from Sep. 30 to Oct. 3, 2018.
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Sending you love, Zack- every earthly way possible. I trust you can feel us. Take care of Grandma and send us down some shenanigans as you two see fit.

Michelle Crane

October 6, 2018

John, my heart just breaks for you and hearing about Zach. My God give you peace and fill your heart with happy and loving memories you have of Zach, though you wish you could've had many more.

Tess Porter/mother of Matt Porter

October 6, 2018

To Zachary's family, so sorry for your loss.

Thurman Walker

October 6, 2018

John and Family, Zayne Tony and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything.

Kristie Lutack

October 3, 2018

Zach, rest in peace and may your spirit live on. Sending love and prayers to your family.

Liz Lowry

October 2, 2018

I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the true God of comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the broken-hearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2

October 2, 2018

I will carry you in my heart always and forever. I miss you so much I cannot imagine living the rest of my life unable to see you again. It is surreal. Rest In Peace my love.

Ewelina Wszolczyk-Lipka

October 2, 2018

John and Family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Matt Grage

October 1, 2018

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