Barkema, Zachary Scott (1996-2014)

BARKEMA, GOWEN, WILSON, HELMICK, JOHNSON, RALSTON, RENGAL

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 11/5/2014 at 09:27:34

Hamilton's Funeral Home website

Zachary Scott Barkema, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home. He was born February 9, 1996 to Marshall Scott and Jolene Ann Barkema in Des Moines.

Zachary was a loving son who enjoyed hanging out with his buddies and playing X-Box.

Zachary is survived by his parents, Marshall and Jolene Barkema; brother, Devin; paternal grandmother, Lorris Barkema; maternal grandfather, Bruce (Vickie) Gowen; maternal grandmother, Janice Wilson; uncles, Murray Barkema, Jeff Gowen, Brian Gowen, Chad Helmick and Mark Gowen; aunts, Marcy (Steve) Johnson, Tessa (Nick) Ralston and Remy (Dave) Rengal; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard Barkema.

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Wakonda Christian Church, 3938 Fleur Drive, with inurnment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Jewell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Zachary which will be donated to an animal shelter at a later date.