Zachary R. Sutherland's Obituary
Zachary Robert Sutherland, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2023, at the age of 26. He was born on September 16, 1996, in Humble, TX to Daniel Sutherland and Joette (Tenney) Daigle. Zach was a very special baby boy – innocent and full of life and laughter. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Zach loved the outdoors and spending quality time with “Mother Nature.” He enjoyed searching for Chaga Mushrooms which he would craft into tea. He also loved rocks and minerals and the beauty that each one held. Zach was also an excellent artist and sculptor. Many of his works were inspired by his love of nature. He was a very caring person with a heart of gold who wasn’t afraid to go above and beyond to help another person. He also enjoyed being around children and was looking forward to the birth of his first child.
Zach is survived by his father, Daniel Sutherland of Whitehall, MI; his mother, Joette Tenney Daigle (David) of Houston, TX; his sister, Felicite Cisneros Haas (Brian) of Cypress, TX; his brother, Dennis Wooten of Whitehall, MI; his girlfriend, Allison Rinckey of Whitehall, MI along with his unborn child and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Robert Sutherland, Mona Sutherland Scouten, and Gary Scouten of Twin Lake, MI, and his maternal grandparents, Jack and Katie Tenney of Columbia, MO.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 31 at 3:00 pm at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. Visitation for the public will be held one hour before the service. Following the service, light refreshments will be served at Olivet Evangelical Free Church, 6790 Harvey St., Spring Lake, MI 49456.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Danial Sutherland would be appreciated to help offset final expenses. Share memories of Zack at www.sytsemafh.com.
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