In loving memory

Zachery Michael Boland

April 30, 1996 – July 15, 2015

Lived 19 years

Calvery cemetary · Edwardsville, Illinois

Life story

Zach graduated from Granite City High School in 2014. During his high school years he played on the soccer, baseball and hockey teams. Also during high school he played on the Granite Hockey Club. Zach was an avid Mizzou fan, although his love was hockey. Zach was the St. Louis Blues number one fan. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and hanging out with his friends. Zach was also a dedicated worker; he worked for Saddle Creek Logistics as a forklift driver and worked for Five-0 Construction Company as a laborer. Zach loved life, he loved to laugh, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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The world Zachery knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1996

Born April 30

1996

Birthday

1998

Zachery was 2 when Google was founded

2004

Zachery was 8 when Facebook was launched

2007

Zachery was 11 when the first iPhone went on sale

2010

Zachery was 14 when Instagram was launched

2014

Zachery was 18 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral

2015

Passed away July 15, age 19

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Amanda Gean 130w

Happy Birthday!

I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday, you're so so missed. Thinking of you, especially today on your birthday, wish I could be celebrating with you. I can't even put into words how much I'm missing you. ❤️ Today, I woke up thinking about you and our niece’s birthdays, I am sad but happy for our niece is officially teenager, but sad you are not here anymore but we know you are celebrating both of you guys. We made a bet which day Marissa should be arrived, I lost the bet and you won the bet because it’s your birthday, same day she was born. Next day it’s my birthday and it’s hard every year without you here. 💔 Pictures are always be forever cherish!