Zachary Gib Groutage Obituary (1981 - 2016)

On the afternoon of July 10, 2016, Zachary Gib Groutage passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in Salt Lake City. Zach was 34 years old. Zach was born on December 19, 1981 in Murray, Utah. He was the first born son to Lynn and Craig Groutage, although he was quickly joined 4 minutes later, by his twin brother, Sidney. Zach graduated from Cottonwood High School in 2000. He loved his time as a Cottonwood Colt, was an active member of the track and field team, and served as a senior class officer. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and achieved his Eagle Scout ranking. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in International Finance. After graduating he spent his career in the mortgage industry. Zach loved people and made friends with everyone. He was fiercely loyal. He loved to plan parties for any occasion. Zach's laugh was contagious and his smile lit up the room. He was often the life of the party and his charisma drew people in. He encouraged others to be better and was usually the first person to be there to help. Zach's major passion in life was working with the American Cancer Society (ACS). He began volunteering for ACS in 2004. As a volunteer Zach served in a variety of positions both locally and for the Great West Division. He thoroughly enjoyed his time on the Youth Training Task force and Great West Training Task Force. Zach has helped the organization to train thousands of volunteers across Utah and throughout the western United States. He has also lead fundraising efforts, raising thousands of dollars to aid in the fight against cancer. Zach truly bled purple and was awarded the Harmon J. Eyre Relay For Life award from the American Cancer Society, an award given to the top Relay For Life volunteer in the state. He lit the flame of passion for all those who knew him. He gave courage, strength, and most of all love. Zach is survived by his father, Craig Groutage, two siblings, Sidney (Erin) and Natasha Groutage, nephews, Jake and Grayson and niece, Rilie. He also leaves several loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding Zach in death is his mother, Lynn Groutage, his maternal grandparents, Doris and Albert (Brick) Cowley; and his paternal grandparents, Elna and James (Gib) Groutage. A Celebration of Life service is being held on July 23, 2016, at Louland Falls, up Parley's Canyon, Highway 80, Exit 131. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM. The memorial will begin at 11:00 AM. Please come prepared to share your happy memories and stories of Zach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the American Cancer Society in his behalf. You can donate directly to his fundraising page.(http://m.main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY16GW?px=1364792&pg=personal&fr_id=75446) Zach will be interred at a later date at the Holladay Memorial Park with his mother. The family would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors at Intermountain Medical Center and Avalon Valley Rehabilitation for their compassionate and dedicated care. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107