Zac was born October 15, 1992, in Everett WA. He passed from this world on September 24, 2023. He spent most of his life in the Tulalip Bay area. From an early age he had the ability to catch a fish wherever he was fishing. He graduated from Marysville – Pilchuck High School in 2010. His hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, and traveling with his family. He especially loved hunting in the Calder Hills of Idaho. He had bagged and tagged many deer to provide for his family. He was employed at Cedar Mountain Industries for eight years. He was very sensitive and had a high level of coordination and mastered whatever he set out to do.
Zac is survived by his son, Kaleb Willard, life partner Ranika Jimicum, brother Jason Cox, Uncle Steve Willard, Parents Zachary J. Willard Sr. & Keri L. Hegwald and grandparents Sandra & Gary Brame.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and he will always be remembered as a devoted lover of animals.
Celebration of life will be held on October 30, at 10 am at the Tulalip Gathering Hall, 7512 Totem Beach Road, Tulalip.