It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Zachery Thomas Blackburn. Born on November 30, 2002 to Thomas Joseph Crenshaw and Shannon Jeanne Smith Blackburn, his short earthly life ended on May 11, 2025.
After the death of his birth parents, Zachery was adopted by Caleb Johnathan Blackburn and Stephanie Ann Fisher Blackburn. Zach was blessed to have two younger siblings: Audrey Karyn Blackburn (Age 15) and Kyle Donald Blackburn (Age 19). His childhood was full of the love of friends and family.
On August 13, 2022, Zach married Tara MacKenzie in Bountiful, Utah. He loved Tara to the fullest of his abilities and she was a welcome addition to the family.
Zachery was an extraordinary individual known for his intelligence and mischievous demeanor. His musical aptitude was second to none; there never existed an instrument that he could not master. His determination to succeed extended to everything he set his mind to do.
Zach was an exceptional chess player, attesting to his strategic mindset and intelligence. Zachery embodied the characteristics of persistence and hard work. This was evident in his full music scholarship to Snow College. He had dreams of becoming a music teacher and helped support himself as a music tutor during college.
Zach believed in always giving his best and never stopping the pursuit of learning. His life mirrored this philosophy. He would want to be remembered for his passionate dedication and talents related to music and learning.
Zachery was preceded in death by his birth parents, Shannon Jeanne Smith Crenshaw Blackburn and Thomas Joseph Crenshaw, and his grandmother, JoAnn Bammes Blackburn.
Zachery is survived by his siblings, adoptive parents, and grandparents, Pierre Alexander Smith, Karyn Dianna Laxdal Smith, Carrie Rebecca Rollins Smith and Donald Blackburn.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 on the morning of Saturday, May 31, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 99 N 920 W, Spanish Fork, UT 84660.
Zachery’s ashes will be interred at the Payson City Cemetery in Payson, Utah.
Zach will be interred with his birth mother, Shannon Jeanne Smith Crenshaw Blackburn. Interment will take place immediately after the funeral service at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East Payson, UT 84651.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Zachery’s name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or your preferred nonprofit mental health organization.
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