Eric E. Zahnd
April 12, 1977 ~ February 13, 2013
Eric E. Zahnd, 35, Martinsville, died suddenly February 13, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Eric was born April 12, 1977, in Shelbyville.
Eric attended Triton Central High School. He worked for Atlas in Fairland and APEX in Mooresville. Most recently, he was employed at Crane (formerly National Starch). He enjoyed a very broad interest in music, writing poetry and was a talented artist. Above all, Eric enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his three young children.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ryan Zahnd.
Survivors include his wife, Ada (Elliott) Zahnd, to whom he was united in marriage October 9, 1999; children, Aryah, Clayton, and Dylan; father, Steve Zahnd of Shelbyville; mother, Sherri (Dean) Crist of Fountaintown; sister, Katelyn Crist of Fountaintown; grandparents, Esther Zahnd of Fairland, Marilyn McDaniel of Boggstown, and Ernest Dean of Florida; a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
The memorial service will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2013, in Triumph Church, 99 West Broadway, Greenwood, with calling there from 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Triumph Church. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, is handling arrangements. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Eric, We will always love you. You were taken from us too soon, but we will never forget you. When they are grown, we will tell your children what a wonderful father your were and how much you loved them. Love, Aunt Patty
Ada~ I’m truly sorry for your loss words can not even begin to describe how your feeling cousin .just know you and your children are in my prayers. We never dream of life taking us down these sorta roads 🙁 I can not imagine the hurt your heart feels and the hurt it was to tell your babies about their daddy .My heart breaks for you and them babies. All though I never met Eric I have heard lots of great things about him. We love you girl trust in the Lord he will guide your days ahead . ~Stacy Day & Family~
Eric where do i began. I miss u so much and this still feels like a bad dream. Yesterday was ur funeral and it was so hard not to cry. Every new pic that came up i tried holding back the tears. I have so many memories of u. U were an amazing friend and a hard working man or as u say a boy lol. I have known u over half of muh life. Ada and the kids need u so much right now. She is broken but i know she is guna heal cuz ur alwyz in her heart and she is strong! Ada were all here for u and if u ever need anyone no matter if its rain shine snow 2am u can call me 317 657 3574 shoot me a txt or call and i will b there for u. Weather its a cry on shoulder many clothes food whatever. Ur in muh prayers. Eric dnt get n to much trouble up there xoxo
Eric, bro… you were, and will always be my best friend. You were the greatest guy anyone could’ve ever asked for in a friend, husband, father, brother, and son. After Ryan left us, you were it. You were all I had… noone will ever understand our friendship, or connection as it was, and ill never be able to ride down those Shelby County roads, blaring the stereo and screaming out to Danzig like we’ve done soooooo many times, in the same way again. Its never going to be the same! My life will never be the same…. you were the best of us. The best part of me. I love you, brother. May your energy meet back up with mine, and may you finally be at peace. ‘Let the Day begin.’