Zachary Evan Albertson

THOMPSON - Zachary Evan Albertson, age 2 months, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at his home in Thompson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 1, 2012 at United Methodist Church in Forest City with Lay Pastor Dixie Rauk officiating.

Visitation will be held before the service at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at United Methodist Church in Forest City.

Zachary Evan Albertson, treasured son of Shane and Melissa Albertson, and beloved brother of Elijah was born June 21st, 2012. Zachary's family was blessed with his presence for more than two beautiful, unforgettable months before he unexpectedly went to his heavenly home on August 30th, 2012. During his brief time here, Zachary experienced many special moments with his family. Daddy will miss setting Zachary on his tummy and looking into his baby's eyes as he practiced lifting his head. And Daddy will never forget how Zachary would wiggle his arms and smile when tickled. Mommy will miss her baby's warmth, coos, and the smiles he just started giving two weeks ago. She will also miss the precious moments she would stop to watch the three most important men in her life while they played, and sometimes slept together. He was happy outdoors and even went fishing. Many other sweet memories with Zachary were also shared by his grandparents, relatives, and family friends. Though he will be missed, his family takes comfort knowing they loved him, and told him so, an uncountable amount of times.


Zachary is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy and big brother Elijah. Other surviving loved ones include his paternal grandparents, Brian and Karen Albertson; maternal grandparents, Lynn and Jill Osterkamp; paternal great-grandparents Violet Albertson and Ruth Midthun; maternal great-grandparents, Edward and Joan Osterkamp; uncles Travis, Dylan, Ryan, Nicholas, and Andrew; his aunts Hillary, Sarah, Jen, Lisa, and Heather; and cousins Krystal, Alexandria, Tyler, Brianna, and Brandon. Zachary will be joyfully greeted in heaven by his paternal great-grandparents, Donald Albertson and Loren Midthun; maternal great-grandparents, Adolph and Imogene Boetel; his uncle, baby Ryne Albertson and cousin, baby Bradley Osterkamp. Zachary will always remain his parents' precious baby and Eli's little brother. They awaited his birth with joyful expectation, and they will one day hold him again in heaven.