Memorial service announced for Brian Zombro, 1981-2011

A memorial service is planned September 24th for Brian Zombro, whose sister Kara shares this tribute:

Brian Zombro died unexpectedly on September 4, 2011 at the age of 30. Brian was a lifelong West Seattle resident who was a son, brother, and a great friend. He will be missed by many.

Brian was born on June 17, 1981. He attended Schmitz Park Elementary, Madison Middle School, and West Seattle High School. He was also a proud member of Boy Scout Troop 282. He was a skilled carpenter and electrician and a gifted musician and artist.

With his outgoing personality and ability to make everyone around him feel accepted, Brian was well known around West Seattle. Anyone who met him would know his big smile, easy laugh, and willingness to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.

Brian is survived by his mother Janet, father Jim (Nancy), sisters Kara (Louis) Erickson and Leah, maternal grandmother Betty (Andy) Nielson, his cat Blue (arguably his favorite family member) and his best friend and honorary brother Tony Hamilton. He is remembered and loved by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins and close friends he considered family. He is preceded in death by maternal grandfather Stan Miller and paternal grandparents Ann and Walter Zombro.

Brian will be interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery as his final resting place. The family will be hosting a public memorial on September 24, 2011 at 3pm at The Georgetown Stables at 980 South Nebraska Street. For further information, please contact Kara Erickson at klzombro@yahoo.com.

“They shall not grow old as we who are left to grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn… In our hearts and in our minds, their devotion and acts will always be remembered. To us, they have found immortality.”

20 Replies to "Memorial service announced for Brian Zombro, 1981-2011"

  • EE September 14, 2011 (7:48 am)

    The Zombro family are wonderful people. I am so sorry for their loss.

  • Interrobang September 14, 2011 (11:25 am)

    I don’t know anything of the family, or of the deceased, but my throughts and prayers are with the family.

  • Bonnie September 14, 2011 (1:31 pm)

    I’m so sorry for the family’s loss.

  • Angela September 14, 2011 (2:38 pm)

    I knew Brian in elementary and middle school. Kara you have made a beautiful and fitting tribute to your brother. The Zombro family is in my prayers always <3 Miss you Brian.

  • Batwoman September 14, 2011 (2:45 pm)

    Rest in peace Brian. My thoughts are with the Zombro family. Having gone to school with Brian all the way from Schmitz Park through WSHS, I only have good memories of him.

  • Janna September 14, 2011 (6:28 pm)

    My heart goes out to this wonderful family. I taught with Brian’s mother and knew Brian through her. She guided me about motherhood while I was entering this most amazing challenging journey which we both felt to be true. We also talked about the sweet love from your our little boys.

    Love to Janet, Kara, and Leah! Thinking of you all!!

  • Cakebake September 14, 2011 (7:26 pm)

    Im sorry you have to go through this kara
    Thats terrible

  • Lola September 14, 2011 (7:26 pm)

    My son knew Brian. I am sorry for this family’s loss. He was very special to a lot of people.

  • Mrs. McEwan September 14, 2011 (8:18 pm)

    I feel lucky to have had Brian in class at Schmitz Park. He was a very nice boy and will be missed by all of us.

  • Christy Rowe September 14, 2011 (9:05 pm)

    Kara, Janet and Leah,
    I was so sad to see this posting about your loss. My thoughts and with you and I wish you strength as you grieve Brian’s passing.
    Take care all~

  • Constance September 14, 2011 (10:34 pm)

    Words can’t describe what an amazing person Brian was. He was an awesome friend who was more than well liked by everyone who met him. Knowing him since I was 15 was a pleasure and I will miss him and his loving nature everyday.

  • Debbie Rosenstiel September 15, 2011 (5:37 am)

    Kara , What a beautiful tribute to your brother!!! I wish you and your family strength and courage as you all get through this and knowing that you have all the beautiful memories that will stay with you forever.

    Peace and Love,
    Debbie

  • bridge to somewhere September 15, 2011 (10:07 am)

    :-( i’m very sorry for your loss, kara.

  • Pam Boldrin September 15, 2011 (2:32 pm)

    Janet…you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    There is a bridge of memories
    From Earth to Heaven above,
    It keeps our dear ones near us…
    It’s the bridge that we call love.

  • Bill & Norma Miller September 15, 2011 (6:38 pm)

    Janet, we are so sorry for your loss. We havent been in touch for such a long time which is a shame. It seems like when Aunt Dean left, we all went our seperate ways. But we do love you and think of you all the time. Hope you can get thru this hard time and realized it wont be forever. Take care and call us sometime.

  • Isabell Sertz September 16, 2011 (6:58 am)

    Kara, Janet and Leah:
    We are so sorry about the news of Brian. We remember this cute little boy across the street from us in W.S. and his two sisters. Remember – the best of Brian lives on within you.

  • Abe September 17, 2011 (9:34 am)

    Zombro family, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. Brian was a good friend and we miss him too. The Bringolf family will be praying for healing and peace for you.

  • Angela Osbourne September 17, 2011 (3:15 pm)

    I know, Kara and Leah the Zombro family is a great family. My heart goes out to them. Sorry for your loss.

  • jodie September 20, 2011 (6:32 pm)

    Janet and girls, I am so sorry for this devastating time in your life. I loved Brian like he was one of my own. My heart goes out to your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

  • Nadine Hanson September 23, 2011 (9:30 am)

    I am so sorry I cannot be with you at Brian’s memorial. You will and have been in my thoughts. I will remember the happy time in Georgetown when I met and visited with Brian. My prayer is that memories will provide comfort as well as the knowledge that you have so many friends who will be there to lift you up and sustain you. Nadine Hanson

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