Software engineer had bright
future
Zachery T. Eldemire, age 26, a graduate
of University School Class of 2012 and Miami University Class of 2016, died
suddenly at his home February 2, 2020 in Florissant, MO, where he was employed
as a software engineer for Boeing. The cause is unknown at this time, but is believed to be related to complications
arising after he had oral surgery.
Survivors include his parents, Marlene
and Gauntlett S. Eldemire, Jr., two siblings, Antoinette and Gauntlett III, and
a host of extended family members and friends.
Zachery was born October 17, 1993 and grew
up in Shaker Heights. Consistent with the high value his family placed on
education, Zachery was a University
School lifer, attending University School from kindergarten through his high
school graduation in 2012. He played varsity soccer there, lettering as a junior
and senior. Standing a good 6’3”, his long legs enabled him to stride speedily
across the field to thwart attacks on his team’s goal.
Notwithstanding his good looks and
athletic prowess, Zachery was happiest nurturing his passion
and exceptional talent for computer programming. He had a penchant for showing up unannounced to help a friend, sometimes departing
so swiftly the “thank you” would still be wafting in the air.
Once, when his sister called home from
Chicago to say she had to move unexpectedly, Zachery, without alerting a soul,
jumped in his car and drove 300+ miles, sleeping in the car until she arose the
next morning. He proceeded to help her pack, move, and get settled, before
returning home the same day.
Zach’s love of video games fueled his
early interest in computers and technology. It wasn’t long before his computer
skills and technical expertise were recognized. Armed with a Bachelor of
Science in Computer Engineering from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2016,
he headed off to St. Louis where he was rising rapidly as a software engineer. He
was planning on returning to school this fall to obtain a master’s in computer
science.
Zach’s best friend, Kendall Pleasant, describes
him as a quiet sort, somewhat shy until he got comfortable in his surroundings.
An independent spirit, Zach enjoyed an occasional night out with friends over a
good steak and a beer.
The family will receive friends Saturday,
February 22 at 11am at Horizon Health Services, 13001 Cedar Rd. [44118],
followed by a Celebration of Life service at noon. Arrangements by E. F. Boyd
& Son Funeral Home and Crematory, 25900 Emery Rd.[44128].
Zachery loved his pit Bexley. In lieu of flowers, donations
in honor of Zachery can be made to the Stand Up for Pits Foundation,
https://standupforpits.us/
Members of the Eldemires' Hathaway Brown and University School families have set up a page to assist Zachery's family with the immediate expenses related to his unexpected passing. Any amount is appreciated. Visitors to the page are invited to contribute any amount, share the link and/or leave a memory or message of love and support for the Eldemire family.
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