Zachariah Lane Tyler Bassage-Bates, age 7 of Hesperia and formerly of Coldwater, passed away Thursday, Dec.3, 2009 at his home. Zach was born on Nov.27, 2002 in Coldwater and moved to the Hesperia area in 2007. Zach enjoyed watching movies, especially the movie CARS and Shrek and loved to attend his brother and sisters sporting events at Hesperia Schools, especially cross-country, wrestling and track events. Zach touched the lives of many people and changed the way all pursue the journey of life. Most memorable moments for Zach would be watching Jordan and the Hesperia Panthers win the 2008 Division 4 State wrestling title and Gabbie run to All-State track and cross country and Dad pushed Zach to win the 2009 5K Run for Ralphs Kids in New Era. Zach is survived by his mother, Kimberly Bassage of Fremont; his father, Bob Bates of Hesperia; his brother, Jordan Bates of Hesperia; sister, Gabrielle Bates of Hesperia; brother, Peyton Fowler-Bates of Allen, Michigan; paternal grandparents, Roberta (Norman) Robertson of Williston, South Carolina; Robert Bates Sr. of Coldwater; paternal great grandparents, Wesley & Betty Bates of Coldwater; Florence (Mack) Creech of Coldwater; his aunts, Rosalyn (Mike) Ambs of Union City, Michigan; Cassandra Bates of Coldwater; his uncle, Wesley Bates of Coldwater; several great aunts and uncles. Zach was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bob & Virginia Bassage. VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICES: Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 5-7pm with services at 7pm at the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICES : Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 11-1pm with services at 1pm a the at the Dutcher Funeral Home 440 W Chicago Street Coldwater, MI 49036 INTERMENT : Oakgrove Cemetery in Coldwater MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : The Zachariah Bassage-Bates family to assist with funeral expenses.