• Age 27

• Born April 17, 1980 in Coupeville.

• Died April 1, 2008 of heart failure.

•Grew up and lived his life in Oak Harbor.

• A 1998 graduate of Oak Harbor High School.

• Became a Journeyman Electrician in 2004

• Began his business, Truex Electric, in 2005.

• Family — Wife, Zecret, and their daughters Zailee and Zaiana.

• Enjoyed horseback riding and playing on their family jet skis and boat, and working out.

• Survivors include grandparents Jack and Mary Truex; parents Jeff and Donna Truex; brother Jack Truex and significant other Beth Eno; nephews Nicholas, Zane, and Zayden; nieces Rylee, Laurielee, and Zierra; brother-in-law Zeb Foster; and sister-in law Zara Foster.

• A memorial has been established for the family at Whidbey Island Bank. Condolences may be left for the family at www.burleyfuneral

chapel.com.