Missing You Cody...

G. Cody Haycock 1977 ~ 2009 G. Cody Haycock, 31, left this mortal existence on Wednesday, March 11th after a lengthy battle with depression. Cody was born on July 30, 1977. He is the eldest son of Gordon L. and Jody J. Haycock. He is a kind and gentle person who never sought attention. Cody was shy and quiet but once he got to know you, you had a friend forever. He leaves this life with many friends, and no enemies. He is loved by all and left knowing that his family and friends love him unconditionally. Cody's greatest quality is that of a peace-maker. He was always respectful of others' beliefs and would say or do nothing to offend. He touched the lives of many people and was always willing to lend a hand or assist someone in need. He loves the outdoors and always found peace and solace there. Cody loves animals and dreamed of being a veterinarian. His most prized possession was his loyal dog Otis, who was with him at his passing. Cody is extremely talented and intelligent and could often be seen helping one of his many brothers and sisters with their school work. He was our family chef and was always in the kitchen cooking healthy meals for his family. He was working as an independent contractor, and took great satisfaction in a job well done. All throughout our home, his handiwork is evident and will serve as a constant reminder of his love for us. Cody graduated from Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon and attended Brigham Young University. He is an eagle scout and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand. Cody is survived by his parents and seven brothers and sisters, Chiara (Bill) Fronce, Carson (Nicole Velo, fiancée), Curry (Cody Hancey, fiancé), Colter (Jill) Haycock, Carly, Cailey and Caddy, and nephews Mason, Madden, Macksen, and his newborn niece, Marley. Cody is also survived by his grandmother Shirley Haycock, and grandparents Bill and Marjorie Jensen. Cody has many aunts and uncles and cousins that love him, miss him and mourn with us. Since Cody's passing, our family has spent many hours together basking in family love and enjoying stories and memories. We miss him dearly. We want to thank everyone that has touched Cody's life. These past few days have been filled with phone calls, text messages, cards, flowers, meals, visits and we know we have been in the prayers of hundreds. We thank you all and love you. We know that Cody would want all of us to have a deeper love for each other, to watch out for one another and to help those in need. As a family, we take great satisfaction and strength in knowing that Cody is now at peace. We certainly don't understand why things happen as they do, but we know that he now feels the loving embrace of his Heavenly Father, his grandfather Gordon and family and friends that have gone before him. In honoring Cody's wishes, a funeral service will not be held. A private family gathering has been held in his honor. Also in keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated and his ashes will be spread in his beloved Uinta Mountains where he enjoyed time with family, friends and his dog Otis.

(Cody's obituary in the Salt Lake Tribune)