Zachary Taylor Hawkins was born January 27th 1997 in Laguna Beach, California. He grew up in Dana Point and Carlsbad California. He passed away on August 13th in Orange, California. Zach was a sweet young man who marched to the beat of his own drum. He was much loved by all his family and his many friends. He graduated from Dana Hills HS, and attended Irvine Valley College. His was an avid reader who was self educated on many different subjects and loved body surfing. He is survived by his mother Kim Basaker, father Jason Hawkins, brother Jake, and sister Jolie. Other survivors include cousins Nick and Dylan, Aunt Debbie and Grandma Dee.