Our beloved son Chaz Haydin Groat, 17, passed away on January 1, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on November 4, 2003, in Kearns, Utah to Charles “Chuck” and Julie (Stam) Groat. Chaz was a junior at Hunter High School.

Chaz was known by his sense of humor and quick wit, but mostly by his goofiness. He loved making people laugh and was someone who would light up a room whenever he entered. He had a way of cheering people up, even during difficult times. He just wanted to help people where he could. Even in death, Chaz will continue to help those in need as it was his wish to be an organ donor.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Chaz became an avid race car driver and bowler. Chaz began racing at the age of 4 ½ and was the primary driver for Lucky 13 Racing. He started in go-karts and moved up the racing circuit to quarter midgets. Following quarter midgets, in 2016, Chaz placed 3rd in the Rocky Mountain Raceways Junior Stingers Points Championship, as well as received Rookie of the Year. The following year he moved into a Focus Midget, the class he was so looking forward to run. His first year in the midget was beyond expectation with him winning the 2017 Rocky Mountain Raceways Midget Point Championship and Midget Rookie of the Year. Chaz continued racing the midget finishing 4th in points in 2018, 2nd in 2019 and 2nd in 2020. In 2019, the father and son duo ended the season with Chuck winning the Midgets Points Championship and his son following behind in 2nd. When Chaz was not racing, his focus was on bowling. Chaz bowled league at All Star West Jordan for many years and had an average of 195. He competed in many youth bowling tournaments, including one just recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada. On November 27, 2019, at the age of 16, Chaz bowled his first 300 game while bowling in an adult/youth tournament with his mom.

Chaz is preceded in death by his grandparents: Robert M. and Sherry Stam. Survived by his parents Chuck and Julie Groat; step-brother Jonathan Lewis; grandparents Steve and Jackie Berger; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many others who were non-biological, but considered family.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 3:30 PM at Redwood Memorial, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah with a viewing prior beginning at 12:00 PM in the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, a memorial account in Chaz’s name has been set up at America First Credit Union (AFCU) to help the family with medical/funeral expenses.

Chaz, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. You have left your stamp on hearts of so many people and were so loved. With the donation of your organs, you will continue to live on in spirit. Heaven has handed out a pair of angel wings. Until we see you again, fly high and God speed little big buddy. All our love, your family.

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