Memories of Zak Korf

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Zak Korf

San Carlos, CA, USA

April 25, 1996 - December 14, 2020

Apr 25, 1996 - Dec 14, 2020

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Mia Korf

West Hollywood, CA

In the courtyard, Stanley Avenue

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Jenna Korf

Mario Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Daphna Shyevitch

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Mia Korf

I often think of this image when I think of Zak! My first nephew. I feel lucky to have spent so much time... Read more I often think of this image when I think of Zak! My first nephew. I feel lucky to have spent so much time with Zak during the... Read more I often think of this image when I think of Zak! My... Read more

Lili Silvera

Shared a heart

noni korf

Shared a heart

Sarah Samson

Derek Stotz

San Francisco, CA, USA

Fixing Motorcycles

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Mario Korf

Jenna Korf

Sarah Samson

noni korf

Mia Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Daphna Shyevitch

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Derek Stotz

I met Zak when they first moved to California. We were friends right away and hung out all the time. He... Read more I met Zak when they first moved to California. We were friends right away and hung out all the time. He couldn’t talk yet so... Read more I met Zak when they first moved to California. We ... Read more

Mario Korf

Doo! Doo! Doo!

Caren Berman

Mario, our hearts are broken for you and Jenna. Our sincere condolences are extended to all of Zak's family .

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Jenna Korf

Mia Korf

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Moe Harris

I will never forget that infectious smile. Zak, you will be missed by so many but will live on in us all. Rest In Peace my friend. 💕🙏🏻

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Daphna Shyevitch

Jenna Korf

Sarah Samson

Mia Korf

Torbjörn Linderson

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Brian Horspool

Met Zak 10 years ago. He was so kind hearted. I will miss our times together. Rest easy man.

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Jenna Korf

Mario Korf

San Rafael, CA, USA

Writing songs

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Jenna Korf

Daphna Shyevitch

Sarah Samson

noni korf

Mia Korf

Suzanne Goodman

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Mario Korf

Zak loved writing songs. I don’t think he really learned how to play an instrument, but he did it anyway.... Read more Zak loved writing songs. I don’t think he really learned how to play an instrument, but he did it anyway. He would rap and play... Read more Zak loved writing songs. I don’t think he really learned... Read more

Jenna Korf

I was always amazed by his lyrics. They illustrated his pain, but they were deep and beautiful. I was always amazed by his lyrics. They illustrated his pain, but they were deep and beautiful. I was always amazed by his lyrics. They illustrated... Read more

Caren Berman

Jenna. I remember you commenting how he beautifully managed to place his feelings into the lyrics. Jenna. I remember you commenting how he beautifully managed to place his feelings into the lyrics. Jenna. I remember you commenting how he beautifully... Read more

Suzanne Goodman

I don’t remember meeting Zak exactly or when. I think it was about 5 years ago and it was like one day, he was just THERE. Friends with everyone. Plugged in. Smiles and mischief. And struggles too. His personality was like a combination of that kind of laughter that bursts out at the most inappropriate times and the most comforting hug rolled into one. He tolerated me addressing him as “young man” and a few awkward big sister/aunt attempts at being supportive. I always felt like he cared about me even though we weren’t super close. I loved seeing how he was with his friends and how they were with him. So much love. ♥️

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Jenna Korf

Mario Korf

Daphna Shyevitch

Mia Korf

Vieve Hart

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Mia Korf

Mario Korf

1998, Salt Point, California, USA

Spearfishing was his favorite sport

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Jenna Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Daphna Shyevitch

Caren Berman

Mia Korf

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Jenna Korf

OMG, now this is getting to be too much cuteness. OMG, now this is getting to be too much cuteness. OMG, now this is getting to be too much cuteness.

Mario Korf

2005, California, USA

Dirt biking

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Jenna Korf

Daphna Shyevitch

Mia Korf

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Mario Korf

Zak was fearless on a motocross bike. I remember trying to keep up with him going down a long, fast hill.... Read more Zak was fearless on a motocross bike. I remember trying to keep up with him going down a long, fast hill. He was maybe 9 years... Read more Zak was fearless on a motocross bike. I remember trying... Read more

Sarah Samson

Zak was my very best friend. We talked everyday, we aimed to face-time. (Which was hard in new york but we made it work) both of us being chronically ill we would give each other as much love as we could. Still flew across the country to see each other. He was my favorite companion, i have no clue how im gonna go on without him. Hes so loved, and im so glad. I love you zak

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Jenna Korf

Mario Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Brian Horspool

Sarah Samson

Daphna Shyevitch

Mia Korf

Mario Korf

San Carlos, CA, USA

Zak was naturally ambidextrous, and it helped in sports like lacrosse. He mostly played attack and was a key player on the Firehawks team. He later switched to goalie and was the most aggressive out-of-the-net goalie I’ve ever seen. We had to beg him to stay in the hole, but he just wanted to cream anyone getting near the crease. As a coach it was incredibly frustrating, as a dad, there were many proud moments.

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Jenna Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Mia Korf

Julie Johns

Mario Korf

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Skateboarding

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Jenna Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Daphna Shyevitch

Mia Korf

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Mario Korf

Zak started skateboarding when he was five. He was dropping in, and doing frontside and backside kickturns... Read more Zak started skateboarding when he was five. He was dropping in, and doing frontside and backside kickturns immediately. Later ... Read more Zak started skateboarding when he was five. He was ... Read more

Derek Stotz

I remember hanging out with Zak in your driveway in San Carlos while he worked on his skating. The kid was... Read more I remember hanging out with Zak in your driveway in San Carlos while he worked on his skating. The kid was relentless, hours ... Read more I remember hanging out with Zak in your driveway in... Read more

Mia Korf

SO many cool moves in our back yard! SO many cool moves in our back yard! SO many cool moves in our back yard!

Stephanie Samson

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Daphna Shyevitch

Jenna Korf

Mason cooked and Zak ate. 😂

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Mario Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Caren Berman

Mia Korf

Sarah Samson

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Mario Korf

2011, Redwood City, CA, USA

Piloting the boat

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Jenna Korf

Mia Korf

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Mario Korf

I let Zak pilot my boat once. We were out in the Redwood City slough, back in the skinny water, and he just... Read more I let Zak pilot my boat once. We were out in the Redwood City slough, back in the skinny water, and he just opened it up WFO. ... Read more I let Zak pilot my boat once. We were out in the Redwood... Read more

Suzanne Goodman

I can picture it! I can picture it! I can picture it!

Ian Korf

I grieve for who Zak was going to become. It was going to be very special. We were all robbed of a great gift.

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Jenna Korf

Mario Korf

Sarah Samson

Caren Berman

Daphna Shyevitch

Mia Korf

Julie Johns

Kumi Korf

Jenna Korf

Daphna Shyevitch

Caren Berman

noni korf

Julie Johns

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Kumi Korf

This was in June 2018 at San Carlos, Kumi with Ian and 3 grandsons, Gavin,Zak, and Mason. It was a happy ... Read more This was in June 2018 at San Carlos, Kumi with Ian and 3 grandsons, Gavin,Zak, and Mason. It was a happy occasion. Shortly afterwards,... Read more This was in June 2018 at San Carlos, Kumi with Ian ... Read more

noni korf

I remember you telling me about your conversations with Zak about art & music! He was remarkable in so many... Read more I remember you telling me about your conversations with Zak about art & music! He was remarkable in so many ways. I was certainly... Read more I remember you telling me about your conversations ... Read more

Jenna Korf

When I think about Zak, I think about what a caring person he was. Always concerned about how others were feeling, more than himself. And regardless of what was going on, I always felt better after talking with him. I felt calmer and closer to him. I imagine everyone felt that way with him, and that's a testament to the type of person he was and the huge amount of love he so freely gave everyone.

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Mario Korf

Suzanne Goodman

Caren Berman

Mia Korf

Aurea Bermude

Jenna Korf

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Mario Korf

1996, Ithaca, NY, USA

Zak was off the charts

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Jenna Korf

Daphna Shyevitch

Mia Korf

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Mario Korf

As a baby, Zak was impossibly large. Not just because he was off the height and weight charts, but because... Read more As a baby, Zak was impossibly large. Not just because he was off the height and weight charts, but because he was colicky in the... Read more As a baby, Zak was impossibly large. Not just because... Read more

Mia Korf

Zak was also impossibly cute. Impossibly. He came into the world JUST as I was starting to be seriously aware... Read more Zak was also impossibly cute. Impossibly. He came into the world JUST as I was starting to be seriously aware of babies...he's... Read more Zak was also impossibly cute. Impossibly. He came into... Read more