I miss you each and every day. Today feels harder though as reality sets in more and time keeps marching on without you. We often times take people’s presence for granted because we assume we will have forever with them. It was the same with you. I always thought we would have forever with you. Now that you’re gone, I don’t know what to do. Life won’t ever be the same. My heart hurts, my eyes leak, and my hands keep reaching out to call or text you. So many places and things that we were supposed to see and do. Time is supposed to heal wounds and soften grief, but there’s not enough time in the world for me to stop missing you and to feel the huge void that you’ve left. I love you so much Zoe. Your aunty bb will love you always.
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We had the privilege to meet Zoe as a baby and connect at random times throughout her short life. Even as a very young girl we sensed her independence and ability to see things in her way. We now suppose that blessing became a burden.
We promise Marilyn, my unadopted daughter, Jack, and Kylie that while you now think of your "Bug" and tears comes to your eyes, eventually that thought will bring smiles to your faces.
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Zoe, you wouldn’t remember me but I was lucky enough to capture your beautiful smile a few times throughout your younger years. My heart is broken for your sweet family. Sending all our love and deepest condolences to your mom, dad and sister – Love, the Psachos family.
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Dear Zoe, you came into my life as an infant and I had the joy and privilege of caring for you for the first four years of your life. Although I didn’t get to see you much over the recent years, you were always in my heart and I never stopped loving you. You were a kind, innocent, joyful, curious child. We spent our days playing dress ups, singing songs, doing arts and crafts, learning to share and take turns, going to the park to visit the ducks, playing on the playground, going on neighborhood walks, having pajama days, celebrating birthdays and holidays and so much more. You were surrounded by friends and genuinely loved by your family here. I’ll never forget your special cuddles, sitting on my lap each morning drinking your milk, all the hugs you gave me, comforting you when you fell down or felt sad that a friend wouldn’t share a toy, and helping you learn and grow. I’ll always think of you as that sweet little girl. You gave me the gift of your unconditional love. When Nico came home from the hospital and I struggled to care for him, you wanted to help. You learned how to feed him, you kept an eye on him to make sure he was safe, and you were not ever afraid to hold him, hug him, and love him. I imagined that one day you would grow up to be a doctor or a nurse, caring for others who were sick or needed help. Caring deeply for others was one of your gifts. The last time I saw you, you had become a teenager. I wanted to say more to you that day but we were in the grocery store and I didn’t get the chance. If I could have connected with you again, I would have said, Zoe, you are special. You have always been and will always be. You have so many gifts. You are beautiful in the inside and out. You are so loved. Zoe, I will miss seeing you in the neighborhood walking, I will miss watching you from a distance as you grow up. But your spirit will continue to live on in my heart. I will always remember you as that special little girl that brought me so much joy, laughter, and love. May your soul rest in peace. Love Always, Miss Elise
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2025, Bellevue Big Picture School, Southeast 22nd Street, Bellevue, WA, USA
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Zoe, I only just barely saw you last summer, so my biggest memory of you was when you were a little girl visiting your Aunt Barbara for the Earth Day event at CWU. I remember how much fun you and Kylie had running around and your sweet giggles.
I’m sorry you were fighting something so hard and that you didn’t feel there was another way. Just know that your family and friends love you and will be missing you forever.
Sending all our love,
Cheyanne, Luke, Amelia, Ruth and Henry
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Zoe and Elisha have been close friends since second grade. They shared a wonderful friendship filled with countless playdates and sleepovers. They both loved cats and talked endlessly about them.
When Zoe came to our home, she always enjoyed plain rice and seaweed, and she especially loved Korean rice cakes. They laughed together all the time.
Zoe was a wonderful friend to my daughter, and her kindness, laughter, and spirit will always be remembered. We are so thankful for the memories they shared and for the joy Zoe brought into our lives. She will always have a special place in our hearts.
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We have many lovely memories of when Zoe visited with us on Whidbey. Her overnight visits were followed by returning her to Bellevue and having a lovely bagel brunch with her family.
I will miss all of those times.
Grandma Carolyn
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My family has known Zoe since the beginning, and it has been so fun to watch her grow alongside my children. She came to visit us when we lived in Vancouver for my son’s birthday parties or a weekend away, she visited us on Anderson Island for the hot dog or ice cream socials (definitely not for nature walks!), she came to hang out with our cats -scooping them in blankets to carry them around with my daughter. Our family get-togethers grew from the kids putting on plays for us, to gaming together in a corner, but there were always giggles and laughter. My daughter and I would come visit and Zoe would teach her origami and send us home with extra origami sheets for practice. They would hang out with Zoe’s snake, Mango, and chat for hours. Zoe always had a quick, sarcastic remark and loved being a little cheeky with the adults. I remember the day she made me a perfectly folded scrambled egg with a sriracha heart, eagerly watched me eat it, and then made me another one. I remember the day I walked into the computer room when you and a friend were gaming and you had died your hair blue. I stopped in my tracks and told you how amazing you looked. You were stunning.
You are a beautiful person, Zoe. I am so sorry you were hurting inside. Know that you are loved.
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2024, Christmas gathering
The kids all gaming together
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2018, Anderson Island, WA, USA
Hot dog social on Anderson Island
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Hi! My kids went to BP and currently attend SHS. There are so many people in this world and my kids and I were not lucky enough to meet them. We can tell though that they were loved by many. We are thinking of their family and close friends that loved them. Giving virtual hugs to all of you!!
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2013, Safeco Field, 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA
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