Susan Zink

8 years have passed and I still think of you daily, talk to you nightly and miss you every moment. Your grand-daughters have grown into beautiful young women and your influence on them is unmistakable. You now have two little grand-sons, Griffin and Daegan, who share your wonder, curiosity and enthusiasm for life. Griffin loves to dance like you and will break out into dance at any moment, anywhere, and Daegan has your sly smile and twinkle in his eyes. You are always with me....Your son,...

To My Beautiful Mother, Susan Zink...I feel blessed and privileged to have been your son. You were a wonderful loving mother, extraordinary grandmother and wife and truly my best friend. I miss you deeply and will carry your spirit and amazing outlook on life with me for the rest of my days. I will watch your birds, have tea in your arbor, be inspired by your amazing art, and see your wonderment and sparkle in the eyes of your grand-daughters. Thank you for so many beautiful memories...you...

Dear Eric, Nathan and family,
I want to let you know how deeply Susan touched my life while I lived in Eureka and attended all those math classes at HSU with her. I absolutely loved studying math with her - she enriched my understanding and love for the subject. Our hikes in Fern Canyon and beyond were always something to look forward to, as well as the stop at the Orick Cafe for onion rings and coffee, afterwards. She was the one who influenced me to start grad school with her. We...

Eric, Nathan and Family; My thoughts are with you. Susan was a wonderful woman mother and wife and friend. SHe will be missed by many of us in Humboldt county.

Dear Eric, Nathan and Family, We are so sorry and sad to hear about Suzy passing away. Our hearts go out to you. May you find peace and comfort in your family and friends, to help get through this extremely difficult time. Much Love, Jean Whitmore and Teresa Smith

I've been privileged to have known Susy for many years. Besides being super-intelligent, funny, devilish, incredibly artistic, loving and lots of fun, I discovered that Susy also possessed a great deal of grace. I have had so many good times with Susy, Eric, Nan and Sue, Nate and his girls, and Stella. I know Susy and Eric have had such a good time together all these years, and I've admired the special relationship Susy and Nan shared. I feel my life is so enriched by knowing Susy and that...

To Susan's Family:
I was shocked and saddened to read of Susan's passing yesterday. I met her when we were both facing the uncertain world of middle-agers returning to higher education. She sat next to me through many math classes and we shared many laughs. She would get ill before an exam and need to get some air before the test would begin. Well, eventually she would always get an "A" and got over the test jitters. I was always amazed at her ability to "get it." The rest of us...

Nate and family; Your mom has been a very nice person and grandma I'm sure she was a loving mother. You all were blessed to have had her in your lives. I only talked to her a couple of times but children reflect qualities of their parents and I could see that in you. May God be with you and your family during the weeks ahead.
Pepper Guthary

The world is a better place because of Suzy. She was a excellent wife, mother and grandmother (& Mother-in-law:) The love she showed for her family made me want to be a better wife and mother. She adored every moment she spent w/ her grand-daughters. Hiking, dancing, taking them to the Marine lab, sharing art, food and music w/ them was the best gift she could of even given them. We will miss you so much Susan! Thank you for loving my daughters and giving them so much by encouraging them to...