Ann Elizabeth Zopf Quam

Ann Elizabeth Zopf Quam was born 10/30/1955, lived a full life and died 11/23/2023. She was 68 years old and battling against cancer when she took a sudden turn and was unable to fight off an infection. Ann passed away surrounded by family and loved ones.

Ann was born in Kansas City Missouri to Kent Zopf and Shirlee Nash Zopf, and went on to grow up in Detroit MI and Bay Village OH. She graduated Bay High School class of '73. She took a road trip to California in the summer of '82 and ...never left. She married in San Diego and raised her family there. She was happily married for 17 years before unfortunately becoming a widow and was blessed to be able to find another true love for the last chapter of her life.

As a child she enjoyed playing, fighting over a tricycle with her sister Kathy, spending time with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as listening to music and visiting Black Lake, MI. During her later years she enjoyed travel and family time ...and traveling for family time. During all her years she enjoyed laughing, coloring, gardening, antiquing, getting into trouble, coloring, baking, coloring, a good joke, spending time with her kids, and was known for her warmth and fun personality. She was quick to reach out with a kind word, or give a cool and usually weird trinket she found that made her think of you. She was even quicker to give out a joke, quip or smart remark! She will be always remembered for her sense of humor, her laughter, and the joy she found in almost everything.

Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Kent and Shirlee Zopf, her husband, Carl (Guy) Quam, her mother-in-law, Martha Gavin and her brother Karl Zopf. She is remembered, loved and survived by her sister and lifelong friend Katherine Zopf Lynnet, her children, Scott (Karina) Zopf, Martha (Mark) Kearon, George Quam, Grace (Brandon) Avola, Helen Quam and Edward Quam. She got to be a wonderful "Granny" who will be completely missed by Roisin and Nuala Kearon, Jaxon Savoie, Kai Zopf, Harper and Gavin Avola. She will also be mourned by her sweetheart Michael Thompson, her sister-in-law Doba Craig, as well as many many others aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Ann was loved all over and will be remembered by many, so many in fact there will be multiple memorial services where loved ones can get together, share stories and enjoy spending time remembering Ann and all that she did. There will be a memorial service held in San Diego, her forever vacation, where family and friends are one. As well as one in Cleveland, where she made friends that stood the test of time. And one in Alaska, where she visited often and greatly impacted.

There aren't official dates yet, but details soon to come. If you are interested in attending please contact her daughter Grace at 907-717-6570 for information.