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Zoë Combs Obituary
Appleton - It is with extreme sadness that we share the passing of our daughter, sister, best friend and favorite gamer on Friday, June 22, 2018, at her home. Zoë was born on September 21, 1998, in Appleton, daughter of Jon Combs and Elizabeth Bastic. She attended Classic Charter School and graduated from Appleton North High school in 2017. Zoë recently started working at Vector Marketing as a sales rep. She enjoyed the outings with her co-workers and team building activities at the Badger Sports Park.
It is hard to think about Zoë without thinking about games. Whether it was soccer when she was younger or disk golf and kayaking with Dad, she always had a competitive streak. She also created a community playing Magic the Gathering and board games with her friends. Zoë will always be remembered in our hearts as a sweet, gentle soul and a loyal friend.
Zoë will be deeply missed by her mother: Elizabeth (Brent) Bastic; her father: Jon Combs; and her sister: Alice Combs. She is further survived by her maternal grandfather: Lyle Schwandt; her paternal grandmother: Jean; Marilyn and Jim Sirovatka; Patty Bastic; and Bob Bastic; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Katy, Gamma Schwandt, and Grandpa Curt.
A gathering to celebrate Zoë's life will take place from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME (537 North Superior St. Appleton). Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Positive Voice, a Fox Valley Trans support group.
Zoë's family would like to thank her friends at Chimera Hobby Shop and Gnome Games for the Magic battles they shared and all the times they let her win.
Zoë: We'll miss our tradition of watching the Dr. Who Christmas special with you every year. I'll miss baking you chocolate chip cookies. Love you to the moon, Mom
I will miss being reminded that you outdistanced me on disc golf drives, predicting who will be voted out on Survivor and so many more things. To Zoë my best friend, love Dad.
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Amy Dewitt
June 29, 2018
Thinking of you all as you mourn the untimely loss of Your daughter. May her memory bring comfort in the days ahead.
Debbie Schroeder
June 29, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. Benjamin always appreciated their friendship over the years and my husband and I always enjoyed watching a great game of Magic between them. We will always remember those times with fond memories. Praying for you all as you grieve.
Stefanie Montgomery
June 29, 2018
My heart breaks for you and I am so very sorry for the loss of Zoe. I extend my thoughts and prayers to your family.
(My sons, Bo and Tyler Montgomery attended classical and robotics and/or LEGO league at your home).
Val Coenen
June 27, 2018
My heart breaks for you Elizabeth and your family . I cannot imagine the loss of a child. It has to be unbearable. I'm praying you will in time find peace in knowing she is always living in your memories and your heart.
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Terry Christianson-Plato
June 27, 2018
We are so very, very sorry for your loss. She is beautiful and with her passing, another bright star is added to the sky. Hugs of healing to all.
Ardis Elrod-Bates
June 27, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laura Stiles
June 27, 2018
I knew and loved as child. I wish I would have gotten to know and love you as an adult.
That was my mistake.
I loved reading to you kids at Grandma Oshkosh's house.
My heart aches.
Love,
Aunt Laura
Dawn Overbye
June 26, 2018
Liz, Bret and Jon,
We are so very sorry for your loss. There are just no words that are enough. Parents should not have to say goodbye to our children. If there is anything we can do please know we are here.
Love,
Dawn and Jim
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