Lindsey Sher Obituary

Lindsey Erin Sher

August 17, 1981-November 30, 2019

Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and cousin—passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Lindsey, born on August 17, 1981, was a fifth-generation San Franciscan who grew up in Danville. She was a great lover of dance and children. Passionate about helping other people, she was studying to get her degree in addiction counseling. As a young girl, she spent much of her time on toe shoes and always loved the beauty and grace of the art. She took great joy in being an aunt to her nephew Jacob and while only months old, he clearly loved his aunt Lindsey.
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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Lindsey Sher

10 Entries

Mel Zeldin

July 20, 2021

My Condolences to Lindsey's family. May she rest in eternal peace.

Casey Wilkinson

September 1, 2020

I miss you Lindsey and I appreciate you very much, I appreciate all the times you were there for me. Thank you for being kind and sweet.
I wish I could tell you how much I am grateful for our friendship throughout the years at DVC.

Diana Cabrera

August 18, 2020

I am very sad to know that you are gone. I will always remember you as the happiest, caring, and fun friend i was lucky to find. You will always be in my heart.

Karen Kirchner

April 7, 2020

Lindsey was a wonderful student and a better friend. She and I met through our time at DVC, and a wonderful friendship blossomed from there. I am so sorry to hear of her passing, as I know that she had a bright future and many people that loved her. Her presence is sorely missed.

Gregory Quintana

December 6, 2019

Years ago while spending time with Kathy, Malcolm, and Lindsey, Lindsey complained about her name ... she didn't like it. Who among us hasn't resented his or her parents' for a naming? I advised her that she could change it, even told her that going to court was unnecessary. Lindsey was skeptical but liked the idea. We spent the next ten to fifteen minutes trying out names. I put forward Zoe. She liked it. Lindsey was now ZOE.
The next time we were together initially neither of us remembered the name change, until a "wait you're no longer Lindsey" moment, and a memory search gave us "Zoe." From then on my young friend was Zoe. At least twice, however, I introduced her to another as Zoe and she corrected me. Figured she must be tired of Zoe and I should revert to Lindsey.
On our next visit I greeted her without mentioning a name and after a short while, she asked, "Are you upset with me? You haven't called me Zoe." Figured it out. Her being Zoe formed a special relationship between us, and my sole use of Zoe was sufficient.
I'll remember Zoe's insisting of an airport check-in person that I be afforded disabled boarding. We were on a crowded flight to her brother's wedding shortly after my hip surgery and that same check-in person had moments before refused me preferred boarding, after all we were late at arriving at the gate. Zoe complained that was an unacceptable reason. I was allowed early boarding.
I'll miss Zoe.

December 6, 2019

Years ago while spending time with Kathy, Malcolm, and Lindsey, Lindsey complained about her name ... she didn't like it. Who among us hasn't resented his or her parents' for a naming? I advised her that she could change it, even told her that going to court was unnecessary. Lindsey was skeptical but liked the idea. We spent the next ten to fifteen minutes trying out names. I put forward Zoe. She liked it. Lindsey was now ZOE.
The next time we were together initially neither of us remembered the name change, until a "wait you're no longer Lindsey" moment, and a memory search gave us "Zoe." From then on my young friend was Zoe. At least twice, however, I introduced her to another as Zoe and she corrected me. Figured she must be tired of Zoe and I'd revert to Lindsey.
On our next visit I greeted her without mentioning a name and after a short while, she asked, "Are you upset with me? You haven't called me Zoe." Figured it out. Her being Zoe formed a special relationship between us, and my sole use of Zoe was sufficient.
I'll remember Zoe's insisting of an airport check-in person that I be afforded disabled boarding. We were on a crowded flight to her brother's wedding shortly after my hip surgery and that same check-in person had moments before refused me preferred boarding, after all we were late at arriving at the gate. Zoe complained that was an unacceptable reason. I was allowed early boarding.
I'll miss Zoe.

December 5, 2019

Rest In Peace Lindsey

My Dear Friend, Lindsey

Jasenia Quintana

December 3, 2019

Naomi B

December 2, 2019

So sad. My deep condolences to the family. I love Lindsey. She has such a sweet soul. She loves to help and has a good good heart. Forever will cherished her in my heart. May she Rest In Peace.