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for Zoë Makovetsky
Lauri Ringer
June 7, 2020
Thinking of you and your sweet Zoe during this anniversary of her passing. :-(
Ted Margulis
July 7, 2009
Dear Makovetsky family:
My wife and I send you our deepest sympathy. Although we never met, we feel a kinship through my knowing her grandfather Mickey for some 73 years.
I grew up with Mickey on Thomas Avenue North in the 1930s and 40s along with a bunch of guys known as Barney Ross AZA. I'm sure that Zoe had inherited some of the fine qualities that Mickey acquired from his parents, David and Violet. I remember them well.
Yolla levitt
June 23, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Max and Eli,
We are extremely sorry to know that we only had very few opportunities for our kids to get to know Zoe.... we had always thought that there will be more time.... It took me a long time to write this note, every time I start, I start crying for the loss... I know that she will live in your memories and you will remember all the happiness that she brought to your life.
Our thought are with you all,
Yolla, Leon, Michael, Daniel, Talya levitt
Cornelia Elsaesser
June 21, 2009
"Dear Sally, Alex, Eli and Max, our deepest and heartfelt condolences are with you and our prayers go out to all of you.
We only got to know you briefly in your temporary home, but we truly feel with you in your time of grief and loss. All our sympathy is with you. Cornelia and Dominik with Valentin, Benjamin and Nikolaus."
June 18, 2009
Dear Alex and Sally -
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
~ Etta & Mike Barry
Zoe's last picture
June 17, 2009
fatima olive
June 17, 2009
Sally, Alex, Max and Eli,
Thinking of you and sending you our deepest condolences.
Love,
Tom and Fatima
Mike Matheis
June 17, 2009
Dear Alex, Sally, Max and Eli -
Please accept the deepest condolences and sympathy from all of your friends and supporters here at TCF. We have come to know and appreciate all of you through the ongoing business relationship with Alex and Genus. We know this is a time of great loss for your family and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We likewise echo the expressed sentiments of others regarding the wonderful spirit and courage demonstrated by Zoe and your family in facing the various challenges throughout her life. She obviously brought much light, joy and life to everyone she came in contact with. Thank you for sharing Zoe with all of us.
Debbie Tufts
June 16, 2009
I have so enjoyed following Zoe's adventures through the Caring Bridge website and Mikhail. What an amazing family you are. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing such an amazing girl and story with all of us.
Glen Hausfeld
June 16, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time in your lives and in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.
John Kheylik
June 16, 2009
Dear Alex, Sally, Max and Eli,
Our deepest condolences and sympathy go out to your family. You guys are our heroes and are always in our thoughts and prayers.
With love from,
John, Melody, Lauren, Paige and Logan.
June 16, 2009
Dear Sally,Alex,Max and Eli and all your family,
Everyone has been blessed to have a Zoe in their life!!! She had such a great JOYFUL Spirit and always made you laugh. Thank you all for sharing Zoe Bee with us. I will treasure my memories and the wonderful stories we have heard. What a gift....Zoe Bee. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love ,
Kevin and Larraine
June 16, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Max and Eli,
We thank you for sharing Zoe with us. Fiona will always think of her as "my friend who could say more with her hands than I could with my mouth when we were little". Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Sue, John, Fiona and Aidan
Lauri Ringer
June 15, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Max and Eli,
I gasped when I heard that Zoe had passed away, the breath knocked out of me. As much as she valiantly struggled with life as we know it, I know she was bathed in the light of complete and total love by all of you. Strong, beautiful soul that Zoe.
Sally, you've been an inspiration for all - not just giving every breath in your efforts and love for Zoe but for your whole family unit. Now in your grief, I can only imagine how you are nurturing Max & Eli. And thank goodness for Alex's Russian genes - maybe that's where Zoe got some of her unyielding strength and determination. Not that it can lessen the pain, but I know that you, Sally and the boys will emerge from this tragedy an even stronger unit (as if that were even possible!)
I am so grateful that I got to stop in Minneapolis to meet Zoe and will NEVER forget her spirit and the love that I witnessed in your home.
Love,
Lauri
June 15, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Eli and Max our hearts are with you. We think about you constantly. Love Ina and Lenya, Ida
Ina Sheynblat
June 15, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Eli and Max our hearts are with you. We think about you constantly. Love Ina and Lenya, Ida
June 15, 2009
Dear Makovetsky family,
I am so very sorry to hear this news. I was never blessed with the opportunity to meet Zoe, but she was such an inspiration to us. We are also in a very similar situation with a very special daughter, and Zoe's story always provided us hope and encouragement through the tough times. She was and continues to be such a wonderful gift to the world.
Thank you for everything you have provided for my family. You are such amazing people and I wish you comfort moving forward.
Sincerely,
Katie Carroll & Andrew and Lucy Lennox
Bernadette Bernardini
June 15, 2009
Sweet Zoe Bee!
"Oh, The Places You Went" (thanks Dr. Seuss) and now The Place You've Gone--Heaven. God Bless Zoe Bee.
Dear Sally and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Zoe's passing. My sincere sympathy to all of Zoe's adoring family.
The bountiful life she lead has left an indelible mark on all our hearts.
Her remarkable special life has taught so many so much...we have been richly blessed.
Praying for your strength, rest, peace and comfort.
With deep sympathy,
Bernadette Bernardini
June 15, 2009
Dear Alex, Sally, Max, Eli, Mickey and Kaye:
I just returned from a camping trip and heard the heart-breaking news about Zoe. I never did get to meet Zoe in person, but the stories Grandma Kaye used to tell me about your beautiful, charming, spirited girl have left an indelible impression. I am so sorry for the loss of your little supernova; I know that the love she shared and the courage she inspired will continue to live on in so many people.
With deepest sympathy,
Barb Brynstad (former neighbor of Mickey and Kaye)
June 15, 2009
Dear Alex, Permit me to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Zoe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless and comfort you with His presence and love, Ron Embry
Mike Butzer
June 15, 2009
Dear Alex and family, our prayers go out to you. The gift of love you share with Zoe Bee lives on!
Alex Yundov
June 14, 2009
Dear Alex and Family,
We are very sorry for your terrible loss... I know that little Zoe could not have wished for a more loving and caring family, your love and devotion made all the difference in the world for her. Be strong...
Carla Alexander
June 14, 2009
Dear Makovetsky Family,
I have never had the pleasure of meeting your family but my sister, Karen Wells, always made me feel like I knew you. She would call and share stories of how much Zoe was teaching her about sign language and how much fun she had when she was working. I loved hearing "Zoe" stories. I know Zoe has touched Karen's life deeply and she will always be remembered.
My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Zoe was an amazing child and touched so many lives.
Monte Bion
June 14, 2009
Alex, Sally, Max and Eli,
I work with your Grandfather Makovetsky. I grew to know Zoe through his joys and pains when he would speak, from his heart, about his love for Zoe. He shared with me just a couple of weeks ago about his happiness when Zoe had just learned to tell him, in her way, "I love you". He was overjoyed as he expressed his feelings. She touched all of us today, some of whom never met her as the sory of her short life was shared. May God grant you peace in your loss of such a special child. Monte
Chris & Janet Fletcher
June 14, 2009
We did not know Ryan or your family, but wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith in God be your strength. He is always by your side. Just seek Him out and He is there. Please hold onto the dear memories of Zoe. What a glorious day it will be in heaven when you are all united. Our deepest sympathy
Ed Galbraith
June 14, 2009
Sally,
My daughter, Melissa, told me. I'm terribly sorry. It's clear that your daughter had all the support and love a child needs. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Julie Zelle
June 14, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Eli and Max,
I am so saddened to hear about Zoe's passing. I wish I could be at the service today, but I will be sending my prayers and love from Massachusetts. Zoe's life and your family's remarkable embrace of all she was is a testament to the transformative power of love.
Steve Janousek
June 14, 2009
Dear Sally and Alex,
I'll never forget:
Zoe's radiant smile.
Zoe's inspirational casual strength in the face of adversity.
The calm intensity and wisdom with which you fought Zoe's battles.
The wonderful impact Zoe's friendship had on my daughter.
Our hearts go out to you, Max and Eli.
Jean Nienaber
June 14, 2009
Sally, Alex, Max and Eli:
We will all miss your little Princess. She was so much fun, and she was always up to the next challenge. What a blessing she was to all of us who knew her in her short life. Know that all of your nurses are thinking of you all, and grieving with you, but we are also celebrating the wonderful little spirit that has gone on to heaven, where she can be just as she wants to be forever. I will see her impish, crooked smile on my tree every Christmas and remember your angel, and all the joy she spread to everyone around her. I know that God gave her to you because you were meant to have her. You were such great advocates for her, and gave of yourselves so completely to make sure that she had the best life possible. She was so loved by her parents and by her big brothers, whom she adored, that despite so many hurdles in her short life, she lived it to the fullest and was a very happy little bee.
My thoughts and love are with you all, today and in the future,
Nurse Jean
June 13, 2009
Dear Makovetskys,
We hope that you will always treasure the gifts that that beautiful baby girl brought to your family. You are very fortunate to have had her in your lives.
Love,
Todd, Peg, Chip, Emma and Annie Parenteau
Stephanie Kowalik-Brown
June 13, 2009
All of my love to you. Zoe was a blessing and a treasure. I cherish each and every moment that I had the honor of spending with her.
June 13, 2009
Dear Sally,Alex,Max and Eli, My heart and prayers goe out you at this time. I Have worked with your gramma Kay for the last 7 years at the clinic. And what amazing stories we've heard about your beautiful and couragious Zoe. Once again my prayers are with you's. I will see you's tomorrow. Love, Ann Gow
June 13, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Max, Eli, and Grandma Kay-
Zoe Bee was so blessed in having all of you as her family, and you in turn benefitted immeasurably by her presence. What a life affirming experience for you all! Be comforted in knowing how much love and joy you brought her.
Hugs to everyone, Pat deLeon
Ann Gow
June 13, 2009
Dear Sally,Alex,Max and Eli, My heart and prayers goe out you at this time. I Have worked with your gramma Kay for the last 7 years at the clinic. And what amazing stories we've heard about your beautiful and couragious Zoe. Once again my prayers are with you's. I will see you's tomorrow. Love, Ann Gow
Ann Gow
June 13, 2009
Dear Sally,Alex,Max and Eli, My heart and prayers go out you at this time. I Have worked with your gramma Kay for the last 7 years at the clinic. And what amazing stories we'd heard about your beautiful and couragious Zoe. Once again my prayers are with you's. I will see you's tomorrow. Love, Ann Gow
Alicia Hitzler
June 13, 2009
Dearest Sally, Alex, Max, and Eli,
We are so sorry for your loss. Zoe was such a phenomenal soul, always doing what was so unexpected, surprising and astounding everyone with her "dare me" attitude. You gave her more than anyone else could have, she chose you and she couldn't have been loved as endlessly and completely by any other famiy. Sally you are a hero to many (including me), as I'm sure you are to your little girl.
As Zoe finished her run here on earth we know that she has been welcomed by a friend, now they can finally play together.
We love you, and our hearts our with you now more than ever.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Love to all,
Alicia
Matt Lerner
June 13, 2009
Dear Makovetsky Family, we are so sorry to hear about Zoe. We wish we could be there with you in person to give you a big hug. Zoe was such a fighter and such an inspiration--and both of your incredible parenting was also an inspiration. You'll be in our thoughts and we're honored to make a donation in Zoe's name to Children's Hospital. Love, Matt, Jo, Cy and Theo
Ann Keller
June 13, 2009
Sally, Alex Max And Eli,
We are saddened by your loss of the most couragous little girl. Zoe Bee was a blessing to your family. We are in Brainerd and Dan and I will be at the service tommorrow to memorialize her short, sweet life.
Ann And Dan and the Keller kids
Ed Burns
June 13, 2009
We have never met, but I share your sorrow at the death of Zoe. May God bless you at this difficult time.
A Dad and Grandfather from Anoka
Hilary Lundquist
June 13, 2009
Dear Makovetskys,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have an amazing network of people around you; lean on us!
Love,
Hilary
June 13, 2009
Dear Sally, Alex, Max & Eli
She was a beautiful little bee. Know now that all the love you gave to Zoe is now coming back to you. She lives on forever.
Love, Martha, Thom & Lucia Sandberg
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