After a life filled with determination to care for other people, animals, and the earth, Zoë’s life ended suddenly at Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the age of 20. Cherished daughter of Lisa (Reitzel) and Adam Bieman of Blyth. Little sister and best friend of Virginia Bieman (Brandon Bowslaugh) of Hamilton. Adored granddaughter of Brian and Barbara (McDougall) Reitzel of Sauble Beach, and David and Helen Bieman of Bayfield. Loved niece of Clare Reitzel and Lani Martel of Bromont QC, and Erin and Aaron Ward of Witless Bay Nfld. She will be missed dearly by her boyfriend Adam Jan Sapa. Zoë has left a hole in the hearts of her cousins and many friends. Passionate about health care, music and a dedicated Vegan, she was enjoying her experiences and studies at McMaster University in Hamilton. Her dream was to help those in need through Gerontology.
A celebration of her life for her family and closest friends will take place at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Sunday, November 11th from 2-4 PM.
If desired, memorial donations to Adopt-A-Pet Lucknow, Blue Water Rest Home, Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre, or the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family.
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Jerzy Lyskawa
Im so sorry for your loss Adam and my deepest condolonces with the family.
Victoria Caravaggio
I met Zoe back in my first year of university. She was such a beacon of light. She was always positive and never once spoke badly about someone. From my experience, she was fiercely kind, sweet, and had such a fun sense of humour. She was so warm and friendly and one of the kindest people I ever met. She left a deep impression on me and everyone she encountered. She will be deeply missed. My condolences to her family during this difficult time.
Marryssa Perard-Lewis
I met Zoe in my first year of University when we were in the same discussion group. It wasn’t until second year when we became very close as we were accepted into the same program. We had nearly every class together and she would often save me a seat when i was running late. She was always very helpful and always made sure that i was doing alright. We worked on many assignments together. i’m going to miss her so much.
My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.
Marryssa
Deirdre Pomeroy
Please accept our deepest condolences of the loss of young Zoe. My husband John and I were devastated and profoundly saddened to hear of Zoe’s passing. She and my daughter Chloe were very close. She leaves a space in the hearts of those who loved her but I hope that space can someday be filled with cherished memories of happier times. She is I hope at peace and will live on in the hearts and minds of those closest to her. If there is ever anything now or in the future that we can do to be of aid, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Deirdre and John Pomeroy
Randal Grubb
Words will never be able to express the sympathy I feel for you on the loss of your daughter
Ron and betty-Lou Heywood
To Dave, Helen and family ,
Just want you to know that our love and prayers go with you and your family during this tragic and difficult time.
May God surround you with his love and keep you in his care.
Brenda Brooks
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Adam and Lisa. There are no words to express our sympathy at your loss of your beautiful Zoe,
Hugs Mac & Brenda
Lisa Phillips
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Zoe was a gentle and thoughtful young lady who advocated for mental wellness supports for students and her efforts made a difference for many. Wishing you peace.
Miss Lisa (Chaplain)
Karen Tigani
The school family of St Anne’s CSS offers prayers and support for Zoe’s family, friends and loved ones. Her light shone very brightly during her years as an Eagle. Zoe was a kind, loyal and loving friend, classmate and student to all those around her. May she Rest In Peace.
St Anne, pray for us.
God bless!
Lynn Ferguson
To the Bieman family Adam Lisa and Virginia and to the Reitzel family Barb and Brian ,Claire and Lani my heartfelt condolences go to all of you at this sad time. Thinking of you. From Lynn , Chris, and Julia Ferguson
Michele (Triebner) Hunt
To the Bieman Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies in this horrific loss of your beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter and friend. My heart hurts for all of you. Praying for all of you as you travel these most difficult days. Michele (Triebner) Hunt
Josh Geddis
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It was my absolute pleasure to teach Zoe music while she was at St. Anne’s. She was a gifted, caring, talented, engaging, passionate and inclusive individual. I have many great memories of discussing the latest bands and albums with Zoe. She also had an amazing peer group at St. Anne’s who have lost a dear friend. I hope that your memories of Zoe are able to provide some comfort during this sad and difficult time.
-Josh Geddis
Shannon Mann (Henderson)
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you during this very difficult time. Words cannot suffice. Sending much love your way and for God to help you all through this time of grief.❤
Jeanie
Adam, Lisa, Dave, Helen and family,
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May our saviour wrap you in his arms and comfort you at this time. Love, Jeanie Pizzati(Klemke) & Joan Caldwell and families
Sandy Garnet
Adam and Lisa, my heart is breaking for you both as you try to understand this loss. ZOE will be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know her.
Drew and Liz Allen
Dear Adam and Lisa and family
Our hearts break along side yours. Nothing could be harder, lean on each other for strength, and if ever that’s not enough please don’t forget your friends…we’re all here for you.
Sincerely, Liz and Drew Allen
Charles and Miriam Gardiner
To Dave and Helen, just to let you know we are thinking of you at this sad time. We will be praying for you and your family in the days ahead.
Diane McCarter
To the Bieman Families,
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
May you treasure all your memories in the coming days.
So sorry for the loss of Zoe .
Dianne Waun
Dear Bieman Family,
So sorry for your huge loss of beautiful Zoe.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianne
Maryann Topp
Helen and Dave please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. I have a 20 year old granddaughter at Western. Your granddaughter sounds like an amazing young woman who wanted to make a difference. God bless you all.
Elizabeth Ryder
Dear Lisa,
I remember meeting Zoe at Aunt Barbie’s a couple of summers ago. She was such a sweet and gentle soul. My heart goes out to you and Adam at this unbelievably difficult time.
Love,
Your cousin, Elizabeth
Debby Wagler
Dear Dave and Helen, Adam and Lisa, and Family and Friends, We were so sorry to hear the news of such a great loss to you all in your precious Zoe. May you know God’s comforting hands surrounding you by way of the prayers of many, the helping hands of support during this great loss, the preciousness of special memories shared with you all and then the ongoing care and love extended to you all in days ahead. We will be praying. Randy and Debby Wagler
Hope Button
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerrod, Hope & Reid Button
Arnie and Bev Martin
Helen and Dave and family we can’t imagine the pain of loss you must feel at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Bev and Arnie Martin
George and Sue Wilson
Dave and Helen, Adam and Lisa , Erin and Aaron and families, we are very saddened on your loss of your beautiful daughter, granddaughter, niece Zoe.It is very difficult and heartbreaking to lose a child. Part of your heart is broken. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. May your faith, family and friends give you peace and comfort. Hugs and prayers,George and Sue Wilson and family
Cheryl
Adam, Lisa, Helen and Dave and family
It’s been a very long time since seeing any of you, but I have a lot of memories growing up of you all. So sorry to hear of Zoe’s passing a wonderful, talented young lady, even though her life was cut short, I’m sure you will have tons of great memories that you will cherish.
Thinking of you all
Cheryl (McCarter) Warden
Sharon Sinnamon
I am very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your beautiful Zoe”. May it help lessen your deep pain knowing others are thinking of you. Love Sharon
Jan Easton
Helen and Dave, we are so shocked and saddened to hear of the death of your granddaughter.
We are praying for you.
Love Jan and Doug Easton
Janet Corbett
To the Bieman family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending sincere and deep sympathies to your entire family. We will be praying for all of you.
Jeff & Janet Corbett
Brenda Morgan
Lisa, Adam, and Virginia,, Daughters are a source of immeasurable joy to her parents. A daughter is often a mothers best friend, her ally, and her most precious gift. For a father,,, a daughter is often the apple of his eye, his princess. And the love we feel for our daughters is intense and everlasting. I don’t have the right words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your daughter Zoe. You are experiencing a level of pain and grief that not many people do, and others cannot imagine. I don’t know what to say other then I am so sorry. But please know I am praying for the strength and fortitude you are going to need, during this extremely painful time in your lives, and also for God to help soothe your aching hearts.
Lori Bennett
This just took me by surprise!! My sincerest condolences, prayers and hugs to all!!! A young life ended too soon!! She touched people and animals everywhere she went! She was a kind, thoughtful soul from what I’ve seen!! She will be missed!!!
Nauwelaerts Dirk, Nancy, Hanne and Lara
Dear Adam, Lisa and Virginia,
This news is very heart breaking and hurts so much.
We know how much you loved Zoe; she was the light of your life. A daughter so beautiful, so brilliant, so kind and so sweet. Our heart goes out to you and your whole family during this painful and sad time.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Beth McGee
Our sincere condolences to Dave, Helen, Adam, Erin and their respective families on the loss of your special girl Zoe. It sounds like she was a special young lady in everyone’s heart, and for this she will lovingly be remembered. We all ask ourselves why the young and the good often leave us too early. Zoe has left her footprint on life and on everyone who loved her. Hopefully, everyone will remember this and be better for knowing her.
Our hearts and prayers go to those who mourn Zoe’s loss.
Karen
Adam and Lisa I am so sad hearing of this news and send my prayers and love to the family.My deepest condolances.I pray the Holy Spirit comforts you in your greif.
Bev (Robinson) Hall
I was saddened to learn the passing of such a beautiful young lady Zoe. My heart goes out to the Bieman family in this time of loss of a daughter, granddaughter and sister.
I remember spending various days supply teaching in her class when she was in grade 4 at Blyth.
May God comfort you in this time of loss.
Joyce Black and family
Sincere sympathy to the Bieman family – so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Zoe. Hold your memories close to your hearts as you face the difficult days ahead in this very sad loss. Family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Karen Robinson
I am so shocked and so heartached with this news. Such a young beautiful girl. My love and prayers go out to all the family. I was just thinking of Adam and Erin for some reason a few hours before I heard the news…I am just so saddened by this loss.
Sherry Vrooman
Lisa and Adam,I have been thinking a lot about you both and my heart breaks every time I think of Zoë. I can’t even imagine what you r going through but sending lots of love and hugs to help during this difficult time in your life.
Paula Bozzato
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.
June Thomas
I was saddened to hear about the passing of dear Zoe. After teaching hundreds of students over the years, there are some who you remember and others who unfortunately you forget. Zoe is one who I always remember. She was a sweet girl who was a pleasure to have in my class. She is someone who would have made a wonderful contribution to this world.
Rob ivey
My thoughts and prayers are with the bieman family. Through the years of knowing Adam, he talked about his family so lovingly. Our hearts are with you. Rip Zoe. You will be dearly missed
Laura
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Zoe. She sounds like a beautiful light. A spirit who touched many and left them better for meeting her.
My heart is with you in these dark days.
Ernest Dow
Grieving with you your loss of a beautiful young woman. May our suffering and risen Saviour wrap His arms around you and bring comfort and hope through this time.
Debbie Brocke
The Brocke Family from the East Coast send all our love & prayers. We share your broken hearts and wish we could be there in person. Zoe’s compassion for so many will truly be missed. We pray that you will be surrounded by family and friends who will help lift you and carry your hurting hearts… Roger & Debbie, Matthew, Lissa & Josiah, Daniel, Miriam, Abby & Selah
Dave Cowden
She was such a sweetheart and touched many lives, she will be dearly missed, the sky has a new star now.
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dear Brian, Barb, and Families,
It’s with a heavy heart I write this condolence to each of you as I read the passing of your beloved ,Zoe. She truly sounds like she was an angel here on earth. All her tender loving qualities of caring for both the human and animal species have made this world a better place .I’m sure she knows she was loved . No doubt, her spirit will care for you as your hearts hurt in this time of sorrow. Gone too soon, but always remembered. Our thoughts are with you.
Marion McCarter
Dave and Helen, Adam and Lisa and families
This is not the way life is supposed to be. So sorry for the loss of your granddaughter daughter, sister, girlfriend and niece Zoe. A young aspiring life taken way too soon. As you remember all of her wonderful memories may they become treasures you will carry in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Lori Brooks
All our love as you go through this very difficult time of loss. We all adored Zoe. She was a bright light that will not be diminished if we all continue her passion for caring for animals, the elderly, and those suffering with mental illness. Know that you are not alone in your grief. Love Brent, Lori, Connor, and Tanner
Dave and Beth Prouty
To the Bieman family, there are no words at a time like this to take away the pain of your loss. We just want to express our sincere sympathy to your family and to let you know we will be praying for your family.