# Zoe has left the building **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 13, 2017, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525 "2017-08-13T09:39:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![monstro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/21 "2017-08-13T13:30:36Z")
**Zoe** was an interesting lady. The posters that knew her understand she could be controversial sometimes. I imagine that she was the same way in real life. When I think of **Zoe** , I imagine a person with a big, theatrical personality–one that was maybe a little extra in certain situations, but also well-appreciated in others. But also when I think of **Zoe** , I think of the time I was coming to terms with _my_ personality and suffering from it. One day I shared that angst with the board, and **Zoe** , a woman I didn’t know from **Eve** , leapt to the rescue with assurances and advice. She even sent me two self-help books so that I could reprogram the negative thoughts I had about myself and become empowered. That was 10 years ago, and I am a totally different person now. The transformation did not happen because of those books, mind you. But I do think **Zoe** reaching out to me with encouragement and love helped me get through the sadness I was going through at that time so that I could be here now. She was a proud teacher. She probably took her teaching legacy a little too seriously, but I am certain that she was excellent at helping kids reach their full potential. I hope some of her former students are able to come to her funeral and maybe share their stories about her. **Zeldar** , I did not even know that the two of you were married. In ancient email exchanges, **Zoe** mentioned how helpful you were as she struggled with health issues. I can tell she loved you very much. Thanks for letting us know about **Zoe** so that I could share my story. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/22 "2017-08-13T13:37:37Z")
My sympathies, **Zeldar**. **Zoe** was an iconic name around here. May her memeory be a blaessing. ---
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/23 "2017-08-13T13:38:48Z")
I am so sorry for your loss, **Zeldar**. **Zoe** was a lovely lady ---
**Author:** ![Sefton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/24 "2017-08-13T13:42:43Z")
My deep condolences, **Zeldar**. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/25 "2017-08-13T13:55:14Z")
I’m so sorry, Zeldar. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/26 "2017-08-13T14:25:53Z")
I also offer my condolences, **Zeldar**. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/27 "2017-08-13T14:48:55Z")
Condolences and best wishes, **Zeldar**. ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/28 "2017-08-13T14:53:07Z")
So very sorry to hear this, **Zeldar**. I really liked **Zoe**. Condolences. ---
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/29 "2017-08-13T14:58:38Z")
Sorry to hear this. ---
**Author:** ![Fluffy\_PickleSniffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/77aa72/32.png) [@Fluffy\_PickleSniffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fluffy_PickleSniffer)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/30 "2017-08-13T15:00:22Z")
(((Zeldar))) I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/31 "2017-08-13T15:40:01Z")
Losing someone you’ve loved for so long…I have no words except I’m so, so sorry **Zeldar**. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/32 "2017-08-13T15:53:14Z")
Christ, I am so, so sorry, **Zeldar**. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/33 "2017-08-13T16:12:43Z")
I hope you find peace. ---
**Author:** ![Nawth\_Chucka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/34 "2017-08-13T16:42:56Z")
May you have the peace and support you need all around you. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/35 "2017-08-13T16:47:56Z")
My condolences, **Zeldar**. RIP **Zoe**. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/36 "2017-08-13T16:53:22Z")
My sympathies, **Zeldar**. StG ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/37 "2017-08-13T17:47:52Z")
Many hugs to you and yours. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/38 "2017-08-13T18:05:00Z")
I’m very sorry to hear this. She was a sweet and caring person and a good friend to me here on the boards. I’ve thought of her often and wondered about her absence. I would say I’ll miss her but I have been already. My condolences for her loss, **Zeldar**. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/39 "2017-08-13T18:15:18Z")
I tried leaving this in your PM, but you need to do some clearing there: 😃 Thanks for the words on Peg. So true and perceptive. ======================================== And that goes for all of you who have shown how much she has meant to this board! It’s reassuring that her absence will be felt by so many. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoe-has-left-the-building/793525/40 "2017-08-13T18:15:20Z")
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