Zoe B. Stamer, 6, of Orion, daughter of Trenton and Kate (DeVolder) Stamer, died Thursday, September 1, 2011, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in the arms of her mom and dad, from complications due to leukemia. She was the strongest girl who went into the fight of her life swinging. Sadly, she did not win.
Visitation will be from 3 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at Kirk, Huggins, and Esterdahl Funeral Home Ltd., 1301-4th St. Orion, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zoe's family for a fund to be established in Zoe's name through Bank Orion, Stamer Fund. Please contact Jill Lievens at Bank Orion.
Zoe was born June 15, 2005 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Trenton and Kate DeVolder Stamer.
Zoe was a beautiful brown-eyed girl who loved to sing and dance, wear dresses, and was truly a princess. She knew she was loved. Zoe was excited about being a first-grader at CR Hanna Elementary, and she loved her teachers and friends. She liked t-ball, Ariel, tomatoes, and baby feet "Because they are so tiny". She was very excited about the upcoming birth of her new baby sister. There is so much more to say about, Zoe, but words do her no justice. To know Zoe was to love Zoe. She will be missed by all.
Survivors include, Zoe's parents: Trent and Kate
Her sisters: Clara and Marley, as well as baby Harper who will be born in November
Maternal Grandparents: Larry and Carol DeVolder of Orion
Paternal Grandparents: Fred and Becky Stamer of Bettendorf
Maternal Great Grandmother: Millie Palmer of Moline
Paternal Great Grandparents: Robert and Alma Atkinson of Davenport
Paternal Great Grandfather Edward Stamer of Davenport
Aunts and uncles: Amy DeVolder of Cedar Rapids, IA
Kevin DeVolder of Houston, TX
Andy Stamer and Marie Potter of Boston, MA
Alex Stamer and his wife, Justine of Fairfield, IA
Reid Stamer of Iowa City, IA
Anna Stamer of Bettendorf, IA
Cousin: Ella Stamer of Minneapolis, MN
Zoe was preceded in death by her maternal great grandfather: George Palmer and her paternal great grandmother, Leone Stamer.
Online condolences may be left to Zoe's family by visiting her obituary at www. esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd.