ZoeJane Maelynn Betker

ZoeJane Maelynn Betker, age 13, surrounded by her loved ones, returned to the arms of her loving Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was born to loving parents on January 26, 2010, in West Valley City, Utah.

ZoeJane loved life. She loved all types of music, loved to dance, and perform, loved to taunt, and tease her brothers, and took the world on daily with her signature fire and sass, teasing her father even in her last moments.

She was diagnosed with DIPG, a form of pediatric brain cancer on December 29th, 2017. ZoeJane was rare in her diagnosis, her journey, and her heart. Given an initial 6 to 9-month life expectancy she proved how rare she was continuing the fight against DIPG for more than five and a half years. During which time, she inspired thousands of people with her bravery and strength. She had many beautiful experiences, traveled to many wonderful places, and met many incredible people who became part of her family along the way.

ZoeJane was so much more than her cancer she was a daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. She had dreams to be a makeup influencer, to experience college, to find love and become a mother and see the world. She loved to make videos, and to make others laugh. ZoeJane's love for her family was infinite, and her sunshine brought joy to their lives every day.

She is survived by parents Jamie (Percival) Betker and Michael Steven Betker and her adoring siblings Austin William-Edward Betker and Dylan Bradley Betker.

In addition to her immediate family, ZoeJane is also survived by her grandparents Virgil and Janet (Perry) Percival, who held a special place in her heart. She shared a close bond with her Aunts and Uncles, Shane and Meagon Percival, Torrey and Amber Percival, Corey and Niki Percival; and cousins, Kelsey, Carson, Peyton, Devon, and Aubree, step cousins Brady, Isaac, Kali and extended family and friends.

ZoeJane was preceded in death by her grandmother Gail Marie Giordano and grandfather Douglas Edward Betker.

While we mourn the loss of our dear ZoeJane, we find comfort in the knowledge that families are eternal, and we look forward to the day when we will be reunited with her in the presence of our Heavenly Father.

In Honor of ZoeJane Viewing and Memorial Services:

Hunter West Stake Center

2811 S 6400 W, West Valley City, UT 84128

Live Stream: https://zoom.us/j/98731805754?pwd=VE1mYnFteUFWWFVHSlo5ai9CNEhsZz09

Sunday, October 1:

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public Viewing

Monday, October 2:

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Public Viewing

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Memorial Services

1:20 – 2:00 p.m. Motorcycle escort to Mount Olivet Cemetery

2:00 – 2:45 Graveside Services

Mount Olivet Cemetery

1342 East 5th South Salt Lake City, Utah 84012

Donations: In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the family at https://gofund.me/ed32eb9b or any DIPG, Child Cancer charity in her name.

We want to acknowledge and thank the SweetZoeJane and DIPG community for their invaluable love and support of Zoe and her family. A special thanks to her medical team at Primary Children’s and NYU for their dedicated care. We live daily in gratitude for the gift of the time spent together, and the love and hope received, we have a deep desire to continue to pay it forward with ZoeJane’s on-going legacy. As a final act of love ZoeJane has donated her tumor for the continued efforts to find a cure.

If love had been enough to save you, then you would have stayed here with us forever. Well done our good and faithful servant, until we meet again. We love you our Sweet ZoeJane.

Please send flowers to Wasatch Lawn, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Saturday by 3:00 pm or to the church Sunday afternoon.