Setina Renee (Lien) Sullivan

Setina Renee Sullivan passed away suddenly in Cloverdale, CA on April 21, 2024. Originally from Kearney Nebraska, Setina made many new friends and acquaintances in Healdsburg and Cloverdale. She enjoyed being in California for its temperate weather and natural beauty. She loved hiking, paddle boarding, rafting down river and spending time near the ocean and Redwood Forests. She would do anything for her family at a moment's notice. She also loved music and never skipped an opportunity to dance with her adoring husband Paul.

Setina is survived by her loving husband Paul Sullivan. The entire Sullivan family loved and appreciated her for the genuine human being she was, and for her generous and giving heart. The Sullivan family welcomed and accepted Setina and embraced her as one of their own.

Setina left behind her daughter Irie Jesch, her mother Eva Borsholm, her niece Frankie Sperry and nephew Timothy Sperry. She was deeply involved in their lives and cared immensely for them. Setina is also survived by her brother Eric Lien and his wife Ronica and their children Jaron, Alycia, and Akeisha, as well as Setina's sister Elycia Lien. She held a special place for her cousin Josh Schyma, his wife Angelaure and daughter Juliana as well as her uncles Kurt Shyma, Harry Schyma and Jack Schyma and his wife Rocio.

Setina was a skilled stylist and held Cosmetology and Barbering Licenses and mastered American Sign Language when she worked helping intellectually disabled people and the deaf communities. She was good with a drill, a saw and hammer and could outwork any three people, and then looked amazing when she went out to dinner that same night. She was thrilled by the simplest things in life, like a zucchini from the garden or a lemon just off the tree. She loved life.

Paul hosted a celebration of life for Setina in April to accommodate Setina's family who had flown in from out of state. The renowned composer and gifted vocalist Janèt Sullivan Whitaker facilitated the beautiful event. We all felt that Setina's spirit was present. Thank you for the outpouring of cards and letters, kind thoughts, prayers and offers of support. Setina appreciated you all. She will forever be in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to, American Society for Deaf Children in Setina's memory.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · May 21, 2024