Pi Lien “Amy” Sedam passed away on the morning of August 19, 2022 in the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Amy was born on July 20, 1946, in Tainan, Taiwan. She married Wayne Sedam, who was in the Navy and stationed in Taiwan, in 1971. Shortly thereafter, they came to the United States. Amy, Wayne, and their two children moved to Humboldt County in 1980, as Wayne was stationed at Centerville Beach in Ferndale.

In 1985, Amy opened her restaurant, Amy’s Delight, on Harris Street in Eureka. In 1997, she moved a few blocks down on Harris Street into a bigger restaurant, remodeled it and served Eureka at that location until the spring of 2020.

Amy loved her restaurant and loved her customers. She would often say, “My customers are the very best people.” Amy cooked Chinese food, burgers, and breakfast, and her partner, Darrell Siggins, who preceded her in death in October of 2021, waited tables. In her 35 years of owning Amy’s Delight, she always looked forward to seeing her customers who became friends. After closing her shop, Amy opened Amy’s Liquor and Market in the same building, and she worked there until it sold in January of this year.

Amy was known for her kindness and generosity, and she loved to help people. Amy loved Eureka, and everywhere she went, people recognized her and talked to her. She brought light and a beautiful smile to all she met. She was dearly loved by many.

Amy is survived by her daughter, Lisa Van Horn, son-in-law Brian Van Horn, and grandkids Ryley and Kirah Van Horn of Woodland. She is survived by her son, Mike Sedam, daughter-in-law Cory Sedam, and grandson Ryder Sedam of Roseville. She is survived by her sister, Susie Adams, her nephews Tom, Steve, and John Adams, and their families from Lemoore, Calif. She is survived by many friends, families and loyal customers.

Please stop by to celebrate her life anytime between 12 p.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 at Amy’s former restaurant, now Island Delight, 401 W. Harris St., Eureka, CA. If you have any pictures of Amy or Darrell, please email them to: amysdelight3@gmail.com. They will be featured in a slide show at the celebration of life event.

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