Pam and I were in the same class at Billings West. Fast forward 13 years and we crossed paths again in the Seattle Children’s Intensive Care Unit. My husband and I had just had our first child, who was born with many serious health complications. Pam was a nurse in the ICU, and she was one pf our son’s primary nurses (he had two). I appreciated so much the loving care Pam took of my precious, very sick little guy. And being from Billings, she brought a feeling of “home” to this oh so foreign environment. Pam was very missed at our 50th year reunion this summer. There was a lot of sadness among those who were hearing about her passing for the first time. Everyone commented on what a nice person she was when we were in high school. Happy Birthday to you, Pam! And to Pam’s family, please know she is remembered and missed by many! May Peace be with you all. Cindy Bredy
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I worked with Pam for many years and I always enjoyed her calm wise presence. I am so sorry that I did not hear about her passing until months later. I know that many of her colleagues from the emergency room would have loved to have known and offered our sincere, condolences and shared memories last summer. Even on a busy day in the ER Pam always maintained calm although inside she might’ve been ruffled like all of us were! I loved her smile and I’m so sorry that we did not keep in closer touch after she left the emergency room - that will be an eternal regret of mine. Im so sorry for this too early loss of a really lovely woman. Her loss has left a huge hole in your lives but her memory will be eternal.
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Miss you Cousin love you Lisa ps my thoughts and prayers are with Drew and Claire
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Pam was a source of light on our Seattle Children’s team. Her sense of humor, endless compassion, and patience were exceptional, and she was an integral member of our work team and a sweet friend. Her stories of her extensive nursing career and the extraordinary love she had for her family were always a joy to hear about. I’ll always treasure the times the nurses and APPs would get together outside of work for dinner and the little detours we would take during our work day to hear stories and share news. We will miss Pam dearly.
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Pam was so welcoming when our family visited Seattle. She’d filled the kitchen with tasty snacks and offered us her own bedroom during our stay. We enjoyed talking with her about her roles at the hospital and her insight into the area. While she touched many lives through her work, she also touched others just by being her own sweet self.
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When I think about my sister…
1) There are things I don’t remember, but I know they happened because Pam told me about them:
- The time we were at the hot pots in the Firehole River in Yellowstone and I, presumably young enough to be forgivably oblivious, started floating away and Pam swam down and saved me from certain death.
- How apparently as a little kid, the song Heart of Gold by Neil Young truly scared me. Pam’s last text to me was a reminder of this.
2) There are things I remember fairly clearly:
- Being in the little blue Toyota while Pam drove down 24th Street and “Cruel to be Kind” was on the radio and her singing along (1977ish?)
- Seeing Pam’s red Renault Le Car in the driveway as I walked home down Louise Lane from Poly Drive Elementary on a Friday, which meant she was home for the weekend from college, and instantly breaking into a sprint to see her (1980ish?)
3) And there are things I know are true:
- Never eat raw cookie dough or anything from Jack in the Box.
- If all the children and parents Pam cared for, whose lives were made a little or a whole lot better - or at least a little less tough - by her clinical skill, emotional sensitivity and simple, pure care, went to a stadium and held up lighters, it would be a sight to behold.
- Pam’s pride in seeing the wonderful people her kids have become.
- The eternal significance of hummingbirds.
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Pam was family the minute I stepped in Seattle. I first got to know her at my sister and Drew's wedding last summer, where I learned she was a long-time nurse who had worked across a number of fields. Her career was so inspiring, and we had many meaningful conversations regarding our shared interests in health care and health equity. When I officially moved to Seattle last fall, she always kindly offered to host me for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any time I was in the area. She even got me my very own stocking for Christmas! I will miss the time that we spent together, and the hospitality she always showed me.
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Drew and Claire,
Loved the picture by the Cmas tree and your account of your Moms life.
As an RN when I think of all Pam accomplished as an RN specializing in so many areas then I realize the intelligence she brought to her patient care.
I will miss our talks when Pam visited Catherine & Greg, her gentle way of listening and her warmth… and her beautiful smile.
I am sorry for your loss… if only there more people like Pam on Earth it would be a much better place.
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I had the pleasure of working with Pam for many years in the Otolaryngology clinic where we would see patients together and frequently exchange stories about our families. She was proud of her children! Pam worked tirelessly for our team and for our patients. My sincere condolences to Pam's family and friends.
-Sanjay Parikh, Seattle Children's Hospital
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I am very sorry to hear this news. I worked with Pam in Oto clinic for countless hours over many years. I considered her to be a good friend. She had an amazing calm competence. I will miss her.
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My condolences to Pam's family. I worked with Pam in the Plastic Surgery clinic as a float nurse and she was always so kind and friendly. When I went through breast cancer treatment, she regularly asked how I was doing, well beyond when everyone else assumed I was fine. She always checked in with me and I am grateful to her loving kindness.
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Thank you Pam for years of true friendship, understanding, compassion and wit. My heart goes out to your children and family. Miss you
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