Pamela Rose was born in Buffalo NY to Joseph and Idalia (Macoritto) Cisilin on March 16, 1950, and grew up in Williamsville NY. She received her BA from SUNY Buffalo and moved to Toronto where she was employed by IBM. In 1977 she and her former husband relocated to San Diego CA where she continued her employment with IBM as a systems engineer before venturing on her own as a consultant, and starting and partnering in several local businesses in Bonita CA. She is survived by sisters Glenda Muirhead (Dennis) of Albuquerque NM, Marsha Dooley (Bud) of Florida, nieces Barbara Whiffen (Matt) of San Diego, Lauren Brand (Matt) of Olathe KS, and great niece Charlotte Whiffen. She is predeceased by her parents and partner Jerry Prince.