at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. She was born September 2, 1949, to
her parents Warren and Wilma Dunlap. Pam resided in the Rogue Valley area for
her entire life.
Pam was an active member in the 4-H Program. From the fourth through twelfth
grade, she raised Black Angus steers and participated in various cooking projects.
Many a summer you could see Pam exhibiting her projects at the Jackson County
Fair.
After graduation from high school, Pam enrolled in the nursing program at
Southern Oregon College, Ashland, OR. Upon obtaining her registered nursing
degree, she began her career at Providence Medical Center. After leaving
Providence, her love for nursing did not stop. For years she provided home care
for elderly members of the community.
Pam was born and raised in the Catholic Faith. She loved her church. Throughout
the years, she practiced her faith by teaching in the Child Faithing Program,
providing food for youth group gatherings and desserts for funeral receptions.
Later on, she became an greeter for the Masses and an active volunteer at St.
Vincent’s de Paul. She was extremely generous in giving of her time and
donations.
Pam truly had a passion for greeting card making. For years she made beautifully
crafted cards and generously shared them with many. At Christmas, she made
cards for the soldiers oversees and donated many to other organizations. Without
hesitation, upon request of many people, she would create cards.
She is survived by her sisters: Marcia Chapman (Dean) of Medford, OR and Dana
Berny (Mike) of Astoria, OR, two nieces: Jenipher Hawkins of Medford and
Michelle Berny-Lang (Chris) of Rockville, MD and one nephew: Brent Chapman
(Alisha) of Livermore, CA, also five great nieces: Ashleigh Emonds (Logan) and
Mackenzie Hawkins of Medford, Leanna and Alexa Chapman, Livermore, CA and
Clara Lang, Rockville, MD and one great great niece: Poppi Emonds, Medford.
Pam is also survived by long-time friends: Gordon and Merrie Paladijczuk of
Canyon City, OR and Tracie Paladijczuk of Alaska. She was preceeded in death
by her parents and will be truly missed by many.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Fr. Jim Clifford and Fr. Fredy
Bonila for their wonderful spiritual care to Pam and us.
A memorial service and
interment will occur at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Vincent’s de
Paul of Medford, OR.
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