Pamela Hollister Ketzner

Profile Updated: March 2, 2024
Residing In: Tacoma, WA USA
Spouse/Partner: Kent
Occupation: Registered Nurse/Nursing Educator now Retired!
Children: Nathan born July 4, 1982
Kari born July 20, 1987
Keenan born August 24, 1993
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From Bennington I went to the University of Kansas. Met my husband Kent in our coed dorm in 1974, married 1978, moved to Tacoma WA, May 1979. Went back to school in 2000 to finish my nursing degree, graduated in 2004 from University of Washington, with Master of Nursing Education. Have worked at the same hospital system for 30 years this August. Work for hospice now,am the educator for staff. Love to travel, come to Bennington 1-2 times a year. Have many great friends, love my family and really love Bruce Springsteen,my license plate says Bruuuce!

School Story:

Mt. Anthony 1974
University of Kansas 1974-1976
Kaw Area Vo-Tech Topeka Kansas 1977-1978 LPN
Tacoma Community College ADN RN 1983
University of Washington Tacoma BSN 2002
University of Washington Tacoma MN 2004
Story about Mt. Anthony
Lots of fun in the music department
"I'm sure we hid booze in the tubas"!

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Apr 12, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Hi Susie
My sister Bonnie told me she saw you at your Mom’s service. She lived a good life!
I also hear you will be at the 50th Class Reunion! Me too! Look forward to seeing you.
Take care. As a Hospice nurse I have collected some poems: Here is my favorite!
Late Fragment” by Raymond Carver (Washington Poet)

And did you get what?you wanted from this life, even so??I did.?And what did you want??To call myself beloved, to feel myself?beloved on the earth.

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Jan 03, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Posted on: Jan 03, 2024 at 10:24 PM

My Grand dolls first Christmas! Such JOY
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Sep 13, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Photo of JoAnn and I taken by my sister!

(JoAnn said ok to posting it)

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Sep 10, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Saw JoAnn Restino today as my sister Patti and I walked around town!
She and I were wondering if there will be a 50th Reunion next year?

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Sep 04, 2023 at 9:58 PM
Sep 04, 2023 at 9:56 PM

I’m in Bennington at this time! Met up with Walt Parmenter and Connie Parmenter at Woodford State Park! Wonderful time at the lake!
Earlier this year Marian Pierce and I met in Vancouver BC, to visit and enjoy the Calipano Suspension Bridge and much talk, laughter and fun!
Any plans yet for the 50th Class Reunion next year!
Peace to all,
Pam

Sep 04, 2023 at 9:48 PM
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Gigi 's Easter Bunnies!
Apr 18, 2023 at 8:27 AM

Hi Mark,
May you and your family think of your Dad often, sometimes with tears, other times with laughter.
I leave you with this poem from Raymond Carver, a poet from Washington State.

Late Fragment

And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth.
RAYMOND CARVER

Peace, Pam

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Posted on: Jun 22, 2020 at 3:13 AM

Hi Greg, Congratulations! I also retired this year after 40 years of nursing! It feels good but I agree, the pandemic has changed many things including seeing my family in Vermont. Stay safe and stay healthy!

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1977 Lawrence, Kansas
My husband Kent and I, we were so young!
Our kids call this our Hippie picture.
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Elaine Humphries and me in front of my house on Beech St. June 14th, 1974. What is that dress I have on!
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One of my favorite photos of my kids
Nathan,Kari& Keenan, just after visiting the ice cream man, I love their faces & the colors