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We are sad to learn that Pam succumbed to brain cancer in late March 2012. She is survived by her husband Steve Auer and her two daughters and a grandchild, and her sister Lynn Johnson Olson. You are welcome to contact Lynn via email at David.olson@comcast.net . Lynn would particularly like to recieve messages from friends sharing their school memories of Pam for a special collection she plans to make for Pam's daughters.
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Janet Knock (Reis)
So very sorryJudy Sasselli (Moorehouse)
So sorry, my heart goes out to her family
Shirley Moose (Freeman)
TO PAM'S OLD FRIENDS:PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGES FOR PAM'S DAUGHTERS, ROXANE AND STEPHANIE.
Lynn, Pam's sister, is going to gather our comments from the website. She thinks it will help them cope knowing how well-liked Pam was at Redwood.
Roxane and Stephanie,
I loved your mom and don't know how I could have let all your years go by without meeting you. I hope you don't make the same mistake with your former best friends. From your perspective, it must be hard to understand how, after several decades, we could feel just as close to our old friends as we did years ago (and pick-up where we left off when we saw each other), yet let years go by without seeing one another.
Until recently, I was living in Telluride for several years. I got to see your mom (and once your dad) when she visited there. Your mom never changed for me, even though I doubt you could see her as a teenager. Pam was always genuinely Pam. Her smile, her giggle, her warmth, the way she tilted her head slightly when she walked toward you, her hugs, her honesty, openness, lack of deception and good values were alway Pam.
I was lucky enough to spend a lot of time with your mom in high school. I hung out with her at her home when it was "girl" time. When it was "guy" time, I got to be with her too, since our boyfriends were best friends. When I transferred to UCSB for a semester, she set me up with a roommate.
In high school, we were in a YWCA group called, "Les Vives", comprised of 18 girls who wanted an excuse to go out on a school night to be with their friends.
Your mom was a songleader. I wonder if she kept her outfit or showed you any pictures. If you don't have any, I can send you some from our yearbook.
If you ever want to contact me, my name is Shirley Moose Freeman. My email is billandshirleyfreeman@gmail.com.
Sincerely, Shirley Freeman
Clark Goecker
It has taken some time to write this since I learned of Pam's passing from Shirley--painful news. I could only remember how wonderful it was to see her at the last reunion--the same smile, the same hugs, the same joy.
I found our 5th grade class picture from Neil Cummins and I remember Pam with her ponytail running around the playfield (I think with Bev) as if she was riding a horse (and yes, I remember her tilt of her head each time would see each other, just as her imaginary horse did!). I remember the times we all played music in the downstairs of her parents house--dancing and dancing and dancing.
She has and will always have a special place in my heart- a very special friend.
Peace,
Clark
Gwen Clark (Infante)
Oh my, so sad to hear of Pam's passing. She was very special to me and I will miss her warm presence. Pam holds a special place in my memories of growing up in Corte Madera. And yes, the dancing in the basement is part of that too. I miss her. Gwen
Shirley Moose (Freeman)
Pam,
I hope to envision your smiling face at our reunion this weekend. I, and all your friends, who looked forward to being with you at this event, will feel the loss. I miss you. Much Love, Shirley