Pamela Lou Murano passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in her home in Lehi, Utah, long after her third bout of cancer. Pam was born on November 20, 1944 in Seattle, Washington to Erma Norman and Robert Elmo Murano. Pam moved to Utah with her parents at age one. She attended Spencer Elementary, Lincoln Jr High and graduated from Orem High School in 1963. She attended college at Dixie, earning her associcate degree. She continued her education in California in the field of Criminal Justice. She married Rayburn Eugene Tilman, Jr. in 1972. They were later divorced. They became the parents of Brandee Angelique Tilman. After spending time raising her child, Pam eventually started her career in law enforcement. She worked at many related positions until her retirement.

Pam was a strong, tough and independent woman. She was wise beyond her years and inspired confidence among her family and friends.

Pamela is survived by her daughter, Brandee Angelique Tilman, her grandson, Austen Reza Vahdat, siblings, Rick Murano, Debbie Bloomfield and Deanne Parry, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pam is predeceased by her parents.