Pamela M. Reeves
October 9, 1943 ~ October 2, 2024
Age 80 of Columbus, MN passed away on October 2, 2024. Loving Wife, Mom, and Grandmother.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Virginia (Mikesh) Zane; siblings, Patricia, Jaci and John. Pam is survived by husband of 60 years, Bob; daughter, Becki (Mark) Mastrian; son, Greg (Beth) Reeves; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Pam worked as a graphic designer for Deluxe Corporation for 25 years.
She was an avid photographer and family historian. She enjoyed managing and sharing family trees and connections. Pam was the glue that connected so many together. Pam and Bob hosted many family gatherings where everyone smiled for the countless photos Pam would capture.
Pam also enjoyed reading cookbooks like they were novels and making recipes to the enjoyment of her family and friends. She was also her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop Leader for 14 years and worked for the American Cancer Society.
In her retirement years, some of Pam's favorite activities included travel, spending winter months in Texas with Bob, the Queens with Hearts Card Club, Columbus Senior Lunch, Spring Lake Park Class of 1961, Lady Slippers (Class of '61), and Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization. She was instrumental in coordination numerous group activities.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on 4-7 PM Wednesday, October 9th (her birthday) at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake with a memorial service at 6 PM. Private interment at Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.Angel and Gayle Gonzalez
I am paraphrasing something Pam said about me at Pat’s funeral. She said, Have Barb sit in the front row with the family because she is like a fourth sister. This made me feel very honored. From that point on, I felt closer to Pam more than words can ever say.
Our deepest sympathies to the family
So many memories Pam and I shared Girl Scouting leading for many years.
Thinking about it now I think of our Wyoming trek what a fun trip that was. Bob drove the van and we started out each day with “on the road again “.
I also seem to remember Pam and I getting an Eeyore award for our cabin at Lakamaga camp.
Selling Girl Scout cookies, staying at Girl Scout headquarters in St. Paul, leading a troop of handicapped adults at the achievement center, Canoeing on the Saint Croix it was many years of fun and enjoyment.
Thank you Pam, you were my leader too I enjoyed knowing you and you will be missed!!
Pam and I grew up together as neighbors and friends. We cut out paper dolls and played for hours with them. Ran through mud puddles together after the rain stopped and spent hours just playing house with our dolls. She is and will always be remembered as a beautiful friend.
I met Pam through her sister Pat. Pat introduced me to my husband John. John was in Pam and Bob’s wedding. Over the years I came to know Pam and I loved and admired her. Such a loving and caring woman. RIP Pam. You will be missed.
Bob, this memory is of you and Pam. Your brother, Gary, spent most of the summer at the farm and went to the high school Sunday School class with me. Our topic one week was people not getting married at a young age. Gary said it all, Something to this effect. . .“Bob and Pam are going to get married, there is nothing wrong about that. They are perfect together! And they are young and in love”. Perfect together, Gary was so right!
Dear Bob & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. She was such a great lady, friend & co-worker. I was so blessed to have her in my life all these years. I know that words however kind, can not mend your heartache. May you find strength in the love of family, the warm embrace of friends & all your many memories. Family & friends are so very precious & memories are so dear. God bless you & yours. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
With Love & Sincere Sympathy, Janellen Hoyt