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Pamela McDonald Obituary

1945 ~ 2010 Pamela was one month short of her 65th birthday when she died peacefully Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at her home in Brussels, Belgium. She passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was educated at San Luis Obispo schools and went on to graduate from San Jose State College with an emphasis in languages and elementary school teaching. She earned her master''s degree at UCSB. She taught at the Montecito Union Elementary School before she moved to Belgium to continue to teach at the International School of Brussels. Pam loved languages and was quite proficient in French, along with many other languages. She and Maurice had a ''wanderlust'' for traveling and went far and abroad to various countries and enjoyed close friends, gourmet food and practicing their languages! Pam is survived by her mother, Dorothy; father, Bryan of San Luis Obispo; uncle, aunt and several cousins; along with her husband, Maurice Moyensoon of Brussels; and her beloved dog, Dexter. As a tribute to Pam, a dog lover, contributions can be made to Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, www.woodshumane.org.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 13, 2010.
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I was saddened to hear of Pam's passing. I don't ever remember seeing her without that beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Ella esta con los angelitos.

Betsy Alloway

November 5, 2010

I am so deeply saddened to hear of Pam's passing. I will always remember how beautiful she was and with that gorgeous hair and smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her parents and family during this most difficult time.

Bonnie Bello-Brooks

October 20, 2010

My most vivid memory of Pam is when she walked into my office at The International School of Brussels looking for a job. She was so delightful that I told the Director "you have to hire this lady" and she was - the very next day. I am truly sad that she is gone and send heartfelt condolences to Maurice and her family in the US. Pam will be sorely missed.

Angie Vukovic

October 20, 2010

Pam, you will be missed by many. During my travels to Brussels, your laughter and warm hearted personality always lit up the room. May God take good care of you. Please save a place in heaven for all your friends.
Jusqu'à ce que nous nous reverrons

Jack Polich

October 20, 2010

I am blessed to have known Pam. She was a wonderful person that truly lit up a room. My heart hurts with her passing and for those that loved her. Bon nuit mon bon ami.

Kim Thibodeaux

October 19, 2010

I am saddened to hear about Pam. She was a fun and very sweet person. I am happy to read that she had a great life. As someone said earlier -- she was a bright light. My sympathies go out to her family.

Hazel Culbertson Daniels

October 15, 2010

I remember Pam as always adding a sparkle to life with her ever present smile. Our thoughts are with her family in their loss of such a dearly loved one.

Susan and Tom Sweeney

October 14, 2010

I am so sad to hear of Pam's passing. I will always remember her great laugh and bouncy ponytail. My thoughts and prayers are with Pam's family.

Shelley Walker

October 13, 2010

Having known Pam since the days at Emerson Elementary School thru graduation from high school, I am deeply saddened to hear the passing of Pam. My heartfelt prayers are with the entire family.

Thomas Wollam

October 13, 2010

My deepest condolences to Pam's family on her loss. She was a bright light.

Mary Ann Donohoe

October 13, 2010

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