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Pamela Gratrix-Wilson Obituary
She was born Oct. 17, 1943, in Ohio.
She moved with her parents and siblings, becoming a resident of Anchorage in 1951. She was a true Alaska girl at heart.
Pamela was a fun, good-natured woman with a heart of gold. She enjoyed drawing and other art forms, as well as being a very good storyteller. As a young woman, Pamela was involved with Job's Daughters.
She graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1963. Pamela then went on to further her education and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) from Alaska Pacific University in 1990. Pamela continued her education and artwork throughout her life.
Pamela found joy in spending time with her family and friends. She loved a good joke and a great meal. She had an eye for color and loved gnomes. She had an adventurous spirit that will live on in those who loved her most.
She is survived by her brothers, Erldon Gratrix Jr. and Kris Gratrix; sisters-in-law, Wendi Gratrix and Sharon Gratrix; her children, Seann and Shannon; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews with whom she was very close, both in Anchorage and in Minnesota; and many friends and caretakers.
Pamela was preceded in death by her parents, Erldon and Irene Gratrix, and brother, John Robert (J.R.) Gratrix, with whom she was very close.
A service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at ChangePoint Church, 6689 ChangePoint Drive.
Arrangements were entrusted to Legacy Funeral Home Kehl's Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joy (Gratrix) Anderson
June 11, 2011
Aunt Pam,
My heart is sad to know I'll never see you again. I hear your laugh and see your beautiful smile when I think of you. Thank you for the many wonderful memories while growing up. You were such a big part of my young life. I will miss you forever ~ My love for you is endless. You had a heart of gold as big as the universe. How can anyone else compare...
Bev Kirk
June 8, 2011
Pam, we had one of those rare once-in-a-lifetime friendships, starting in college and spanning a couple of decades. We camped together every summer for at least 16 years, often more than once each season, and we fished, ate out, and took countless road trips. We visited each others' homes, cooked together, did homework together, sang, visited each others' churches, sneaked through the woods at night, had hundreds of campfires together, laughed ourselves sick, and prayed together. You loved my kids as if they were your own, and we told each other things that we shared with no one else. I've never had a friend like you, and I know that I never will again. When you called you always said, "It's your good buddy." Yep - always and forever, Pam. With much love, Bev, Bud, and kids
James Vaden
June 8, 2011
Pam, you will be missed by all that loved you! Rest in peace.
Jeff Gratrix
June 6, 2011
May you go in Peace Pam. God be with you.
Kimberly Ovsepyan
June 5, 2011
Miss you Aunt Pam! My heart hurts today because your not here! I know your in a better place!
Shelly Villaverde
June 5, 2011
Dearest Aunt Pam, although I hadn't seen you in years, you were always in my heart. I will remember our child hood days with you forever. You always made us feel so special. Rest in Peace, until we meet again. Love you, your niece in MN, Shelly V.
June 5, 2011
Pam, we thank you for the gift your living brought to each of us. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Rest in peace!
Jackie
Henrietta Vaden
June 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jill Gratrix
June 5, 2011
Aunt Pam, I will remember your famous laugh with the scrunched up nose and your love of all of us kids forever. You will be missed dearly and remembered fondly. Rest and enjoy your next chapter in peace. With much love, Jill Gratrix, niece.
Brother Speed Gratrix
June 5, 2011
I love my sister, she gave me many time of happiness throughout our lifetime, I love you Pammy, I will remember your "big" smile and since of humor, always <3
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