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Pamela Simning Obituary
10/7/1944 - 7/18/2013
Pamela Simning was born in Oakland Calif., to Wallace and Lena (Stella) Simning. She passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Auburn Faith Hospital after a brief illness.
She was a lifelong resident of California. After attending high school in Happy Camp she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chico State. She taught second grade at Twin Lakes and Trajan Elementary Schools. She was recognized as a Master Teacher and retired in 2005 after dedicating 37 years to her students.
She was an active member of AAUW and the local Genealogical Society.
Pamela was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Pamela was cherished by all that had the good fortune of knowing her.
Pam is survived by her parents, Lee and Wally Simning; her brother, Patrick (Kiri) Simning; her sister, Becky (Nils) Eriksson; nephews, Eric and Jon Simning and Niklas and Tyler Eriksson all of Bend, Ore.; sister-in-law, Sharon Enefer of Auburn Calif.; cousins, Steve and Lynn Waterson of Sequim Wash., William McCarthur of San Diego Calif., and Marlene Malek of McLean, Va. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Scott Simning; and nephew, Daniel Eriksson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Lassila Funeral Home in Auburn, Calif. Viewing at 9 a.m. followed by the Celebration of Life service at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to AAUW for women's higher education scholarships. Please make checks payable to: AAUW Scholarship Fund Memo: SPF Scholarship Fund/Pam Simning Mail to: AAUW Auburn Branch, P.O.Box 7872, Auburn Ca. 95604. Donations will also be accepted at the Celebration of Life.
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Melba Derrick
November 19, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Pam's passing. I taught with her many years ago at Twin Lakes School. She was upbeat and bright, and loved her students. My heart goes out to the family.
August 10, 2013
To the Family of Pam Simning. How I wish I could find the words to adequately express how special Pam was to me. My life would have missed so much sunshine had I not had the opportunity of knowing her. I met her about four years ago - when she came into the Auburn Family History Center. We spent good times researching her family, shared stories, learned to laugh about serious and not-serious things, shared experiences - and most of all - the love that I had for this sweet lady.
My Wednesday afternoons will never be the same. Thank you so much for letting me have those special hours. I will miss her greatly. I can't even begin to imagine the hole you have in your hearts at this time. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Sheryl Frank
Denise Gilpatric
August 3, 2013
Pam's gift of appreciation of art, culture, and beauty; as well as, her desire to help humanity evolve will be missed.
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