Pamela Ann Hollsten

1962 - 2015

YORKTOWN - Pamela Ann (Pam) Hollsten, 53, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Pamela was a native of St. Cloud, MN and was a Yorktown resident since 2002. She graduated from Albany High School in 1980, and earned her Bachelor's in Nursing from the College of St. Bens, in St. Joseph, MN in 1984. She served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force for 12 years and was a veteran of Desert Storm. Following her military service, she worked as a certified legal nurse consultant and clinical research coordinator and had her own medical-legal consulting business. Pam enjoyed sailing and travelling with her husband and was active in the Old Point Comfort Yacht Club. She was exceptionally creative and enjoyed arts and crafts and music. Pam was especially devoted to her dogs Kayla, Cody and Juno and volunteered with Animal Aid Society in Hampton, VA. Pam is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Michael T. Hollsten; parents Rosie and Richard Schmainda of St. Cloud, MN; her sister Peggy Eigen (Steve) and their children Lauren and Anna of St. Cloud, MN; her brother Michael Schmainda (Kathleen) and their children Bridget and Matthew of Elm Grove, WI. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2015, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yorktown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Aid Society, P.O. Box 1865, Yorktown, VA 23692 or to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 315 Harris Grove Lane, Yorktown, VA 23693. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.