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PAMELA COOLEY Obituary

PAMELA JUSTICE COOLEY, 55, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Pam graduated from Carroll High School and attended Indiana Tech. Her career started at Lincoln Financial Insurance and then she became a valued employee of Parkview Hospital. Pam was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister and beloved co-worker. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed many camping trips with her family to our State and National Parks. The Michigan Lakeshores and Indiana Dunes being one of her and the family's favorite destinations. Pam was a tireless advocate for the mentally disabled and all of those she encountered in her life that needed guidance and counseling. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Cooley; son, Bradley Kelley: very special nephew, Charlie McCoy: sister, Patricia McCoy: brother, John Justice; and sister, Lori Blain. She also left behind many nieces and nephews, beloved in-laws and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Shirley Justice; and brother, Jim Justice. A Celebration of Life is from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Salomon Farm Learning Center on Dupont Road in Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to the family for the care of her surviving nephew Charlie McCoy. Arrangements by Midwest Funeral Home & Cremation Society.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2016.

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Williams Electronics

March 7, 2016

As a vendor of Parkview, Pam was our assigned contact. Working with Pam was always a pleasure. She was a tremendous asset to Parkview. We will miss her,

Roberta Weber

February 25, 2016

I have known and worked with Pam for many years and can only echo the thoughts and comments of so many - Pam was a tremendous asset to the Parkview family. Her customer service skills were second to none. We shared many conversations and she always reflected on the love shared within her family. I will miss her dearly - thoughts and prayers to her family as they deal with their loss - hoping they find comfort knowing she is now in GOD's hands.

February 25, 2016

Pam was such wonderful, caring person who we had the privilege of knowing and working with for many years at Parkview. She was always cheerful and had a wonderful smile. We are grateful for the time she and Charlie were able to spend at our farm with Prancer and will always cherish the plaque Charlie made for Prancer's stall. Our deepest condolences to the entire family, her time her with us was much too short.

Greg and Angie Trabel

Jeff Woehler

February 24, 2016

I had the unique privledge of working with Pam on the other side of the aisle as a rehab equipment sales rep. Our professional relationship lasted for many years and I found myself extremely fortunate and blessed to have known her. I will miss the numerous and sometimes daily emails and phone calls. To her family, friends, and co-workers, I pray that your pain will lesson over time and your memories of Pam remain

Jeff Woehler

February 24, 2016

I had the privilege to work with Pam on the other side of the aisle as a Rehab equipment sales rep. Pam and I worked together on many Parkview projects over the years and often exchanged emails and phone calls many times each week. She was truly an asset to Parkview and a blessing to anyone that had the opportunity to know her. I am truly fortunate to have had that opportunity. I hope that the pain her family, friends, and co-workers are experiencing will lessen over time and the memories remain.

Doug Selig

February 24, 2016

I routinely worked with Pam at Parkview. Pam was a true expert, professional, and always a joy to work with. She will truly be missed. May you be lifted in prayers and love during this time.

Rev. Ann Lantz

February 23, 2016

I had the privilege to work with Pam when I served as the director of chaplains at Parkview Health. She was always so kind and helpful to me. Whenever I messed up and did something wrong with an order, I would call Pam and say, "It's yr favorite chaplain." She would always laughingly say, "What did you do now and how can I fix it?" I never once heard frustration or irritation in her voice even though she had told me how to do it several times. Please be assured of my continued prayer support.

NIna

February 23, 2016

Will miss you PAM!

Marla Wolf

February 23, 2016

Kenny and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Pam had an infectious laugh and always laughed easily when we were together. I felt welcomed and comfortable around her. She will be greatly missed.

Dave Preston

February 23, 2016

Pam was a good friend and co-worker at Lincoln Reinsurance. She was always there to help anyone who needed it. She was a joy to work with. My prayers go out to Pam and her family.

Penny Whitney

February 23, 2016

My deepest condolences...I was also mentored by Pam with learning the purchasing process within Parkview. She was super supportive, knowledgeable and kind.. She will be missed.
PPG Ohio.

Janeen Close & Family

February 23, 2016

It is hard to believe she is no longer with us here on earth. She will be greatly missed! She was a pleasure to work with for many years in Supply Chain. She truly was an asset to Parkview Health. I will always admire her for her desire to do what was right both professionally and personally.
Ken, Brad and Charlie, she loved you all so very much! I enjoyed hearing her stories about you all. Know that you have been and will remain in my family's thoughts and prayers. May you feel her love and God's peace in the days that come.

Julie Desper

February 23, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to Pam's family. Pam was such a special friend. She made my job so much easier and she was one of the kindest people that I have worked with at Parkview. I will deeply miss Pam and her friendliness. There is a special angel in heaven right now.

Pam Bodkin

February 23, 2016

May you feel God's comfort as He wraps His arms around your family. Pam will truly be missed. I am sure she has been greated with the words..."Well done, my good and faithful servant!"

Chaplain Anna Kroencke

February 22, 2016

Remembering you in my prayers. May the love of friends and family bring comfort and peace to you as you celebrate Pam's life together.

Laura Bitzel

February 22, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Pam always helped me when I needed her and always with that smile on her face.
she will be truly missed.
Parkview Whitley

February 22, 2016

Every time I would need something Pam was there on the other end of the phone willing to go out of her way to help me, and always with a smile too. I will deeply miss her voice, she was one hard working, caring individual. Prayers go out to her family and friends.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. -

Lori Strahm

February 22, 2016

I absolutely love Pam. She was always the most helpful person at Parkview. She was so loving. I will miss her much. My prayers for the family...

Dale Lehman

February 22, 2016

I had the privilege of working with Pam for the last 14 years at Parkview. I never heard her say she couldn't do something or didn't have time to help someone. People depended on her at work and at home, and she enjoyed being able to help others. She loved working as part of a team and was an incredible multi-tasker. She could coordinate several things at one time, and not miss a detail.
She loved Ken and Brad and the rest of her family, and had endless stories about Charlie. She was a very special person, and we miss her greatly.

Lea Ann Herron

February 22, 2016

My condolences to Pam's family. I have had the pleasure of working with Pam for many years. She was always so kind and helpful, it was such a joy to work with her. I will truly miss Pam. May you be able to rejoice in many happy memories between the tears.

Danita Huber

February 22, 2016

I have know Pam for 30 yrs. or so. She was always helpful at work and knew everything about everything...She will be truly missed. So sorry for the family and I will pray for healing. God Bless!

Tammy Weldon

February 22, 2016

I loved working with Pam. She was always friendly, efficient and timely when working on projects. She will be greatly missed by her Parkview family. God gained a beautiful angel. Rest in peace until we meet again my friend.

February 22, 2016

Pam Cooley was an angel on earth. She mentored me when learning the purchase order process in 2008 when the PRMC project just went underway. Her patience, kindness, knowledge and wisdom was invaluable to me. I always counted on her wit and sense of humor and laugh to get me thru a stressful time. She will sorely be missed by all at Parkview; she was an asset to all and friend to so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family and to all of her co-workers. Diane Talarico - Fort Wayne

Karen Dailey

February 22, 2016

I worked with Pam for many years here at Parkview. She always had such a positive attitude and we usually found something to laugh about at the end of every conversation. Pam - I will certainly miss you. My condolences and prayers to Pam's family as well.

Ann Kadish

February 22, 2016

Though Pam and I never met face-to-face, she was one of my very favorite Parkview co-workers. Pam always took the positive approach to all she did and everyone she helped. I was deeply saddened to learn of her passing and am honored to have known her, if only by phone and email. She set an example for how to serve others in everything she did. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, her family.

Joe Pauken

February 22, 2016

I enjoyed our many conversations about our cockatiels that looked like twins and coincidentally shared the same name. It was a blessing getting to know you over the years. You will be greatly missed!

Ann

February 22, 2016

I remember you way back from grade school and missed seeing your smiling face at the Parkview PCO building after your department left. So shocked to hear you left this earth too early. Blessings and prayers to all who will miss you!

Carol

February 21, 2016

I only knew Pam a few months but she was so amazing to me. She was training me at work and never got frustrated even when I messed things up. She even brought me breakfast and left little encouraging notes. She was an amazing person and losing her is a huge loss. I'm so sorry for her family the most. She talked about them all the time and loved them deeply. You are all in my prayers.

Jen & Wil Liaschenko

February 21, 2016

Sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed greatly. I pray for peace over your entire family.

Patricia M. Justice

February 21, 2016

I have only been blessed to see you a few times in your short life. But you are my cousin and I always did love you and missed you. It was an honor to have had that time with you no matter how little it may have been. I wish we could have had more time together. You will be truly missed by many and loved by so many more. Rest in Peace my brave and loving cousin.

February 21, 2016

I will miss you Pam ,you are a very Gental and Soft Lady to have know

February 21, 2016

I worked with Pam at Lincoln and knew her at Parkview. Pam had an amazing work ethic and will be missed.
Paula Felver

February 20, 2016

I know you will be missed,may God hold your family close at this time. A former co-worker.
Jan Ward

Sharon Colegrove

February 20, 2016

Pam, you were a joy to work with. I will truly miss your wonderful outlook on life. Prayers go out to your family during this time.

February 20, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

Shelly Coburn

February 20, 2016

You are such a good friend and co-worker. I'm glad we knew each other and I'm going to miss you.

Shelly Coburn

February 20, 2016

We are going to miss you.

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