Pam Pope Obituary
Pam Pope, of Longview, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born July 11, 1966, in Dunkirk, New York. Pam graduated from Texas A & M with a BA in Psychology and continued her education at UT Southwestern Medical School where she earned her Physical Therapy degree. She worked at Good Shepherd Outpatient Rehabilitation and most recently was the Athletic Director for Trinity School of Texas.
Pam was a devoted wife and loving mother with a passion for life & sports She served on Longview 20/20; was a member of the Texas Physical Therapy Association and a past board member of Trinity School of Texas. Pam was a member of Lifepoint Church in Longview. Survivors include her husband, Bill; daughter, Reilly; sons, Danny and Alex; parents, Dan and Nancy Tramuto of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Lisa and husband, Stephen Merino of Carrollton, Texas, and Marcy and husband, Ben Martinez of Allen, Texas; brother, Matthew and wife, Jodie Tramuto of Pearl City, Hawaii.
Visitation will be today, December 1, 2009, from 6-8 p.m., at Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Rd., Longview. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 2 p.m., at the Lifepoint Church, 2531 Judson Rd., Longview.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity School of Texas Scholarship fund, 215 Teague St., Longview, TX 75601; LifePoint Church, 2531 Judson Road, Longview, TX 75605; or Heart'sWay Hospice of Northeast Texas, 1306 Pine Tree Road, Longview, TX 75604.
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December 7, 2009
We are so sorry but know Pam is with the Lord. Rich & Betty Damschroeder
Michelle Pope
December 3, 2009
Bill, Alex, Reilly, and Danny:
Pam was one of the strongest women I have ever known. She knew what was important in life. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Aaron & Michelle
Kristen Thompson
December 2, 2009
William Penn said "if there is any good that I can do, let me do it now for I shall not pass this way again." That so sums up Pam for me. There was never a moment when she wasn't helping or encouraging those around her.I never saw her without a smile on her face, no matter what she was facing. She was an example of how we should live each day. DO the best you can and MAKE a positive impact on those around you. She was a woman of great faith and I am blessed to have known her. My prayers are with you this week and always.
aubrey vaughn
December 2, 2009
Bill and family
I was sorry to hear about your wife.I never had the pleasure of meeting her but i know she had to be a special person.If i can do anything for you or your family please call.I will come by your office after the first of the year.
Aubrey and Marie Vaughn
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December 2, 2009
You are in our prayers. Pam was my daughter Kallie's first soccer coach. She was always so positive, patient, and encouraging. It was our first time to play sports and she made it a great experience. She made this a special time for all of us. We will continue to pray for all of you.
Lynne & Kallie Maddox
Brenda and Sam Drew
December 2, 2009
To the Pope Family
We are so sorry for the loss of Pam. i enjoyed getting to know her better and visiting with her this past summer while I was doing the wallpaper in your home.
Our thought and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.
Sam and Brenda Drew
Brenda and Sam Drew
December 2, 2009
To the Pope Family
We are so sorry for the loss of Pam. i enjoyed getting to know her better and visiting with her this past summer while I was doing the wallpaper in your home.
Our thought and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.
Sam and Brenda Drew
Brenda and Sam Drew
December 2, 2009
To the Pope Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Pam. I enjoyed the time I spent with her while I was hanging your wallpaper this summer. Our prayers will be with all of you as you make it through this Holiday Season. May God Bless.
Sam & Brenda Drew
Ronda Sachnowitz
December 2, 2009
To the Pope Family,
Our hearts are with you at this time. Pam and the kids made such a difference in the lives of our sons. We will not forget her.
Jay, Ronda, David Sachnowitz and Joseph Occhiuto
Doug Webb
December 2, 2009
God Bless Pam, Bill and your wonderful family in this time of need. Our prayers are with you all.
Lanna Self
December 2, 2009
I never had the pleasure to meet Pam nor her family, but I started praying for Pam upon seeing a sign in Longview in someone's yard on my way to work over 1-1/2 years ago asking people to pray for Pam. At the time, my beloved aunt was also fighting cancer and I forward the web-site to her. My aunt told me many times prior to her death in January of this year that Pam blessed her with her writings. Pam's writing blessed me also. I have followed Pam's fight to beat her disease through that web-site. Pam fought a most courageous fight and I admire her for her love of God through it all, the bad times and the good times. Pam has gone on now to serve as an angel for all of us left here on earth. I am sure that Pam and my aunt are celebrating in heaven today. May God comfort the Pope family during this time of loss.
Mike and Gina Joseph
December 2, 2009
Our hearts go out to you. We know how much Pam loved her family and how much she will be missed. We always admired her devotion to everything she was involved with, and she touched so many lives in a positive way. Longview is a far better place because of her presence.
Toni Self
December 2, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
cas Whaley
December 1, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
JANICE AND STEVE MCCULLOUGH
December 1, 2009
MY FIRST MEETING OF PAM WAS AT HEALTHFOCUS IN DALLAS WHEN I WAS JUST AN OT STUDENT AT TWU. LITTLE DID I KNOW OUR PATHS WOULD CROSS AGAIN WHEN I LATER MOVED TO LONGVIEW AND CAME TO WORK ALONGSIDE PAM AGAIN WHEN I FINISHED MY OT DEGREE. I'LL NEVER FORGET HOW SURPRISED WE BOTH WERE WHEN WE MET AGAIN AT A GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTMAS PARTY. HER TENACITY AND BUBBLY PERSONALITY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. BOTH ME AND MY HUSBAND STEVE SEND OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO BILL AND HER FAMILY.
December 1, 2009
BILL
IAM SO SORRY.GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY
WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
BOB AND RUBINE CUNNINGHAM
ivy stephens
December 1, 2009
I worked with Pam many years ago at good shepherd, she was a very smart lady& a great addition to our staff, my heart goes out to you & your family. God bless you & your family.
ivy stephens
Elizabeth Robinson
December 1, 2009
Bill
Although I have not met any of you I feel very much connected to all of you as Mary and I have been friends for years. What a beautiful family you are, and although right now your greif is fresh, your wonderful memories will soon take it's place.
May God watch over all of you and help you through this time.
Lana Wilson
December 1, 2009
Good-bye sweet friend. I will see you someday!
We will miss your sweet spirit and smile. Prayers and sympathy to Bill, Riley, Danny and Alex
Clark Wilson
December 1, 2009
My first contact with Pam was when her son Alex joined Champion Aquatic Team a few years ago. Immediately, I was impressed by her quick smile, upbeat demeanor and can do attitude. I've had the priviledge of coaching some amazing kids and dutiful parents over the years, but Pam and the Pope family were amazing. If something for the team needed to be done, Pam was always the first to dive into the fray and get things done. Even when her son decided to focus on other endeavors, Pam kept in contact and was always asking about specific kids and how the team was doing as a whole. I cannot begin to tell you how much her phone calls, emails and ever ready smile meant to an old swim coach. It is with a heavy heart when I say for the entire CAT team "Thank you Pam! Thank you for your caring, your support and your loving family. You will be forever in our hearts and never far from our thoughts". Our love, prayers and best wishes go to Bill, Danny, Alex and Reilly.
Kaye Bergman
December 1, 2009
Rest in Peace Pam. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dianne Gibbons
December 1, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Pam. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Miles Forreser
December 1, 2009
Bill -
I am so sorry to hear of Pam's passing. My condolences to all of you in this time of sadness my friend.
Dana
December 1, 2009
Rest in Peace Pam. You will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Matt Carter
December 1, 2009
Pam, I loved the way you lived your life. You possess a unique ability to make everyone around you happy. Your spirit is contagious. Thanks for all you've done for our family. Bill, Reilly, Danny and Alex - our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Sorry I can't be there this week in person. We love you.
Brenda Rojas de Muniz
December 1, 2009
May God give your family the strength to carry on during this difficult time. We are praying for your family. The Pope's now have an angel watching over them.
Sandra Villate
December 1, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynda David
December 1, 2009
Dear Pope Family -
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember you guys from Wee Learn Center, years ago, when our children went there with Reilly and Danny. Though I didn't really know Pam, she seemed like an awesome Mom and just a beautiful ray of light. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lynda, Jerry, Dustin & Lacy David
Kilgore, TX
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