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Pamela Ascariz
1939 - 2016
Pamela Ascariz
1939 - 2016
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Pamela Ascariz Obituary
January 6, 1939 - June 14, 2016
Pam Ascariz passed away peacefully in Pacifica at the age of 77, surrounded by her family. She resided in Pacifica for 53 years. Pam was born and raised in San Francisco, she attended Parkside Elementary, Lincoln High School and City College of San Francisco.Pam was a competitor on the 1956 Women's U.S. Olympic Team, the first of two olympics competing in the discus and javelin throw. She won the AAU National Women's Championship in 1956 in both the discus and baseball throw. She won the silver medal in the 1959 Pan- American Games. She was inducted into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame. Her love of sports never ended. She was an avid participant, spectator and coach.
Pam's greatest achievement was her dedication to her family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank Ascariz Sr. She is the cherished mother of Sandy Bunker (Wayne), Frank Ascariz Jr. (Ranelle), and John Ascariz (Lisa). She is the proud grandmother of Thomas and Alexa Bunker, Colton and Kaylin Ascariz and Olivia Ascariz.
A private Memorial Mass was held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
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Mary Pacini
July 12, 2016
To the family of Pam Ascariz,
You have a lot to be proud of with respect to your Mother Pam. One of my fondest memories was when she and I decided to play catch in the middle of Crestmoor Circle.No kids allowed, just the two of us. Pam threw the football to me (wow what an arm she had) and I kicked the football back to her. We kept this up for about half an hour until the traffic started to get heavy on our street. Game over!!
Some day we will find a spot in heaven to play our game again.
To Pam's lovely family I send you my sincere condolences.
With love, Mary Pacini (Nethercutt)
July 10, 2016
The Ascariz family,"I've never held a tennis racket" Pam answered when I suggested we hit the courts. 10 days later she was beating the pants off me.
what a competitor and great friend ! You must be proud of the legacy she has passed to you. With much sadness but joy in my memories, Patricia Foster Warren
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