ELIDA -- Pamela M. Ricker, age 57 of Elida formerly of Findlay, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022. Special thanks to the staff of the ICU that took such wonderful care of her.
Pam was born July 24, 1965 in Lima to Charles (dec'd) and Geraldine (Bendele) Ricker.
Surviving are her siblings: Mark (Paula) Ricker of Elida, Philip (Tera) Ricker of Braselton GA, and David (Catherine - dec'd) Ricker of Canal Winchester OH; and the following Nieces and Nephews: Daniel (Amanda) Ricker of North Royalton OH, Adam (Elaine) Ricker of Elida, Samantha (Jon) Larimore of Lima, Rachel (Ian) Thatcher of Lancaster OH, Branden Homan, Brianna Ricker & Evan Ricker of Braselton, Kyle Ricker & Dylan Ricker of Canal Winchester. Pam is also survived by Great Nieces and Nephews: Eli and Jackson Ricker of North Royalton, Hannah, Gavin, Liam and Adalynn Ricker of Elida, Parker Ricker of Elida, and Evelyn and Jonathan Larimore of Lima.
Special thanks to Deborah Ricker-Layman (cousin) for her love, help and support over the years.
Pam was a 1983 graduate of Lima Central Catholic and a 1987 Graduate of Bluffton University. Pam worked 33 years at Marathon Oil Company in Findlay, Ohio and retired in January of 2020. Pam enjoyed traveling, trying new things from glass blowing, amateur photography, gardening and crafting with yarn. She loved spending time with her family particularly if that time included playing a hand of Euchre. Pam was very involved with her church and desired to spend her retirement years in service to those in most need of love and attention. Pam was attending Winebrenner Theological Seminary; her aspiration was to counsel and help children.
Preceding Pam in death are her Father, Charles Ricker; Brother Russell C. Ricker; Sister In-Law, Catherine Ricker and Nephew Jordan Ricker.
Visitation will be at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Lima, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. A small service for family and dear friends will be held immediately following visitation with Pastor Bill Geiger to officiate. A private burial will take place at Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, at a later date. Pam attended Redeemer Lutheran Church of Findlay..
In lieu of flowers, Pam's family would be appreciative if memorial contributions would be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1009 Blanchard Ave., Findlay, OH 45840 to support their mission work or to Samaritan's Purse Operation, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Susan Biedenharn Martin
November 22, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to the family.
Sharon Parker
November 19, 2022
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Pamela Ricker
We only knew her for a short time. We moved next door to her in May of 2022. and valued her neighborly friendship.
Donn & Sharon Parker
Eric
November 18, 2022
To the family and friends of Pam:
I shared a class with Pam at Winebrenner. It was only a small moment of time, really, but I recognized her name when I came across the news of her passing. I did not know Pam in any great detail, at all really, but sometimes, I think, people just have a spirit about them that creates a lasting impression. Pam seems to have such a spirit. I can imagine that for those that knew her well it was something truly special. I send my hope and well wishes to those hurting, and that the Person in which Pam placed her trust is infinite, true, and the very essence of love, and He has welcomed her home with loving arms.
God's blessings to you.
Cynthia Kay Geiger-Turbitt
November 18, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Pam from graduate school at Winebrenner Seminary, as well as through Redeemer Lutheran church where my dad is a pastor. Pam was loved here at school and had such a heart to serve others. We honored her in a few classes this week, taking time to remember her and shared stories. She will be missed
Daniel & Denise Neu
November 18, 2022
Our condolences to Pam´s family and friends. We did not know her personally but she lived in our neighborhood and received a Welcome Basket when she moved into her new house. Missed out on knowing a wonderful and caring human who loved her Savior.
Joe Panfil
November 17, 2022
Pam had such a big heart. She would do anything to help anyone and was the person everyone went to in their time of need. She will be missed.
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