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Pam Slifer Obituary
Pam A. Slifer, 66, of Frankfort, KS, passed away on June 26, 2025, at her home.
Private funeral and burial services were held. The pallbearers were Drake Slifer, Trent Sokolik, David Burton, Gary Engelken, Lance Ross, and Adam Slifer.
Pam was born on December 16, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii. On February 14, 1997, she was united in marriage to Randy Slifer in Westmoreland, Kansas. The couple made their home in Frankfort.
Throughout her life, Pam held a variety of jobs, including positions at the City of Frankfort, J&R Grocery, and West Side Restaurant. She later retired from the USD 380 District Office in Vermillion.
Pam had a passion for truck pulling and loved driving in contests alongside her husband. She also enjoyed fishing, canning vegetables from her garden, photography, and all things Elvis.
Survivors include her husband, Randy; daughter, Amy Bailey of Frankfort; sons, Jeromy (fiancé Dawnda) Koch of Beattie and James (Brandy) Koch of Dodge City; stepchildren, Cole Slifer, Chance Slifer, and Courtney Slifer; grandchildren, Lance Ross, Hayley (Trent) Sokolik, Samantha Durham, Ruby Mett, Gabriel Koch, Max Koch, and Cody Koch; step-grandchildren, Drake, Lillie, Violet, Kade, Steele, and Savanna; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial fund has been established and will be designated at a later date. Contributions may be sent in care of Padden Funeral Chapel, c/o Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508.
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