Pamela Jean Bastian

Pamela Jean Bastian (nee Foreman), 56, a resident of Calumet, passed away on July 2nd, 2025 after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness, with her family by her side.
She was born on April 17th, 1969 in Calumet, the daughter of William and Judy (Jorgenson) Foreman. She was raised in Calumet and attended the CLK School District and graduated from Calumet High School in 1987. She attended Northern Michigan University.
On August 31st, 1996, she married David J. Bastian. They lived in St. Louis in the early years of their marriage where she worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, before moving back to Calumet in the summer of 2001. Pam continued to work for the VA for several years as a medical clerk serving the veterans in our area, for whom she cared deeply. Pam later worked at the Keweenaw National Historical Park Service until retiring this year. She was also a central figure in the family business, North Country Cleaning and Painting, alongside her husband, since 2001.
Pam was a member of Laurium Shining Light Church and was a woman of great faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her family was the center of her universe. She was a very sweet and kind person with a heart of gold. She was always selfless and willing to help anyone before herself. She knew all the right ways to make someone smile. No matter the circumstance, she was always there for everyone. Pam truly was a light in this life.
Pam was preceded in death by her father, William (Bill) Foreman, and her grandparents, Willard and Mary (Hall) Foreman, and Theodore and Glendora (Liimatta) Jorgenson.
Pam is survived by her husband David; her children Camryn, Jadyn and Ian; her mother Judy and her brother Jeffrey (Mary) Foreman, nieces Meghan (Christian) Foreman Dimas and Kailee Bastian (Christopher Outinen), nephews Brennan (Victoria) Foreman, Collin (Yoanna) Foreman and Nolan Foreman, and great nephews William Foreman, James Foreman, Easton Outinen and great niece Paisley Outinen, and Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law John and Vicki Bastian and Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law Craig and Tanya Bastian, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will take place from 2-3pm at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. At 3pm, there will be a funeral service and celebration of life with a time of sharing immediately following.