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She was born on July 5, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Whiting) McElmurry.
Pam resided in Sturgis for the past 63 years coming from Lansing.
On August 15, 1964, she married Rudolph C. "Butch" Quirin at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.
Pam retired from Davis Mercantile in Shipshewana, Indiana following 12 years of dedicated employment. She had also worked at Gateway Shopper's Guide in Sturgis and Hudson's Department Store in Battle Creek.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis and Sturgis Hospital Guild.
Pam enjoyed playing cards, arts and crafts, and home decorating. She loved fishing and was happiest when she was surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 60 years: Butch; son: Brad C. Quirin of Sturgis; daughter: Stacy (Dennis) Ashbrook of Marquette; grandchildren: Kayla Hoard, Sarah (Dustin) Miller, Hannah (Jim) Lyons and Christian Quirin; several great grandchildren; sisters: Pat (Tom) Reed of Atlanta, Georgia, Polly (Ken) Jackson of Zionsville, Indiana and Peggy (Bill) Davis of Destiny, Florida and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother: Robert McElmurry.
In honoring Pam's wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to Thurston Woods Village Staff Appreciation Fund, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091.
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Darlene Kunkel
June 19, 2025
Dear Butch and family,
I am sorry to learn of the loss of Pam.
I remember the bright smile, the warm greetings and the joy that exuded from her anytime I saw her.
I am one of the younger cousins of the McElmurry family. I observed and received,the graciousness of Pam and all her siblings at our gatherings. (Rock stars to a young girl!) Always engaging and respectful to us, our grandparents and to our mom, Ruth. I say all that to say I´m sure her life touched many and was a life well lived. She certainly will be remembered and missed by a host of people... that I am sure of.
Pam, beautiful on the surface but most importantly, from within.
Most sincerely,
Darlene Kunkel (Mitchell)
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Deborah Pierce
June 18, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to Butch and family. Pam was my first cousin. My mother, Robert's, daughter. I remember her beauty growing up and seeing her at our McElmurry Christmases and family reunions. Rest now Pam, your pain and struggle is over. Rejoice that you are in the arms of our Lord. Love you dear cousin.
Deborah Mitchell Pierce
Kenneth Pierce
Hackman Family Funeral Homes
June 18, 2025
The Hackman Family and the entire staff extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy.
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