Pamela "Pam" Rock
1961 - 2022
Pamela "Pam" Rock
1961 - 2022
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1961
DIED
2022
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Pam attended St. Gregory's Catholic School in Plantation then attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. After high school, Pam attended the University of Florida from 1980-84, graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She was a proud member of the Gator Marching Band for four years.
She worked for the state of Florida WIC program in Alachua County, then spent three years with the Peace Corps in Guatemala educating women on proper nutrition for families. She ventured out west to Yellowstone and spent time on an Indian reservation also educating women on infants' nutritional needs. Pam returned to the east coast working in North Carolina and Georgia resuming her passion with the WIC program.
Pam returned to Gainesville, FL and pursued her Post Office employment.
Pam was a devoted Florida Gator fan, like many of her siblings. She loved going to UF Football games with her brother whenever she could. Pam loved gardening, building relationships with new people, especially in her church group. Unfortunately we lost her on Monday, August 22nd at University of Florida Shands Trauma Unit. She will be missed by her surviving siblings(11)and all her nieces and nephews who loved her.
Memorial contributions in Pam's honor can be made to the following:
St. Francis Pet Care
104 SE 4th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32601
Service of Remembrance will be celebrated on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Trinity United Methodist Church; 4000 NW 53rd Avenue Gainesville. at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 pm
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Art and Amy Huber
December 12, 2023
The one thing we remember about Pam was that she always had a smile for you. Thinking about her and sending our love to the beautiful Rock family
Dr. Emily C. Jackson, Ph.D.
June 18, 2023
I send my deepest condolences, prayers, and thoughts to the family and friends of Pamela Jane Rock. I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met her, I feel a connection of love and respect because we have similarities. Pam and my late mother share the same middle name. Next, I am a retired postal (former clerk) supervisor from Chicago-Oak Park, IL currently residing in Montgomery, AL. Pam and I are also the same age. I know that my words are inadequate but I pray for your comfort, peace, protection, and strength during this difficult time and through out the years to come. May you cherish the good memories and life of your beloved Pam.
God Bless and Keep You.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Rose Harber
September 2, 2022
May Pam be blessed on her journey and May God bless and comfort the entire Rock family thru this grieving process. The Tom Harber family are here for you and we thank you for having always been there for us during painful times such as these. It is a fond memory of mine growing up literally right down the street from the Rocks. My brothers and sisters paired up with yours, all ages and personalities. Our prayers are with each of you. May Pam Rest In Peace
Valerie Mittel
September 2, 2022
Such a tragic HEARTBREAKING loss for the family, community and our united postal family.
My sincerest condolences
Her life was BEAUTIFUL and full of great substance. What a legacy she leaves behind.
Mail Carrier
Valerie Mittel
Cypress CA
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Maria Demers
September 2, 2022
As a fellow carrier I want to extend my sincerest condolences to her family. You sound like a beautiful person. Rest with God
Janet Griscti-Noll
August 31, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Pam´s passing. Sending love and prayers for your whole family
Janet & Skip Noll
Julie Smith
August 28, 2022
I remember the large Rock family at St Gregory Catholic School. I was in a class with Barbara. My prayers go out to this family who lived on the other side of Peters Rd from where I lived.
Art and Amy Huber
August 28, 2022
We just heard about this tragic loss. We loved Pam, she was a wonderful lady and we have many fond memories of her. Our prayers and hearts are with all of you, the beautiful Rock family.
Barbara Lennon Madigan
August 28, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Rock family from the Lennon family. Many of you were classmates with my siblings at St. Gregory´s and STA. I remember Pam as a little girl with a beautiful smile and that curly hair! May you all find the peace and strength that coming from a large family gives you.
Robin Frazier
August 27, 2022
Rest peacefully. You are among the angels now. May God grant your family peace.
Deena
August 27, 2022
Heard of your loss out here in the mi-west. May the peace of God help you to with your loss. Please know we support you and share your heartbreak. I am friendly with my mail carrier and know they keep life running. God is sure to be sharing jokes with your sister and aunt. God Bless.
Mike Hmielewski
August 26, 2022
You have my deepest sympathies.
Mark Zidar
August 26, 2022
To all the Rock Family-So sorry to hear about your sister Pam. My sister Kathy in St Augustine just called and told me of her tragic passing. She was much younger, I knew and grew with all of her brothers ,may you have faith and support from all your extended family.-love and prayers!-Mark Zidar
Michael
August 26, 2022
Sorry for you sudden loss. My condolences to the friends and family. From Texas.
Mike Hmielewski
August 26, 2022
My deepest sympathies are with the Rock family at this time of loss.
Holly Massey Oleski
August 26, 2022
I didn't know Pam but I did go to grade and high school with Peter and Paul who were so sweet and kind to me. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Crystal H.
August 26, 2022
Happy that our paths crossed in this lifetime, Pam. Even though you had to leave the world of renal nutrition your passion for life and acquiring new experiences set you on some exciting paths. I'm just glad we were able to stay in touch. I regret we weren't able to get together for the last lunch I was trying to plan. Enjoyed our fur baby chats. I'll miss our talks and laughs and the "cheap" FSU Seminoles gifts you always gave me. I will try hard to push aside my anger about what happened to you and find comfort in knowing you are no longer in pain and at peace.
Timothy J Randall
August 26, 2022
My thoughts and prayers go out for her family and friends during this time. We're all thinking of her way up here in little Rhode Island- I hope too good things come out of this for EVERYONE in the postal services.
Nita Phillips
August 26, 2022
I am so sorry for this great loss. I will be praying for the family. One day we will understand why something like this could happen. Hold tight to your memories. I didn´t know Pam but she sounds like a special person. God bless her family and friends.
Shari Vinson
August 25, 2022
Pam lit up everyone she spoke to. Her smiles and happy energy will surely be missed. What a beautiful person. My thoughts, prayers and Condolences To her friends and family. I will be looking forward to seeing her in the paradise. Hugs
Ingrid Furlong, friend of Ed Lewis
August 25, 2022
I am so sorry for this terrible loss. What a testament to Pam´s heart to raise funds for a pet-care facility. Holding you all in my heart.
Nancy Lundy
August 25, 2022
The service for Pam was absolutely touching! The Rock family is just what their name represents... strength, courage, dedication! Since our days at St. Gregory´s, I remember how cute and lively Pam was! As I listened to her siblings and friends memories, it appears she still was an awesome lively person! We can ask why? How? But one day our questions will be seen! Gods love is strong, courageous, and Rock solid. Pam got her crown Monday. So We just go on loving her til we meet again
Nancy Keenan Lundy
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