Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Add a Memory
Make a Donation
BORN
1942
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Pamela Rief Obituary
July 9, 1942 - February 2, 2025
Pamela "Pam" Rief, age 82, passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1942, to Duane and Lela Gallup in Omaha, Nebraska. Pam and her husband, Darrell, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family celebration on January 11, 2025.
Darrell and Pam raised their family on a farm in rural Missouri Valley, Iowa. Pam cherished her life as a farmer's wife and a domestic engineer.
Pam's greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking and baking and sharing her culinary creations with family. Pam's most requested dish was a family favorite - her famous potato salad. During harvest, she served many tasty meals to the crew. No one left her house hungry!
In addition to cooking and baking, she enjoyed reading, doing crossword and jumbo puzzles, gardening and watching old movies.
Pam had a kind heart for all and a tender spot for animals.
In addition to her parents, Pam, was preceded in death by her sister, Renee Garber, and brothers-in-law, Ronald Rief and Darwin Rief, and sister-in-law, Cathy Gallup.
Pam is survived by her husband, Darrell, and children, Sandy (Larry) Willmott of Blair, Nebraska; Carol (Darrell) Justesen of Missouri Valley, Iowa; and Steve (Sarah) Rief of Missouri Valley, Iowa; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great, great granddaughter.
Also surviving Pam are her brother, Kreg Gallup, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard (Dick) and Joan Gilman, and sister-in-law, Diane Rief, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.
Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Rief
Sponsored by Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory - Council Bluffs.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Pamela Rief's name
Memorial Events
for Pamela Rief
Feb
5
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home
1221 N. 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Feb
6
Funeral service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home
1221 N. 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Funeral services provided by:
Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory - Council Bluffs1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
How to support Pamela's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Pamela Rief's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more