Pamela Bonar Obituary

Pamela (Youtsey) BONAR Pamela was born in Anderson, Indiana. Jesus took her Home on June 12, 2009 in Sonora, Mexico. Pamela was a teacher at La Cima Middle School in Tucson. She received her Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Washington and undergraduate degrees from Seattle Pacific University and the Fashion Institute of New York City. Pamela attended High School in Washington State and California. Pamela's love of life was boundless and was expressed through her passion for the outdoors. She sky dived and scuba dived; climbed mountains and raced down ski slopes; she completed marathons and circled the globe with a backpack. A talented artist, Pamelaexhibited her paintings in Tubac, Arizona. She was generous with her gifts and time and volunteered at her Church, Girl Scouts, and Therapeutic Riders of Tucson. Pamela's greatest joy was raising her daughters, Sophia and Sonja. She was a loving and devoted mother. Pamela will always be remembered for her generous, compassionate and fun loving spirit. She is survived by her children, Sophia and Sonja; her parents Joyce and Ben Youtsey; her brother, Tom Youtsey and sister-in-law Kathy; niece Jamie; nephews, Adam and Brett and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss her deeply. Memorial contributions in Pamela's name may be made to the Pamela Bonar Scholarship Fund established by La Cima Middle School, 5600 N. La Canada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704. The Scholarship will support the Therapeutic riders of Tucson. (TROT). A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 1:00p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Bonar

9 Entries

Sheila & John Wing

July 9, 2009

Ben & Joyce, Tom, Kathy and family, we send our sincere condolences on Pam's untimely death. We cannot begin to feel your pain, but we know it makes your hearts heavy. May the memories of all the wonderful times with Pam help ease your grief. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Mary Elizabeth Barrett

July 6, 2009

My heart is heavy with the loss of our first guck, Pamela Bernice. Uncle Ben & Aunt Joyce, Sophia and Sonia, Tom, Kathy and family-I send my love and strength to support you at this sad and uncertain time.
Pam will be remembered as an amazing and courageous mom to her two beautiful girls,Sophia and Sonia as well as a lover of animals big and small. Pam was an adventurous spirit, who knew exactly what she wanted, and went for it with a confidence and tenacity that was awe inspiring to me, her older cousin. A true renaissance woman; an artist who showed flair as a interior designer, painter & fashionista. I take comfort in knowing she is with Grandma Ruby, waiting patiently for those of us to follow on our own unique and special timeline. I love you all-mary elizabeth

July 6, 2009

we are so saddened and our hearts are breaking for Ben and Joyce, Tom and Kathy..we were so blessed to know you as a family and have met Pam. we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you.
Love Tarek and Diane

Mary Grina

July 3, 2009

My heart aches for Sophia, Sonja, my sister, brother-inlaw and Tom, Kathy and family. Pamela will be missed very, very much. She has left a great legacy with her girls. Our comfort is knowing she is with Mom and Dad and they are watching over all of us.

Aunt Mary

Saundra Thompson

July 3, 2009

I worked with Pam at the Bon Marche (Macy's) in Seattle. She was very young, and still attending SPU. I remember Pamela as a sweet, and a very smart young woman. She would sometimes ride home with me, because we lived in the same area.
My condolences go out to her family. Saundra T. (Seattle)

July 3, 2009

Dear Pam: I know you are at peace with Jesus, Mom and Dad, but oh Pam we miss you so much.
As mortals it will take us along time to know that peace, but with the help of God, , you and Mom and DFad, with time we will get there.
I want to remember the good times. My first meeting with you was when you were about 2 yrs old. Your Mom told you not to step in the mud puddle, which you immediatly did. I thought oh wow what spirit. I remember our family trips when you came up to visit, the beautiful clothes you wore at our Christmas Eve parties with the girls looking just as great. I remember aq Christmas Eve At Tom's when I was sitting on the fooor and singing Christmas Carols when Sonia decided to weave Christmas decorations in my hair.
Thanks to your Mom and Dad I had times in Tuscon and got to know you and the girls better.
I remember feeding your doves while you were on vacation. Actually I was afaid to so a friend came with me). You got tickets for me and my friend to a wonderful Christmas pageant at your church. Yopu took us all on a hayride to see the best Christmas lights in Tuscon. We had coffee at your house to see the job you did on a house that had been neglected. It was beautiful,comfortable and exciting as only you could do. I loved watching you and the girls riding your horses and a bbq around the pool watching the girls play in the water. We visited the gallery at Tubback to look at your painting and being very impressed. I found one I had to have and I'm so happy to have it.
When I was there last year I had lunch with you and the girls. You gave me great advice on how to deal with the school system to ensure my grandson who has autism would get the best care possible. On the way home that day I could see a tired Sonia cuddling up to Sophia and Sofia putting her arms around Sonia to comfort her. That vision will be with me forever.
You raised beautiful girls Pam. So different but so special. I also know you excelled and were loved by both the students and teachers where you worked with special needs kids.
You were the beatiful and spirited niece you were at age two and continues to be so all your life.
See you in heaven, in the meantime we'll all be talking to you and sharing special things about the girls, but I think you will always
be with them through their lives sharing their accomplishments and sharing their joys. You'll be their strength when they need it as my grandmother and mother are to me.
I love you Aunt Shirley

Uncle Ralph

July 3, 2009

Our tears and grief are for those of us left behind. This beautiful free spirit has now been set free, waiting with Grandma & Grandpa Loveland, and all the other loved ones who have gone on ahead. God bless you Pamela.

Cami

July 2, 2009

My heart and prayers to Tom, Kathy, Ben, Joyce and of course Pam's daughters. As your neighbor, I've been able to see the joy and closeness of your family and I'm am sorry for the loss of one so young and vibrant. There are no explanations or words for the void left when loved ones leave us, just the comfort of friends, family, God and time. My you find an abundance of all to aid your healing.

Valerie Chaparro

July 2, 2009

I am good friends with Tom and Kathy and throughout the years I have had many opportunities to participate in family gathering such as birthday parties, Anniversaries First Holy Communions, and even vacations. Many years ago when Pamela’s daughters were only one and three years old. My husband Saul, daughter Natalie joined Ben, Joyce, Tom, Kathy and their kids, Pamela and her two girls on trip to Maui, Hawaii. We all has such a good time, and it was then that I got to know Pamela on a personal level other than just Tom’s sister. I remember her always smiling, and laughing. She clearly had a love for life and all that it had to offer. She was kind and loving to her children. I am thankful that I had a chance to get to know her. She will be missed. God Bless you Pamela! Love, The Chaparro’s

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