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Pamela Woods Obituary
July 19, 1951 – June 26,2018
Pam arrived on July 19, 1951 in Yokohama, Japan to proud parents, John and Eileen Harcrow. She was the youngest of four girls. As the child of a military family, Pam lived in various countries throughout the world until her dad retired to San Francisco in 1956. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in San Francisco and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California.Pam married her childhood sweetheart, soulmate and love of her life, Gary Woods, on June 13, 1970. Her beloved son, Sean, was born in March 1971.
Pam spent her professional career as H.I.M. Director with several major hospitals in the Bay Area. She and Gary retired to their dream home in Grass Valley, California in 2013.
Pam passed peacefully on June 26, 2018, surrounded by her family, loving and singing her home.
She is survived by husband, Gary, son, Sean (Maria), beloved granddaughter Layla Marie, sisters Denise Campbell (Guy), Joanne Bodine (Neil) and Judy Borland. She was also blessed with many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Pam's Life will be held on July 8th at 3:30 p.m. at Unity Church, 180 Cambridge Court in Grass Valley.
In Lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to EarthSpirit Center for the Transforming Arts: 15104 Monte Vista Dr. Nevada City, Ca 95959 or Sierra Center for Spiritual Living: 119 Florence Ave P.O. Box 2714 Grass Valley, Ca 95945.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Woods
Diana Hunt Heinz
January 2, 2020
Diana Hunt Heinz
January 2, 2020
Diana Hunt Heinz
January 2, 2020
Diana Heinz
January 2, 2020
I'm so saddened by the passing of Pam I was just shocked she was way too young. We went to Cathedral Hill Elementary school. I will always remember Pam.
Pam 12 yrs old with Diana Hunt at the Jack Tar Hotel on the garden floor with my new Kitten
Diana Hunt
December 23, 2019
Pamela was 12 when she same to stay the night at my house The Jack Tar Hotel where my family lived until my Dad passed
Diana Heinz
December 22, 2019
Hi Gary and Sean and all family and friends. I had been thinking about Pam lately I found a pic of her when she was 12 at my house the Jack Tar Hotel. We had so much fun playing all over that hotel. We'd get in to a little mischief nothing too bad. Pam Judy Joanne Denise. I loved going to Pam's house her mom and dad we're great. It would be Pam Judy Janet Debbie and me running around the aquarium Golden gate park. I will always remember her and always with love her. God Bless
July 31, 2018
My condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May Gods loving kindness bring you comfort and peace knowing that one day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John17:3
Julie Green
July 19, 2018
My heart goes out to Gary, Sean and family. They were always the light of her life and with the birth of her granddaughter brought her so much joy.. She was my very first friend as I started my very earlier carrier in Healthcare. She took me under her wings and shared her wealth of knowledge, experience and most of all endless support. Pam was always gracious, warm and loving. I cherished our lunch dates, shopping and times together. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person and very good friend. All my prayers Julie Green
Pam and my daughter, 1987
Barbara Felix
July 7, 2018
In September of 1966, a tall girl with long brown hair joined my high school sophomore class. Her name was Pam Harcrow, and we became best friends. We double dated to both our proms - she with Gary - I was maid of honor at her wedding and we kept in touch sporadically over the decades. This photo is one of my favorites of her with my baby daughter, who just turned 30. Over the years, the lunches, museums, and dinner visits were some of my favorite times and I enjoyed every single minute we spent together. My deepest sympathy to Gary, Sean and all of Pam's warm and loving family.
July 3, 2018
My deepest and sincere sympathy to Gary, Sean and all of Pam's family for their loss. Pam was truly a beautiful, warm loving person and she will be missed by all of her family and friends. May God give you comfort and peace now and in the months to come.
With love and prayers,
Mae Treece
Mary Neal
July 2, 2018
Pam worked at Alameda Hospital as a interm director. She was a joy to work with. Extremely knowledgeable about the industry. She will be missed. Mary Neal
Jeanine Woods
July 1, 2018
Aunt Pam was a wonderful person, and though we didn't see her and Uncle Gary often enough, we always loved talking to her.
I remember when Greg and I were a young couple having dinner with her and Uncle Gary in NYC, seeing her and little Layla, whom she adored, when visiting Grandma and Grandpa Woods in Lititz, and most recently, at the Woods family reunion in the Grand Tetons, when she bought our youngest an adorable cowgirl outfit.
Our deepest condolences to Uncle Gary, Sean, Maria and Layla. We will miss Aunt Pam and want you to know that we love you and are praying for you during this difficult time.
Love, Greg, Jeanine, Brenden, Gianna and Maria Woods
July 1, 2018
Our deepest condolences to Gary, Sean, Maria her sisters and especially her adored Leila Marie.
Pam will be miss by all who knew and loved her.
She was devoted to her family, friends and community. The Neidle Family
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