Pamela Hunter
December 11, 2007
Pamela Hunter, 55, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Dec. 11, 2007. Services will be Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1:30 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 721 E. 1st St, Ankeny, IA. with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW Friday, Dec 14, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Pam is survived by her husband Michael, son Christopher, and twin daughters; Alicia and Amanda. She is also survived by her mother, Charlotte Bisconer of Fortuna, and her brothers and sisters: Evelyn, Skip, Linda, Marsha, Candy, Kim, Michelle, Terry, and Lori, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father, Milo “Beanie”Bisconer.
Pam was loved by her family,as well as by the many daycare children that she cared for over the years.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions
be made to Blank Children’s Hospital in Pamela’s honor.
gail macmillan
12/18/2007
My sons, Scott and Glen, send our condolences to you Mike, Chris, Amanda, and Alicia. Last evening I looked through my photo album. Pictures of all of you in 1989 and 1994. A picture of you Mike and Pam with 3 mos old Chris. and pictures of the twins in 2005. When she e-mailed me Pam was always happy and full of information about her family. She knew that you were all started on a fine road.
I'll get your phone number from 411 this evening and call if i may.
Take care of each other and honor Pam's life. Love Aunt Gail
Sherrien Mickel Rasmussen
12/14/2007
Mike, Chris, Amanda and Alicia,
I have so many wonderful memories of your mother. I will miss her phone calls to check in on me. She was there for me in my difficult times, she never judged me. She loved people so much.
Chris, she loved you more than you'll ever know. She always tried to give you extra attention because she felt the girls got most of the attention with being twins. She's proud of you and she would say how much you looked like your dad, and how you reminded her of herself.
Amanda and Alica, she loved you both so much too. She would tell me about how close she felt to you, she was looking forward to watching you both grow into beautiful young ladies.
Mike, you were her night in shining armour. She would tell me how she met you, and how you loved her unconditionally. She was a very proud to be your wife.
Thank you for sharing her life with me. I love you all.
Sherrie Mickel Rasmussen
Loretta, Meredith and Morgan
12/14/2007
Dear Mike, Chris, Mandy and Alicia,
Loosing Pam so suddenly has come as a great shock to us all! I and the girls as one, can't begin to express our feelings of deep loss and sympathy to you and the family. Anyone who was blessed enough to know Pam could feel her energy, big heart and love for her family and friends. HUGE!!
I will always charish her caring spirit and deep family commitment. No one messed with her family....she was passionate in defending those she loved...and that included her many day-care children. Yikes, Pam could be fiesty when it came to protecting her brood. Paraphrasing: Pam would say...'If you didn't like what I have to say then don't swing on my gate!'...I loved that expression. I loved her!
Pam had a contagious smile with a full laugh. Even after you all moved to Iowa, I could hear Pam's voice over the phone and still see her expressive face. My girls have always called you Uncle Mike and Aunt Pam and you kids have been like sibblings to mine since you were all in nappies....you are like family to us.
One of the many things I will always charish in memeory of Pam is her positive impact on so many children: those lucky enough to be in her care. That's how we first met 20 years ago. Being a new mom and forced to go back to work I was frantic to find someone who would love and care for my daughter, Mere as I would. Out of the blue I read Pam's add in the paper offering to do in-home child care. (A decision Pam made in order to stay home with her own three toddelers.) I was truely guided by my angles when I found Pam. Loved her from the get-go. Pam was blessed with a God given talent when it came to children: able to sooth fears and dry tears; nurture and encourage personal growth; set rules yet make each child know they were special to her....all with extreme patience and compassion. As testomonial, many of her long past day-care kids have stayed in touch over the years...mine included. That says it all! There was always enough love to go around and a big hug to share.
Mike, you and Pam have been my dearest friends; the most giving and caring friends I could have asked for or even hoped for. I too am crushed at loosing Pam. She and I shared a lot over the years..one thing for sure she loved with great pride both you and the kids with all her heart. You've held my hand through some emotionally tough times...always there and supportive. I now extend mine to you with heart felt sympathy and prayers for you and the kids. God Bless you with strenght of faith and hold you ever so dear.
We love you All!
Loretta, Mere and Morgan
Cassie (Hill) vonWeller
12/14/2007
Dear Hunter Family,
Words can not begin to describe how truely sorry I am for the loss of such a wonderful woman! When I think back to times that I had shared with you all, I will always remember her smiling and laughing. Hold on to the memories and cherish them forever! Remember that she is with our Hevenly Father and she is watching over you and there to help comfort you! I am sorry that I can not be there for you on Saturday, but please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep strong and hold on to each other!
Much love,
Cassie and Family
Angie Jensen
12/14/2007
Michael and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. This just seems so unfair. My deepest sympathy
goes out to all of you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Taylor Pugh
12/14/2007
I love you and miss you so much Pammy!! You were the best babysitter ever! I had my mommy save you a seat last night at my Christmas concert at school. I know I can't see you, but you can still see me. I was hoping nobody would sit on your lap. If they did, I knew you wouldn't care. I know your an angel in heaven now, and we'll all get to see you again someday. I love you Pammy!
Michael Montgomery
12/14/2007
Michael-
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Yacko
12/14/2007
To Amanda and the Hunter family
My prayers and thoughts are with you!! I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am that you have to go through this. Just keep remembering the good times and keep the memories close. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call. I'll be praying for you!!!
The Watts Family
12/14/2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Pam's family and to everyone that was touched by this wonderful lady. Pammy, as my kids referred to her as, was such a warm, loving and caring person. Pam provided a caring, loving home away from home for my kids while we worked. Carson and Cailey loved her and will miss her dearly. Carson has special memories of Pammy and the cookies that she baked for the daycare kids and the trips to HY-Vee for Bug Juice. Cailey will always have a special attachment to her "naw naw" with the butterfly patch that Pammy sewed on when there was a hole in it. (She still sleeps with that thing at night!)
We feel truly blessed to have known Pam and wish her family comfort and peace in the days and months ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love,
Scott, Julie, Carson, Cailey and Cutler
Carol Murphy
12/14/2007
Michael,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol
Jessica Dick
12/14/2007
Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane LaPole
12/14/2007
Mike, I was so sorry to her about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers
The Tenney Family
12/14/2007
Our hearts go out to you, Mike, Chris, Amanda and Alicia. We loved Pam very much and will continue to love her forever. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Her laugh and smile were magic. Her love was infectous, and that love will continue. You will feel it every day and every time you think of her. She loved our children, she loved you. What a great example her life is. What a beautiful angel she will make.
Amanda
12/13/2007
Mom...I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to write to you on here. I have written to you many times already but writing on your obituary is something much harder to do. Words will never be able to express how hurt I am now that you are gone. You were the best mom anyone could have ever asked for. I wish we could've spent more time together these past couple years, but I think in a weird way, that me moving out has brought us even closer. Thanks for all the little things that went unnoticed throughout the years! I hope you know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers every single day!!! I'm so glad that last two times I saw you we were able to share many laughs...I'll be holding on to those memories for the rest of my life. You are the greatest mom and I love you with all of my heart! I hope you know I'm going to miss you SO much! Continue watching over all of us and giving us your strenght to get through all of this. I LOVE YOU and may you rest in peace!!!!!
Shawneen Steiner
12/13/2007
Aunt Pam I am going to miss you more than you will ever know. Throughout my whole life you and uncle Mike have always been there for me with your unconditional love and support, never judging me. Especially in my adult life you have become my rock and my best friend I have been able to confide in you with everything. I can't describe the overwhelming pain and heartbreak I feel when I think about not being able to hear your wonderfully happy voice. Thank you for being such a great part of my life. Not a day will go by that I won't think of you and wish you where hear.
Always and forever,
your Neeners