Pam Dixon Bruno

Pam Dixon Bruno, 59, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 28, 2017, surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle with breast cancer that she fought for over ten years.

Pam was born on May 21, 1958, in Des Moines, IA to Robert and Judy Dixon. Born and raised in Beaverdale, Pam graduated from Hoover High School and then attended the University of Iowa until she found her true calling in radio broadcasting. She attended Brown Institute of Broadcasting in Minneapolis, MN and took her first radio job in North Dakota. She eventually followed her heart back to Des Moines and began a radio career that spanned over 30 years. Pam was the first female Iowa Cubs stadium announcer and has been heard on a variety of radio and TV commercials. From 2008-2017, Pam was a proud member of the KIOA morning radio team along with loyal partners, Maxwell and Amy. Pam truly relied on the support of her KIOA family and listeners during her cancer battle.

She is survived by her proudest accomplishment, her daughter, Maddie; her brother, David Dixon, and his wife and daughter, Carrie and Natalie; her sister, Jenny Beaver, and her husband, Jason; and beloved granddog, Koda. Pam is also survived by an army of dearly loved friends, all of whom she considered family.

Pam will live on in the hearts of many, remembered for her infectious laugh, positivity, courage, and her love of music, Hawkeye sports, the ocean, tiki nights, and most importantly, the Chicago Cubs.

Lastly, the family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Mercy Cancer Center, especially Dr. Angela Sandre and her nurse, Ramona, who are truly angels on earth.

A visitation will be held Thursday, August 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines and a Mass on Friday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverdale.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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