Sunday, October 30, 2011

A few pictures...

 Privileged to be the Pallbearers... for out dear Sister Pam

Our other two sisters...

Dad and his family  - after Pam's funeral

Dwight, Jonny and Rachael...

Dwight, Jonny & Rachael just after Pam's Funeral luncheon

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Condolences... an outpouring of Love...

This Morning I want to add a post of a number of the condolences - I hope that nobody will mind so that my family can share in the numerous kindnesses send to me.  I feel like I am a rich partaker of such wonderful Care and love from so many.

This post will be taken away after a few days.  I do thank you for all your sharing that has been poured out on all of us.  Thanks so much...



9:05 AM
  • You and your family have been in my thoughts a lot this week and especially today.
  • want you to know how much we care. So wonderful to have a spiritua familyl thats there always for us. Think of you often and the days you were with us. May the Lord send confort for you and the family.
  • Thinking of you and your family, Ken.
  • We are certainly thinking of all of you today.
  • God will hear his own elect; In His sight their souls are precious - He will comfort and protect.
  • We are thinking of you today Ken. Gwen A. & Mary Anne K. are with us for the weekend.
  • Thinking of my dear friends Ken PinneyTamera Pinney TownsendJennifer Pinney Wilson, Ben, Sam, and Tom as they lay their dear sister Pam to rest. So many folks would be there with you today if they could...but know we ARE with you today in thought, prayer, love, and care.
  • Sorry. Thinking of and missing you at Perry.
  • Thinking of you & yours today, tomorrow...
  • You are in our thoughts and prayers.
  • Thinking of you - it is so hard to go through times like this
  • Kenny, I just heard about your sister. So sorry, Ken. Sometimes life doesn't make sense and we wonder why? Why? My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.  Kim
  • So true, Ken--we have proven it so. It is coming up 5 years since our beautiful Marsha left us at 28. Still miss her so much. And 3 yrs since her beautiful cousin, my sister's girl, at 17. Miss her too. But soo grateful for the help we have received.
  • Praying for you, and thinking of you with care.
  • Thinking of you.. sorry to hear about your sister. It was good to see you at Bradley. Have a safe trip!
  • Sorry to hear about your sister. Thinking of your family. It is always hard to lose a sibling too soon.
  • Sorry for your loss, Ken. May you find comfort and healing on this journey.
  • Thinking of you all.
  • I have been thinking of you & your family. Take care!
  • Thoughts are with you all these days.
  • Thinking of you these days Ken!Hope you are travelling with family!
  • Thinking about you and your family......hope this will bring you closer together....
  • Ken, just heard the new. Soooo sorry. We'll be thinking of you.
  • Ken, may you be comforted by many as you have shared such special comfort with many of us through the years. We will hold you, your siblings and their families close in heart and pray for your strength and comfort. E & W
  • Dennis & Lorna Just told us of your terrible loss our hearts go out to you these days..take care we are thinking of you!!
  • So, so sorry to hear about Pam. Her and Dwight meant a lot to us when we went to the meeting in Iowa. She was a wonderful lady and we are thinking of you and your family so very much.
  • So sorry to hear about your sister, Ken.
  • Oh, Ken! So sorry to hear this! I remember her as a little girl with a thick blonde braid and glasses. Thinking of you and your family.
  • http://trottertrails.blogspot.com/
    Remembering Pam (Pinney) Trotter
    trottertrails.blogspot.com
  • Thinking of you & sorry to hear of your loss....please know so many care, but so thankful for the comfort from above.
  • Thank you for sharing. Thinking of you all at this time. So sorry for your loss.
  • Thinking of you ever since Dorothea told me of your loss. Take care!
  • Dear Ken,
    So sorry to hear about your sister - we heard in a roundabout way through your relatives in Wyoming. Always hard in a time like this... Love Roy & Betty Yung
  • Our deepest, deepest sympathies, Ken.
  • Thinking of you and your family...
  • Dear Ken and family - simply want to extend my own heartfelt regards these days. Glad you are able to spend time together with family and be there for the service. With kindest sympathies.
  • Thinking of my friends, Tamera Pinney Townsend and Ken Pinney and their family during this very tough time. It's so hard to say goodbye to a sibling, child, mother, spouse, and friend. She was all of those things. Hugs to you all!
  • Ken, love and special heartfelt thoughts going your way these days!
  • Ken, thinking of you and your family. Will you be out this way??
  • sorry to hear about your loss :( i will call you this evening
  • Our thoughts have been your way often... sorry to hear of your family's loss!
  • Any arrangements yet ???
  • So sorry to hear of your loss.
  • Ken, Sorry to hear of your loss. Wish we could have seen you last week. We'll be thinking of you and your family.
  • Ken: We are thinking of you these days. Lyle and Byrd
  • Sorry to hear about your loss Ken. You are in my thoughts!
  • You are in our thoughts, Ken It's a sobering reminder of the brevity of life.
  • Sending our deepest sympathy, Ken.
  • So sorry to hear of your loss, Ken..Thinking of you!
  • I am so sorry to hear about Pam. We are thinking of you and your family.
  • We are certainly thinking of you Ken.
  • Thinking of you my friend
  • Ken, My heart goes out to you and your siblings and Pam's many friends and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts, prayers, and love to you all.
  • Thinking of you Ken... was so good to see you at convention!
  • My thoughts are with you on the loss of your sister.
  • our deepest sympathy for all your family Ken, death is so sudden for some and delays so long for others but so sure for all and for those who love Him just as sure His promises of the resurrection. We who remain yet do not know if we will be like the flowers that fall or those that fade. LeRoy Lerwick
  • Our thoughts go out to you and your family Ken. So sorry to hear of Pam. Just want you to know that we care.
  • Ken, Ted and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Pam and family met at the Sioux City church we now meet with. It was a soft meeting and many are thinking of your families sorrow.
  • We knew Pam and Dwight when first married down in Ga. Terrible tradgety and such a loss!!!
  • Feeling for your family.
  • My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family......
  • Ken, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
  • Ken, we want to add our thoughts of sympathy and care. So very sorry for your loss, and so thankful for the help of our Comforter. We'll keep you all close in thought.
  • We are thinking of your family during this time of loss. Our deepest sympathies. You hold a special place in our heart for all your support when we had loss in our family.
  • Sorry to hear of your loss Ken, Thoughts go out to you and your family these days.
  • Ken, just so sorry for your loss! I really feel for you.
  • Thinking of you!
  • Oh my, Ken! I just saw your article you posted - thinking of you with a full heart!
  • Sorry to hear about your sister We are thinking about you and your family
  • So sorry to hear of this.
  • Ken- so sad to hear of Pam's passing- know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
  • Ken, so sorry.... may you all be enveloped in love right now.
  • Thinking of you and your family in your loss!
  • So sorry for your loss!
  • So sorry to hear about your sister. Glad for the One who comforts us all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
  • Just got word, hope you find comfort

  • Ken, so sorry for the loss of your sister. We r thinking of u and your family.
  • Ken! We have been thinking of you all day since we heard of your loss... What a heartache !! So so sorry!
  • We just heard of your sad news tonight. We are thinking of you with prayers and a big hug too.
  • So sorry... Many thoughts going your way
  • So sorry to hear of the tradegy Ken. Thinking of all the family in this loss.
  • Thinking of you & your siblings so much in these hard days.
  • We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and your family, Ken.
  • My family is thinking of you and your family. So Sorry!
  • Thinking of you and your siblings at this time. "Life at best is very brief" Sad reminder that our time here is limited and we know not what the future holds.
  • Thinking of you and your family in your loss and sending our sympathy.
  • Ken, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
  • Can't seem to say what we feel...but our 's long for you to have comfort.
  • So sad to hear about the loss of your dear sister. So thankful that the God of all comfort is faithful to draw near and ease your pain. You are in my thoughts
  • I'm thinking of you and your family, Ken.
  • So Sorry - our thoughts are with you
  • Sorry for your loss! Thoughts & Prayers are with you!
  • Sorry to hear about your sister. Thinking of you and your family.
  • So very sorry!!
  • Sorry for your loss Ken. Praying peace and comfort for all who knew her.
  • So very sorry. Will b praying for you and family.
  • Thinking of you…
  • Our thoughts and care are with you!
  • We are so sorry for your loss Ken. Do know we are thinking about yiou and your family.
  • Just heard about Pam this A.M. Thinking about you and all of your family.
  • Just heard about your sister. Sorry. Thoughts are with your family.
  • Sorry to hear about your sister Ken. We are thinking about you.
  • Thinking of you and your family in this time of loss....my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  • Soo soo sorry to hear of your dear sister Kenny...we'll be thinking of your entire family...
  • So very sorry to hear about Pam. Your family was so special to us when you all lived in Scottsbluff!
  • So terribly sorry for your loss, Ken. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the rest of the family.
  • Sorry to hear of loss in your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
  • So sorry to hear about your sister Pam. Thanks for posting the newspaper link. Will be praying for your whole family.
  • Thinking of you!
  • Our sympathy, Ken.
  • Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we send our love, deep care, and sincere sympathy.
  • Sincere sympathy to you and your family.... so sorry!
  • Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and all your family, Ken.
  • Thinking of you and all your family Ken....our love and care.
  • So sorry to hear of your loss, my friend. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  • Thinking of you and your family, so sorry for your loss.
  • So sorry for your loss Ken! You're in my thoughts and prayers.
    Sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies. BethArlene and Joyce are here this weekend, and we are all saddened.
  • Sorry to hear the sad news of your sister's death. Wishing you God's comfort as he draws near in this experience. Greg Willert
  • So sorry to hear about your sister, Ken. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  • Dear Ken, Our deepest sympathy to you during this time. Dwight and Pam spent time in our home with us when they lived in NE. Such a joy to have them and little Rachael. May you find comfort in knowing the love of God's hand.
  • Ken, We are thinking of you during this time of sorrow; with our deep sympathy--Rozie and Joan Henry
  • Words cannot express, so will just say we are thinking of you and all your family,
     Thought of your dear Mom last week also and that was hard but she had lived a full life until 94 and had everything to go on to. May the Holy Spirit comfort you.
  • Ken - sorry to see that you have a loss in the family! Hugs.
  • Ken,
    Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. I remember so well going to your house with you sweet children there and cute Pam and Sam. We received the sad news last night from your father. Hugs and Prayers. Uncle Ron and Aunt Jean.
  • Ken, we are so sad...you've been a wonderful brother and this would hurt so much. God will draw near...
  • Sending love from ND. Just Cling.
  • Ken, so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember Pam from when they lived in South Sioux City and Walthill. Enjoyed getting together with them while they were in our area!
  • Thinking of you, Ken!
  • Our thoughts and prayers go your way Ken. Hugs to you
  • Ken, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about your loss - I have fond memories of Pam. Thinking of her children - so sad.
  • We were so, so sorry to hear about Pam, Ken!! We're thinking of you all!
  • Ken, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, may you be comforted.
  • So sorry to hear about your sister's accident and passing. We are thinking of you and all the family, Ken.
  • Ken, sure thinking of all of you these days...
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ken
  • Ken and all the Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I do understand because I lost my brother when he was 37. May this experience bring us all closer to God as we realize life is uncertain and we need to ready everyday. Dave, Laura and Mayona
  • ((({{{E hugs to you}}})))
  • My heart is heavy this morning...thinking of the tragic loss of sister Pam of my dear friends Ken PinneyJennifer Pinney WilsonTamera Pinney Townsend, Ben, Tom, and Sam. May you find comfort in knowing so many care and are thinking/praying for you at this moment.
  • So sorry for your loss Ken...thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
  • Our thoughts are with you Ken, that is too bad about your sister.
  • Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Ken. We'll be thinking of you and your family.
  • Thinking of you.....
  • Just heard the news about Pam, Ken. So very sorry. Just know that we all are thinking of you and all the family.
  • Sorry to hear about Pam, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Sending our love.
  • Dear Ken...We are so, so sorry! Our thoughts are with you all!!
  • Thinking of you today with love and care Ken! Again we are reminded of the uncertainty of life. Know this is a shock and you will miss her so much! But it brings heaven closer and we are thankful for the comfort we feel.
  • Ken, thinking of you in the loss of your dear sister. Sending our love, sympathy, and prayers to you and all of your family.
  • Was sure sorry to get the news last nite. Sure will be thinking of you all.... glad for God's eagerness to comfort.
  • Thinking of you - so sorry to think of the loss in your family. hugs
  • We are sure thinking of you, Ken, and all of your family, in your sorrow, and we want to send our love and sympathy along with all the others.
  • "Thank you Vicki - will be in..." on Vicki Leonhardt Barthel's Wall.

  • So, so sorry, Ken... Continuing to think of you.
  • Ken, so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.
  • thinking of you....
  • I am so sorry Ken...HUGS!!!! :'-(
  • To Ben and Lauri, Tom, Ken Pinney, Sam and Debbie Gibbs PinneyTamera Pinney TownsendJaRon TownsendJennifer Pinney Wilson and John L WilsonDwight TrotterRachael Trotter and Johnathon Trotter. I can't even express how I feel about the loss of Pamela Pinney Trotter. I loved her very much. She and I were so close growing up and as roommates during college. I have so many happy memories with her. My heart goes out to you all. I wish I could be with you to comfort you. She will always remain in my heart as do all of you. Goodbye to my sweet cousin. You were always someone I admired. I love you Pam.
  • Hugs...
  • So very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Ken....Thinking of you..
  •  our thots go your way also, Ken.
  • So sorry to hear about Pam. Thoughts and prayers going to you and your family
  • So sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. You will be in our thoughts.
  • Our heartfelt thoughts Ken in the loss of Pam. Pray for you all, strength, comfort & encouragement.
  • Thinking of you Ken and your family
  • Thinking of you with sympathy.
  • our dear Ken...I can't enter in to your loss at this time of tragedy, but please know that we are keeping you close in heart and loving you so much. with heartfelt love & sympathy in the loss of Pam.
  • Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Thinking of you!
  • Dearest Ken...I feel your pain in my heart. Sending loving thoughts to you!!
  • Ken we feel for you and will be thinking of you
  • So sorry to hear of your loss, Ken. You are in our thoughts.
  • so sorry to hear about your sister. we never know when or where tragedy will hit next.
  • Ken, we are so sorry to hear about your sister. Our love & sympathy!
  • thinking of you...so sorry to hear.
  • Thinking of you and your family!
  • So sorry to hear--thinking of your family with caring thoughts!
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ken, your family and also the Trotters.
  • My heart goes our to you and your family. Krista and I had an opportunity to visit Pam and Rachel last summer. We had a wonderful time. Pam was a dear person and will be missed.
  • Ken, I just read about your sister. I'm so sorry I just can't image how sad that would be. We will be thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.
  • So sorry to hear of your loss.
  • Sorry to hear about Pam's news. Your in our thoughts.
  • Ken, I'm sorry to hear about Pam. My prayers are for you and your family.
  • Thinking of your family. So sorry for your loss.
  • So sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  • Ken, so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Ken. So thankful that we have one who will help us through it all.......
  • Sooo sorry Ken! Our thoughts are with you and the family!
  • I don't know what happened, but guess I can ask you at breakfast! Sorry.
  • Dear Ken, I am so sorry for your loss! sending thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
  • Not sure what happened. Sounds bad. Our thoughts are with you no matter what the experience!
  • Thinking of you Ken!! Hope the days ahead can be ones where you and your family find the greatest comfort.
  • Ken, so shocked to hear about Pam. Many thoughts go your way. Pam was such a sweet person. Take care.
  • Thoughts going your way today brother! You're a help to many and I hope you will know many want to return that to you in sympathy and care.
  • So sorry.... will be thinking of you and yours the next few days!!
  • So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
  • Thinking of you with much sympathy. c&t
  • Thinking of you and your family.
  • So sorry to hear about Pam. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Glad that God knows and understands even when we don't.
  • So sorry to hear about Pam, our family loved her too. We're thinking of you...
  • Feeling your loss with you and sending deepest sympathy and care!
  • So sorry to hear the sad news, our deepest sympathy, Ken.
  • My thoughts are with you...so sorry for your loss!
  • You have our deepest sympathy Ken.
  • So sorry Ken. You are in our thoughts.
  • Thoughts and prayers your way Ken!!!
  • Just seeing your wall now...I'm so sorry for your loss!!! I am thinking of you!!
  •  along with others, thinking of you.
  • So sorry, Ken. Hugs to you from the Halverson/Sander families!!
  • Ken, we are so sorry for your tragic loss. We are thankful that you have the Great Comforter with you and your family.
  • I will always remember Pam as my convention friend. She was a sweet and kind friend. I am glad I found her on facebook this past year and was able to reconnect. So sorry about your terrible loss. Thinking of you you, your siblings, her kids and husband and all that were close to her.
  • Our hearts are with you in thought and prayer at this difficult time.
  • Thinking of you and your family tonight and in the days to come. Hugs.
  • Very sorry Ken. Thinking of you.
  • Thinking of you Ken..so sorry! Neal & Glenda
  • Our thoughts, prayers and concern go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
  • Ken, I am so sorry to hear about your loss!
  • So Sorry.....from Mom, too, they are with us today.
  • seems unreal when the "young" leave us.... the younger. Sorry to hear Ken...
  • So sorry for your great loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
  • So sorry Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • thinking of you ken.
  • Thoughts and prayers are with you!!
  • So sorry for your loss Ken! Our thoughts are with you.
  • So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. David & Janie Cooper
  • I'm very sorry for you and your family's loss Ken.
  • So sorry to hear of your loss tonight, Ken. Thankful that we can lift you up in prayer.
  • Ken we have not heard anything at all only what I see on your wall. A shock to all. I don't know what to say, just numb. So sorry bud. My heart aches for you all.
  • So sorry Ken, for just now hearing of your sister passing. I can hardly take it in, thinking of growing up with you all in Scottsbluff. Want you to know that you are in our thoughts much.
  • My heart hurts for you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose a sibling. Memories make good things happen time and again. Know that prayers and thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time.
  • So very sorry for your loss Ken. I wish I could do something to help...our thoughts will be with you.
  • Ken, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's car accident. :( You are in our thoughts.
  • Ken we haven't heard much but enough to know that we want you to know we are thinking of you and your family. Think of you often even though miles separate us. Wonderful though what prayer can do and in times like this we get our source of strength. Thinking of you from all of us up here.
  • With you...
  • So sorry to hear about your sister, Ken.
  • Dear Ken, I am so sorry to hear of Pams accident today, prayers and love to you and your family.
  • Thinking of you tonight. Our heart aches for all of you.
  • "Rachael... My heart is hurting..." on Rachael Trotter's Wall.
  • Thinking so much of you and your loss Ken.. our thoughts and care, and love go your way..
  • So very sorry for your loss, Ken. Our thoughts are with you.
  • so sorry Ken. Thoughts are with you
  • Thoughts and care go your way, Ken.
  • Ken I am so, so, so sorry to hear about Pam! I have wonderful memories of her when we were growing up. I will be keeping you and all your siblings in my thoughts and prayers!
  • Our sympathies are with you all...
  • thinking of you with much sympathy...
  • Thinking of you Ken... hugs!
  • Oh Ken sooo sorry we never know what is in store for us you so have our sympathy
  • Will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts ...
  • Thinking of you and the rest of your family so very muchly!!
  • What??? Did I see that you just wrote something about Pam?
  • Sure, Kenny. If you need anything else after you get the family notified, please let me know.
  • So sorry to hear this, Ken...

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Pamela's Obituary and Arrangements

Pamela June (Pinney) Trotter, 41, of Wrightstown, NJ passed away October, 21, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Pam was born June 21, 1970 to JoElla (Leonhardt) Pinney, and Glen Pinney of Scottsbluff, NE. Pam was a twin and the oldest daughter. Pam was born and raised in Scottsbluff, NE. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1988. She lived a short while in Cheyenne Wyoming before marrying Dwight Marshall Trotter of Lawrenceville, GA on December 24, 1992. She lived in Alabama, Korea, Nebraska, Georgia, and New Jersey while he was in the military. Pam worked in transcription for many years. Pam finished her studies in Nursing at Ocean County College in December 2009, and was currently employed at Ocean Medical Center, Toms River, NJ as an RN in oncology/hospice on 4 East.

She is survived by her husband, Dwight Trotter, daughter, Rachael Trotter, and son, Jonathan Trotter of the home; father and step mother, Glen & Sheilah Pinney of Roebuck, SC; step grandmother, Elaine Pinney of Mitchell, NE; brothers, Benjamin Pinney (Lori) of Ashland, IL, Kenneth Pinney of Owasso, OK, Thomas Pinney (Kelli)of Jacksonville, IL, twin brother Samuel Pinney (Debbie) of Ashland, IL; sisters, Tamera (Pinney) Townsend ( JaRon) of Walnut Grove, MO, and Jennifer (Pinney) Wilson (John) of Cumming, GA. Pam has one step sister, Kimberly Mayfield Pinney and two step brothers, Bill and Jason Mayfield of Roebuck, SC; 1 great uncle, 2 great aunts, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Pam is preceded in death by her mother, JoElla Pinney, brother, Timothy Pinney, grandparents, Carl and Dala Leonhardt and Wilma and Edwin Pinney, and a very special aunt Myrtle (March) Leonhardt.

There will be a viewing Thursday, Oct 27 from 6-8 PM @ Lankenau Funeral Home, 31 Elizabeth Street, Pemberton, NJ 08068 and the funeral will be Friday, Oct 28 at 10 AM @ Grace Episcopal Church, 43 Elizabeth Street, Pemberton, NJ 08068. Burial will be at General Doyles Cemetery, Arneystown, NJ following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund will be set up for her children.