We don't have many Pictures of Pam for a few years now so we are looking forward to some as we search for some to place on her Memory Page...
If you have pictures of her or her family that you would like to share with us we would deeply appreciate that so much.
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It was nice to share gluten-free recipes with Pam. It was something we had in common. Trying to figure out a good bread that you could roll out to make cabbage buns was the thing that we were looking for! I found something that worked pretty well and shared the recipe with her. Being German...cabbage rolls are important! :)
I remember when we first heard that my cousin Dwight was marrying "Pam Pinney" - I don't remember the exact circumstances, but I think it was Oliver who passed along the news and he was tickled pink! I met Pam at Demorest - she was so pretty and seemed so sweet.
In 1994 I remember visiting Pam and Dwight in their apartment in Seoul. The apartment wasn't a fancy place, but they glady shared what they had. It seems like it wasn't so long after that when they returned to the US. Also I remember Mom, Dad and I spending a night with them in NJ in about 1999 when their daughter was small. I appreciated the warm welcome. We think of you Dwight and family losing your dear wife and mother! Words are so limited, but may you know the comfort of God's Holy Spirit. Love, Priscilla Farring
My thoughts are going your direction a lot as you gather and try to process the reality of Pam's death. My earliest memory is of her and Sam with little harnesses and leashes (it's not as bad as it sounds!) in the diner at Antioch. The hand at the "adult" end of the leash was none other than good ol' Aunt Myrt. Of course! Time went on and after a while she would come to Antioch preps, and how we enjoyed her there! I believe the last time I saw her (and possibly the only time I met you, Dwight) was at JaRon and Tammy's wedding. With time passing so quickly a person is aware that eternity is closer and closer. Occasions like this make one keenly aware of that reality. So...thoughts go your way a lot, and I hope that our Father in heaven is able to give you comfort that our feeble thoughts and words are not capable of effecting. With care, Dorothy Kleeb
Remembering when they lived close to us here in North East Nebraska. Wayne and I were at their home for supper one evening. When they decided to move we were asked if we would like their dog kennel which they did not want to move, so we still have it---no longer used for a dog, but for a fence around our garden. we have happy memories of all of the family. Dwight and children and brothers and sisters, you have our sincere sympathy and love. Wayne and Darlene Jensen
I did not know Pam personally, but have known of the Pinney family for years and do have the privilege of knowing a few of Pam's siblings.
We just want to send our deepest sympathy and prayers to all Pam's family.
Leon & Maxine Jelinek
Darrell remembers when the twins were about one month old and the family attended a Leonhardt reunion at Riverton City Park. He even got to hold them! (He was 11)
When Pam was a teenager we went to Scottsbluff and had supper at Pinney's. Pam was the cook ~ I still remember the delicious enchilada meal. I wanted to help so Pam told me that I could cut up the lettuce and make the salad. When we were all eating, Tom said, "Pam, you must not have cut up this lettuce." I inquired how he knew and he said, "It just isn't the way Pam would do it!" Pam really was on her game :)
You'll all miss her so much and may God draw near to each of you.
Goodbye Pam... Love, your cousins Darrell & Bonnie Leonhardt
So many memories...mostly of the year I lived with her, Jo and her sisters. I remember we had a "theme song" for everything (some song that applied to whatever we were doing/feeling at the moment). I remember cooking with her, and having so much fun. She always teased me about being like Aunt Myrt...not really a bad thing from the perspective of today, but wow did I hate it then!
One of the funniest times was when we went to Taco John's one night (this was when I had my own appartment) and some guy was infatuated and asked her for her phone number. She gave him MINE...I told her she should have given him "time and temp's" number. LOL! Anyway, we were driving Aunt Myrt's car at the time, and so we wrote a song to the tune of the Beach Boy's "Fun, Fun, Fun". I don't remember most of it, but it started out, "So they got their Aunt Myrt's car and they're cruisin' thru the Taco John's now, seems they forgot all about the Library like they told their Aunt Myrt now. With the radio blasting going cruising just as fast as they can now, and they'll have fun, fun, fun til their Aunt Myrt takes the car keys away." Lots and lots of fun times together.
Rest in Peace, dear Pam!
Judy Cummins
My first memory of Pam and Sam is also seeing Aunt Myrt guiding them around in their little twin harnesses! Fast forward a number of years and my memories involve Pam as a very capable young girl, in the home and helping us at preps. She really knew more about cooking than we did, and did those potato peelings ever fly when she got started! I remember many visits to their home while Pam was growing up. The atmosphere of the home always impressed me. At times there would have been reason for sorrow and discouragement, but the prevailing feeling was one of happiness and optomism. When I remember Pam, I think "cook, piano player, smart, twin." I am sure in the intervening years there have been some other titles added--wife, mom, nurse, etc. I feel for you in your loss and think of you all. Bonita Kleeb
Pam was a great friend, classmate and sister in Christ. I remember working together right after high school and getting to go to Vegas...and check out the gladiators at Ceasar's!! lol (will post some pics) Time passed so fast, my friend.
Such sweet memories of the Pinney family years ago--Pam was one of the kindest people I knew. Wishing I could be with you tomorrow in person--I will certainly be with you in heart and spirit. I'm sorry to have never met Dwight, Rachael, and Jonathan, but my heart goes out as much to you as anyone. I am certain that God is not unmindful of your loss.
The funniest story I can remember about Pam and I was when I was 16 and she 17 and I convinced Pam to let me drive. We were going to spend the night at Judy’s. We were driving Grandpa Pinney’s very large car. We needed to stop and get gas, so me with my great driving skill pulled into the gas station and parked the car on the wrong side of the pump. There was a car full of cute guys and we were a little embarrassed, but decided we would just drive around to the other side of the pump. This was all good in theory, but being the genius that I was at the time I pulled up on the other side of the pump, but the gas tank was still on the wrong side. By then we were really embarrassed and laughing hysterically. We ended up leaving and going to another gas station. This time I did it right. From there we left to head to Judy’s. We were busy joking and singing to the radio and then looked up and saw a cop with his lights on. In a panic we got the brilliant idea that we would show Pam’s license to the officer and pretend it was me. We figured that we looked enough alike that the cop would not know the difference. Of course this would work a lot better if Pam were not in the car with me. The cop proceeded to pull us over and to our relief only wanted to let us know that our headlights were not on. All that preparation and he didn't even ask to see the license. Again we were laughing hysterically. As we continued on a loud noise occurred and something went wrong with the brakes. Fortunately we were able to get to Judy’s and actually stop, but we had to have the boys come get the car in the morning. We laughed so hard that night we were both in tears.
We met Pam and her family in 1986 when our son worked for Ben and Tom in the custom baling business, "The Copper Coin". We enjoyed special times with them. We loved having her in Cheyenne when she and Vicki lived together there. Also remember meeting Dwight during that time. We had been in his parents' home in GA so was special to met him also. I don't believe our paths ever crossed after she left Cheyenne but we felt she was a special friend. Our thoughts are with you all, both the Pinney's and Trotter's. Dwight, your uncle and aunt at Harpers Ferry were also dear friends of ours and we miss them.
John & Esther Larsen
I have been so shocked & saddened by the loss of Pam this past week and have thought so much about her family. When we went to country schools, we competed against each other in volleyball, track & spelling bees. (I think she went to the State spelling bee one year!) We ate lunch together several times a week when we got into high school. I knew Pam had a lot of responsibilities at home, but she seemed to take it all into stride and kept a smile on her face. She was smart, sweet, kind & beautiful! I don't think she ever said anything bad about anyone. We took swimming class together, and I'm not sure which one of us was more terrified. . . but we survived and found out country girls could swim! The last few times I have seen Pam she was a Mom. Her love for her children was very evident. I know her children are feeling her loss the most. I hope they find comfort as their mom's sweet influence lives on in them.
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