Pamela Anne Koepenick's Obituary
Pamela Anne Koepenick-Pauls was born February 25, 1950 in Tacoma Washington and passed away May 11th, 2017 in her home in Puyallup Washington surrounded by loved ones.
Pam was the oldest of three children, her Brother Richard Koepenick and Sister Debbie Ross, born to Tom and Janice Koepenick.
Pam is survived by her Sister Debbie Ross, three of her children Dorothy Laffey, Robert Pauls and Timothy Pauls. Along with her grandchildren Jacob Hust, Kirsten Hust, Grace Pauls, Ally Pauls, Austin Pauls and Emilee Pauls. As well as Great Granddaughter Hannah Saastad-Hust and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Pam now joins her Husband William (Bill) Pauls, Son Matthew Pauls, Brother Richard Koepenick and Parents Tom and Janice Koepenick.
Pam spent most of her childhood growing up in the SeaTac area. She graduated from Tyee high school and attended Highline Community College, Pam held various jobs including being a store detective for a large store chain before landing her career at the Boeing company, where she worked for 24 years until she retired. Pam met Bill through her sister Debbie and in 1988 they married and raised their family together in Burien Washington. After Bills passing Pam bought a home in Puyallup Washington to be closer to her son, nieces and nephews where she spent much of her time.
Pam was a vibrant, full of life, beautiful woman with a beautiful mind. She was kind, caring and thoughtful. She had a memory like none other. Never forgot a name, a face, a birthday or anniversary. She was the family historian. She was funny, a great story teller and full of information. She always gave the best advice and if she didn't live it herself she knew someone that did. She was strong, amazing and a miracle in so many ways. She was unlike any other and will be greatly missed. Donations may be made to these charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.Stjude.org/Donate) American Autoimmune Related Diseases Assoc.
(aarda.org/donate)
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