Pam S. Patten, age 60, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
She was born April 8, 1952, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Michigan, to Robert and Doreen Sherman.
She attended and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1970. She also graduated from Wrights Beauty Academy in 1972, followed by graduating at the top of her class as a Corrections Officer from the Lansing Criminal Justice Program. She recently retired from Hospital Purchasing services after 27 years.
She married Jerry Patten on April 13, 1990. She was very talented and enjoyed making many different crafts for those she loved. Her true love was taking pictures of others. She could always be seen with a camera in her hand, often times making her loved ones re-pose to "do that again." She was loved by many, had a truly kind soul, and would help anyone in need.
Pam was preceded in death by her Father in 1965, and many other family and friends.
She is survived by Daughter and Son Kori and Marc Zimmerman of Hastings, Mother Doreen Sherman of Nashville, Sister Linda and George James of Hastings, Sister Darla and Tom Cady of Nashville, Niece Linsey and Toni Jacinto of Hastings, Niece Casey and Matt Gergen of Hastings, and nephew Robert Cady of Nashville. Also, special friends Sharon Zimmerman and Judy Jacinto along with many other family and friends.
Memorial contributions can be made to the West Michgian Down Syndrome Association or the Barry County Humane Society.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 12, from 5:00-8:00 at the Girrbach Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home.
There will be a luncheon immediately following the funeral at the Nashville VFW.