Wednesday, November 28, 2018
I am so very sorry to learn of Pam's recent struggle with cancer and her sad, premature death and want to express my deepest condolences to her children, her husband, who I also knew, and her entire family. Though not best friends, I knew Pam in high school where she made a deep impression on me through several experiences. She was bright, intensely progressive and mature, talented, energetic, creative and, I always felt, a force to be reckoned with. We were in a production of By the Skin of our Teeth by Oscar Wild in our junior year and, to this day, I remember her cheeky exploration of the character she played: Sabina, maid to the main character, Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus. I can still remember some of her lines. I was in awe of her maturity and comfort oh the stage, in front of people. We also were in Mrs. Nelson's senior English class where, among other things, she helped to initiate us to some of the cultural changes taking place and brought in a record of the soundtrack to Richard Rowntree's film Shaft. Pam was kind, effervescent, friendly and keenly and intellectually challenging. I will always remember her with deep respect, and so regret her passing. My best wishes for her children and family.
