Pamela Sue McNamara
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of day If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch If my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart, rejoice with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
Pamela McNamara age 70 of Dunkerton passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Unity Point Allen Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Pam was born December 14, 1952 in Cheyenne, Wyoming the daughter of Robert and Valva (Eaton) Nielson. Pam grew up in Waterloo and graduated from Waterloo East High School. She was a longtime mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring after 32 years of service.
Pam married Eugene McNamara on September 13, 1969 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Pam and Gene settled in Dunkerton where they raised their family. Pam enjoyed crafts, puzzles and baking but above all she loved her family and spending as much time as possible with them.
She is survived by her husband, Gene, three children; Chad McNamara, Jamie McNamara, and Tami (Donny) Franck, four grandchildren; Mason McNamara, Emilee McNamara, Ceraphine Franck and Persephanie Franck. Pam was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Debra (Nielson) Gaffney.
Visitation: 4:00-8:00 PM Friday, March 24th and for one hour before the service, Saturday at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday, March 25th at Woods Funeral Home. Inurnment: September 10th in Fairview Cemetery, Dunkerton.
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