Was born November 11, 1949 to Lloyd and Violet (Kaup) Wilmes in St. Paul, MN. She passed from this Earth on February 18th, 2019, 7:03pm after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family as she drew her last breath of this world. The angels have acquired a feisty one for sure. She had beaten that ugly disease 6 separate times, but, unfortunately, the 7th battle was just too much for her body to beat. Pam was fiercely strong, independent woman and she was so proud of it. She achieved her Associates Degree after having her children became adults and then buying her own home which she was so proud of. She worked for 30+ years with the State of Minnesota in varying positions within the Department of Revenue and retired from there as the licensing person for the assessors for the state of Minnesota. After retirement she worked at Auto Glass Today as a file clerk part time. She also took guitar lessons and absolutely loved that! She was so proud when she mastered Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen. Pam had a love of fast and classic cars; she herself owning a few zippy cars through her life, the most recent was her 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line which she entered into the GM car show and rarely missing a Back to the 50’s. She could knit and crochet better than anything you could buy in the store. She made numerous baby blankets, slippers, hats, scarves and large blankets for all her family. Pam made THE BEST snacks! Her ranch flavored pretzels were always a hit at pot lucks, work, and presents. She had a love of cooking and trying new recipes on everyone. She was a doting grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They always had her heart. She was proud of them all and loved spending time with them. She loved her family so much. ‘The barbarian hoard’ as she so lovingly called them, her Saturday morning family breakfasts, no matter how many of the family would show, she looked forward to that and her monthly muffin meetings with her sisters. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Violet Wilmes, both of whom she missed very much. She is survived by: Sons- Patrick (Kristen) Lundgren of Anoka, Micheal (Mary) Lundgren of Coon Rapids, Grandchildren, Jayde and Taylor Lundgren, Tyler Keroff (Holly), Nicholas (Sarah) Hansen, Derrick (Sarah) Hansen, Bonnie Jo Hansen (Daniel Silva), and 4 Great Grand kids, Ruby and Billy Geving, Rowan Hansen and Mackinley (Mack) Hansen. Her Siblings: Colleen (Jerry) Mike of Mendota Heights, Danny (Lori) Wilmes of Inver Grove Heights, Billy (Joyce) Wilmes of Inver Grove Heights, Wendy (Kevin) Chapdelaine of Newport and Penny (Steve) Feely of Stillwater. Nieces and Nephews: James (Natalie) Wilmes, Timothy (Melissa) Wilmes, Anna (Jeremy) Amundson, Cassie Mike, Stephanie Jensen and Samantha Wilmes, Denise (Steve) Froleich, Dustin (Katie) Lundgren and Dale (Samantha) Lundgren along with numerous great nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday, March 2nd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1-2 PM prior to the service. Luncheon to follow at the Mendota VFW Post 6690, 1323 Sibley Memorial HWY.
