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Official Obituary of

Pamela Kay Sopiars

August 19, 1943 ~ October 25, 2020 (age 77) 77 Years Old

Pamela Sopiars Obituary

Pamela Kay Sopiars, 77, of Gilbert, AZ, died with her family by her side on Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2020 at her residence in Gilbert, AZ.She was born August 19, 1943 in Kewanee, IL to Joseph and Cora Sopiars, whom both preceded her in death. Pamela was also preceded in death by one grandson, Brent Wright. She is survived by three sons Ray (Cece) White of Pontiac, IL, Rob (Tina) White of Lexington, IL, and Randy (Sheri) White of Gilbert, AZ; two brothers, Joseph (Carol) Sopiars and David (LuAnn) Sopiars, both of Kewanee, IL. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren Matthew White, Phillip White, Jessica (Jake) Schopp, Noah White, Robbie (Kathy) White, Whitney (Jamie) Dietsch, Will White, Emma White, Randi Wright (James Hermanson), Charles White, and Hunter White, as well as, six great-grandchildren; Eliana Samaniego, Olivia White, Benjamin White, Rhema White, Abigail Dietsch, and Zoey Dietsch. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Buddy, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.Pamela was raised in Kewanee, IL and graduated from Kewanee High School in 1961. She began her career as a Flight Attendant with America West Airlines in 1986 and served that industry for over 33 years. Pamela's greatest love was her family and cherished every moment that she was able to spend with them. In her spare time, she loved to crochet and care for her plants. She was a problem solver (i.e. Inventor), loved to tell stories, and had a в??one of kind' sense of humor.A memorial service, arranged by Schueneman & Tumbleson Funeral Home, Kewanee, IL, will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, www.hov.org The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Hospice of the Valley. Please share a memory or leave an online condolence for Pamela's family at www.schuenemantumblesonfuneralhome.com
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Graveside

June 26, 2021, 11:00 am
June 26, 2021, 12:00 am
Mount Olivet Cemetery
1000 Pleasant View Drive
Kewanee, IL 61443

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