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Pamela A. Phillips

Pamela Ann (Pillars) Phillips 45, of Otsego, MI, passed away on August 19, 2018.

Pam was born in Allegan, MI on March 10, 1973 to Jenny & Ron Pillars. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1991 and continued on to receive an Associate’s degree from KVCC. Pam married the love of her life, Douglas James Phillips on October 16, 2010. Pam worked for her parents at Jenny and Ron’s Market for 19 years. In 2014 she started working at Right at Home as an in home caregiver. She loved her job and being able to help people. However she was forced to quit after only 2 years due to doctor’s orders from a bad back.

She was an animal lovers and enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Pam also loved gardening, crafts of all kinds, spending time with her husband and traveling the USA. She was also actively involved in preparing taxes for low income families through the United Way for 10 years.

Pam in survived by her husband & soulmate, Doug Phillips; step-son Anders and Darcy Dumont Phillips, adoptive daughter, Mallery (Liedel) & Eric Hermenitt; parents, Jenny & Ron Pillars; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Judy Phillips; brothers, Bob & Terri (Jackson) Pillars, Ken & Jennifer (Kellar) Pillars; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis & Tania (Hale) Phillips; nephews, Bobby & Brooke (Nuyan) Pillars and Soren Phillips; nieces, Jamie Pillars, Sarah Pillars, Samantha Pillars, Danielle Pillars, Stephanie & Jenn (Carpenter) Pillars; many great nieces and nephews; her beloved dogs, Pandora and Mini and her rooster, Odin.

Pam is preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond & Verla (Baker) Pillars and Irvin & Ethel (Fletcher) Fuller and her niece Ronda Lee Pillars along with some aunts and uncles.

According to her wishes cremation has taken place.

Friends may visit with Pam’s family from 6-8 P.M., Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 25, 2018 with Erika Smith of Wolfbane officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Pam may be made to the

Kalamazoo Humane Society.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.winkelfuneralhome.com

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Stan & Mary

August 20, 2018 at 3:25 pm

Our condolences to the family, we will miss Pam dearly.

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Janelle Oberhill

August 20, 2018 at 4:11 pm

I’m so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. My deepest condolences to Doug and the rest of the family.

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Bobby pillars

August 20, 2018 at 5:25 pm

Miss you auntie pammy. I love you so much. I never got to tell you this but I seen you as a mom to me. I hope I’ve made you proud and that I continue to make you proud.

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Craig & Lorna Sisson

August 20, 2018 at 5:29 pm

We are sending are sincere sympathy to your whole family. May the wonderful memories you share bring you peace at this difficult time.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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LaRayne Sweet

August 20, 2018 at 5:35 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Pams passing, I love you all very much, sending my love and prayers to you all.

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John. Oisten

August 20, 2018 at 5:59 pm

Sorry to hear about your daughters passing are prayers are with you and your family John Oisten and Pam Oisten

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Sally Bennett

August 20, 2018 at 6:11 pm

Thoughts and prayers to the family. You will be missed Pammie. You always made me laugh. You were such a good person.

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Jan Jameson

August 20, 2018 at 6:14 pm

Heaven just gained another Angel. I am blessed to have known Pammy. GOOD PEOPLE she was,and I will miss her.

My condolences to the family.

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Gary Burd

August 20, 2018 at 6:52 pm

Love and prayers to ALL of you. What a beautiful person lost WAY too soon…

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Tonia Forney

August 20, 2018 at 6:55 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all..

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Soni Boss

August 20, 2018 at 7:14 pm

Oh I’m so sorry to hear.. You are all in my prayers..

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Deb Bowman

August 20, 2018 at 7:27 pm

So sorry to hear of Pam’s passing my thoughts and prayers to the family I met her thru my daughter she was a great person and a lot of fun

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Jodi Sutherland

August 20, 2018 at 7:40 pm

Love and prayers to you all.

Pam was a great lady!!!

I will miss her very much.

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Deb Bowman

August 20, 2018 at 7:48 pm

I’m so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing my prayers to the family she was a great person and a lot of fun

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Lorrie Wilson

August 20, 2018 at 7:51 pm

Fly high little angel! God bless the family and your loss….

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Rosemary Canfield

August 20, 2018 at 7:52 pm

So sorry to hear about Pam. Prayers

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Kristie LaDuke

August 20, 2018 at 7:54 pm

So sad to hear of Pam’s passing. She fought for so long. My thoughts go out to All of Pam’s family and friends.

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Amy Drainer(Campbell)

August 20, 2018 at 8:53 pm

I’m so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. My condolences to the family. I will miss one of my best friends growing up together.

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Brandy Long

August 20, 2018 at 9:01 pm

My deepest condolences to to Doug and the Family. Pam you sure will be missed. <3 R. I. P.

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Patricia Wilcox

August 20, 2018 at 9:22 pm

Sending my sincere and deepest sympathy in the passing of Pam. She certainly put up a valiant fight. Now she is pain and disease free. Blessings to all her family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Pat Wilcox

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Tammy Thompson Drake

August 20, 2018 at 9:47 pm

I am so very sorry, You All are in my Prayers! You surely will be missed Pammy, see you again one day!

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Marie Luscomb

August 20, 2018 at 10:44 pm

My sincerest condolences on Pam’s passing. She fought her battle hard. Now she is watching over you, Doug, with the love and compassion you had shown her.

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Bonnie

August 21, 2018 at 12:21 am

sorry for your loss

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Carla Latta

August 21, 2018 at 1:06 am

Thoughts and prayers to you alll. Pam will surely be missed. So sorry to hear of this news.

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Dora and Bruce Watson

August 21, 2018 at 3:56 am

Our deepest condolences for Doug and family. May it ease your pain that she no longer suffers. Hugs and prayers

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SANDY WALLACE HOLLAND

August 21, 2018 at 10:45 am

DEAR FAMILY, VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF PAM’S PASSING, I KNEW HER WHEN SHE WAS A SWEET LITTLE GIRL, I REMEMBER HER CUTE SMILE, GOD HAS A NEW ANGEL TO SIT BY HIS SIDE. MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU, SANDY

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Megan and Nathan Rose

August 21, 2018 at 1:42 pm

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. Pam was an Amazing woman

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Jeanne Miller

August 21, 2018 at 3:15 pm

Love and prayer to family and friends

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Colleen Ziemer

August 21, 2018 at 4:15 pm

So sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. I enjoyed being around her at all the different parties she had. We shared a love of animals too. She was a lot of fun to be around. My prayers are with her whole family.

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Jeannie Wood

August 21, 2018 at 10:56 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss Ron and Jenny.prayers to all your family.

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Patti Phillips

August 23, 2018 at 6:13 am

Pam was my cousin, sister and best friend all in one person. She is deeply missed, I love you Aunt Jenny and Uncle Ron.

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Donna

August 24, 2018 at 12:48 am

Sure gonna miss our conversations and all the wonderful advice u always had. I love u Pam

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Sandra Krouse

August 30, 2018 at 5:39 pm

I just learned of Pam’s passing and wanted to pass along my deepest most heartfelt condolences. Pam was an amazing, beautiful soul and I loved her dearly, as so, so many others did too I know.

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