Pamela Joan Martin

Pamela Martin, ---, passed away May 2nd, 2017 at her home in Oceanside, California, the result of the stage 4 brain tumor with which when was diagnosed only weeks ago. Roger Wanzek, her loving devoted husband of almost 32 years, was at her side until she took her last breath. Then the Lord took her to a better place, a place entirely free from pain.

Pam was born May 10, 1944 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the only child of Bernard and Alice (Kublick) Riberdy. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1962 and then moved to Denver, Colorado where she worked as an accountant. In 1975. Pam received a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors At the University of Colorado. She lived in Denver for 10 years, during which time she became an avid snow skier and loved the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Another of Pam’s passions was playing a good game of pool. In the late 1970’s, she defeated Minnesota Fats, the famed pool hustler. Fats broke and Pam cleared the table: History was made that day!

In 1982, Pam moved to San Diego, California and worked at the La Jolla Cancer Research Foundation as its Chief Financial Officer. Having fallen in love with San Diego and its beautiful beaches, she decided to stay. That decision was entirely fortuitous, for she meet her husband Roger a year later. They married at Sunrise Community Church in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 28, 1985. It was the best thing that ever happed to each of them. They’ve been true soul mates.

Spontaneous trips to Mexico for lobster and margaritas with Roger and Family visitors were always a good time. Hawaii was another favorite destination.

Having a profound interest in the law, Pam attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1993 and was awarded her juris Doctor degree in May 1997.

Pam is perhaps best known for her positive outlook on life along with her knowledgeable and social personality. Her great smile could light up a room! She loved music and was honored to play first violin in her high school music orchestra. But she loved rock and roll as well, especially The Eagles’ “Hotel California”; play and listen to the song as a tribute and to honor our dear Pamela. She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of pam’s life will be held at her and Roger’s home in Oceanside, California. Family and friends are welcome to join us.

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