 I have known the Orman family since teaching both daughters at Cielo. Pam was an aide in my classroom for many years in many capacities. She was always cheerful & willing to do whatever was needed. Even after my retirement, Pam continued to help with the taxes for our horse breeding business. Despite her illness, she remained cheerful,upbeat & amazingly active throughout her "journey". Her compassion for others & zest for life were just some of her admirable qualities. Happy hiking & exploring in your new world, Pam - I'll miss you! Laurie Gonzales    Tempe, Arizona

Joe,

So sorry to hear of Pam's passing. You and Heather and Kelly are in our prayers.

I met Pam at a few company gatherings and she was very pleasant. Sorry for your loss. Hang in there, our prayers are with you..

Pam's Girl Scout sisters in Southern Arizona are holding you close at this time of loss.

Sending your family so much love from the Girl Scouts of Southern AZ.  We were so lucky to have "Lorax" with us at Camp Whispering Pines for a few summers and have wonderful memories of her time with us.  Pam brought humor, wit, and true spirit to everything that she did.  We will truly miss her!

Joe and Family, I know how hard this experience is.  I am praying for God's help for you to get through this tough period. Hang in there...

I have fond memories of my hikes in the southern California mountains with Pam and Joe.  My thoughts and sympathies go out to Joe, Heather, and Kelly.

Pam and I will miss Pam. She was a good friend, and we really enjoyed the times and activities we shared with her.

Joe, I am so sorry to hear of Pam's passing.  We haven't kept in touch since the days of the Motorola Hiking Club, but please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your lossmy thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

I am so very sorry. Pam was a wonderful caring person. I will miss her.

                                                                                Donna Harper

Pam worked as a substitute nurse in my classroom at McClintock High School. It was always a pleasure to work with her. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry I didn't get to know your wife and mom better.  She was very special and will be missed.

Joe, Heather and Kelly, we were all very sad to learn about Pam's passing. She was a wonderful compassionate person who we all will miss. She not only had a passion in helping children, but also loved all her pets and cared for them so amazingly well. The Doctors and staff of McClintock Animal Care Center.

Pam was a wonderful, giving resource for our council. Her expertise and willingness to share her knowledge knew no bounds. I will miss her wisdom, kind smile and laugh.
R.I.P. my friend and may God be with your family, and all of us, now in our time of grieving your loss.

So Sorry for your loss. Pam was such a hard worker and a great neighbor. She and Joe were a great help to my mom when she fell outside on the sidewalk. May your Angel give yu strength and protection.

When I first became a girl scout leader in 2005, Pam did my orientation.  For many years now, I've known her as someone passionate for high adventure and having lots of fun.  A few years ago we became co-workers as substitute nurses in the Tempe Union High School District.  My thoughts are with her family as they mourn the loss of her 'larger than life' personality.

Many trips to Willow Springs meeting Lorax there. Girl Scout adventure and your girl scout impact will live on with the girls. Thanks for your commitment to help our girls become beautiful leaders of tomorrow. Prayers to your family.

Pam and I hiked Havasupai with our Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Destination-Canyon Odyssey; we were Havasupai Tent Buddy's; we Rocked The Mall in Washington, D.C. with Arizona Girl Scouts, and thousands of Girl Scouts from all around the world; we were Outdoor Facilitator's together; teaching fire starting and dutch oven cooking will always remind me of her; I am SO grateful to have volunteered beside her and to have been a part of her great work in the outdoors; I will miss her... I will miss her at camp... I will miss, Pam aka 'Lorax'.  Many blessings and strength to you - Joe, Heather, Kelly, and family.

Mr. Orman, Kelly and Heather,
I was so sorry to hear about Pam. It was always such a pleasure to see her smiling face around Cielo. We will miss her very much. You and your family are in my prayers.
Maureen Sousae, Cielo Art Teacher

Pam was a wonderful Girl Scout volunteer.  She was a shining light for all who knew her.  A bunch of us signed cards for her last weekend at Girl Scout annual meeting when we found out she was under hospice care.  I hope she got a few of them before her passing.  She was so very loved by her fellow Girl Scout friends.  We are sending up prayers for her family....

Prayers of comfort and peace to Pam's family. Pam and I were girl scouts trainers together. Pam loved to inspire and motivate girls and adults. She was always thinking of creative ideas that she shared with me. I am grateful to have known her and shared her wonderful ideas. RIP, my girl scout sister always and forever.

Pam, aka "Lorax" your smile will live on! I enjoyed time our time in scouting and will miss you!  Thoughts and prayers to the family.

what a hard fight you are truly an inspiration for me as I am right there with you Pam I'll see you on the other side

I did not know this person but I am sending my prayers to the family for this wonderful person in scouting

Will always remember Pam and her beautiful smile.  We had some very memorable times at camp together. My thoughts are with her husband and girls.

Thank you Pam for being my friend, and I know you were strong as you ever were for your family.  They will continue to be strong as you taught them once they get through these sorrowful days.  P.S. - all your 'friends' around the world thank you for all those Girl Scout Cookies sent with love!!!

I will always treasure those many wonderful car-camping trips we all enjoyed together over the years with the Orman and Scott families--Organ Pipe, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Valley of Fire--and all the good times, the stories, and the laughs we shared, almost as one big family, and the numerous one-on-one camp conversations I had with Pam over the years. Whenever Pam talked about her volunteer work with her school or with the Girl Scouts, you could just sense the passion, the dedication, and the commitment in her voice. She loved her life and loved her family, and she will always be remembered and loved by all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Joe, Heather, and Kelly.

My heart goes out to all and my thoughts are with Pam's family. I feel blessed to have had Pam as a such a good friend through many years and appreciate the memories.

I am so, so sorry to hear of Pam's passing. I have always known her to have strong convictions and for her love of kids. When playing Santa, she WAS my Mrs Claus and I looked no further than Pam who truly cherished her character role through  trying health times, yet performed amazingly. I will sorely miss Pam and the good red wine party times at the house parties, and the school talk while our daughters Kelly and Brandi attended Corona Del Sol. Pam never hesitated to express to me how proud she was of her kids. My deepest sentiments and prayers go out to you Joe, Heather, and of course Kelly.

Prayers for Joe and the girl's,  I will always treasure our time together in the PACU and in the Piute's. Rest peacefully my friend.

I worked with Pam when she subbed at my school KMS. Always loved talking with her lots of similarities besides our name and age. So sorry to hear of this news. Prayers and thoughts to her husband and girls who I know she loved very much. They always came up in our conversations. Rest well my friend.

Pam, I hope you are enjoying the outdoor in the Summerland as much as you enjoyed them here. 
Lots of love.

Joe, Heather and Kelly,

I'm vey sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. I've worked with Pam here at Cielo for the last 10 years we will miss her.

Lorraine O'Donnell
Kyrene del Cielo

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Pamela Lee Orman

September 26, 1957 – April 20, 2016

Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery

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