Pamela Kay (Parker) Bowden, age 82, passed away at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, IN. Pamela was born March 30, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI to William and Lillian (Cushman) Parker. She moved often in her early years and graduated from Creston High School in 1960. Following high school she attended Ferris State College in Big Rapids, MI where she met David Bowden, father of her daughters, Karin and Sharon. While at Ferris State she studied Psychology. She also attended Kent State University and IPFW, continuing her study of Psychology. Pamela worked at Anthony Wayne Bank, Fort Wayne Newspapers and retired from K-Mart after twenty-five years.
Pam couldn't boil water when she got married but went on to be a great cook! Her spaghetti, homemade pizza, and meatloaf were excellent but she was a master when it came to cooking her Thanksgiving stuffing. The best ever! Pam loved reading and was addicted to the written word, she passed this love of reading on to her children. Her favorite author was J.D. Robb. She loved owls, the color orange and watching football. Her favorite quarterbacks were Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers. She taught Sharon to read with her many difficulties and taught her daughters great values, right from wrong, work ethic, and integrity! The perfect GEN-X mom! She also loved being a Grandma.
Pam was survived by her daughters, Sharon (Andy) Krick and Karin (CJ) Bowden; beloved and treasured granddaughter, Pamela Jo; brother, Ramon; nieces, Renae and Michele; nephew, Michael; and great-nephews, Alec and Zack.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Parker; infant twin brothers; and sister-in-law, Sally Parker.
A celebration of life for Pam will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Soarin' Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center, 17688 Lima Road, Huntertown, IN 46748, www.soarinhawk.org or Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 West 300 North, Albion, IN 46701, www.bpsanctuary.org.
