Pamela Harriet White

Pam passed away at home On Friday, January 24, 2020, in Liberty Lake, WA. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Leonard Selzler. Pam was born on March 8, 1950, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, OR. She was the eldest of four children born to George H. and Lucile L. White (Thompson). Pam attended Lena Whitmore Elementary School, Moscow, ID, from grades 4 through 8. She attended Moscow High School, graduating in 1968. While in high school, Pam was a cheerleader and a member of the swim team. During the summer, Pam was a life guard at the Moscow City swimming pool. She also taught swimming to individual children. Pam loved music, especially classical music. Her mother Lucile, who majored in music at the University of Idaho, would take Pam to concerts and helped Pam in learning to play the piano. Pam loved to listen to her favorite tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, who she saw in concert at the Rose Garden in Portland, OR. After graduating from high school, Pam attended the University of Idaho for one year. She then went to work for Cox and Nelson, a music store. About three years later, Pam worked as a word processor in the School of Business at Washington State University. Two years later, she was hired and moved to Spokane to work for a third-party Administrator. She became an Administrator for the Engineers-AGC pension Trust Fund, the Idaho Branch, Inc-AGC Trust Fund, and the Alaska Plumbers and Pipefitters Pension Trust Fund. She became very proficient in the Pension field due to the advent of the ERISA Act of 1974. Her position included counseling retiring participants and all options available as required under ERISA. Over the time worked in this position for all three pension funds, it was estimated that she counseled approximately 3,000 participants. She was in this field for 30 years, retiring in July 2006. In addition to her Pension position, Pam also was the office manager hiring and training 15 employees also working in the Pension Trusts and included two Health Benefit Trust Funds. As stated many times, she "had a full plate.” As a professional, she interacted with Trust Attorneys, Consultants, Actuaries, and a myriad of Investment and Banking institutions. Pam is survived by three brothers, George H. White, II (Kathy), William L. White (Sue), and Millard T. White (Lisa). Also, nephew, George H. White III (Hazel) and George H. White, IV. There are numerous Nephews, Nieces, and their children. There are three "special" cousins, Joan Ward (Rich), John White, and Carol White. Pam loved animals, so included in surviving family are Little Girl and Baby, our precious cats. Pam is predeceased by her parents, Millard and Ruth White (uncle and aunt), Mildred White, Patricia White, and Ruth Schierman (three aunts). Also, two cats, Mimi and Salmon. In addition, two Bassett hounds, Barney (buried beneath the home foundation) and Shirley Elizabeth named after a very dear friend. A memorial function is planned for Pam at Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 North Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA, on August 14, 2021, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Pam's name to SCRAPS, Humane Society or ASPCA.