Pamela June Phares
September 10, 1948 - February 02, 2016
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Pamela June Phares
September 10, 1948 - February 02, 2016
Obituary
Pamela june phares, born september 10, 1948, passed peacefully from this life to join her mother and father, virginia and earl phares in heaven on february 2, 2016.
She is survived by her sister, diana phares rustemeyer; and niece, marnie amber rustemeyer.
In spite of many challenges, pamela was very active in her community and church. She attended
glenwood elementary school as a student of the first special education class in charleston, wv.
She was a member of the first girl scout troop for girls with special needs and was an active participant in special olympics at both the state and national level where she won gold and silver medals in swimming. She also participated as a skier in the winter special olympics at the state level. She helped carry the olympic torch thru charleston, met with governors and senators and spoke at the wv state general assembly as an advocate for people with special needs.
Pamela loved to work and meet people and she enjoyed her job at mcdonalds’s on capitol street and the food court at charleston town center.
Pamela loved to sing and dance and as a member of the choir at first presbyterian church enjoyed traveling with the choir to scotland and london. She loved to draw and several of her art projects won awards in juried exhibits held at the cultural center in charleston. She also starred in several musical productions sponsored by shawnee hills, most notably as sandy in grease.
A loving, kind heart and beautiful soul, she was and will remain an inspiration to all who knew her.
The family would like to especially thank the caregivers and staff at rem for their loving and caring hearts and hospice house-west for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to special olympics and/or hospice house all donations are appreciated.
The family will receive family and friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.M. Thursday, february 4, 2016 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston, wv.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.M.., friday, february 5, 2016 at first presbyterian church, leon sullivan way, charleston, wv with dr. Jim roberts officiating. Burial will follow in tyler mt. Memory gardens, cross lanes, wv.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsallcom
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
7 responses to Pamela June Phares
Tashea King says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
Hello,
My Name Is Tashea. I Did Not Know Ms. Phares Personally But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death. I Have Experienced The Pain That Comes From Losing Someone Close To Me So My Heart Moves Me To Share With Others What Has Helped Me To Cope At Such A Difficult Time.
I First Want To Say That I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. I Do Not Know If You Are A Bible Reader Or Not And I Hope I Do Not Offend Anyone, But The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort Is The One Found At 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4. It Says, “Praised Be The God And Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father Of Tender Mercies And The God Of All Comfort Who Comforts Us In All Our Trials So That We May Be Able To Comfort Others In Any Sort Of Trial With The Comfort That We Receive From God.” I Would Like To Share With You The Comfort I Have Received From God. He Promises At John 5: 28, 29 That “The Hour Is Coming In Which All Those In The Memorial Tombs Will Hear His Voice And Come Out, Those Who Did Good Things To A Resurrection Of Life, And Those Who Practiced Vile Things To A Resurrection Of Judgment.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Not Only Welcome Back To Life Our Loved Ones We Have Lost, But We Will Also Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Ever Again. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time. If You Need Anything Or Would Like To Know More About What The Bible Says About The Future, Feel Free To Contact Me. Have A Great Day.
Terry Stone says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Special Olympics Friend
Location: Thomas West Virginia
Spent Many Years Cheering Pam On In Her Special Olympics Competitions. Many Fond Memories.
My Condolences To The Family.
Sharen Franklin, Jim Eblin & Shelia Pringle says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Close Friends
Location: Charleston West Virginia
“Somewhere A Silence
Is Heard Far Away
And The Brightness Of Day
Fills The Night,
Where The Trials Of Life
Are Resolved Into Peace —
When A Soul Finds Its Way
To The Light.”
Diana & Marnie,
As You Share The Stories
And The Memories Of Pam,
Of How She Lived Her Life
And How Very Much She Meant,
May You Find Comfort –
And, Throughout This Difficult Time,
May You Also Know
The Deep Sympathy
And Concern That Is Felt
For You And All Your Family.
Kathy Chesley says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Church Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
I Got To Know Pam Well When We Went To Scotland In 2001. We Spent A Good Amount Of Time Together Traveling And More In The Choir. She Taught Me So Much. I’M In Awe Of Her Energy And Ability To See Opportunity In Life Instead Of Limitations. I Will Always See Her In Her Tam And Kilt She So Proudly Wore. My Heart Cries For Your Family Today. Love To You, Kathy
Lara & Craig Jett says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
We Were So Sorry To Hear About Pam. Please Know We Are Thinking Of You. Pam Was Such A Sweet Kind Lady And Very Funny! She Accomplished So Much. We Are Sending Lots Of Love Your Way. Xoxoxo