Pamela Jean

Punak

Pamela Jean Punak (Parker) - April 25, 1955 - November 11, 2026

Pam went to heaven to reunite with the family and friends she had missed so dearly here on earth. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing she is surrounded by love and familiar faces once again.

Pam lived by a few simple words of wisdom that she never hesitated to share: “Don’t lie, listen to your gut, do good, and get home—because nothing good happens after midnight!” Those words were so perfectly Pam and reflected the values she lived by every day.

Throughout her career in Human Resources, Pam led with kindness, compassion, and fairness. She believed in treating people well, but she also wasn’t afraid to be firm when someone wasn’t following the rules or putting others at risk. She had a big heart, but she also knew when to stand her ground.

After retirement, Pam’s creative spirit truly blossomed when she started Bling It On, her handcrafted jewelry and gift business. What began as a creative passion became a wonderful way for her to share a little sparkle and joy with others. Every piece was unique, just like Pam. We know that whenever someone wears or admires one of her beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations, they’ll think of her and smile.

Above all else, family and friends meant everything to Pam. She was a thoughtful gift giver, an enthusiastic cheerleader, a patient listener, and someone who could always find the good in others. She had a special way of making people feel loved, supported, and appreciated. Whether through a thoughtful gift, a few encouraging words, or simply being there when someone needed her, Pam gave so much of herself to the people she loved.

Pam married Craig Punak on June 28, 2003, and they enjoyed many adventures together. Her cherished family includes her sister, Cathy Frank; daughter Bonnie Lewis-Tschannen (Mike Tschannen); daughter Katie Ennis (Wayne) and granddaughter Lydia, whom Pam helped welcome into this world; son Nickolas Punak (Tasia) and their children, Emma, Ava, Ethan, and Ella; niece Alicia Couch (Russ) and their daughter, Madeline; and nephew Kevin Koch (Laura) and their daughter, Miss Blake. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Debra Punak (Keri), Janine Lee, and Cathy Koch, along with many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael “Mike” Parker, and her parents, Wayne and Helen Parker.

Pam was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Although we are losing her presence here on earth, we are all gaining a guardian angel who will continue to watch over us.

Her love, her wisdom, and a little of her bling will live on in all of us.

In lieu of a traditional funeral, we will be holding a Celebration of Life in 2027 to honor her memory.