Service Information
Pamela R. Graves, age 79, wife of Philip, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 25 2023, at her home.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, with Private Family Graveside Service in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held two hours prior to the service at the church.
Memorials preferred to the Hutchinson Center for the Arts.
Obituary
Pamela Rae Graves passed away September 25, 2023. Born in 1944 to Raymond and Mary Jane Baxter, Pam was the oldest of three children.
She began her professional career as a stewardess for Northwest Airlines. It was during this time she met and married Phil Graves. They were married for 57 years.
Over the years, Pam held a variety of jobs as she raised their three children, but the job she enjoyed the most was working at the makeup counter at a local department store. She was an excellent saleswoman, knew the products better than anyone, and loved interacting with customers.
Pam loved to travel and spent many years visiting her daughter during the summers in Alaska. She also traveled to and was proud to volunteer in the Hurricane Katrina efforts. She and Phil spent many retirement years traveling around the country in their motor home, and she particularly enjoyed visiting the South.
She was an avid fisherman, fishing for walleye on Leech Lake, salmon on the Kasilof River, and Halibut in Cook Inlet. She loved to garden and was very proud of the delicious tomatoes she raised each year.
But what Pam really loved more than anything was playing games with her family. We will fondly remember the love and laughter playing games during the holidays and get togethers that were so raucous she almost couldn’t take it!
Her grandchildren remember her for her sense of humor. She was always the first person to get a joke and always had a quick-witted comeback.
Pam is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jacqueline, and parents, Ray and Mary Jane. She is survived by her husband, Phil; children, Paula (Lenny) DiPaolo, Jeffrey (Hyun Mee) Graves, and Teresa Graves; grandchildren, Emily, Abigail, Samantha, Oscar; great-grandson, Herbie; brother, Bruce (Lynne) Baxter; sister, Jennifer (Sheldon) Wardell.
JEAN NIES says
Phil and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed talking with Pam, she had a great sense of humor. May she rest in peace.
CORRINNE SCHLUETER says
My deepest sympathy to you Phil and your family. May she rest in peace.
Jane Lien says
Phil, Paula, Jeff & Theresa- Our deepest sympathies to you all and extended family. We love Pam and will remember her always! Rest in Peace, Pam!! Love, Jane & Jennifer
Darlene Kotelnicki says
Phil,
Deepest sympathies at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Jim Allen says
Phil, We’re so sorry. Cate and Jim
Jeannie Elliott says
Phil and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time. May all of your fond memories of family time, game playing and Pam’s laughter and joy fill your hearts with all that she meant to you. Memories and time ease the pain.
God bless Pam’s memory.
Bob and Jeannie
George and Diane Gordon says
Phil, Paula, Jeff, and Theresa, we send our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of our time with Pam in Hutchinson.
Vickie Lueck says
Phil & family,
Sending my condolences to all of you.
corey mclagan says
Jeff and family- my condolences to all of you during this difficult time!
Geri Daninger says
Phil so sorry to hear about Pam my prayers and throughs are with you and family.
Cheryl Cornwell says
Phil, Paula, Jeff and Theresa-We were your neighbors from 1974 to 1979 in Hutchinson. Dusty and Casey enjoyed playing with Jeff and Theresa. Pam and I took turns driving Dusty and Jeff to preschool. I enjoyed Pam’s friendship while we watched our children play. We stopped at the hospital in 2003 to visit you Phil. Pam wasn’t at home that day.
We are sorry for your loss.
With sympathy,
Larry & Cheryl Cornwell (former owners of Hutch Bowl)
Deb Roepke says
Phil and family, my sympathies to all of you. Pam was so friendly and kind.
JODY Norcutt says
Phil,
My condolences to you and your family-I am very sorry for your loss
Carl and Tracy Bisson says
Phil, we are so sorry for your loss. We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Mark and Elaine Herman says
Phil and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Gregg & Linda Sainsbury says
Phil and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn Pam’s death. May all your memories sustain you and bring you peace.
Gregg and Linda
Jim Mills says
So sorry for your loss Phil. Peace and blessings to you and your family.
Jim and Donna Mills
Jim Mills says
Phil, our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Pam.
Peace and Blessings.
Jim and Donna Mills
Paula Graff says
Phil, Paula, Jeff, Theresa, and family-
My deepest condolences and sympathy to your family. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Paula Graff (Bebensee)
Carrie says
I will miss the fun and laughter she always brought to a room she entered. Pam was special and I will always remember her as smiling, laughing, and cracking jokes. Rest in peace, cousin Pam…until we meet again. Love and prayers to her family.
Mary Ann Kerkvliet says
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Wishing you Peace and gentle blessings as you deal with the loss.