Pamela Joy VanWeelden

Pamela J. VanWeelden, of Portage passed away with a loving spirit on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the age of 63 from heart complications at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pam was born on February 1, 1957 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was the middle child of Fred and Ester Drenth. She spent 43 wonderful years married to her husband, Dennis VanWeelden. The couple was later blessed with their son, Jeremy VanWeelden, whom Pam loved dearly. Family and friends were very important to her and she always made time to help care for them when needed. Those who knew her strong personality and devoted friendship will forever miss her warm and loving spirit. In Pam's words, "life is too short, we should all set aside our differences and take time to enjoy one another". Upon her death, she asked her family and friends not to mourn because her life was over. She wanted them to smile because he let it happen and wish her God's speed on her journey to eternal life, knowing that the best is yet to come. Pam is survived by her loving husband: Dennis VanWeelden; son: Jeremy VanWeelden; brother: Douglas Drenth and Randy Drenth; sisters: Terri Veildman and Jennie Drenth; sister-in-laws: Cindy Boven and Linda Moed. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a Celebration of Life service will be postponed until Spring of 2021. The celebration will take place at her home on Austin Lake. For those who wish to attend the celebration, please send a note to Dennis VanWeelden at 2363 Woody Noll Drive, Portage, MI 49002 for confirmation on the date and time. While at Pamela's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign her guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with her family. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269)679-5622.