Pamela J. Sokolowski

June 20, 1960 – June 23, 2020

Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Kalamazoo Rose Society, P.O. Box 453, Mattawan, MI.  49071.

Obituary

Age 60, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  Pam was born in Kalamazoo on June 20, 1960, the daughter of Frank and Estelle (Brylowski) Allen. Pam was a 1978 Kalamazoo Central graduate and a standout track and cross-country runner for the Maroon Giants.   She married Joel Sokolowski on September 11, 1982 and their 37-year marriage was full of life and love. Throughout her life, Pam enjoyed many passions and hobbies such as snow skiing, boating, playing first base in softball, motorcycle riding, scuba diving, travel and gardening.  Pam had an adventurous spirit and never sat back and let life pass her by.   She was the most special of friends to so many who loved her. Pam had a love for roses, and her spectacular rose garden wowed everyone who visited.  She was a 20-year member of the Kalamazoo Rose Society, hosting their annual fundraiser and entering her best exhibits in their annual show, hoping for that Queen of Show award. Pam was the owner of Enhanced Glass and glass etching was an outlet for her artistic and creative abilities.  Art was a special pleasure and Pam and her close friends enjoyed visiting Art Prize each year. Hosting events and gatherings was the most special of Pam’s talents.  So many family and friends will cherish the memories made at the parties she organized - 4th of July parties, pumpkin carving events, weddings, funerals and so many others.  Pam was a cook extraordinaire and no recipe or number of people to cook for daunted her.  Her motto seemed to be the more the merrier and the bigger the better.  Her generosity was boundless and always given from the heart. Pam is survived by her husband Joel and her brother Frank Allen III.

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Susan Centilla
6 years ago

Both Jim and I are so very sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. The world was a better place because of Pam and to say she will be missed is an understatement. Joel, our hearts go out to you and all of the friends who were blessed to call Pam a special friend. These are tough times having to be isolated from people. Just wanted you to know that we care. Love and prayers.

Tammy & Jeff Lahman
6 years ago

We will always remember the decades of friendship and support that you gave to our family. So many memories to sustain us in this difficult time. We loved you like family…you were family! Rest In Peace in heaven. We will watch over Joel and give him the comfort and support for the years to come.

Shari Groendyk
6 years ago

We are so very saddened to hear of Pam’s passing. She was such an amazing person, always smiling, willing to go the extra mile, generous to a fault, so very creative in her Enhanced Glass business. She will be missed by us all here. Joel, our deepest sympathies. Shari & Dave Groendyk

Sheri & Dave Shon
6 years ago

Pam you & Joel have been one of my/our dearest friend for the past 28 years. I miss your phone calls in the morning asking me if I had my coffee yet. It seems so strange that you are no longer on this earth with us. I can’t believe your gone, I just tell myself God just needed you more. That in itself gives me peace. Dave and I loved all adventures we had with closest of friends. We will never forget! Especially when Joey was missing. You were here every morning by 7am looking for him. I will never forget the day you found him. As for our family and children they so love you! You were part of our family. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend! You are and will be greatly missed!

Ross and Cindy Morey
6 years ago

To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me When I’m gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do You must not tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many years, I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave me in happiness I thank you for the love each have shown, But now it’s time I traveled on alone So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, Then let grief be comforted by trust So bless the memories with your heart It’s only for a while that we must part I won’t be far away, for life goes on so if you need me, call and I will come Though you can’t see me or touch me I’ll be near And if you listen with your heart, you’ll here All of my love around you soft and clear And then, when you must come this way alone I’ll greet you with a smile and “welcome home” Author Unknown