Pamela Anne Schleger. To her friends, Pam. To her grandchildren, Crazy Grandma. To the rest of us, Mother of The Universe.
It is with great sorrow that our family announce the passing of Pamela Anne Schleger, 73, on the morning of November 26, 2024. Pamela was born on July 1, 1951, to Winslow Austin Wise and Mari Elizabeth Wagner in San Diego, California where she lived until moving to San Clemente to attend San Clemente high school.
In the fall of her senior year, Pamela worked at the local hamburger joint where the love of her life found her. Sweeping her off her feet in his 1965 mustang, Gary Lynn Schleger married Pamela on September 8th of 1969 in St. George, Utah almost one year after their first meeting. Together they raised five beautiful daughters in San Diego before moving to Lehi, Utah in 2003.
To know Pam was to know unity, togetherness, and generosity. She dedicated her entire life to caring for the people around her. For over 20 years, the Schleger Family Daycare ran out of Pam and Gary’s house, where they took in children of all ages. Her attentive and creative nature made her a pillar in any community she was a part of.
Pam was wildly artistic and loved to share her craft with those around her. When she wasn’t snapping pictures of the people in her life, she was memorializing those moments in dozens of photo albums. Pam was charismatic and loved to tell stories. She was the master of idioms and loved to laugh. No morning had started until Pam had woken up the house by singing a song.
We remember Pamela’s cooking as fresh as we remember this morning. From baked lasagna to perfect French toast to her secret Beenie Weenie. Anything with butter, salt and cheese was cooked in her kitchen. Her heart was fullest when her people were gathered around, sharing one of her meals.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Schleger and her daughters; Jennifer Schleger, Jodi (Chad) Coombs, Jami Ingalls, and Jaci (Brett) Babcock. As well as her siblings, Danny, Herb, Heidi, Eric, and her twelve grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many other significant people who played a role in Pamela’s life. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Nancy, and her daughter Jeri Nicole Schleger (Logan).
Funeral services will be held on December 2, 2024, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon in the Lehi 20th Ward, 150 East 1500 North Lehi, Utah 84043. A viewing will be held that same day from 11:45 to 12:45. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
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The entire Coombs family says
November 27, 2024 at 7:13 pmWhen I think of Pam I would describe her as a gatherer with a wonderful sense of humor. She was a passionate woman who would see a project to the very end. She was a generous, kind soul who always had the best intentions. Her home was a fun place to be. Especially for the youth. I thoroughly enjoyed attending her weekly toll painting group in Santee, California.
Our deepest condolences to her sweet family. We love you all so much. (Vicki)
Melissa Stegehuis says
November 27, 2024 at 10:00 pmBest memories of my Aunt Pam are the summers I spent in San Diego with them all! I’ll never forget the adventures the girls and I had together and the love you always gave!
Craig Talbot says
December 2, 2024 at 12:33 amOh, where do I even begin! There are soooo many memories. I first met Pam in 1983 because she was best friends with Gloria (my second mom). Pam was always fun and she made you feel comfortable — and you always laughed — a lot!!
One “Pam Story” I can’t forget was her naming my Uncle Jay, “Uncle Slow!” We were on our way from Utah to California for spring break and had a car break down near Rasor Road (give or take 10 miles from Baker). My uncle was supposed to rescue us and take us back to St. George, but after we’d been in the dessert for about 30 hours, he decided a trip to California sounded great! Minus all the ugly details, the seven of us had a grand trip to California. While we were telling Pam the whole story, she started calling him “Uncle Slow” and it stuck! He’s been Uncle Slow for 35 years — and he loved the name — and the story.
I remember her Mexican food dinners on Sundays!! … and eating at Perry’s Cafe on Saturdays … and all the organized chaos in the house … and the multitude of surgeries … and the trips to Tijuana … and the many many people who were always like family!!
We saw them quite a bit when they moved to Utah … and although it was different, we were always welcome and she always had a story to tell!!
She basically worshipped the ground Gary walked on! The man is a saint … and they made an amazing team! The last few years have been tough, but they both came from rough starts and made something glorious out of it! Santee was the epicenter of their lives and Lehi was good to them.
We’ll miss Grandma Pam, but know she’s in a better place and that she’s making people laugh again!! She’s left a huge impact on the world and WILL BE MISSED!!
Jaime Woolstenhulme says
December 2, 2024 at 12:43 amIt was our privilege to live next door to Pam and Gary in Lehi for several years. Grandma Pam cared for and loved my kids like they were her own blood grandkids. They often went over to see what yummy food she had for them. Pam was my biggest cheerleader when I was in nursing school and loved testing my knowledge and letting me take out stitches. I often took her to lunch and shopping. I will miss her dearly!
Craig Talbot says
December 2, 2024 at 12:43 amOh, where do I even begin! There are soooo many memories. I first met Pam in 1983 because she was best friends with Gloria (my second mom). Pam was always fun and she made you feel comfortable — and you always laughed — a lot!!
One “Pam Story” I can’t forget was her naming my Uncle Jay, “Uncle Slow!” We were on our way from Utah to California for spring break and had a car break down near Rasor Road (give or take 10 miles from Baker). My uncle was supposed to rescue us and take us back to St. George, but after we’d been in the dessert for about 30 hours, he decided a trip to California sounded great! Minus all the ugly details, the seven of us had a grand trip to California. While we were telling Pam the whole story, she started calling him “Uncle Slow” and it stuck! He’s been Uncle Slow for 35 years — and he loved the name — and the story.
I remember her Mexican food dinners on Sundays!! … and eating at Perry’s Cafe on Saturdays … and all the organized chaos in the house … and the multitude of surgeries … and the trips to Tijuana … and the many many people who were always like family!!
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