Pamela Kay (P.K.) Cummings' Obituary
Pamela Kay (P.K.) Cummings peacefully entered the Kingdom of heaven to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was 76 years old. Her family and loved ones remember her life with deep affection. Pamela grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan attending school at Catholic Central, excelling at writing and academics. She was a multi-talented creative, a gift giver, and a spiritual inspiration to others. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 26, 1947 to Fredrick A. and Casimira Kay Cummings.
Pamela is survived by her children Peter Johnson and his wife Julie, Aaron Hascher, and wife Kristen, Matthew Hascher, Nathan Hascher and his wife Hope, and Sarah Nowlin. She has seven grandchildren: Colin, Joel, Michaella, Hope, Cole, Ewan, Shea, soon to be expected Cannon, and one great grandchild Rhylan. She is remembered by her brother Dennis Cummings, his wife Mary, Pam’s former husband Richard Hascher, his wife Lynn and nieces and nephews Elizabeth, Yvette, Daniel and Andrew.
Her family remembers her ability to make occasions special with things like green pancakes for St. Patrick’s day, silly glasses, and fun decorations. She didn’t miss an opportunity to give thoughtful holiday cards or small gifts: soaps, dish towels or chocolates. Pam liked to celebrate people and gave from her heart and hands. She made many things like clothes, afghans, and delicious banana cake.
Pam had an appreciation for flowers, dancing, writing, decorating, sweets (whippy cakes and milkshakes) and shopping. She often wore hats, scarves and sparkly jewelry, enjoyed themed place settings and making things beautiful.
She adored her dogs and grand dogs and liked to spoil, snuggle or chuckle at their antics. Her walls were covered with their pictures among those of her sons, daughter and grandchildren in which she was so proud.
Pam’s strength of faith, prayer and reverence for the word of God infused a foundation in her family that continues to guide. With an aptitude for research, she enjoyed studying deep mysteries in scripture. Her children remember how she worked to guard their minds and hearts, to understand the power of words, teaching them to “watch what you say,” and to pray “the blood of Jesus” over situations. Her sensitivity to wake and pray granted protection over her son serving in the military–just in time for a dog to detect a bomb in his vicinity.
Pamela had a cheeky sense of humor–often communicating using flair with her poetic words, expression and imagery. Her aptitude and taste for particulars flavored everything she did. With a keen attention to details, she could name most any flower, gemstone or bird. She had a certain way in which things should be done, although her family pushed back at times, she WAS often right.
Select in her friendships, Pamela gave loyalty and laughter to those in which she connected. She was also quick to strike a conversation with a stranger.
Her administrative skills were appreciated in the healthcare and investment property arena. She could manage, facilitate and troubleshoot. Friends and coworkers received tokens of her giving heart, sense of humor and creativity regularly with small holiday themed gifts, compliments or funny comments to lighten the mood.
Pamela will be missed by those who knew and loved her. The investments she made in her family and friends carry on her legacy of giving thoughtfully, creating beauty, finding humor and honoring God.
UPDATE OF SERVICE INFORMATION:
The visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
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