Pamela Joan Saffle, 70, beloved wife, mother, and nana, was welcomed into Heaven on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Pam was born on November 2, 1953, to John and Joyce Henderson in Sedan, Kansas, the oldest of four children. She lived in Sedan and Larned before her family settled down in Hutchinson. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971. On July 15, 1972, she married the love of her life, Steven Saffle. She worked in the banking industry until the birth of their first child in January of 1979. Their family continued to grow with the birth of a son in April of 1980 and a daughter in March of 1984. The family moved from Hutchinson to Fort Scott before settling in Wichita in 1986. In 1989, Pam began her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher by going back to school at Wichita State University. She graduated in 1994 and began teaching at White Elementary. The next year she began teaching first grade at Woodman Elementary where she made lifelong friendships with her team. She retired from teaching in 2010 when her health began to decline. Her early retirement years were spent taking care of her young grandchildren, digital scrapbooking, and her monthly lunch dates with “the girls”. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel and police dramas, going to her grandkid’s sports activities, and spending quality time with her family.
Pamela is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Steve of Augusta; daughter, Abby Younts (Shawn) of Valley Center; son, Eric Saffle (Brandy) of Madison, Mississippi; and daughter, Andrea Saffle of Valley Center. Pam was a wonderful Nana to Matthew Saffle, Kaden Saffle, Gracelynn and Lucas Younts, Joshua Saffle, and Colton Saffle. She is also survived by her sister, Lisa (Robert) Vieyra, her brother David Henderson, and her sister-in-law, Alice Henderson, as well as many aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Joyce Henderson, and her brother, Mark Henderson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian in Wichita, Kansas. Family will be there to welcome those who wish to celebrate Pam’s life at 9:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to Prairie View Christian Camp in Pam’s honor. Pam loved Prairie View and believed in its mission of honoring Jesus through its camps, retreats, and activities. Memorial contributions can be made to Prairie View Christian Camp, 10706 312th Road, Arkansas City, Ks. 67005. Contributions can also be made at https://www.prairieviewcamp.org/.
Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.