Pamela Louise Shopteese, 66, passed away October 9, 2022, surrounded by the ones who loved her most, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, after an unexpected illness. As she had been there for them at their first breath, they were there for her at her last. She was born October 8, 1956, in Pratt, to Dean Austin and Linda Louise (Krob) Tregellas.
Pamela graduated from Pratt High School in 1974, and in 1999, she earned her nursing degree. In 1981, she earned her Travel and Transportation Certificate from Parks College in Denver. She worked as a travel agent for many years. Pamela was currently working as a nurse for the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. She loved sewing, quilting, and crafts of any kind; passions she shared with her mother. Pamela enjoyed gardening, even though she would laughingly admit that she did not have a green thumb. More than anything she loved her daughters and granddaughters. Pamela and her daughters loved to go on girls’ trips to the casino and to see concerts. She was so proud of her daughters and never shy in telling others about them. Pamela loved life and never let anything get her down.
She is survived by: daughters, Nicole Shopteese, Wichita, Jessica Chadwick (Travis), Derby; granddaughters, Emily Barlow, Grace Chadwick; sisters, Arlene Swingle, Janell Ryan (Randy); and nephews, Asa Swingle, Rey Lopez, and Kyle Lopez.
Pamela was preceded in death by: her parents; and nephew, Cody Swingle.
Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, October 17, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary. Family will greet friends from 10 to 11 am, prior to the service. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 1 pm to 8 pm on Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.