Pamela Sue Wernstrom, 75, of Montague, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born March 15, 1950, in Shelby, the daughter of Charles and Nedra (Isley) Herrygers.

Pam was the oldest of 6 children growing up on the farm in Elbridge, east of Hart. She milked cows, picked pickles and cherries, and learned the value of hard work. Pam graduated from Hart High School and attended Muskegon Business College studying accounting. For many years she worked at the former Raydon Lumber in Montague in accounting and later became the Business Manager at Montague Area Public Schools.

Pam married Donald Lee Wernstrom on May 25, 1974, and celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary last summer. She welcomed step-son Don Wernstrom II into her life, raised two sons, Brian and Steven, and had nine grandchildren, Jackson, Annie, Nedra, Natilee, Kaylee, Carter, Elise, Charlie, and Summer. Pam had a very special bond with her grandchildren, she was a natural leader and guided her grandchildren throughout childhood. Many special memories were made with sleepovers at Grandmas and camping trips.

One of Pam’s favorite hobbies was sewing. She designed and created countless numbers of quilts over the years and made clothing and dresses for her grandchildren for gifts and special occasions. Pam donated quilts to Quilts for Valor and made mittens for donation. She enjoyed camping throughout her retirement years with one of the highlights being a 6-week trip throughout the Western US late last summer. She also enjoyed several family trips to Florida and several cruises to the Caribbean and Hawaii. She especially enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and reading.

Pamela is survived by: her husband, Don; step-son, Don (Lisa) Wernstrom II; children, Brian (Tiffany), Steven; grandchildren; siblings, Debbie Murphy, Randy Herrygers, Jill Oomen, Eric Herrygers, Alan (Donna) Herrygers; sister-in-law Ruth Wernstrom; best friend Beth (John); and many cousins, extended family members, and friends.

Pamela was preceded in death by: her parents, Charles and Nedra; sister-in-laws Ann Herrygers and Marilyn Wernstrom; brother-in-laws Tom Oomen and Gene Wernstrom; mother-in-law Beatrice Doud.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11 am, Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan, 49455. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and again at Harris Funeral Home one hour prior to services on Thursday, at Harris Funeral Home.

Please consider memorial contributions to: Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, STE 100, Southfield, MI  48033-7443 or Eversight, 3985 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

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