POSTHUMUS Pam Posthumus age 59 of Alto passed away peacefully at her home on August 18 2010 surrounded by her family. Pam was raised in West Michigan with her siblings Gail Krug; Brenda Horn (Mike); and Bruce Bartz. She married her high school sweetheart Dick Posthumus on June 23 1972 and together they raised their four children: Krista Beach (Rex); Lisa Lyons (Brad); Heather Posthumus; and Bryan Posthumus. A servant by nature Pam lovingly provided care for her mother-in-law Lola Posthumus. Her greatest legacy is her seven grandchildren who called her Grammy to whom she read stories and sung lullabies: Jayden Royce and Nadia Beach; and Easton Charlie Gage and Fisher Lyons. Her legacy of love will continue in those grandchildren yet to come.Pam treasured spending time with her grandkids traveling with her girlfriends and watching sunsets with Dick on their farm and up north at their cottage.A faithful woman who believed in miracles and angels she left a mark on the lives of so many showing her love with not words but actions. She loved her kids by the way she dropped everything to be at their games help with 4-H projects and providing a nurturing home. She loved her friends by opening her home to them and being there for them through their joys and sorrows. Pam loved her husband most of all. A loyal and loving partner she was truly the wind beneath his wings her worth far above rubies.She was the Second Lady of Michigan (1999-2003), but first in the hearts of those who loved her.Visitation will be at Ada Bible Church on August 23 from 1:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm. The funeral service will be at Ada Bible Church on August 24 at 2:00 pm officiated by Pastor Jeff Manion.In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the Childrens Trust Fund an organization once led by Pam that helps prevent child abuse and neglect. Contributions should be mailed to Grand Tower Suite 1411 PO Box 30037 Lansing MI 48909.
