Pamela Vannett

Minot

Pamela K. Vannett, 69, Minot, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 24th, 2023, at Eventide Heartland, Devils Lake with her loving husband by her side.

Pamela Gladback was born August 17, 1953, the daughter of Milo and Ethel Mae (Connelly) Gladback, in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1971.

Pam married Ronald Vannett, the love of her life in Minot, ND on November 5, 1975. They made their home in Minot and were blessed with four children, Ann, Elizabeth, Sean, and Chad. Pam loved being a stay at home mom while her kids were young. During that time they spent many hours camping at Sakakawea. Pam loved being in the water at the lake or in her small, backyard pool. Wherever Pam was, her kids were always close by. Once her children started having their own families, her grandkids became a priority with MANY sleepovers full of ambiance, adventures, and crafts. She loved to just sit and crochet and crocheted many beautiful items in her free time. She loved being outside. Pam and Ron were always finding new gnomes, bird feeders, and wind chimes to decorate their yard. Pam will forever be remembered for her hugs, laugh, and sense of humor. You heard her laughing and knew it was going to be a good time.

Later in life when all her kids were in school Pam returned to work, she worked in accounts payable at Wholesale Supply and other odd temporary jobs until finding a home at Fargo Glass in 1999. She worked as a secretary for them until her retirement in 2017.

Pam was a former member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church.

Her loving family includes: husband of 47 years, Ron; children, Ann (Pete) Marquart, Devils Lake, Elizabeth (Josh) Wright, Ooltewah, TN, Sean (Tiffany) Vannett, Devils Lake, Chad (Melissa) Vannett, Minot; grandchildren, Petey, Jordan, Kesley, Conner, Olivia, Jace, Cole, and Milo;brother, Steven (Kathy) Gladback, Minot; sisters, Patricia Townley, Minot, Mary (Russ Perlichek) Kester, Burlington, Catherine (William) Donald, Minot; sister in-laws, Sharon Gladback, Janet Gladback, Cherie Gladback; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael Gladback, Mark Gladback, and Jeffery Gladback.

A special thank you to the staff at Eventide Heartland Memory Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment: North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Visitation: Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to Eventide Heartland Memory Care Center.

The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to the Thompson-Larson Funeral home website: www.thompsonlarson.com

Those wishing to sign the online register and share memories may access the online obituaries section at (www.thompsonlarson.com).

Published by The Minot Daily News, Aug.5, 2023.