Pamela Lee Castleberry passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 11th, 2013. She was very brave and courageous during a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Pam was born in Portland, Oregon to Robert and Mildred Shine on November 20th, 1942. She moved to Richland, WA with her parents and her brother, David Shine, in 1948 and has continued to live in Richland since that time. Pam graduated from Richland High School in 1960, where she frequently sang at assemblies and in school musicals. She was a very gifted singer.

In 1961, she married Jim Castleberry and soon found herself surrounded by three children - Jimmie, Jeanette and Polly. When the kids became school aged, Pam went to college and diligently worked to obtain a Master of Art's degree from Central Washington University. She graduated with honors.

Pam taught elementary and middle school in Richland for thirty years, first at Lewis and Clark Elementary, then Chief Joseph Middle School. She loved teaching and always had great stories to tell of how her students excelled, especially within debate class, her favorite subject to teach. Pam loved to banter back and forth with the kids and enjoyed their witty responses. There was never a dull moment in the classroom.

During retirement, Pam most enjoyed reading and studying God's word. See loved quiet times with the Lord, out in her backyard surrounded by her beautiful flowers. Pam's best friend, Jesse Deward, helped her keep the flowers and the yard in tip-top shape all throughout the summer. Mom always appreciated his green thumb and his willingness to help out with anything she might need. He was a tremendous blessing to her over the years.

Pam enjoyed spending time with family...It was always great to get together for a family barbeque or to spend time together for the holidays. She also greatly cherished her Rottweiler, Zachary, and taking long walks with him along the river.

Most of all, Pam treasured going to church and praising the Lord. She loved joining with the church body in praise and worship to Jesus. Pam was a prayer warrior and diligently prayed for her family, friends and anyone who God happened to lay on her heart.

Pam is survived by her three children: Jimmie Castleberry Vicki, Jeanette Castleberry, Polly Shupe Nick; and her grandchildren: Kelly Castleberry, Jake Goodenow, Sydney Beary, Nico Shupe and Millie Shupe.

Pam will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. We rejoice that she is in Heaven, but still selfishly would like to have had more time with her on earth... It's always hard to say goodbye. We love you, Mom, bunches and bunches, forever and always!