Pamela Owens

Pamela Sue Owens , age 53, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on July 22, 2018 after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Pam was born on March 12, 1965 in Chicago, IL, to parents, Yvonne (Vanerp) and James Owens. As a child, her family moved around quite a bit until ultimately settling in the Grantsburg area. After high school, Pam attended WITC for marketing and later at Pine Tech graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Human Services.
Pam worked various jobs including many years spent at the Pour House in Siren as a waitress and at the Grantsburg American Legion as a bartender. She was also a longtime employee at Tobies Restaurant starting out as a cashier and later as a waitress in Hinckley, MN.
Over the years, Pam enjoyed spending time outdoors, traveling, floating the river, campfires, softball, being on bowling and pool leagues and playing bingo. She was a huge loyal Minnesota Vikings fan. Pam also loved to spend time with her family, children and her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Preceding Pam in death are her parents, Yvonne and James Owens;and nephew, Joshua Rader.
Pam is survived by her loving children, Tabitha Owens (Shawn Schreiber) and Alison Owens (Sarah Steffen); 4 grandchildren: Logan Graf, McKenna Graf, Alexus Graf and Connor Graf; siblings: James (Caryn) Owens, Debra (Brian) Norling, Joanne Owens and Kelly Owens; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 4:00-7:00pm, with a Celebration of Life beginning at 7:00pm at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com