Pamela Ann (Myhre) Dragseth, died peacefully Jan. 2, 2023, surrounded by family and friends after a three-year ovarian cancer journey. Penny/Pam was born April 28, 1943, to Walter and Charlotte Myhre in Minneapolis, joining older brother David. They moved to Battle Lake, Minnesota; Seattle, Washington; and Costa Mesa, California.
She attended California Lutheran University, where she met Hal Dragseth, whom she married Feb. 6, 1965. They settled in St. Anthony Park. Pam enjoyed a variety of professions including teaching, counseling, working with elderly seniors, as well as the educational journeys that got her there.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Donald. She is survived by her husband Hal, daughter Kristin (Hans) Wiersma, son Kevin (Toya) and brother David (Diane); eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was held Jan. 12, 2023, at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church. Memorials in Pamela’s honor can be made to St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church for the Columbarium Fund.
