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Pamela Griffis
Pamela Jean Griffis, 69, of Pentwater, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home. She was born November 22, 1955, in Hart, the daughter of Edward and Zora Inga (Paulsen).
In her youth, Pamela spent a year in Bogota, Colombia working with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She spent several years volunteering and working for Pentwater Public Schools and then spent the remainder of her career as the office manager for West Michigan Carpet, the family business. Pamela taught Sunday school and was lead deaconess at First Baptist Church of Pentwater. She would claim that her membership at FBC Pentwater started in early 1955 while still in the womb. Pamela enjoyed arts and crafts of any kind with her children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Pamela was an adventurer at heart and loved getting her hands in the dirt. Pamela and Jared enjoyed travelling, camping, and never declined an offer to travel to their sons’ homes to work on a project or just for a visit.
Pamela is survived by: her husband and constant companion of 49 years, Jared Griffis; sons, Barak Griffis (Laura Turgeon) and Caleb Griffis (Kristina Craymer); brother, Edward Kompik (Barb Ackley); sister, Debra Young (James); brother, Dale Kompik (Barb Sothman); and 10 grandchildren.
Pamela was preceded in death by: her parents, Edward and Zora Kompik; sister, Diana King (Frank).
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Pentwater, 101 South Rush Street, Pentwater. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 9 a.m., until the time of services at the church.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
