Pamela M. Galliart
Obituary
Pamela (Pam) M. Galliart, 77, passed
away peacefully at home on Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2020).
Pam lost her two-year battle with
Leukemia, but through her fighting spirit was able to extend her life
on this earth beyond all expectations. She leaves a legacy of
strength and has given an example to everyone on how to face
adversity. Pam expressed many times how grateful and blessed she was
to have family and friends to help her through this difficult time.
Pam is survived by her beloved husband,
Clancy. They were married after a brief courtship and recently
celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Together, they built a
life of great memories. In her early years, Pam was known to have big
gatherings for birthdays and "Old Settlers Day" at their
home in Halstead. After retiring from a career in banking, she and
Clancy moved out to the country where they spent their remaining
years together.
Pam didn't care for the hustle and
bustle of the big city. She was a small town girl through and
through. She lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures
such as conversations with family and friends, playing her favorite
card game of "pitch" and watching her favorite quarterback,
Patrick Mahomes, play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Of course, Pam's true passion was
caring for her many animals, both big and small. When talking with
Pam, she would share stories about how each animal came to be a part
of her life and was quick to offer a tour of the farm to all who
visited.
Pam is survived by her husband, Clancy
Galliart; her sister, Micki L. Akers; her brother, Bill J. Graham; as
well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her sister,
Jayne L. Dettwiler.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 9
p.m. Thursday (Jan. 9, 2020) at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with
family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday (Jan. 10, 2020) at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made in Pam's
memory to Caring Hands Humane Society and/or Cancer Center of Kansas.
