Pamela Vanderbeke

Pamela Ann (Osborne) Vanderbeke of rural Hartford City, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 7, 2024, at Ball Memorial Hospital.  Pam was born on December 4, 1949 to the late Howard and Ottyce Osborne.  Pam was a 1968 graduate of Hartford City High School and later became a certified nursing assistant.  She loved being a CNA and cared for her residents to the fullest.

After retirement in 2020, Pam enjoyed spending time with her family, putting Thomas Kinkade puzzles together, watching her favorite Wednesday night TV shows and any football Patrick Mahomes was playing.  Pam could also be heard from a mile away, jamming in her car, to her music she loved so dearly, especially that of Jason Aldean.

Pam will be deeply missed by her daughters, Jodi Heath of Avon, IN and Courtney Sutton (Cameron Evans) of Auburn, IN.  Pam is also survived by her cherished grandsons:  Joe (Laura) Heath of Palmer, AK and Jonathon (Makayla) Heath of Clarksville, TN; four great-grandchildren: AJ, Ane, Blakely and Avery.  Sisters, Karen Sharp of Muncie, IN and Tonya Morin of Simpsonville, SC and a very special friend, Ron Lanning of Hartford City, IN.  Pam is also survived by many nieces and nephews who she loved to keep on their toes.

Pam is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Ottyce; brother, Mike Osborne; brothers-in-law:  John Clawson, Mark Sharp and Bill Morin.

Friends and family may gather at Waters Funeral Home located at 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for a celebration of life.

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