December 13, 1951 - June 14, 2022
After a two and a half year battle with pancreatic
cancer, Pam passed peacefully June 14th, 2022
in Mission B.C.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Pam lived her life first
and foremost caring for those she loved. She
was married to the love of her life, Edward
until his passing in 2006. Together they raised
two daughters (Amber and Robyn) and lived a
wonderful full life in Millarville, Alberta. Pam
chose to leave the workforce and be home for
her daughters and she devoted much of her life
to her family.
Life was not always easy for Pam, she
was paralyzed at 37 and underwent three
groundbreaking spinal surgeries to remove
a tumour and regain the use of her legs. She
persevered after a lengthy recovery so she
could walk again. Her commitment to her family
was her motivation through the pain.
Widowed at 55, Pam built a life filled with love.
She moved from the farm to a house in Okotoks
and later her townhome in High River. She
cared for her mother with dementia for many
years until her passing. She then worked with
Foothills AIM providing respite and care in a
position she loved until suffering a stroke.
Pam loved all creatures, her horses (especially
the foals) the cats, chickens and dogs that filled
her family. She was a devoted dog owner and
her little dog Joy will find her love continued in
Amber’s care.
Pam loved her family completely and she was
so very loved. She is survived and will be dearly
missed by her daughters Amber Den Hoed
(Kevin) and Robyn Duplisea (Jason) as well as
her two beloved grandchildren Tara Den Hoed
and Samuel Duplisea. She was pre deceased by
her husband Edward Hayward and her parents
Fran and Robert Jones.
Pam was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in
late 2019. She fought a courageous battle that
included surgery and chemotherapy. She made
the decision to move with Robyn and her family
to Mission B.C. in 2021. A “great adventure” as
Pam called it, she was determined to give her
young grandson as many memories of her as
she could. The past year was filled with love,
incredible adventures with her whole family
including an epic whale watching trip and a
wonderful big family Christmas. Amber and her
family made Mission their holiday location to
spend as much time as possible with Pam. It
was a great year.
Pam passed peacefully in the incredible care
of the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission,
after a short stay when she could no longer be
comfortable at home.
