After a ten-year battle with early onset Alzheimer's, Pamela Van Saun died peacefully in Shawnee, Kansas on April 18th, 2016 at the age of 66.

Pamela was born in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Mary Lee Boswell and raised in Torrance, California. Pamela graduated from United States International University at Point Loma in 1973 with a degree in education. She soon began her career as an elementary school teacher in California and continued her lifelong passion for impacting the lives of children.

Having been adopted, Pamela began a journey in 1978 to find her biological family. In Kansas City, she found her birth parents, Jim and Alma Bahr, along with five younger brothers. Those who knew Pamela remember her vivacious, empathetic, fun-loving, and friendly personality. She brought so much love and joy to those who knew her.

Pamela is survived by her loving husband, Mark, daughter, Katie, biological father, Jim Bahr, brothers, Ray, David, Chris, and Quinn Bahr, and step brother Michael Boswell. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Lee Boswell, biological mother, Alma Bahr, and brother, Jimmy Bahr.

Pamela's family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale Shawnee and Michelle Langenberg for their dedication and care.

Celebration of Life Services

A Celebration of Pamela's life will take place from 3-5 p.m., on June 26, 2016 at Lake Quivira Country Club, 100 Crescent, Lake Quivira, KS 66217.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Little Hooves and Big Hearts, 1600 Durant Road, Oracle, AZ 85623; www.littlehoovesandbighearts.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com.