Pamela Irene Hawley

Pamela Irene Hawley, 71 of Ferndale, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Naples, Florida while visiting a lifelong friend, after a brief and sudden illness. She was surrounded and comforted by the love of her life partner, children and family. Pam was born in Waco, Texas on September 26, 1943 to Kenneth Arthur and Virginia Barbara (Shotwell) Thompson. She was raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, lived in Portland, Oregon for many years, and later returned to her home state of Michigan. She was a multitalented artist, highly skilled in painting and jewelry making. Her art reflected her love of colors, nature and beauty. Pam was wildly creative and had a keen design eye for fashion, antiques, etc. She used her talents in her work at Sassy Lady clothing store in Portland, Oregon and most recently at Jeff Fontana Designs in Royal Oak, Michigan. She was passionate about global and local issues and became involved in numerous causes over the years. Pam appreciated all things in nature, especially the trees and wildlife at her beloved family property on Clam Lake in Northern Michigan. Throughout her life she spent summers at the lake enjoying the cottage, entertaining friends and family around the campfire or on the dock, or lazing away sunny days on her favorite water mattress. At the property she created elaborate fairy houses and continued the tradition of fairy rings with her grandchildren and the children of family and friends. She was a champion for the water quality of the lake and the loons; and she was a founding member of the Friends of Clam Lake. She was also known for her free spirit, kind and loving nature, and vivacious personality. She highly valued family and friends, and developed a huge network of deep relationships throughout the country through her supportive phone calls and letters. Her great listening skills, wisdom and infectious laugh will be greatly missed by a tremendous number of people. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and life partner of 30 years Timothy Butts of Ferndale, MI, one son, Patrick Hawley of Costa Mesa, CA, two daughters, Robin (Brian) Hawley Crumrine of Portland, OR, Mindy (Matthew Joppich) Hawley of Maple City, MI, one sister, Megan (Peter) Raphael of Traverse City, MI, four grandchildren, Finnigan Hawley-Blue, Elise Hawley Crumrine, Peace and Odin Hawley Joppich, one niece Alexandra Raphael, and one nephew Ryan (Jamie) Raphael. Preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Thompson, Pam can now join her and dance around the fairy rings. The Celebration of Pamela's life was held at on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Birmingham Unitarian Church. 38651 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI. There will be a second casual celebration in Portland, Oregon for the people who were in Pam's life for the 20 years she lived in Portland. It will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm at The Slide Inn restaurant at 2348 SE Ankeny, Portland, Oregon 97214. There will be lite hors devours and a no-host bar. Please come and share memories of Pam. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the Grass River Natural Area, P.O. Box 231, Bellaire, MI 49615 or online at www.grassriver.org/donations. would be appreciated. The family requests bright attire and Pam's jewelry (if they have some) to celebrate her life! Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home

Pamela Irene Hawley

September 26, 1943 - November 26, 2014