Pamela McCall-Swenson

Pamela McCall-Swenson, 67, of Bonita Springs passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL. She had been a resident of Bonita Springs for the past 23 years, coming from Arlington, VA. Pam was born 54 miles from Yellowstone National Park in Cody, WY on January 9, 1949. While in her formative years in Wyoming, she developed her well known spirit of independence and self-reliance. She is the daughter of the late Warren B. (Jack) and Irene Johnson (Johnie) McCall. She grew up in the stunning, tropical beauty of Costa Rica, where she was completely immersed in the Latin Culture. As a bilingual undergrad at Florida Southern University, Pam spent her senior year of college at the University of Madrid in Spain followed by private sector work experiences in Europe and Australia, and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Spanish and International Business. She also performed her doctorate work at American University in Washington D.C. Expanding her world travels even further, Pamela accompanied her husband with the United States Diplomatic Corps to Peru, Nicaragua, Colombia, Somalia, Russia, Cambodia and Kyrgystan. In 1979, she obtained her real estate license and became a Certified International Property Expert (CIPS) and an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). Pam was currently working as a real estate agent at Royal Shell Real Estate in Bonita Springs. Survivors include her loving husband of 41 years, Christopher H. Swenson; brother, William B. (Joelle) McCall of Arlington, VA; and their three daughters. Also, nieces Kristin Swenson (Randall) Henderson of Doylestown, PA, and Karin Swenson (James) Blom of San Anselmo, CA. A memorial service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Tr. So., Bonita Springs, FL 34134, with a reception thereafter at the Bonita Bay Club (Fireside Room). In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Pamela’s name are made to the Bonita Assistance Office, 25300 Bernwood Dr. #6, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 or to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, 2221 Corporation Blvd., Naples, FL 34109. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Pamela McCall-Swenson

January 9, 1949 - March 3, 2016