Pamela Ann Thurston

Pamela Ann (Walterman) Thurston, 67, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House. Up until the end, Pam maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and love of family and friends.

Pam was born on May 23, 1956, to Theresa Diane (Alkire) and Earl Howard Walterman Jr. in Kansas City, KS. She was the eldest of four children. Pam attended Center High School, graduating class of 1974. Pam became a mom to her first son, Chris in 1975. Pam met her husband, John in 1977. They married the same year and went on to have two children, Scott and Angela. Pam performed various administrative jobs throughout her life. Pam was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as “Mimi”. Pam was a devout Catholic, who volunteered countless hours to the church throughout her life. She enjoyed shopping, playing cards, watching movies with her grandchildren, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on her hometown KC teams. Pam was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Chris (Nancy) Renne, and Scott (Heather) Thurston; her daughter, Angela (Chris) Zaner; grandchildren, Ashtin, Caitlyn, Megan, Xian, Tytan, Addison, and Bailey; her sisters, Kim and Kerrie; her mother, Theresa; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Walterman Jr., and her sister, Joan Catlin.

Our family would like to extend a deep appreciation to the staff at Saint Luke’s Hospice House.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her name to one of the following charities. Make a charitable donation to: Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Catholic Charities.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am, Monday, January 15, 2024 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am following the visitation. Burial will take place at Blue Springs Cemetery, 2800 SW Walnut St, Blue Springs, MO 64015.