September 28, 1949 ~ March 17, 2021
Pamela (Pam) A. Marker, age 71, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in San Francisco to Pete and Evie (O’Brien) Peterson and was the oldest of two children.
Pam worked for the Department of Education for 42 years. She made many friends in those years. Pam lived in Lincoln for 63 years. Pam will be remembered as a bright, shining light in her community, work circles, and family.
Pam is preceded in death by her father (Pete).
Pam is survived by her husband Jim Marker; they were married on April 26, 2009; her mother (Evie); her brother and sister-in-law, Don (Cheryl) Peterson; children who adored her: sons Tom (Amy) Goeschel, Tyler (Frances) Goeschel, Marcus (Brandy) Goeschel, and Bryce (Amber) Marker, all of Lincoln, NE; daughters Melissa (Rick) Lockton of Bentonville, AR and Mindy (Zach) Plost of Overland Park, KS; Pam is also survived by many grandchildren: Mason Goeschel and Elijah Whitaker; Evie, Charlotte, and Diana Lockton; Addison, Brooklyn, and Garrett Marker; as well as Julian and Lillian Plost.
“At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished…it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better, it’s about what you give back.” -Denzel Washington
Pam gave us all of her and we are all better because of her. Love you.
Private family services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 26 with Debbie Way officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Kasson, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a cancer research foundation of your choice. Online condolences for the family made made at www.wyuka.com. The service will also be livestreamed HERE.
Marcus and family so sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close . Neil and Sandy
I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember always Pam’s smile. And, I will remember her love for her family. She truly loved her three boys, which is what she called. You “boys” have your Mom’s smile. Keep using them in her honor.❤️
I’m so sorry to hear this news. God be with you in your sorrow.
We are deeply sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. Our condolences and prayers to all the family. We know she will be deeply missed.
So very sorry for your loss ! I enjoyed working with Pam at Department of Education! She was always smiling and she had a great smile! She loved her boys and talked a lot about you. Keep your memories of your mother close to your heart! I will always remember Pam and the great friend she was! Love and miss you Pam💜❤️🙏
Jim,
So sorry to hear about Pam’s passing. You have my condolences and prayers for peace. I hope you can take comfort knowing that an old friend is thinking of you.
Pam was interwoven into the calamity of my personal life when I became single. She was HR staff then and I needed guidance to change demographics and State benefit choices, etc. I cannot remember a word she said but her compassion and empathy for my circumstance was deeply meaningful and unforgettable.
How can someone have such a remarkable impact during a brief encounter thru a few phone calls? The tears I shed for her and her family were grateful tears that God crossed our paths. Pam was a well-timed blessing for me. May your warm memories ease your grief and bring you joy!!!
Pam was such a bright light in the world. I got to know Pam because I work at NDE. She was so willing to help and to do that with a smile on her face. She’d say, “Oh, I’ll just run down to your office and see what you are doing.” Then a few minutes later she would show up to help. I missed her when she left NDE which is nothing compared to how you all are missing her. I am so glad that I got a chance to know her. My sincere condolences.
I had the honor of working with Pam in Human Resources at the Nebraska Department of Education for more than 20 years. We not only shared an office, we also shared information about our families and lives. Pam was one of the reasons I looked forward to going to work. After my retirement, our lives went different directions, but I was able to attend her retirement party. The last time I saw and spoke with Pam was just a matter of days before her passing. It was just by chance and I am so glad I was able to see her one more time. I will miss her.
We are sending our prayers and sympathy to you all. May your loving memories of Pam help you get through the days ahead.
Jim, so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to call us.
Although Pam and I both attended Whittier Junior High, I truly got to know her at the Department of Education. We would reminisce about school but mostly about the good times living at Air Park (I lived in Huskerville). One day we spent our lunch hour driving around the old neighborhood and the Air Force Base; talking about the fun things we did in our youth. We could all rely on Pam to be to “go-to” person as she was always willing to help and had so much patience with all of us. She loved her family intensely and talking about them gave her such joy. Will miss her.
I met Pam when her first husband worked at Brunswick with my first husband. A group of us played cards and got together lots. Then when Pam met Jim, my husband Sandy & I got together as a foursome. Pam was a pleasure to be around as she was always so happy. I’m so sorry for her lose.
Jim, Randy and I were so sorry to hear about Pam. We always enjoyed running in to you guys around town and having a good visit. Pams great smile always brightened the day for sure. Thinking of you and all the family.
I met Pam when I started in HR at NDE as one of the first new people in an established group. She welcomed me and taught me so many things (probably less than 1% of everything she knew). She taught me not only about NDE but also how to grow as a professional. I also had to learn to tune out background noise since she so frequently had visitors, whether friends or people asking questions. There was nothing she didn’t know. People could call and mention a name from years ago and she’d remember it.
I’ve never been a birthday person. She made SURE I knew it was “all about me” every year no matter what I said. Her “all about me” time really started September 1st, she didn’t wait until the end of the month. I’m still not a birthday person for myself, but whenever it’s someone else’s birthday it is ALL ABOUT THEM and I make sure they know. I feel so fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Pam. I feel like I know all of her family and friends since she talked of you all so fondly. I’m thinking of all of you.
so sorry for your lose
I worked with Pam at the Department of Education. She always had a smile on her face. She was always very helpful in getting responses to my many questions. I remember her laugh and sense of humor. She will be missed by so many people. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Pam is among the nicest, most caring and greatest people ever. I can not express my sympathies enough and I am just better for having the opportunity to work with and around her at NDE. My condolences to all of the family and closest friends and co-workers of the past.
Pam was always so helpful and just a spark of joy when I worked at NDE. She was definitely missed when she retired. I did get to have lunch with her a couple of times after that and she was still just the same kind and loving person–and always so cheerful. I am so sorry for your loss, and was so shocked to hear of her passing. May your many happy memories of her bring you comfort and peace in the days and years ahead.
I am so sorry for the loss of Pam! She was just a spark of joy–and so patient–when I worked at NDE, and was greatly missed when she retired. I will always remember how helpful she was–and always her beautiful smile! May your many precious memories bring you much comfort and peace in the days and years ahead.
so sorry for your lose