Pamela A. Thayer

STOUGHTON/MADISON-Pamela Thayer, age 62, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at her home after a long illness. She was born on June 29, 1954, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Marion (Harris) Miller. She attended school in Madison. She married Edward Thayer on Nov. 1, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nev. Pam was a waitress at multiple restaurants, as well as, a caregiver at numerous nursing homes and care facilities. Her smile and laughter were infectious. Pam loved to dance, talk on the phone and travel with Ed, but she especially loved being with her family and cat, Boo. She is survived by her husband, Ed of Stoughton; children, Vanessa (Shaun), Melissa (Jay), Tara (David) and Joseph Real-Thayer; five grandchildren, Abby, Isaiah, Emma, Jaelyn and Aunalee; sister; Debra Miller; "mother-in-life" and best friend, Maryann Thayer; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Mick, Marlene, Mary (Tom), Debbie (Dan), Tammy (Essa), David and Laurie; great friend, Tami Hall; and numerous other relatives and friends. Pam was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Lenice Miller; and her cat, Boo. A Celebration of Pam's Life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Pam's name are encouraged to do so to the Wisconsin Chapter of the ASPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N. @ Jackson St. (608)873-4590