Pamela Ross-Osinski — 1950-2013
Pamela Ross-Osinski passed away suddenly March 24, 2013. She was 62.
She was born June 29, 1950.
Before coming to South Lake Tahoe, she worked for AT&T in the Bay Area. Pam lived in South Lake Tahoe for 15 years, and was perhaps best remembered for the tireless, smiling manner in which she responded to members in her position as membership services director for the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce. She was well known as the friendly face of the chamber, always with a smile and a twinkle in her eye as she truly listened to the people who visited the chamber and was constantly focused on how to help others.
Pamela Ross-Osinski
She was instrumental in starting the Chamber Ambassadors and the first Leadership Lake Tahoe program. She planned dozens of mixers, including the favorite holiday celebration with Santa and sleigh rides.
Pam continued to help the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in recent years and was a valued member of Soroptimist International Tahoe Sierra.
She worked on the political campaigns of Jerry Birdwell and Claire Fortier, and was campaign manager for JoAnn Conner.
Recently, she spent much of her time caring for her mother.
Her family and friends remember her as someone who was always thinking of others and would often give of herself to help someone else or a good cause. Her last act on this earth was the epitome of her spirit. She will be sorely missed.
Pam was passionate about cheering for her favorite teams, the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers.
Pam left behind her beloved husband of 15 years, Andrew Osinski of South Lake Tahoe; mother Nancy Sullivan, two sons and a daughter-in-law — Angus Ross, Andy Ross and his wife Julie, all Bay Area residents. She also had a new grandson.
A celebration of life is planned for a warm day in June.
I am very saddened to hear this. First met Pam when she worked at Caesars. My thoughts and prayers are with Andy and the family. Pam, you will be missed!
She was a very warm,thoughtful and caring person. She would want everyone to be the same. Thoughts and prayers to Andy and the family. God bless.
Pam was such a sweetheart. I interacted with her many times at the Chamber and local events and she would always go out of her way to greet me and be helpful. Pam left her mark in South Lake Tahoe and will be dearly missed.
So sad to hear this. I loved working with Pam. She was a bright spot in many of my days.
To know Pam is to love her, she filled the room with her smile and genuine compassion. Dry witt and intelligence to boot. She’s missed but has left a better Tahoe, it’s all we can do! See you on a warm June day;>)
I was part of 2005 Leadership Lake Tahoe class with Pam and she truly helped brighten every class. Her humour lifted up everyone in the group and she will certainly be missed by the entire community.
It is very sad to hear about Pam. She was a wonderful person who was always upbeat and always left you with a smile.
beloved coworker and dear friend we had so much fun at the tahoe douglas chamber. Andy we will miss her