July 16, 1953 - March 18, 2023
Pamela (Pam) was born in Stockton, CA to Paul J. Koenig and Annetta M. (Casey) Koenig.
Pam graduated from St. Mary’s Assumption Elementary School and St. Mary’s Hight School. Pam married Marvin Garrett (deceased), 8/11/71. She had two sons, Robert and Ryan (deceased).
She owned, for a short time, George’s Ham Hut, located in Gaines Market, in Lincoln Village Center. She, later worked for Albertson’s, from which she retired. She was a dedicated employee and had impeccable work ethics. Pam was always a very hard worker in her life and a good role model to her children. She married her husband, Ron Makelke on 9/25/95, they were devoted to each other and happily married for twenty eight years. She had two step children, Bud and Lynn. She also had one granddaughter, Ella.
Pam was an excellent student and avid reader. She had many hobbies in her life which included wood burning, cooking, and playing card games with her children. On Christmas Day, she loved to play poker with her father and uncles. Before Christmas, she would make multiple batches of fudge to share with friends and family. She was a very giving person and it made her happy to help others.
She was a member of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Stockton for 69 years. She was very active in parish life, she was an Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist and an usher for the 5:00 pm Mass.
Pam is survived by:
Step mother: Lois (Koenig) Medrano
Spouse: Ronald D. Makelke
Children: Robert A. Garrett
Step Children: Ron (Bud) D. Makelke, Jr.
Lynn D. (Monte) Makelke-Baker
Grandchildren: Raphaella L. Garrett
Nickolas Wheeler
Daughter-in-law: Andrea McDonough Garrett
Sister: Paula V. (Thomas) Koenig-Hopper
Brother: Michael C. (Corinne) Koenig
Aunts: Dolores A. (Koenig) Moniz Sr. Charleen I. Koenig, RSM
Nieces: Tennille L. Hopper
Megan H. (Bart/Alex) (Hopper) Stewart
Nephews: Justin M. (Stephanie) Koenig
Jonathan R. Koenig
Nicholas A. (Tami) Koenig
Numerous cousins
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Paul J. Koenig
Annetta M. (Casey) Koenig
Grandparents: Fredrick C. (Helena) Koenig
Son: Ryan W. Garrett
Brother: Patrick F. (Chris) Koenig
Nephew: Shannon M. Koenig
Aunt: Coletta M. Koenig
Uncles: Norman W. Moniz
Francis J. (Anna) Koenig
Raymond F. Koenig
Thomas C. (Barbara) Koenig
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, March 30th 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:30am on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at the Church of the Presentation located at 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207.
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