Pamela G. Clines, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth from leukemia.

She was born July 6, 1946 in Santa Barbara, CA. and grew up in Terre Haute, IN where she graduated from Garfield High School in 1964.  She then attended Indiana State University in 1968 where she graduated with a teaching degree.  After graduation she moved to Indianapolis, IN for an elementary teaching career.  She was united in marriage to Larry Clines, June 28, 1969.

Pam spent 37 years in Indianapolis where she raised her family and taught for Warren Township and then Franklin Township School Corporation where she retired in 2005.  She enjoyed spending time with family & friends, reading and vacations at Walt Disney World and Lake Vermilion.  After years of vacationing, Pam and Larry purchased a summer cabin on Lake Vermilion in 1985.  Later, acquiring Timbuktu Marina with their children in 1997 and then retiring and moving to Lake Vermilion in 2005.  She enjoyed volunteering at the Cook Thrift Store, spending time with friends and her time spent at Timbuktu Marina.  Her most favorite times were those with her grandchildren and watching their sporting events.  Pam was a sweet lady, loving wife, mother, grandmother and a truly great friend to many.  She will be forever in our hearts and will be missed greatly.

Pam is survived by her husband, of 49 years, Larry; daughter Christine (David) Hampson; son Matthew (Michelle); brother Richard (Anita) Walters of Indiana; grandchildren Mason and Micaden Clines and Jack and Lauren Hampson; Nephews Jason and Daniel Walters; life long cherished friends and extended family.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Antoinette Walters.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cook or the Cook Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store.

A gathering of friends and family to honor her memory will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6-8PM at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. A service will be held at a later date in Indiana. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com