Pamela Rose

Pamela Sue Rose, 72, departed from the mortal realm on February 4, 2026 in Westminster, CO surrounded by her family’s love.

Pam was one of those people who walked with quiet dignity and grace, working behind the scenes to make the world a better place. Born on October 17, 1953 in Oakland, CA to Raymond George Bodenham and Betty Ann Bodenham, she graduated from Quincy High School where she quickly established her lifelong pattern of living with humor (and outside traditional rules). Eventually, she made her way to Reno where she worked at Harrah’s and Boomtown casinos as a dealer and pit boss.

Pam moved to Crestone in the 90’s, arriving with her young son, Michael, and partner, Richard. She came to Crestone with a unique gift, in most places, it would be scoffed at, but in Crestone she was embraced. She was an extraordinary and prolific channel, communicating with a group of beings she called “the lighted ones.” She provided communications to people around the country, and seeing her in trance communication once was enough to make you realize that the experience was genuine.

However, like many Crestonians, she cobbled together a living by working at the old Sage restaurant, at the POA, and also served as a volunteer firefighter. She acquired a nickname that stuck throughout her life: “Perfect Pam.” She could be persnickety about almost everything she did, but also, you knew that the product that resulted from that effort would always be the best.

An avid proponent of community stewardship, she served on the board of Neighbors Helping Neighbors for years, ensuring the community’s less fortunate received care. An extraordinary baker, gardener and steward of the land, Pam taught anyone interested how to grow, cook, and preserve in this uniquely-difficult environment. She was also passionate about growing (and teaching others to grow) plants prolifically in a grow dome, many of which she built over the years both in Crestone and throughout the country. Her continued example of selfless altruism helped encourage the free meal program in Crestone.

Pam is survived by her son, Michael and his wife (the “daughter she never had”) Lydia. She also leaves behind grandsons Alex and Evan, siblings Raelyn, Glenn, and Kevin, sisters-in-law Sara and Sandy, nephews Brad, Jaramie and Kyle, nieces Brianne, Amanda, and Geneva, and aunt Joann and uncle Dennis. Also left behind are grand nieces and nephews and too many lifelong friends, extended family members, and kindred spirits to name. They all touched her life and meant more to her than could be expressed in trite print. She was preceded in death by her father and mother.

Pam’s light will continue to shine for decades to come through the people’s lives she has touched and their ripples outward. Goodbye Pam; you are loved, and will be missed by all until we meet again.

A celebration of life will be held in the Denver area on Sunday, March 1. Details will be shared on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local food bank in Pam’s honor if you feel so called.