Pamela Sue Way

Pamela Sue (Bouwcamp) Way was born on November 4th, 1959 to parents Darwin and Beverly (Davenport) Bouwcamp. She was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan where she attended Oakridge schools with her 3 siblings. Pam was a majorette in the high school band and even twirled a fire baton. She was in high school when she met the love of her life, Max (Mickey) Way Jr. Pam and Max were married on July 30th, 1977. Their family soon grew with children Jeremy, LaTishia, and Samantha. Pam was a loving and patient wife and mother. The family enjoyed camping at Silver Lake over the course of decades, visiting Lake Michigan beaches, and playing on the Silver Lake sand dunes. Pam worked a variety of jobs over the years, but her family was always her priority - her career choices were based on how she could best serve her family and spend time with them. Pam enjoyed going to the movies with Max, scrapbooking with family and friends from church, and playing games like Yahtzee, Euchre, and other card games. Pam was also known as a servant of the Lord. She attended missions trips, led youth groups, and served others in countless ways. She was a source of wisdom, a comforter in difficult times, and a wellspring of encouragement. Her joy was found in the Lord and with her family. Once Pam became “Nana”, her love only intensified. She could often be found crafting with the grandchildren, reading to them, baking special treats with them, and even taking on the less glamorous jobs, like diaper changes. Pam counted all of these moments as deeply precious. Pam is survived by her husband, Max Way Jr.; her three children: Jeremy Way, LaTishia (Russ) Center, and Samantha (Derek) Medore; grandchildren: Jennifer (Philip), Caitlyn, Samuel, Max, Josephine, Connor, Nicole, Silas, and Hadley; great-grandchild: Alyssa; siblings: Roxann (Tom) Whaling, Sandy Houseman, and brother-in-law Jeff (Jennifer) Way. Pam is also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Preceding her in death were Pamela’s parents: Darwin and Beverly Bouwcamp; parents-in-law: Max Way and Rose Beaune; brother: Tom Bouwcamp; and brothers-in-law: Roger Way and Jim Houseman. No services are currently being held through Addison Funeral Home.

Pamela Sue Way

November 4, 1959 - November 5, 2022