Pamela Elizabeth

Buckleitner

Pamela Elizabeth Buckleitner (née Sterns) 74, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2026.

Pam was born on August 27th, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI to Marguerite and Eldred Sterns.

Pam was married to Eric Michael Buckleitner from 1975 to 1999, with whom she had two sons, Eric Andrew and Casey Michael.

Throughout her life, Pam had many jobs, interests, and hobbies, but forewent a career in favor of enriching the lives of her children and the people around her to a greater degree than would otherwise have been possible.

Pamela is survived by her loving sons, Andy and Casey; her brother, Dave; her niece, Lisa Olsen, and Lisa's husband, Chris, with both of whom Pam shared some of her happiest days; and several nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite; her stepfather, Harold; her brother, Fritz; and countless good friends.

Pam was an extremely personable and charming person, making new friends from the beginning of her life all the way to the very end. As a result, she had a large network of friends, who will miss her deeply. In particular, Pam would like to remember Cindy Sherwood-Hatfield, Amy Artman, Nancy Conge, Mary Cowley, Elizabeth Griffin, Cindy Donovan-White, her cousins Judy Zaunbrecher and Caroline Hill, and in particular, her closest friend, Cathy Gregory. Her friends all remember her as being a lot of fun.

In lieu of flowers, Pam would have appreciated donations to The Nature Conservancy or to have a tree planted in her honor.

Pam's absence will continue to be deeply felt for a long time.