Pam Coleman

Sharon and I both worked with Pam at Farm Credit. We attended her retirement party in 2004. We are shocked and saddened to hear of Pam passing. She was a beautiful soul.

In Memoriam
Pamela Fae Coleman
January 8, 1948 – July 17, 2025

Pamela Fae Coleman passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, after receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis earlier that month. She accepted her fate with grace and passed on her own terms, surrounded by love and dignity.

Pam was born on January 8, 1948, in Quincy, California, to Raymond Stuart and Lavonne Fae (Bulfinch) Chapman. A proud graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1966, she went on to build a remarkable 38-year career with Northern California Farm Credit—now known as Golden State Farm Credit. Starting as a clerical assistant, Pam worked diligently and rose through the ranks, ultimately retiring as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer, a testament to her integrity, intellect, and leadership.

Pam had a unique gift for creating and nurturing lifelong friendships. She remained closely connected to her high school classmates, meeting regularly for monthly lunches. Her bond with her colleagues from Farm Credit endured well into retirement. She also found deep camaraderie through her love of golf, forming close-knit “tribes” at both Canyon Oaks Country Club—where she served as Women’s Club Captain in 2012 and 2013—and Bidwell Park Golf Course, where her golf journey began and where she most recently served as Women’s Club Board President in 2024.

Above all else, Pam was deeply proud of her family. She is survived by her son, Steven Forrest Hakala Jr; her daughter, Amy (Andrew) Rohrer; and her cherished grandsons, Benjamin Joseph and Maxwell Andrew Rohrer. She also leaves behind her brother Richard Chapman, sister Penny Thurman, and five nieces and nephews, among whom she shared a special bond with Jodi Hodulik. Pam’s warmth, wit, and spirit of generosity were felt by all who knew her.

She found joy in golfing, traveling, country music, attending concerts, and spending quality time with her friends and family. In recent years, she especially treasured time shared with her “special friend,” Michael Hill.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Enloe Hospice and Rose’s and Ivy Assisted Living Facility for the compassionate care provided during Pam’s final days.

A celebration of life will be held at Canyon Oaks Country Club on September 11th at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to rebuilding homes for Camp Fire survivors—an organization that held a special place in Pam’s heart. https://www.vcwfonline.com/inmemoryofpamelacoleman.