Pam Elaine Ryberg

Pam Elaine Ryberg died rather suddenly from complications of a recently diagnosed illness in the comfort of her Lakeside home with her best friend and long-time companion, Gary Muesch at her side. She was 59 years old. Pam was born on February 10, 1953 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon to the late Roy Edward and Rachel Garret (Pargeon) Cox. Pam moved to Arizona 22 years ago and has enjoyed living in Lakeside the past several years. She loved the beauty of the White Mountains and everything "outdoors" this area had to offer. Pam was a beautiful people person, both inside and out. She enjoyed cooking for others and found a lot of joy in the kitchen. She was an expert at many specialty dishes and enjoyed feeding not only her family but entertaining friends as well. Pam also had an adventurous spirit about her and loved anything and everything outside: from taking long walks, working in the garden, going on picnics and especially fishing, which was her favorite pastime. Pam was a loving companion to her best friend an excellent mother to her 2 daughters and was a devoted sister to her sisters. She is survived by her long-time companion: Gary Muesch of Lakeside, Arizona; 2 daughters: Helen Zanone of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Trish Wright of Cottonwood Heights, Utah; 3 sisters: Launa of Circle City, Arizona, Betty of California and Grace also of California. At this time, no public services are planned but private family services will be held at a later date. A special "Thank-you" is extended to Hospice Compassus for making her final hours on earth comfortable and peaceful. The care they offered her was outstanding and most appreciated. Her family is also grateful for all the prayers offered up on their half during this difficult season..