Peirsol, Pamela Marie (Ruff) 79, After a brave & gutsy never ending battle with breast, pancreatic, and finally lung cancer Pam, my true companion and love of my life, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 10th with me, her husband, at her side. She was preceded in her journey by her parents, Rosemary and Orin Ruff. Pam is survived by husband, Jay, children Patricia (Trish) Webster and George (Cubby) Webster and his wife Andrea, sister Patti Thorp, niece Amy McConnel and her children Maryn & Cade, nephew Ryan Carlson and the Gramlich Family, Trisha's second family for over 30 years. She graduated in the Minnetonka High School Class of 62, and graduated in the College of St. Catherine Class of 66 with a Four Year Degree in Nursing. Later in her nursing career she earned her certification in Wound, Ostomy and Countenance Care. She was a caregiver at an early age, helping her father care for her mother and remained a caregiver through her entire life. Pam devoted her life to the caring of others and particularly to the care of her daughter Trish; who was born severely impaired and profoundly handicapped. Water was her Life-Force. During High school she spent her summers working as a local life guard and swimming instructor, during college she was a member of the Synchronized Swimming Team "Dolphins". All through her life she took great pleasure in swimming, sailing, boating and in water aerobics as a member of the "Golden Mermaids". Pam loved our annual winter vacations on the Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas's Medano Beach, and our annual fall vacations on the Pacific Ocean in San Diego's Pacific Beach. Most of all she loved the past forty years living in our home in Tonka Bay, on the shore of Lake Minnetonka; a true "LAKE GIRL". She gave her love to so many and was loved by so many in return. She chose when it was her time to "go". For those of us who loved her she will be forever in our hearts, souls and memories especially when we gaze at Lake Minnetonka. Contributions in her Memory can be made to the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District.

Published on May 5, 2024