Obituary for 
								                                    Pamela K.  Steffen (Alexander)
 
 
  Pamela “Pam” K. (Alexander) Steffen
  
  
  Pam Steffen, 56, of Atlantic, Iowa passed away Saturday October 27, 2012 at her residence south of Atlantic.
  
   
   The daughter of LaVern G. and Lorraine (Ingram) Alexander, she was born February 11, 1956 in Atlantic.
   
   
   She loved music, singing, crossword puzzles, and cross stitching.  She also loved spending time outdoors.  She loved animals, especially her cats, and would also make a special effort to feed the squirrels no matter where she lived.  Like her mother before her, she was an excellent cook and baker.  She had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a joke.
   
   
   She loved her job at Hy-Vee where, among other things, she would bag and carry out groceries.  She loved to interact with her co-workers and the customers.  Her co-workers at Hy-Vee, and as well as other jobs, also enjoyed working with her.  She liked to work hard, but have fun doing it.
   
   
   Surviving her are one sister Jan Gardner and husband Steve; One daughter Tiffany Linhardt and husband Justin of Fort Ripley MN; four sons: Trevor Benge and wife Tara of Corning, IA; Alex and wife Kathryn of Jacksonville, NC; Nathan and Nikkoli Steffen of Riverview, FL; five grandchildren, Bryanna, Logan, Oakley, Josslynn, and Lauren.
   
   
   A shared service will be held for Pam and her father, LaVern Alexander, who passed away Friday, November 2nd, 2012, at the Heritage House.  Pam and LaVern’s service will be held at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 11am.  There will be open visitation on Tuesday, November 6 from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  Family will meet with the friends from 5 to 7pm, also on Tuesday evening, at the Roland Funeral Home.  The shared committal service at Oakwood Cemetery will follow the funeral/memorial.  Pastor Jason Zaiger of the Atlantic Church of Christ will officiate.
   
   
   Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic, Iowa is caring for Pam’s family and the arrangements.  Condolences may be left in Pam’s and LaVern’s guestbooks at www.rolandfuneralservice.com
   
   
   IN LOVING MEMORY OF
   
   LaVern G. Alexander
   
   Born August 9, 1928
   
   In Atlantic, Iowa
   
   
   ENTERED INTO REST
   
   November 2, 2012
   
   at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 23 days
   
   
   FUNERAL SERVICE
   
   Wednesday November 7, 2012 at eleven in the morning
   
   Roland Funeral Service~Atlantic, Iowa
   
   
   OFFICIATING
   
   Pastor Jason Zaiger
   
   Atlantic Church of Christ~Atlantic, Iowa
   
   
   MUSICAL SELECTIONS
   
   Pending
   
   
   BEARERS
   
   Nathan Shimanek
   
   Ron Seward
   
   Trevor Benge
   
   Alex Steffen
   
   Chip Planor
   
   Justin Linhardt
   
   
   HONORARY BEARERS
   
   Nathan Steffen
   
   Nikkoli Steffen
   
   
   FLOWER COMMITTEE
   
   Pending
   
   
   INTERMENT
   
   The committal service will take place at
   
   Oakwood Cemetery
   
   Lewis, Iowa
   
   
   LUNCHEON
   
   Following the funeral service, LaVern's family will join friends
   
   for a luncheon at the Lewis Community Building.
   
   
   Roland Runeral Service   Atlantic, Iowa