- Date Of Birth: November 7, 1945
- Date Of Death: July 4, 2020
- State: Idaho
Pamela Ann (Hills) Bean, 74, of Middleton, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was born November 7, 1945, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Frank and Georgia Hills.
As a young child, Pam lived with her parents in the Magic Valley where they farmed in the Jerome and Twin Falls area. In the fall of 1951, the family moved to a farm north of Middleton, Idaho, where she spent her formative years attending Middleton and Nampa Christian schools.
In 1964, Pam attended Northwest Nazarene College to study home economics and earn her education certificate.
While still in Midvale, they were blessed with their first daughter, Sara, in 1970. In 1972 Pam and Ron moved back to Nampa, Idaho, where Pam chose to stay at home and work part time to raise their young family. Their son, Eric, was born in 1974. In 1975, Pam and Ron, with the help of Pam’s father, built a new house outside of Nampa. Their youngest daughter, Heidi, was born in Nampa in 1976.
After building their second home in Nampa, Pam was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. Following a difficult battle and with great support from family, friends and medical personnel, Pam was able to survive her cancer and later return to her passion by teaching various grades.
Pam worked at Sunny Ridge Elementary, Nampa Christian, West Junior High, Skyview High School and Hillside Junior High. She taught hundreds of children cooking, sewing and English impacting so many lives. Pam’s classroom was where students always congregated and came to talk.
After retiring from education due to health issues, Pam took time to regain strength and enjoy time with family, friends and her beloved garden.
Unfortunately, Pam’s health began to decline with para-thyroid disease, breast cancer, and declining heart function. As always, she persevered and continued to endure. In 2019 Pam had another valve repair surgery, but while recovering had several complications. Hospitalizations led to health issues that she could no longer overcome.
Pam is survived by her husband, Ron Bean; three children and spouses, Sara (Kevin) Iwersen, Eric (Kelli) Bean, and Heidi (Chad) Bean, seven grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Ivan, and her parents Frank and Georgia Hills.
A special thanks to Dr. Steven Writer, her cardiologist for over 40 years, and Mim Randall, NP, whose knowledge and empathy helped Pam maneuver her health challenges until the very end of her life. The family would also like to acknowledge the countless doctors and nurses who have cared and guided her over the many years.
