Pamela “Pam” West, 68
Pamela “Pam” Kay West, of Brandon, passed away Wednesday, No. 11, 2026, at Avera Medical Center in Sioux Falls, at the age of 68.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon, followed by the service at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Sioux Falls, at a later date.
Pamela Kay Haugen was born in Osage, Iowa, on Dec. 26, 1957, to Paul Haugen and Myrna (Behl) VanMeveren. As a child Pam moved to several locations before her family settled in Sioux Falls, where she attended Axtell Middle School and Washington High School. On May 25, 1974, Pam was united in marriage to Richard “Rick” West, and to this union three children were born. Pam was always busy and held many positions throughout her lifetime including daycare provider, restaurant worker, and over 20 years at Citibank, South Dakota.
After her retirement, Pam enjoyed her time at home reading John Grisham novels, following current events, watching the Hallmark channel, and spending quality time with her grandchildren. Pam was well known for her delicious deviled eggs which were in demand at every family gathering.
Pam is survived by her children, Jack (Jeoung Min) West, of North Chili, N.Y., and Aimee (Rory) Amdahl, of Brandon; three grandchildren, Morgan (Brayden Miller) Livesay and Jayden West, and Peyton Amdahl, all of Brandon; one great-grandson, Lennox Miller, of Brandon; four brothers, Dennis (Pat) Haugen, Steven (Cindy) Haugen, Bobby (Felicity) Haugen, and Jeremy VanMeveren; four sisters, Vickie (Randy) White, Sherry (Paul) Weist, Jackie (Scott) Heinssen, and Roxie (Brad) Ebdrup; brother-in-law, Duane (Jolene) West; two sisters-in-law, Penny (Donn) Lindsay and Dawn (Michael Shackley) Clauson; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Preceding Pam in death were her husband, Richard West; son, Richard West Jr.; father, Paul Haugen; mother, Myrna VanMeveren; mother-in-law, Margaret (Lauritz) Clauson; father-in-law, William (Pat) West; and sister-in-law, Patricia West.
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