August 3, 1943 - March 22, 2022
Service
Saturday, March 26, 2022 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Burial
Resurrection Cemetery
Pamela Sue King Verne Born August 3, 1943 in Marion, Ohio. Graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1961 where she was a member of Phi Iota Lambda Sorority, a cheerleader, homecoming queen, Queen of Hearts and Roses. Also where she met the love of her life David Verne. After raising their 3 children, Pam was the Athletic Department Secretary at Otterbein University for 30 years where she was also an honorary Alumni, and inducted into the Otterbein Hall of Fame. She was also an advisor for TEM sorority. Pam was a grandma to 10 grandchildren and loved by many others. Pam’s joy and passion came from being surrounded by her family for her homemade Italian dinners and the decades of family vacations to Destin Beach Florida. She was a member of the La Donna Club and volunteered at St. Paul School. Survived by her husband of 60 years, David, children, Devonie (Patrick) Bennett, Teresa (David) Nebraska and Michael (Beth) Verne; grandchildren, Jordan, Dustin, Andrew, Jansen, Daulton, Cayman, Payton, Hannah, Dominic, Lily, and her dog Bella; brother-in-laws, Larry (Kathy) Verne, Tommy (Kathy) Verne and sister-in-law, Julie (Bill) Orr; many cousins, nieces and nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Anna Mae (Conroy) and John King and in-laws, Beatrice DeCenzo Verne and Julian “Sword” Verne. Private family funeral mass at St. Paul the Apostle in Westerville, Saturday March 26, 2022. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, cancer.osu.edu
Condolences
Lashley - Apr 9, 2022
Dave Very sorry for your loss.
Rich Kaylor - Apr 8, 2022
Dave , sorry for your loss , Pam was such a great person . Prayers for your family . Rich & Sandy
Frank Weirick - Apr 8, 2022
Dave , sorry you’ve lost your love and best friend. Prayers to you and your family.
Lynn Woodard - Apr 8, 2022
Dave, What can one say but so sorry. I (and Chuck) always thought the world of Pam in our brief interactions. May the Good Lord bless you and your family during the grieving times.
Mike Scheerer - Apr 8, 2022
David and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May she R.I.P. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time off grieving.
Donna Conrad - Apr 6, 2022
Dear Dave, Devonie, Teresa and Michael, I am heartbroken to learn of Pam's death. She was truly a rare and wonderful person. There was just something so warm and welcoming about her and she was uncommonly caring to absolutely everyone she met. How she brightened our lives! She loved each of you so, so dearly. How blessed you are to have had such a wife and mother (and, I'm sure she was a world-class grandmother to each of her beloved grandchildren). Please know that my husband Mike and I send our love and deepest sympathy to each of you.
Dick Rano - Mar 29, 2022
So sorry about your loss.
Pam was a bright light in Rike Center.
May she RIP.
Terry and Ric - Mar 29, 2022
Dave,
We are so sorry to hear about Pam. She was one of the kindest , sweetest people we have ever known. Ric and I enjoyed our time with you and Pam during our years together at Otterbein. Ric said that Pam was so good to work with and went out of her way to do everything for everyone when she was Athletic Department secretary. Pam was so proud of her family and loved you all so much ! Please accept our deepest sympathy . Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you, Devonie, Teresa and Mike and your family during this most difficult time.
Terry and Ric Fail
MARY (SUSI) MANCINI - Mar 29, 2022
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE VERNE FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF SWEET PAM-WE WERE PLAYMATES GROWING UP ON GIBBARD AVE-WE RE-CONNECTED 40YRS LATER ON THE PIAZZA IN INTRODACQUA, ITALY-HAVE KEPT IN CONTACT SINCE-PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY
-MARY(SUSI)MANCINI.
Jeff Beachler - Mar 28, 2022
The world lost a true angel with Pam’s passing but our loss is heaven’s gain. Pam was one of the nicest people I ever met. Dave and family you have my deepest sympathy. May you be comforted by your memories of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
Tommy Cooper - Mar 28, 2022
Dave: I remember Pam in high school at Linden McKinley. She was a beautiful, bright, and very good person. You two were a perfect match. A marriage lasting 60 years in this age of too many marital breakups is a testament to the love you two had for each other. RIP, Pam.
Sandy & Ralph - Mar 28, 2022
Dave and family,
We can’t begin to tell you how sad we were to hear about Pam’s passing. We can only remember all of the wonderful times we had together, whether it was going out to dinner or celebrating a family event. You and Pam always made us feel a part of your family. Please know that she is with God watching over you and your family.
Much love,
Sandy and Ralph
Pat Salyer - Mar 28, 2022
I was shocked and sad when I read Pam’s obit on Sunday! I too worked at Otterbein for 36 years and got to know Pam and enjoy her friendship.
A lovely person. We are all blessed by having Pam in our lives. Cherish your memories of her. That has helped me deal with deaths of those I love! They are forever with us!
Laura Monaco - Mar 28, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers going out to the family. Anna Monaco also sends her prayers and condolences. Anna remembers Pam from when she first came to the United States from Italy and when she moved to Columbus, Ohio. In fact Anna and Pam use to live on the same street and belonged to the same club.
The Monaco family is thinking of the family and sending prayers.
Gary and Dinah Geschke - Mar 28, 2022
Dave, we were so very saddened when we learned of Pam’s passing. There are no words to express what a lovely and special person Pam was. We are thankful for the many times we had to share with Pam and you. May you find peace knowing she was a follower of Christ and is now in His arms. With love…
carole cordi - Mar 27, 2022
Dave and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Pam. She was one of the sweetest persons I knew. Will keep your family in prayer that God will help you get through this time.
Carole Potenza Cordi
Alicia Spagnol - Mar 27, 2022
I just learned of Pam’s passing today along with my Parents I’m so sorry for your loss. Im sorry that we missed the service. Love you all and will always cherish the childhood memories of our families as neighbors and friends, beach trips etc. God bless you and keep you all in your time of grieving.
Harry Trombitas - Mar 27, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to David and family. Pam was such a sweet lady. When I was in the FBI, Pam would help us coordinate the dates and times for our fitness tests which were held at Otterbein College. She always had a smile on her face and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. I know this is just a small thing in the scheme of things but life is made of these little things and Pam made our lives better.