Pamela L. Terrell Waterloo, Iowa Obituary

Pamela L. Terrell

Pamela L. Terrell, 73, of Waterloo, died Thursday, October 7, at home. She was born January 12, 1948 in Des Moines, daughter of Paul and Beverly Grant Terrell. Pam graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1966 and received her B. A. degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1970. She was a 5th and 6th grade teacher with the Waterloo Community School District for 33 years, retiring in 2003. Survivors include: two sisters, Sandy (George) Ritland of Ankeny and Michelle (Steve) Hanson of Charles City; a brother, Forry (Cheryl) Smith of Alamo, California; eight nieces and nephews, Joe, Jake, Mike and Lindsey Ritland, Emma and Mitchell Hanson, and Tanner and Olivia Smith; four great nieces and nephews, Killian, Sydney and Audrey, and Cole Ritland. She is preceded in death by: her father, Paul Terrell, her mother, Beverly Smith and her step father, Spec Smiith. Services may be held at a future date. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway is assisting the family.
January 12, 1948 - October 7, 202101/12/194810/07/2021
Share Obituary:
Share a Memory
Pamela L. Terrell
Pamela L. Terrell
Tribute WallObituary & Events
Send FlowersPlant a tree

Share a memory

Add to your memory
Photos/Video
Candle
Mementos

Tribute wall

Plant a tree in memory of Pamela

An environmentally friendly option
Plant a tree
H
Heather Foust
February 28, 2023
Mrs. Terrell was one of the best teachers I ever had. I am 47. She was my fifth grade teacher at Devonshire Elementary School in Waterloo. I will remember all the life skills she taught me. She was also very funny. She pushed you to be better. I am sad to hear of her pas... Continue Reading
Comment
S
Sue Alldredge Carver
October 25, 2021
I remeber Pam from First United Methodist Church in the youth group. She was just a sparle-always smiling. I am sure she was a wonderful teacher We would run into each other over the years, and it was always good to see her. She was happy to retire and enjoy her free ... Continue Reading
Comment
J
Joseph A Sears
October 20, 2021
Ms. Terrell was my 6th grade teacher at Devonshire. One of my most memorable teachers. During our 6th grade party after bowling we went to Pizza Hut and played her favorite song of the time, Black and White by Three Dog Night.
A candle was posted for Pamela L. Terrell.
A candle was posted for Pamela L. Terrell.
Comment
S
Sherri Gabbard
October 16, 2021
Pam was my 6th grade teacher, my son's 5th grade teacher, and a colleague when I became a teacher. I remember her infectious sense of fun and will miss her. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Comment
T
Trisha Bartz
October 16, 2021
She was one of my favorite teachers at Devonshire!! Thinking of her family! ❤️
Comment
M
Mary Bing
October 15, 2021
Pam was a good friend of mine when my son and I moved to Waterloo to care for my father. We met at First Presbyterian Church. She extended her friendship to us both. Both my son and Pam had a love of history and had lots of great talks. We started the tradition of de... Continue Reading
Comment