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Pamela Jean Adamson
2/16/1961 - 8/15/2025
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Obituary For Pamela Jean Adamson
Pamela “Pam” Jean James-Adamson
February 16, 1961 – August 15, 2025
Pamela “Pam” Jean James-Adamson, 64, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.
Pam was born on February 16, 1961, to Wayne and Joan Booth and was the oldest of five children. From a young age, she embraced the role of caretaker—a gift she carried throughout her life. Pam was a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, and later a joyful great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Family was always at the heart of everything she did.
In 1989, Pam met the love of her life, Edgar “Ed” Adamson. They married shortly after and shared 27 loving years together until his passing in 2014. Their marriage was filled with devotion, laughter, and partnership, and Pam carried Ed’s memory with her every day thereafter.
She grew up in Rapid City, where she developed a love for community service and became actively involved in the Civil Air Patrol. Over the years, Pam worked in hospitality, food service, and retail, always remembered for her kindness, warmth, and dedication. In the 1980s, she attended nursing school, reflecting her lifelong commitment to caring for others.
Outside of work, Pam enjoyed camping and fishing. She especially loved cooking, baking, and canning for family and friends. In her later years, she found a cherished role as “House Mom” for the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity in Rapid City, where she became know as "Mama" and a guiding presence and beloved mother figure to many young men who came to see her as family.
Pam will be remembered for her generous spirit, her deep love of family, and her unwavering support of those around her. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched with her compassion, strength, and kindness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Adamson; her parents, Wayne and Joan Booth; her grandparents Ruby Schmidt and Doc and Josephine Booth; her uncle, Jerald Slater; her brother-in-law, Kirk Oliver; step daughter Barb; as well as other beloved family members.
Pam is survived by her children, Patrick (Ashley) James and Amber Adamson; grandchildren Jazmyn, Jaydin, Brock, Bricon, and Jersey; one grand son; one great-grandchild; one great-great-grandchild; her siblings Don (Rachel) Booth, Tina Cienki, Toni Oliver, and Shawn (Kathy) Booth; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends and loved ones who will miss her dearly.
The family asks that those who attend please wear either blue, purple, or green to honor Mama Pam.
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Kathy Booth sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Pamela Jean Adamson - 08/23/2025
For sister Pam, RIP & God speed. You will be remembered lovingly. 💞 From Shawn (Kathy) Booth and sister Tina Cienki
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08/25/2025
Mama Pam will be missed. She was always so nice and a joy to talk too.
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08/25/2025
Pam was my Birthday buddy on February 16th for the last 46 years! I will miss our birthday text messages but they will not be forgotten! ❤️ Pam was a true 79'er and loved coming to all events to greet everyone with her hugs and big smile! I know Pam loved her family dearly and talked about them with happiness and pride! Pam was a wonderful lady in the community! Prayers to Pam and the Families!🙏
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08/22/2025
Amber and Family . . I am heartbroken to hear that Pam has left you but know in my heart she is with Ed which is where she has wanted to be since he left her. You have my love, hugs and prayers. Linda (Franks) Siedschlag
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08/22/2025
Rest in Peace Pam. You were a kindhearted lady and will be missed by all who knew you. Lorri Ann Two Bulls
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08/19/2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember her warmth and joy—how, after so many years apart, she ran up to me, wrapped me in the biggest hug, and called my name with such happiness. That memory will stay with me always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Pam will be deeply missed at our get-togethers. My deepest sympathy, Caroline Jones
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08/19/2025
I am forever heartbroken and lost at this point with the loss of my sister , I can't express enough how we take for granted that we will have more time, it's never enough so hold each other closer hug tighter and love unconditionally because we never know when it's our last time! Love you always sis, Toni
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