Pamela S. Zimmerman Obituary (1961 - 2014)

Pamela S. Zimmerman, 53, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:18 am, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in Bloomington.Her funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at St. Patrick Church of Merna, 1001 North Towanda Barnes Road, Bloomington with Monsignor Greg Ketcham officiating. Her graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Saint Isidore Cemetery, rural Bethany, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Monday November 10, 2014 at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, Childrens Discovery Museum, American Cancer Society, or the Zimmerman childrens trust fund to be established.Pam was born on February 18, 1961 in Decatur, the daughter of James W. Smith and Barbara J. (Bresnan) Alexander.She is survived by a son, David Zimmerman and twin girls, Rachel and Heidi Zimmerman, all at home; four siblings, Diane (Bruce) Gifford, Jim (Michelle) Smith and Eileen Milligan, all of Decatur and Larry Alexander of Bolingbrook; three aunts, Alice (Larry) Sartori and Grace Bresnan, both of St. Louis, MO and Virginia Grant of Gainesville, FL; her fianc" Scott Baldwin of Roselle; and many nieces and nephews.Pam was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Fran.Pam graduated from Maroa-Forsyth High School in 1979, where she was Valedictorian and Senior Class President. She attended Eastern Illinois University, receiving a double major in Accounting and Business Management. Pamela was a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner, owning and operating Pamela S. Zimmerman, CPA, CFP.Pam was an example for what we all want to see more of in this world today. Above all else, Pam was a kind, caring, and devoted mother who would tell anyone who asked that the greatest treasure in her life were her three children. Pam dedicated her life to giving to others and living life with self-discipline, responsibility, moral clarity, courage, steadfast determination and virtue. She was truly a special person beloved and respected by all and a spiritual woman involved in many church and volunteer activities. Her efforts each day brought us wisdom, happiness, and made the world a better place.She will never be forgotten and will always be an inspiration to show us how to live our lives.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ina Hess, the Koh family, and friends and neighbors for all of their love and support.