COLUMBUS--Pamela L. Hollander age 67, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on July 12, 1952 in Columbus to Charles and Lucille (Peters) Berg and grew up in a large extended family. Pam was a 1970 graduate of the Columbus High School then began working at Earl's Cafe. She was married to Donald Hollander on June 23, 1973 in Columbus and on December 7, 1974 their daughter Kim was born. Pam was employed at the Columbus Community Hospital in the dietary department for 32 years. She enjoyed family gatherings, reading and flower shopping. Her correspondence by card, note or letters were lengthy and heartfelt.
Pam was an amazing mother, with wit, charm and a keen sense of humor. But most of all, she was a one of a kind grandmother. She loved Taylor, Micaela and Zoe more than life itself. She gave them advice, learned to text to humor them and gave the best embrace. Time with them, doing anything or nothing at all, was her greatest joy. She taught unconditional love, kindness, courage, patience and compassion. Survivors include her daughter Kim (Jeff) Zittel of Columbus; three grandchildren Taylor, Micaela and Zoe; a brother Chuck (Ann) Berg of Fall River; two nephews Jeffrey (Ashley Fischer) Berg and Douglas (Morgan) Berg and their daughter Madolyn; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private Celebration of Life service was held at the Olivet Congregational U.C.C. Rev. Ruth Bradshaw officiated. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery at a later date. A Celebration of Life Gathering was held from 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at KESTRAL RIDGE GOLF CLUB, 900 Avalon Rd., Columbus. She had the eyes that saw the best, a heart that forgave the worst, a mind that forgot the bad and a soul that never lost faith.