Northbrook II is a special place to live. You feel part of a family that takes care of each other. Pammie was the head of our Northbrook family who could always be counted on to have a spare key to your place, sign for packages, come over for dinner and rave about the food, have a witty story to share. She had a contagious spirit about her that shone threw and drew people in.
She took care of everyone, and was especially good to my husband, Matt, and I who lived across the hall from her (Matt for over 6 years, and I for the past 3). No less than once a week we'd find a treat from Pammie at our front door. It was always something sweet - usually cupcakes, bakery goods or, my favorite, meringue cookies. Pammie made the best meringue cookies. I'll never eat another one without thinking of her. Freshly-squeezed orange juice was another specialty of hers and would always appear if either of us was feeling a bit under the weather. She even gifted us an electric orange juice maker in case we needed some when she wasn't around. And also so we could make her some. :) One of the most unexpected and special things she did for us was just after our wedding. We came home the day after to find the 5th floor hallway absolutely enchanting. Pammie had arranged for over 100 white helium balloons to be floating in the hallway! It was magical to walk into and we were incredibly touched.
Pammie was so kind and thoughtful - it's hard to pick from among the hundreds of gestures she made and ways she took care of us over the years. These few examples don't do justice to the extent of the care and love she showed us. She was the best neighbor anyone could dream of - she was part of our family. Pammie was so good to us, so good to many living in Northbrook. She has left a tremendous impact on us and will be sorely missed. Our life is better for having had her in it for at least a little while.
- Cathy Fenwick, friend and neighbor
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