Pamela passed away suddenly at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital on Oct. 9th at the age of 57 years. Pam was a native of Hollister and lived here all her life. She was a graduate of San Benito High School and the Gavilan College Nursing Program. Pamela spent 20 years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse working at convalescent hospitals in San Benito County. “Besides being a very generous, caring, and loving person, Pamela had a great big heart”, said her family. She enjoyed collecting Tinkerbell and Cow memorabilia (figurines and paintings); sewing, arts and crafts, and traveling to the Sierras. Pamela is survived by her husband Bob Ahlin; mother Alice Hyman; brothers; Robert Prater and Charles Hyma, spouse Danielle, all of Hollister, nieces; Sarah Prater Romay, spouse Robert of Sacramento, and Allison Prater of Napa; and great-nephew Robert Romay of Sacramento. She was predeceased by her father Kenneth Prater. Arrangements have been made for private cremation and inurnment at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends are invited to a memorial celebration of Pamela’s life on Wednesday Oct. 17th at 1:00 P.M. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Memorials are preferred to Mabie Skilled Nursing Center Southside,c/o the funeral home chapel.