Pamela Joy Coney May 13, 1957 - June 28, 2006 Resident of Pittsburg Pamela Joy Coney, 49, succumbed to an aggressive form of cancer at home with her beloved husband and son at her side on the evening of June 28. Her infectious smile, indomitable spirit and legacy of love and faith lives on. Although she will be deeply missed by many family and friends, everyone can take comfort that Pam - a devout Christian - has now graced heaven with her beauty, charm and spontaneous sense of humor. Pam is survived by her loving husband, William Coney; wonderful son, Joshua; stepson, Travis; mother, Carol L. Mork; sister, Roberta Penarelli and Marlene Miller; brother, Richard Mork; nieces, Jessie and Kelley; nephews, Eric, Jason, Justin, Matthew, Michael, and Ryan; sister-in-law, Patricia; and brothers-in-law, Harold, Rem, Rich and Timothy. She was preceded in death by her father, Lester W. Mork (1982) and sister, Nancy Pasierb (1999). It was nothing short of a miracle that Pam was able to bless our lives for four more wonderful years after receiving devastating news in early 2002. At that time, Pam was told by doctors that she had only 9 months to live after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Yet as family and friends worried, Pam simply smiled and persevered. She was declared cancer-free within months and now we know why - Pam's purpose on Earth was far from finished. After all, she knew there was more traveling to do with her husband, Bill, more volunteer work to conduct in the community, and more "lucky bucks" to pass on to loved ones. She also loved attending Giants games, receiving facials and massages, spending time with family, teaching Sunday School and making people laugh. One of Pam's greatest legacies is the work she performed with those in substance abuse recovery. It's estimated that Pam sponsored approximately 100 women who grappled with addiction. The endless stream of "thank you" letters and cards that Pam received is testament to her work. Just as endearing was Pam's marriage to Bill and her relationship with son, Joshua. Bill and Pam were madly in love and truly treasured the 14 years they spent together. They met in 1992 at a recovery meeting and went on a picnic at Mt. Diablo the following day. Both knew then they were literally and figuratively on top of the world. Her relationship with son, Joshua was special in its own right. Pam was a firm but fair mother, while Joshua made her proud. The love and respect they had for each other was immense. Before settling in Pittsburg, Pam was born in San Diego on May 13, 1957. By the late 1960s, Pam's family moved to Concord and she attended Mt. Diablo High School. After high school, Pam began a career in accounting that lasted for more than two decades. Last year, she and her husband, Bill purchased Vista Printing in Concord. Pam was instrumental in growing the client base until her illness resurfaced last March. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Michael Prado of UCSF; Kaiser Hospice Nurse, Kim Wolter; The Fernandez Family; a special thanks to the care and love and faith of Kim Cunningham; and the Body of New Hope Community Church.

Published Contra Costa Times July 1, 2006