Pamela “Pam” Joan Yockim, Age 67, of Deer Lodge, passed away on May 30, 2025.
The family of Pamela Joan Yockim (Pam) is saddened to announce her passing on May 30, 2025 at the age of 67 years. Pam was born to Floyd and Violet Yockim on April 23, 1958 in Sidney Montana, the fifth of seven children. She passed away peacefully in Deer Lodge, Montana May 30, 2025 with her family close by.
Pam attended grade school in Miles City, Montana, middle school in Baker, Montana and finished her school years in Deer Lodge Montana. She earned an Associate’s degree in accounting from Butte college of Vo. Tech. She was a life-long resident of Deer Lodge from 1972 until her passing. Pam married Darrell N. Brown on September 25, 1976 and to this union three sons were born: Phillip, Thomas and Bryan. Pam spent many years in the service industry working as furniture manager, restaurant manager, and a chef. She had a brief taste of restaurant ownership with her specialty in Mexican fare. She began her work at the age of 16 for a mere $1.70 per hour doing dishes and making pizzas.
Pam’s most treasured memories were her family. The love of her three sons, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren brought great pleasure to her. She especially enjoyed their many sporting events or going to the mountains during summers or winters with the kids. Pam’s hobbies included genealogy and her family photo collection.
Pam is survived by her sons, Phillip Brown, Thomas (Toni) Brown and Bryan (Brittni) Brown; grandchildren, Jared, Ashlynd, Brandi, Olivia, Janie, Trenton Taylee, Brokk and Brynlee; great grandchildren, Kaisen and Finley; her siblings, Steven (Gloria) Yockim, Theresa (Mark) Elletson, Pauline Shephard, Thomas (Theresa) Yockim and Patricia (Gary) Reynolds.
She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Violet Yockim; sister, Kathie E. Yockim Brown; brother in-law, Clint Higle; niece, Katrina Ladd; and nephew, Jacob Roberts.
Pam will be dearly missed by her loving family. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
A celebration of Life will be held at a later date this summer.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care Pam and her family.
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Lois Simpson says
Tom and Theresa,
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. I don’t really know Pam but she sounds like an awesome person. My condolences to you and your family.
Randy and Jo Diefel says
To all my cuz’s and Pam’s family – we send our deepest condolences- the last time I seen Pam was when we stopped at the restaurant her and Kathy ran in Deer Lodge – thankfully we had a great time with them both and a lot of laughs during that lunch – I’m trying to remember who was boss between them I guess I didn’t know for sure because they were both bossy 🙂 hope you can have good memories of Pam – It makes me happy knowing Pam and all the Yokims are my 1st cousins- our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Jamie Roberts says
Aunt Pam you know I love you so much you like a second mom ever since I was little. I remember going for bike rides since I was four with you and Daryl. Then I remember going on dune buggy rides and I was still small. Growing up at Rock Creek so fun. And living with you and your boys. All the fun we had and troubles we met. You will never be forgotten. You know I love you so much Pam.
Ted Ford says
Only a lifetime of memories with Pam, her family, in-laws, outlaws, and friends. My condolences to all involved. She will surely be missed by a huge number of people.