Pamela Lentz

Pamela M. Lentz, age 51, of Alta Vista, IA passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her home. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alta Vista, Iowa with Father Jerry Kopacek celebrating. Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Alta Vista. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home with a 7:00 PM Rosary and will continue at the church one hour prior to the mass on Tuesday. Online condolences may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family. Pam was born January 20, 1967 to Louie and Kay (Carney) Lentz in New Hampton, IA. She attended school in New Hampton, graduating in 1985. Pam worked as a bartender for Ron and Judy Gebel at Nite Lite in Alta Vista. Later, she was employed by Sara Lee in New Hampton until its closing in 2000. Pam then became a welder at Featherlite in Cresco, where she worked to present. Pam enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, her precious dogs and, especially NASCAR. She really enjoyed her annual trips with her best friends, Dan and Jolene Rimrodt to Topsail Island and Rock Fest. Those that knew her would say she had the most infectious laugh and will be deeply missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Debbie (Randy) Brooks of Gravois Mills, MO, Sue (Tony) Monson of Leland, IA, Todd (Diane) Lentz of Alta Vista and Julie (Shep) Schleuger of Britt, IA; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, her dog, Ruby Doo and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Tony; grandparents and nephew, Zac Wilson.