Lawana Faye Pamperien passed away Dec.21, in Vale, with her husband and youngest daughter by her side.

Faye was born Jan. 25, 1939, on the side of the highway between Harper and the drinking fountain, to Minnie and Curtis Wharton, the youngest daughter of nine. On Oct. 26, 1956, she married Clifford Datlef Pamperien, lasting a cherished 59 years, and brought forth 5 children — Darl, Cathy, Bonnie/Scott, JoDee, and Rocksy. She formally resided in Bend, Milwaukie, and Pine Grove.

Faye had a selfless, beautiful soul. She loved openly and deeply. She instilled her love, honesty, knowledge, generosity, independence, and sense of humor in all of us. She loved life, and was an amazing mechanic, carpenter, and could fix anything. She was tiny, but mighty. A firecracker. She was called “Fix-It Faye,” and others sought her advice regularly. She provided an excellent example of how to see good in every person and in every situation.

She is survived by her husband, Cliff; sister, Bettie Zink; brother, Sam Wharton; five children; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; four brothers, Carroll, Marvin, John, and Tom Wharton; two sisters, Ruth Howard and Iris Bartle; grandson, Clifford O. Pamperien; daughter-in-law, Antoinette Queahpama-Pamperien; and two sons-in-law, Tom Brown and Kevin Climer.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Please send pictures and memories, to be shared at that time, to the family at 970 Airport Road, Vale, Oregon 97918.