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sons, Chris Potter and Bobby Heiniger, both of Elgin; and a sister, Lavonia Kidman, Idaho
Falls, Idaho. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. The South Carolina
Cremation & Memorial Society, Aiken, is in charge of arrangements
Owen Russell Gunn
83, of Riverside, RI, formerly of South Yarmouth, MA, died October 26, 2008 at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice; two children, Betsy Hadi of Barrington and
Owen E. Gunn of Medford, MA; and four grandchildren, Dania Hadi and Samantha,
Brittney and Danny Gunn. He was a partner in the firm of Alger and Gunn Architects of
Hyannis, MA. He was a charter member of the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra and played
trombone with many local music groups; the last being a charter member of the "Ocean
Bones". There will be no formal services at this time. Friends are asked, if they so desire, to
make contributions in his name to the Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St.,
Pawtucket, RI 02860, who made his final months comfortable. We extend our heartfelt
thanks to all of their staff.
Ozella Blanche Gunn
On Wednesday night last, ozella Blanche, infant daughter of James P., and Regina gunn.
“And Jesus said suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such in the
kindom of Heaven” Boston Papers please copy. Richmond Whig, July 23, 1847 page 2
Pam Gunn,
63, passed away on July 24, 2011 in Petaluma, California, where she lived with her husband,
Mike, for the past ten years. Born Pamela Josephine Mertens on December 21, 1947 in
Hollywood, California, she and her twin sister Penny were the daughters of Virginia Alice
and Donald James Mertens. Pam grew up and was educated in the San Fernando Valley
where she met and married her husband. In forty-four years of marriage, Pam and Mike
enjoyed living in Hawaii, Kwajalein, M.I., and Chatsworth, where they raised their family
and enjoyed countless good times with their large circle of family and friends. Pam enjoyed a
long and distinguished career in special education. She worked as a special education teacher
and Program Specialist for the Los Angeles Unified School District and as a Program
Manager in special education for San Rafael City Schools. Pam also taught classes related to
special education at Dominican University. In addition to her devotion to children with
special needs, Pam's interests included spending time with her grandchildren, traveling,
playing tennis, reading and watching sports. She is survived by her husband Mike, her
daughters Kelly (Joe) Baalman of Dublin, Erin Gunn (Marc Huntley) of Pasadena, and her
son John Gunn of Los Angeles. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Maddie, Anna and
Henry Baalman, Ryan and Kate Huntley and Lillian Gunn. Also surviving Pam are her
siblings Mike (Kathie) Mertens, Penny Mertens (Ralph La Preziosa), Don (Marne) Mertens,
Jr., Patricia Schulz, Robert (Sue) Mertens, Jane Mertens (Jeb Gist), her sister-in-law Debbie
(Chris) Wallace and fifteen nieces and nephews. Pam was loving, generous, and had a terrific
sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Services will be
held at the San Fernando Mission in Mission Hills. Memorial contributions can be made to
Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952 or the Multiple Myeloma
Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. Family assisted by
PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY AND CREMATORY, 763-4131