Pamela Sue (Thrush) Zuker

     Pamela Sue Zuker, age 71, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
     Cremation will take place and the family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.
     Pamela was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on May 23, 1950, the daughter of Beryl and Ruby (Shock) Thrush.  She graduated from Shepherd High School and married Lee Zuker on July 6, 1968 in Shepherd, MI.
     Pam was a homemaker who was blessed to stay home and raise her children.  Among her many passions, she enjoyed ceramics, gardening and her more recent interest was putting puzzles together.  She loved to observe wildlife from her golf cart during rides around the neighborhood and took great pleasure watching birds while relaxing on her front porch.
      Pam had a strong Christian faith which she passed to her children and was confident there was a place in heaven waiting for her.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     She is survived by her husband Lee Zuker of Ithaca, MI; daughter Sheila and Jay Salmon of Shepherd, MI; sons: Joel and Tessa Zuker of Ithaca, MI; Brian Zuker of Ithaca, MI; Ryan Zuker of Ithaca, MI; grandchildren: Courtney (Jose) Velasquez, Kirstin Hadanek, Tarryn Salmon, and Levi Salmon and great grandchildren: Cristina, Josephine, and Rowan.  She is survived by siblings: Diane Haney of Mt. Pleasant, MI; Jim and Jean Thrush of Shepherd, MI; Kathy and Phillip Garrett of Weidman, MI.  She is preceded in death by her parents Beryl and Ruby Thrush, and brother Dennis Thrush.
     Memorials may be made to Grace Hospice of Bay City, MI 1484 Straits Drive, Bay City, MI 48706.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.