Pamela S. Bottjer, 62, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Majestic Care in Fort Wayne.

She was born April 5, 1960, in Auburn, Indiana, to James Mapes, Sr. and Carolyn (Sleeper) Mapes.

On October 11, 1986, in Kendallville she married Craig M. Bottjer. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2016.

Mrs. Bottjer had worked at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville and Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne as a medical transcriptionist.

She was a member of CrossPointe Family Church in Kendallville.

Pam enjoyed crafting, painting, shopping, photography, and camping. She dearly loved the Lord and her family.

Surviving are two daughters, Erin (Andrew) Strunk of Kendallville and Elizabeth Bottjer of Kendallville; a son, Nathan (Stacey) Bottjer of Avilla; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Kody) Teders, Lilly Bottjer Maddie Bottjer, Jade Strunk, Aiden Strunk, Nikkolas Osborn, Carolyn Osborn, and Charolette Bottjer; a great-granddaughter, Emma Teders; and a sister, April Johnson of Kendallville.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Heidi Bottjer; and a brother, James Mapes, Jr.

Private burial will be at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 2 p.m. at CrossPointe Family Church, 205 HighPointe Crossing, Kendallville with Pastor Rich Secor officiating.

Visitation will be on Sunday, November 27, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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