Pamela Jean Danroth

Pamela Jean Danroth (Perrin) was born on March 3, 1956 in Beechy, Saskatchewan and passed away on April 22nd, 2024, after her courageous battle with cancer. Pam was only 68 years old. From 1958 to 1962, Pam lived with her parents Ted and Olive Perrin and her baby sisters Shannon and Shelly at Beechy Community Pasture. The family then moved to the Matador at Kyle where Pam would gain another sister, Jacqueline. In 1964, Pam, along with her sisters and parents would make their home in Beechy in the beautiful hills of the South Saskatchewan. Living on the ranch with her parents, sisters and extended family, she would form deep roots with her heritage and the land.  Hanging out  with her sisters, riding in the hills, living at north camp in the summer and embracing the land and the stories about her family’s history, were all favorite pastimes.  It would be the start of her lifelong connection to the ranch. 

Pam attended Beechy school from grade 2, until her graduation in 1973. During those years Pam would form many lifelong friendships and bonds with her classmates. She was known as a loyal friend, a woman with a wicked sense of humour and a whole lot of fun. She would expand on her talents and skills and excel at sports, music, and competing at horse shows. It was at the young age of 16  that she would be swept off her feet by her boyfriend and future husband Neil Danroth. Being a few years older than her sisters, Pam would be the first to date, the first to leave home, the first to marry. Many times she reminded her sisters that “she broke mom in” for all of them. 

In 1975, Pam and Neil would attend Lakeland College in Vermillion receiving her diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries. College life agreed with Pam as she made friendships that would last her lifetime. She embraced  college life, along with the rigor’s of learning. Her competitive spirit really showed itself when Pam played hockey for the College Women’s team. Who knew that this quiet woman had surprising tenacity when it came to not giving up? (Something that would serve Pam well in the future). She would play until she dropped, or hyperventilate, whichever came first. At the age of 20, Pam would become a big sister to her baby sister, Jimmie Lou. The Perrin girls now numbered 5. 

Pam and Neil married on July 23rd, 1977 at the family ranch. They would establish their first home in Edmonton and then in Peace River, Alberta in 1979. It was no surprise that Pam chose a career that would allow her to live in some of the most isolated and beautiful parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, close to nature and the land. Never afraid of hard work, Pam along with Neil, would construct their first home together in Peace River, Alberta. It was there, in 1980, that they welcomed their firstborn Kristian. In 1982, after being offered a partnership in the Perrin Ranching Company, Pam and Neil moved back to Beechy and started ranching with her parents Ted and Olive, her sister Shannon, and her husband Reg.  Neil and Pam’s family would grow to include their daughter Melissa, and two more sons, Quintin and Riley.  They would establish a life for themselves.  Attending church at Hillside Church, helping at Vacation Bible School, playing the trumpet with the locals, working at the rink to support her community. Pam sought out ways to build connections and to support her community.

Never a stranger to a challenge, Pam embraced this new life as a Rancher woman. She was “back in the saddle again” as they say. From feeding cattle on the coldest winter days or herding cattle on a hot sunny day. Pam was actively involved in the operation of the ranch. Even with all of her responsibilities at home, Pam still managed to work at the Beechy Care Home for several years alongside her mother. She was loved by all, as Pam cared for each of the residents with compassion and love.

After 36 years of ranching and farming Pam and Neil retired and sold the ranch, but retained land to build a new home that would accommodate their family of 4 children with spouses, their 11 grandchildren and many members of the extended family. Her most precious times in her life were times spent with her children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren gave Pam her greatest joy. Pam always found ways to make each one of them feel special, loved and valued. 

She shared her home and her blessings with anyone who walked through her door.  It was a gathering place, a haven from the daily grind of life and a place of beauty and solitude. It was the simple things in life that Pam would share with others that drew people to her. Walking quietly together on the  beach collecting rocks, sharing  a cup of coffee on the deck, laughing together over a silly joke,  sitting around a campfire, or sharing a meal, were just some of the ways Pam would let you know you “belonged”.  

Although Pam was not vocal about her faith, it was obvious to anyone that met Pam that she truly lived a Christ-filled life. She was the hands and feet of Jesus every time she listened when other’s shared their problems, when she provided food and shelter to those in need, when she took time to take care of other people’s children, when she spent nights camping in a cramped and damp tent with grandkids and nieces and nephews, when she sent letters and cards in remembrance of a birthday, and countless other “offerings” of herself.   

As much as she loved the ranch and all of its beauty, it was the love of her Savior and the love of her family and friends that was her first priority. Anyone who was blessed to have Pam in their life can attest to her gentleness, her kindness and her never-ending patience. She was humble and downplayed her talents and strengths. Never wanting to be in the limelight, Pam would quietly and without complaint, bear her burdens.  Even when times were tough and she went through major setbacks, Pam never wanted the story to be about her, but rather about the goodness of her God, and the many blessings she had. No more was this more evident than when Pam quietly, and without complaint, endured the cancer treatments and the pain that followed.  She never wanted the focus on her, always on others. She truly was a rare gift to all of us.

If only we could have kept you longer Pam, as your absence will create a huge void in our world.  We look forward to the day we can be with you again. 

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