Pam Mamouney OAM, current President of Casey Multifaith Network.
Pam MamouneyCopyright 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All Rights Reserved.A memorial service was held on 19 August 2024 for Pam Mamouney, recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), founding member and former president of the Casey Multi-Faith Network in Victoria, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served for many years on Public Affairs and Communication councils.
“Pam has a large family who were by her bedside as the end unfolded. She was well cared for. She was a saint in every respect – we will miss her,” said Ashley Parton, who served with her in the Church of Jesus Christ.
Pam, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ since 1961, found joy and peace in working with individuals across multiple faiths. The concept of people helping other people to lighten the load brought her tremendous satisfaction.
In her words, “I helped to host bus tours to different faiths and soon made many friends with Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus much to my surprise. They are still my friends today.”
She was admired for her leadership, courage and Christ-like love for others. Robert Dudfield, a friend for many years, said, “Her life has been a life of service. A legacy left behind.”
Whilst she had a strong influence on friends in inter-faith groups and with government leaders, she had her strongest influence on her children.
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Pam Mamouney (fifth from the right) with other members of the Casey Multi-Faith Network, Melbourne, Australia.© 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.When she received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), her children said, “If you tried to fill her shoes, it would require many people to do so. Obviously, we are very proud of our mother and grandmother and her zest for life that rubs off on everyone . . . and combined with her sense of humour, there is never a dull moment. Well done, Mum!”
“Mum was not a spectator. She helped others live a better life.”
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Pam was an active follower of Jesus Christ and friend to all.© 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.She loved doing family history research and working with her children and grandchildren to preserve family memories and pay respect to her ancestors. She was on the activities committee in her retirement village, where she organized musical afternoons and fund-raising activities.
“We stand on the shoulders of giants and Pam was one of the giants,” said friends from her Church congregation. “I felt the Saviour’s love through her. She represented His love so beautifully.”
Another friend, Rich Hunter, said, “She loved God and Jesus Christ, her family and community, and friends from other faiths. She lived a life of faith, respect, and friendship. She was a bridge-builder who brought hearts together. She was a great role-model for us in a difficult and divided world.”
