Pamela Gale Nightengale, 57, died October 23, 2011 at Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater. She was born on January 11, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Max and Irene (Caywood) Hinshaw.

Pam was a very loving and caring person who's heart and door was always open to everyone. She was loved by everyone including the Protection Valley Manor nursing home staff. Pam was an avid bingo player.

Pam is survived by her husband Dan Tran of Dodge City; two sons, Lonnie Dale Turner of Dodge City and Anthony Wayne Nightengale of Fort Lewis, Washington, mother, Irene Hinshaw of Sealing , Oklahoma, four brothers, Doug Hinshaw, Dale Hinshaw, Ray Hinshaw, and Earnie Hinshaw; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Max Hinshaw.

Private family service will be held a later date. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Pam Nightengale Memorial Fund in care of Swaim Funeral Home-1901 Sixth Ave-Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.