Pamela Jean Lien, age 66 of Taylor, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in her home.

Pamela was born on August 31, 1959 in Mondovi to Hugh and Alvina (Olson) Goard.  Pamela married Keith Lien, the love of her life, on August 26, 2000 in Blair.  Keith preceded Pamela in death on May 6, 2019.

Pamela graduated from Independence High School in 1977.
She retired in October of 2023 from the Waumandee State Bank as a personal banker.

Pamela enjoyed reading and snuggling with her beloved cats.  She loved her coffee!  Pamela's favorite greeting was "Hey Doll".

Pamela is survived by six sisters, Janet (Jerry) Kube, Mary Ann Hoffend, Nancy (Dennis) Dubiel, Brenda (David) Loga, Sally (Raymond) Knudtson, Linda (David) Byom and their families; Keith's children, Jesse (Jessica), Toni Najera-Rodriguez, Trent (Kali) and their families; mother-in-law, Evelyn; brother-in-law  Allan and sister-in-law, Debbie and their families.

In addition to her parents and husband, Pamela was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Arnold; a sister-in-law, Terry; a brother-in-law, Craig (in infancy) and a great-nephew, RJ Basten.

Pamela will be forever missed, never forgotten and forever in our hearts.  May she rest in peace with her beloved husband, Keith.

Pamela's last wishes were to be cremated and to have no visitation or funeral.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Woodlawn Cemetery in rural Taylor.