Pamela Aulrich

Pamela J. Aulrich

Hastings resident Pamela J. Aulrich, 71, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home in Hastings, Nebraska, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings, Nebraska, with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The service will be livestreamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home's website. To view the service, go to Pamela's obituary and click the play button located toward the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Pamela was born on August 4, 1954, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Robert and JoAnn (Croswell) Hyde. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School and attended Nebraska Western Community College before continuing her education at Kearney State College, where she earned her master's degree in Speech Pathology. Pamela was united in marriage to her husband, Frank, on July 7, 1979, and together they were blessed with a daughter who was the joy of their lives.

She was employed at Flowserve, where she was a dedicated and hardworking employee for more than 20 years until her Alzheimer's diagnosis forced her retirement. She greatly enjoyed her time in the office and valued the relationships she built with her customers and coworkers. Pam was a friend to everyone and carried a contagious joy wherever she went.

In addition to her career, Pamela played an active role on the family farm, whether driving a tractor or helping care for the hogs, cattle, sheep, and her beloved donkey, Moses. She found great satisfaction in the farming lifestyle and took pride in supporting her family's agricultural endeavors. Pamela had a deep appreciation for nature and enjoyed spending time outdoors. She loved watching birds, and tending to her flower gardens. She loved cooking and baking, and no one ever left her home hungry.

Above all, she was incredibly proud of her grandchildren and cherished every moment she spent with them, following their many activities and enthusiastically supporting each of their endeavors while creating lasting memories together.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents.

SURVIVORS

Husband:

Frank Aulrich of Hastings

Daughter and Son-in-Law: Amy and Michael Wilson of Giltner

Grandchildren: Ethan, Addison, and Kailyn Wilson of Giltner

Brothers: William Hyde of Vermont Robert Hyde of California

Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law: Jim and Duanna Aulrich of Hastings

She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.