We Remember

BURGE, Pamela Judith

December 6, 1944 — August 3, 2024

It is with great sorrow and a profound love that we announce the loss of Pamela Burge, who passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 79.

Pam passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at Cottonwoods care home in Kelowna, BC.  She leaves behind a daughter Erin Burge; granddaughter Isla Rose; and son-in-law Joshua Hines; as well as her brother John Burge (and family) of Seattle, Washington; and many wonderful friends.

Pamela was a force of nature, a woman whose bravery and strength were matched only by her vibrant personality and love for life.

Recognized in her early years for being a pioneer of Vancouver’s radio scene as one of the “Boss Jocks.”  Back then known as Timothy Burge, she made a name for herself as a rebel who would seek out revolutionary new music and had the first underground/psychedelic radio show in Canada at CJOR in 1967.  She went on to be both a DJ and a program director from the late 1960’s to the 1980’s at LG-FM, CKVN, CKNW in Vancouver, BC and then in the 80’s and 90’s at CKOV in Kelowna.

In the mid 1990’s, Tim transitioned to Pamela during a period when there wasn’t much social awareness toward being transgender.  It was a challenging time, which was met with some resistance, but she was tough and fought to live as her authentic self.

A true social butterfly with a wicked sense of humour, Pamela thrived in the company of others, and her larger than life persona captivated people on and off the air.  Pamela’s legacy will live on through the countless lives she impacted, and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A Celebration of Life, for Pamela, will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM (PDT), at BERTRAM CREEK PARK, 5680 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC.

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Service
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM (PDT)

Location
BERTRAM CREEK PARK

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