Pamela J. Cariveau, age 59 of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Pamela Joyce Cariveau was born on May 27, 1964 in Fergus Falls, MN the daughter of Oscar and Fern (Stach) Elshaug.  Pamela grew up in Thief River Falls and Crookston, MN attending Crookston Central High School and graduating with the Class of 1983.  She worked at the Occupational Development Center in Crookston and also delivered newspapers for the Crookston Times.   On June 8, 1996 she was united in marriage to Peter S. Cariveau in Crookston, MN.  In 1998 they moved to East Grand Forks, MN.

Pam loved all sports, especially the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Twins.  The Family knew not to call her during game time!.  She also loved mystery novels and spending time with family.

Family members who survive Pamela include her husband, Peter Cariveau of East Grand Forks, MN; mother, Fern Elshaug of Crookston, MN; siblings, George (Julie) Elshaug of Grand Forks, ND, Sharon (Dennis) Klamm of Crookston, MN, Philip (Jackie) Elshaug of Piedmont, SC and Elaine Elshaug of Omaha, NE.  She also leaves behind 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 3 great-nephews and 1 great-niece.

She is preceded in death by her father, Oscar Elshaug and an infant sister Sheila.

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN.

Visitation: 1 Hour Prior Memorial Service in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Interment: Calvary North Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND in the spring of 2024