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David Palmer Obituary

David E. Palmer 1931 ~ 2006 David Elmer Palmer, 74, loved and respected husband, father, and grandfather, passed away June 12, 2006. He was born August 5, 1931 in South Jordan, Utah to Elmer Samuel and Lucile May Bateman Palmer. On March 5, 1954, David married Betty Marie Hawker in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. David served in the Utah National Guard with the 1334th Combat Engineers. Over the years he worked for Kennecott Copper Corp., Dale T. Smith & Sons, Jordan School District, and South Jordan City Corp. He was a temple worker in the Jordan River LDS Temple and a High Priest in the Highland 1st Ward. He served two stake missions, and was a 100% Home Teacher until he became disabled. David enjoyed being "grandfather" to numerous neighborhood kids of all ages, young and old. David enjoyed numerous activities that brought his family together. Later in his life, he became a proficient fisherman, and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends on the shores and waters of many Utah waterways. Survivors: his wife of 52 glorious years, Betty H. Palmer; sons, Jay L. Palmer, Jerry G. Palmer and Dave Palmer; 16 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Colleen Spilker (Larry), Mary Lou Thatcher (Dennis); many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by children, Michael D. Palmer, Elmer Ralph Palmer, Sherry Marie Palmer; and brothers, Glen E. Palmer, Richard Palmer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland 1st LDS Ward Chapel 10200 South 4000 West. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. or Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, South Jordan City Memorial Park. The family expresses sincere thanks the 1st Choice Home Health Care Hospice and to caregivers, Hyrum, Amber and Jan.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2006.

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Tige Palmer

June 25, 2006

We will always remember Uncle Dave, his warm sense of humor, and the twinkle in his eye. What a great reunion it must be for all those who preceded him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, especially our dear sweet Aunt Betty.



Love,

Tige Palmer & Family

Roxanna & Rodney Beckstead

June 19, 2006

Dear Betty, Dave, Jay and Jerry:

Sorry about the loss of such a great man. I am sure he is busy with family members gone on before him and such a great reunion going on. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, but you will be together again someday. It seems hard now, but faith will get you through it.

Byron Hutchings

June 17, 2006

Betty, Jay, Jerry and Dave,

It was an honor to join with you today to honor your husband and father. As Jay so well expressed, families are a very important institution to all. Thank you for your love and being part of our family. As I shared with you, Dave was my first home-teaching companion and I still remember many of the lessons that he taught me by example.



All our love, Byron, Lynne and Family

Margaret Davis

June 17, 2006

Dear Betty, It has been quite sometime since I retired from the school district--I was so sorry to hear about your sweet Dave and his illness and now his death. Over the years when he was the custodian at Jordan Valley, the school fairly glistened from Dave's attention to detail--alway so quick to clean up yet another wet spot! He always took such good care of me--such a dear friend! Please know that my love and thoughts will be with you. Love, Margaret Davis

Angeline Walters

June 16, 2006

Dearest Betty,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You are blessed to have your family around you. Elder Palmer is a kind and loving man. He did Return Home with Honor. God Bless You.

Valery {Densley,}Hodges

June 16, 2006

Dear Betty, Jay, Jerry, David- It's been many years since I've seen your beautiful family. I'm sorry to hear about Dave. I have always loved & adored your cute family. My thoughts are with you!

Carmen & Richard Bullock

June 15, 2006

Dear Betty and family,



Richard and I have always enjoyed Brother Palmer's happy smile, his great sense of humor and strong testimony. He's a wonderful man and we will miss him. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Aaron Spilker

June 15, 2006

Aunt Betty



We love you and have you in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Dave will be missed. I have nothing but fond memories of him. May the Lord bless and comfort you.

Peter Lundberg

June 15, 2006

Sister Palmer and family,



I would like you to know that I appreciated the times I was able to spend with you and Brother Palmer. I have learned much from you two and know the boys I came with did as well. I wll miss Brother Palmer but know that he is where he is needed.



Warmest Regards,

1st Choice Home Health & Hospice

June 15, 2006

Dear Palmer Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May loving memories keep you close and bring you comfort and peace.

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