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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
Donald W. Palmer, age 83, born Oct, 26, 1924 to Reynold Palmer and Myrtle Entwistle/Palmer at Rice, passed away April 18.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Ruth Phillips on Feb. 27, 1947 and they resided in the Chewelah area until 1969. They were most recently residents of Coulee Dam and Chewelah.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years and his four children, Ellen Stone, Coulee Dam; Frank Palmer, Chewelah; Jeannie Becker, Reardan and Linda Palmer, Spokane.
Don was a member of the Operating Engineers Union, local 370, Spokane. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, reading and telling great and interesting stories.
He left this world loved and respected by his wife, cousins, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, friends and neighbors.
Tribute will be held when the snow melts off those higher mountains where the wildflowers grow.
The family would like to thank his doctors, medical team and hospice team for their great care and compassion.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 May 2008 )
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