PALMER, THOMAS A. Age 71, a longtime resident of Clawson and Councilman for the City of Clawson since 1973 died Sunday, November 3, 2013 under the care of Beaumont Hospice. Tom was born August 4, 1942 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to parents Edward and Clara Palmer. He was raised in Utica and graduated from Utica High School in 1960. Tom met the love of his life, Jean Elliotte and they married on October 2, 1965. During Tom's long professional career, he was the General Supervisor of General Motors Truck and Bus Plants #2 & #6 in Pontiac, retiring in September of 2004. Shortly after retiring, Tom began consulting for the GM – Lake Orion Plant. He worked until his cancer diagnosis in January of this year. Many colleagues throughout his career looked upon Tom as a mentor. Tom proudly served as a Councilman for the City of Clawson since 1973. He was past member of the Clawson Planning Commission and Clawson Downtown Development Authority. Tom was past-president of the Schalm Elementary School PTA and a former a member of the Southfield Community Players. He was a member of the Clawson Jaycees and a former Scout Master of Pack #1095 of Clawson. Tom was a Clawson youth baseball coach while his sons played baseball and a volunteer fire fighter for the City of Utica for many years. Tom enjoyed boating, golfing, antique cars, auto racing, and travel, but especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and many colleagues in the Clawson community. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Palmer; loving sons, John (Kristine) Palmer and Brian (Julie) Palmer; three grandchildren, Jack, Julia, and Samuel and two step-grandchildren, Sebastian and Stephanie. Thomas is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Palmer; parents, Edward and Clara Palmer, and half-brother and half-sister, Dean Schupeach and Eileen Lawrence. A funeral service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Roads) Friday at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 3-8 p.m. Interment in Prestonville Cemetery, Shelby Township. Memorials appreciated to the Clawson Goodfellows, P.O Box 239, Clawson, Michigan 48017. Condolences at:
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A fine, fine man. He is missed by many.
kelly mcclanahan
Friend
October 30, 2019
Still can't believe you are gone. Clawson lost a true 'Goodfellow' in every sense of the word.
Jim Horton
December 1, 2013
We have lost a wonderful friend and card playing buddy. Tom will be dearly missed but we will be here to support Jean anyway we can. Our prayers for the entire Palmer family.
November 7, 2013
Thank you for your services to the Clawson Council. Although, I did not know Tom personally, he was always polite, fair and positive with the decisions he made concerning the city I once proudly lived in for 25 years. My condolences to his family.
Linda Collins
November 6, 2013
Tom was always an inspiration to others with his positive attitude and fair and friendly personality. He will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Kelly McClanahan
November 6, 2013
Tom will be so very missed by so many. I will forever cherish the memories of him, Jean and Brian with our family. Thank you for the boat rides and the laughs, thank you for your smiles and your friendship to our family. We will miss you.
Lisa Hoffman
November 6, 2013
My heart is saddened of this news. I will never forget that friendly smile. That light giggle. RIP hot-rod king. Tom will be missed. Prayers to Jean and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Jessie, Jon, Mason & Tiffany Kasoff
Jessie Kasoff
November 5, 2013
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