Kenneth Ray Palmer

Kenneth Palmer Obituary

Kenneth Ray Palmer, devoted Son, Brother, Father, Husband, Grandpa, Uncle and Friend was reunited with cherished family members in Heaven, 11/21/11, after a brief battle with cancer. Ken was born 12/5/45 to Kenneth and Ray Merle Palmer in Houston, Texas. He was blessed with 2 children; Michael Alan Palmer and Lisa Carol Palmer (Greenspan) and was known as Papa Ken to 5 grandchildren. Ken married Susan Flori (Little Susie) April 23, 2004. They shared their passion for travel and enjoyed spending time with their devoted friends and family. From an early age, Ken excelled in sports. He lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track at Westbury High School and went on to play football at the collegiate level. He obtained his Accounting degree from the University of Houston.
Ken had a successful career of 28 years at Pipeco Services Inc in Houston, and shared his love for golf, hunting and fishing with his lifelong friends and colleagues. A once in a lifetime opportunity was realized last summer when he hit a hole in one at Champions Golf Club, his home away from home where he was a member for many years. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Karlton and his son, Michael Alan. He is survived by his wife, Susan Marie Palmer, mother, Ray Merle Palmer, daughter, Lisa Greenspan (Eric), daughter in law Renee Palmer, sisters Kaye Carbajal (Juan), Joani Fite (Charlie) and Liz Chapman (Darryl), 5 grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews. One of his favorite events was the Annual Gulf Coast Invitational Golf Tournament in Galveston, Texas. Visitation will be held 5-8pm Friday ( Vigil at 7pm) at the Klein Funeral Home-Champion Forest. Funeral Liturgy will be held 1pm Saturday, November 26, 2011 at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please join the family in donating to the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston, in which this tournament has sponsored for years. The Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston 815 Market Street Galveston, Texas 77550 Re: In Memory of Ken Palmer

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 24, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Palmer

13 Entries

Rodney Pine

December 6, 2011

Ken was a High School Friend. I always loved Ken's spirit, personally, and love for life and friends. We ran track and played football at Westbury HS in 1962 thru 1964, always giving everything to the moment. I talked with Ken at the last reunion (2010) and golfed with him, his wonderful personality and friendship never changed. He will be missed but never forgotten by everyone who knew him.

Joyce Rice

November 30, 2011

Oue deepest sympathy and prayers are with you Sue. We are so saddened by this sudden loss . We are here for you and your family and hope that through all of the prayers, you find some comfort as you grieve. We Love you! The Rices

Peggy Ables Vincik

November 28, 2011

To all of Ken's family,

I have known Ken for many years thru the oilfield industry and have always known him to be a friendly, thoughtful and caring individual. My prayers are with you all in this time of grieving.

Shirley Evans

November 28, 2011

Susie,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, to day,
and always may you find peace through our Jesus.

Lisa Womack

November 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go to the family, Ken was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him for 20+ years in the Oilfield Industry.

Melinda (Lynn) Riley Sumrall

November 26, 2011

Ken & I attended Westbury High School. My deepest sympathy to his family. I ask that God welcome Ken into His kingdom & that He comforts those who will mourn him. Melinda (Lynn) Riley Sumrall

Robert Rudin

November 26, 2011

Ken was a friend and colleague of mine for 28 year at Pipeco. Ken and his family are im my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Fitzgerald

November 25, 2011

I was a classmate of Ken's at Westbury High School. From even those early days, he was a gentleman, a devoted friend, an excellent athelete and a "Rebel WITH a cause!" Ken, you will be missed tremendously and your family is in my thoughts. You were called from this earth way too soon. Sincerely, Diane Fitzgerald

November 24, 2011

My condolences to the Palmer's family at this most grievous time. May you be comforted by looking forward to a time when all causes of death will be no more.

Lisa Palmer Greenspan

November 24, 2011

I am very proud to have had him as my father. He will be missed and loved always.

Steve Tait

November 24, 2011

Ken was a colleague and a friend. His 28 years at Pipeco is unsurpassed and his contributions and legacy will be remembered always.

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