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1936
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2009
Sylvia Palkowski Obituary
She was born on Dec. 9, 1936, in Detroit. She was the loving wife of David P. Palkowski, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A best friend of many and good friend to all, she will be greatly missed.
A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 110 S.W. St. Mary Ave., Fort Walton Beach, with a funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, at 1:15 p.m. May 13.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvia Palkowski
Donna & Dave Gray
May 18, 2009
Joan,
Dave and I send our sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Your Mom was wonderful!
Love, Aunt Mary-Jo Fayard
May 15, 2009
May 14, 2009
Dear Joan and Rachel,
I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom, and Grandmother,my prayers are with you.
May 14, 2009
Joan, I am so sorry to hear your mom moved on. Sylvia is indeed a woman to look up to. I will always remember her as a woman of Faith, grace and dependable love.
Trisha Barras
Keith and Kim Fayard Labat
May 13, 2009
Joan, We are sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Victoria Barras-Brantner
May 13, 2009
Aunt Joan,, We would like to express our condolences to you and your family. This poem was sent to me after my mother passed and I thought it appropriate to pass it on..
Loss of Mother Poem
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.
~ Author unknown
Tina Amie
May 13, 2009
Oh Joan I am so sorry for your family's loss. Your mom was a wonderful wife, mom and grandmother. She will eternally be that wonderful person we all know and love and will always play a part in whatever decisions you and your family make in life. Forever in my heart and in my prayers. xoxo
Ron Palkowski
May 13, 2009
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy and my prayers to David and family. May our Lord keep Sylvia close to Him, and may He grant her eternal rest.
Cash & Mary McCall
May 13, 2009
Just got the message today and didn't have time to send flowers. But, know that we have you in our prayers.
Dick and Reta Carle
May 12, 2009
We have known Sylvia since the early 60's and remember her sense of humor and fun attitude. All those years we followed each other from base to base are full of fun memories. Even though we haven't seen Sylvia for years she will always be a part of our lives and missed.
Ed and Jenny Klink
May 12, 2009
Joan, the entire family sends our condolences and deepest sympathy. Ms. Sylvia was a remarkable gal. From our days at CSA together, SFB always found a way to keep life interesting. Fond memories of paper punch holes and dead fish. She supported us with tears of joy and laughter, as we adopted the kids. As our Mary Kay lady (and lady at all times and all occasions), she taught our girls the rights and wrongs of make-up etiquette. As a Mom and Grandmother, hard to top. As a friend, she can never be replaced. She will always have a special place in our hearts. With much love!
Ed "LRM", Jenny, Nancy and Misty Klink
Dan, Alison, and Savannah Klink
Frank and Sandi Zemanick
May 11, 2009
Joan,
The entire group,including the kids will miss her tremendously. What a wonderful,happy person!
We know what it's like to lose aparent, especially "Mom."
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