Riverton, Utah
Apr 29, 1941 – Mar 12, 2014
David L. Palmer
1941-2014
David L. Palmer, 72, surrounded by his children passed away March 12, 2014 due to complications of pneumonia after a long battle with dementia and Parkinson's . Born April 29, 1941 to Lawrence E. Palmer and Myrna Wintle. Married Carla DeMill in the Salt Lake Temple September 8, 1967. Together they had five children. Later divorced. Remarried in 1994 and later divorced.
Graduated Bingham High School '59. Served six years with U.S. Navy Seabees in Guam and the Aleutian Islands. Later served 20 years with Utah National Guard CWO3. Served a Southwest Indian Mission where he became efficient with the Navajo Language. Graduated BYU 1972 with a BA of Vocational Education. Taught carpentry/woodworking at Jordan High School and was VICA Director. During this time he was able to teach many students of which won competitions on district and state levels which took them to National VICA competition in Miami, Florida then went to Utrecht, Holland to compete in the International Skill Olympics. He later earned a Masters of Vocational Administration at USU. He then was Vocational Coordinator at Alta High School and West Jordan High School where he retired with 30 years of service.
David is survived by his five children, Julie Huffaker (Steve), Barbi Rollins (Rich), Sarah Palmer (Glen), David (Heather), Jacob (Laury), 12 grandchildren. Brothers, Orin (Joan), Brent (Charlotte), Mark (Connie), Larry (ReNae), Sister, Connie Monroe (Dean).
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday March 21, 2014 at the LDS Church, 10200 So. 1300 West (Just next to the temple). Visitations will be held Thursday March 20, 2014 at Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 So. 2200 West from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Friday March 21, 2014 one hour prior to the services at the church.
-Soar With The Eagles And Find Peace-
We just learned of our cousin David's passing. We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss, know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. The Graham family
Trudy Watson
April 13, 2014
To my Palmer cousins,
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle David was a great Uncle, father, friend, brother, and teacher. I will miss him.
Lots of love to you all!!
LaLonnie Middleton
March 22, 2014 | Midvale, UT
Dear Family, Dave was the "Grumpy old man" and love to catch everyone off guard. I'm so sorry to have learned of his death. He was and always will be "Bubba" and one of my best friends. May life has been richer for having been around him. May the Good Lord bless and keep you always. Love Don and Pat.
Heaven is covered with bushes!
Don and Pat Barton
March 22, 2014 | West Valley City, UT
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Chuck/Wanda Ransom
March 21, 2014 | Preston, ID
You were a light in my life. I will see you again some day.
Rob Simpon
March 20, 2014 | Gold Canyon, AZ
So very sorry to hear of David's passing. We taught together at Alta and Jordan and I so much enjoyed our association. Hoping fond memories will ease the pain and bring comfort.
Don Ward
March 19, 2014 | Alpine, UT
Dave recruited me to teach woodworking at Alta in the shop that he had designed. That was a little tough at first but we soon learned to work through our problem. He taught my wife and I how to catch catfish on the Jordan River as well as other great times we had at department socials. What a great friend whom we will all miss.
John Saxey
March 19, 2014 | Sandy
Dear Palmer Family, I will truly miss David. I will miss his mischievous smile and daily visits to my office. He would always ask me if I had a screwdiver or hammer for him to use. He was our fix it man. This is a blessing for now he is an angel to watch over you and not be bound to this earth in a broken body/mind. You are in my prayers. Cindy H.
March 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. I worked with Dave at West Jordan High School. May he rest in peace. Shirley
Shirley Dellagnola
March 18, 2014 | West Jordan, UT