Indianapolis, Indiana
1928 - 2016 (Age 87)
Eldon D. Palmer87, died on June 30, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana after a sudden illness. Born October 31, 1928 in Starke County, Indiana, he was the son of Francis W. & Vada Terry Palmer. He is survived by his loving wife of over 65 years, Elaine (Zaring), and children Patricia (John)...
Read MoreIn loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We sure had some good times and I miss you little Buddy Sonny Jack Friend
Sonny & Dottie Jack
June 29, 2024 | Friend
Miss you oh so much Buddy I think of all the laughter and fun we had daily Rest in peace my special friend
Homer Jack
June 29, 2020 | Cold Spring, KY
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We sure had some good times and I miss you little Buddy
Sonny Jack
June 30, 2019 | Cold Spring, KY | Friend
the 1971 Indi 500 pace car driver...RIP...
scott smaistrla
May 25, 2017 | Plano, TX
I love Mr Palmer I cant believe he's gone..My best memories is him and his lovely wife coming over to Mr Robert"Bob"Mcfarlings house driving up in his black Chrysler 300..coming in always giving me a hug..I was Bobs care giver but was always treated like family..I'm really sad he's gone the world is a little darker without him in it..
DANIELLE Collins
March 26, 2017 | Monrovia, IN
I am truly saddened to learn of Eldon's passing. Eldon and Elaine are wonderful people and they were always generous hosts whenever I had the pleasure to visit them in Indianapolis. Often dragging friends along to attend the Indy 500 or to play golf as Eldon's guest at Pebble Brook. Once, Eldon gave my buddy and me one of the new Dodge Viper's to drive and, on a very special occasion, he even dragged his Indy Pace Car from the garage and fired it up (all while damned near catching himself...
Ed Wallace
September 13, 2016 | Seattle, WA
Stephon W. Jones -Willie and Cora Forte's son
Mr. Palmer is an automotive and business legend. He has greatly influenced not only my life but countless others. I began my career at Palmer Dodge on 38th and Keystone as a Porter washing cars in 1978. Along with his loving wife and the rest of Palmer family, they provided the most memerable work experiences that spread unselfishly to the thousands of customers over the years. The camaraderie among the employees was unbelievable and the memories unforgettable. I was fortunate to spend...
Stephon Jones
July 27, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
I worked for Eldon and I loved the guy. I didn't know he passed till today. I'm sorry and he will be missed greatly. Best wished to family and friends. Go Paclease!!
Rick Tichenor
July 08, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
I knew Mr. Palmer, mostly from my dad. Palmer dodge was near my dad's restaurant, The Log Cabin. Our cars always came from Palmer Dodge. May your memories be a comfort to you.
Marleen Silver Signer
July 06, 2016
