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Helen Severns Palmer

Santa Cruz, California

1920 - 2014

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Helen Severns Palmer1/10/20 - 4/7/14Former Resident of CapitolaHelen was born on January 10, 1920 in East St. Louis. In 1944, she married "Fred" Robert Palmer and moved to Stockton, California. In Stockton, Helen worked for Pacific Gas and Electricity as a home economist for over twenty years...

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I had the pleasure of meeting Helen when I was going to delta college back in the 70 she influenced me to cecome a teacher. She was also in my mother's sorority group. In the 30 thru the 70s. Alfa nu. Where I poured coffee and tea. My parents Helen and Gene harney would always go to Capitola th house set and pamper their many cats. Mom passed away in 2005 and daddy passed away 2004. My grievances go out to Jean and roy. Her backyard was the cats meow over looking the beautiful blue.

I had the privilege of managing and working with Helen on her rental properties. She was an inspiration, feisty and bold. I loved hearing about her travels, teaching experiences and friends and family. I hope to live such a full life myself.

I will never forget Helen Palmer! I met her in the early 80's in a woman's business networking group and was immediately impressed by this spirited, incredibly intelligent woman, we were on a committee to work on a fundraiser. In time, I learned that she and her husband lived close to us and shared other interested and our families became friends. She LOVED giving tours to China and she entrusted me the care of ten little kittens who needed taken care of during her absence. What a blessing...

Helen was wonderfully bright and energetic person. Talking with her was always a fun experience because she seemed to approach every topic with such gusto. She'll be remembered fondly for her zest for life!

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Helen palmer was one of the most amazing women I ever ever met. She definitely left an imprint on the locals who will always love her. She was part of the movement for the stance of women's rights. She personally helped me in one of my darkest moments. We became close friends and did so many things together. A few years back she handed me a piece of paper. The paper was like those cards you receive at a funereal. After I finished reading it, I looked at her with a tear in my eye and said...