Neil Meredith Palmer

Neil was a fine teacher, a true mentor, an entertaining and kind person. He was able to engage a proflgate young man who had flunked out of two schools and nurture him through a Master's degree by believing in him when few did. If we approach immortality through the waves we make in life, Neil and Evelyn have a good start through my family alone -- my kids and my grandkids have led better lives because of them. Anny's and my deepest condolences to Evelyn and the Palmer clan.

As someone who received their graduate degree in Sociology under Dr. Palmer at UT, I'm am saddened to hear of his passing. He was a mentor to me. Someone who had the effect of positively altering the direction of my life path. He truly lives on in me, and I am sure, in the hearts and minds of so many other students he touched. My Love and condolences go out to Neil's entire family.

Evelyn: The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at The University of Toledo has lost one of our best friends! We have so many wonderful memories of Neil as a colleague and of the two of you doing your great work in Toledo. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Chesney
Chair, UT Soc & Anthro

Dear Evelyn and family, we were deeply saddened to hear about Neil. Your Obit. was a wonderful tribute. we hope that in time your memories will be a comfort to all of you. we shared a lot, personally and professionally with your family. We were honored to have known such a wonderful man. all our love Michelle and Cary

Hello, Evelyn;
Please accept my sincere condolences. In addition to learning
of Neil's death, I was shocked to read that Cindy has died. I remember
her as being active and vigorous. You have my deepest sympathy.
Steve Spielberg

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Palmer. Your obituary was such a wonderful tribute to him. You give me hope, as my Mother was recently diagnosed with beginnings of Alzheimer's. Thank you.

Dear Palmer family,
I am saddened to read of the passing of Neil. I had the honor of being in two of his classes at TU. I was privileged to learn from one who cared more about his students than about his material . . . but darn, he sure did care about social stats. I know you have heard it and you will hear it another hundred times over the next few weeks, but Neil is the kind of professor students admired. There was just something pleasing and genuine and engaging about him.
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