Thomas-Palmer-Obituary

Thomas H. Palmer

Auburn, California

Nov 2, 1934 – May 12, 2024

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BORN
November 2, 1934
DIED
May 12, 2024
LOCATION
Auburn, California

Obituary

Major Thomas H. Palmer Raven 40'. USAF (Ret.) passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024 in Atascadero CA where he had spent the last couple of years at his daughter's home. Tom was born 11/2/34 in Clarkston Michigan. Tom's whole life was airplanes and in 1956 he entered the Air Force to be a...

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Tom was my neighbor and once we found out we were both in Vietnam there was this connection. He was a FAC and I with the infantry and so most of his stories I could relate to. He was a wealth of knowledge and I could listen to his stories for hours. He was a quiet individual, did not brag about his service time and what he had accomplished, but a very proud person of his service. I was so impressed of his 100 missions over the north in an F 4 and his time as a FAC - both very dangerous...

I met Tom when he ran for Auburn City Council in 2020! Such a kind man. Hopefully someone framed that ballot with his name! Pretty fun achievement. - Amy Lind, City Clerk, City of Auburn

Tom was a former patient at Auburn VA. A great man: calm, quiet, modest and kind. I was honored to know a Raven!

I will never forget when he gave me a fake piece of chocolate and thought it was the funniest thing ever. It wasn't it, stayed with me for a lifetime, thanks Uncle Tom. I hope there's beer in heaven, cheers!!

Adventures With Tim
I met Tom Palmer 22 years ago when her checked me out in Twin Commander N207AC.
That began my friendship with Tom that included over 300 hours for LMV and Placer SO. These missions allowed me time to know this wonderful and generous man who used aviation to serve humanity in remote Mexican destinations. I treasure these memories and have the deepest live and respect for this very special soul.

So sorry for your loss, Tom was the best story teller. And I loved listening to them all. Such a loving husband and a wonderful friend. "Just a note" I adopted his lovely pup Little Bit. I'm so thankful for him. What a joy he is! Thanks Tom. RIp ... God Bless America

So sorry for your loss. Don and I knew Tom from the Raven´s. Don passed away two years ago. We gave Tom a ride to his airplane a couple of times. Condolences Lorraine Moody