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Duane Palmer Obituary
He served honorably in the US Navy and later attended Fresno College. He spent his life working in the agricultural industry. He moved to Yuma in 1980 and started his own international seed company, D. Palmer Seed Company. Duane's great loves were spending time with his family and grandkids in Pinetop where he was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to travel and get the most out of life.
Duane is survived by his wife, Lynnette Palmer, daughters, Linda Leek (Jim), Lisa Smith (Kevin), Laura Galpin (Greg), Ronda Connolly (John); and grandchildren, Lindsay, Ryan, Ezra, Kelsey, Tyler, Kylie, Zane and Taytum.
For those who wish to attend, a visitation will be held Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sunset Vista Funeral Home, 11357 E. 40th St. Yuma, AZ. A graveside service will be held Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Sunset Vista Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at the chapel following the graveside.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Duane's name to any Hospice organization.
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Memories and Condolences
for Duane Palmer
Richard Wilson
February 4, 2008
As cousins growing up together we had great memories. These memories will stay with me forever. It's not like loosing a cousin it's like loosing a brother. Really going to miss you Duane.
John & Di Ann Carroll
February 4, 2008
Our love and prayers go out to Lynnette and all family members. We felt honored to know Duane and will always cherish the times we shared together in Pinetop. What a terrific man, what a terrible loss to those who knew him.
Lisa Smith
February 1, 2008
Dad/Papa,
We were so blessed to have you as a Father and Grandpa.We will cherish the memories of the times we had together,even as we mourn the times we have lost.We love you forever! Lisa, Kevin, Kelsey & Kylie
Robert (Bob) Brown
January 29, 2008
I have known Duane for several years, he was always a man of his word and a pleasure to do business with. My prayers are with his family in this time of loss.
Bob Robesky
January 28, 2008
First grammar school and 4H. Then high school and FFA. Next the Navy for you, the Marines for me. Class reunions over the years. Dinner with you and Lynnette last August. And, now, sadly, this.
If there is a there I hope to see you again someday. However, if there is there, I expect I will be heading South. Wave when I pass by.
NEW ENGLAND SEED NEW ENGLAND SEED
January 28, 2008
BEENIG THAT WE MET YOU ONCE HERE IN HARTFORD CT, YOU'LL BE GREATLY MISSED.AND OUR HEART'S GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.....
ALL OF US HERE AT NEW ENGLAND SEED CO. AL,TED,MAUREEN,NANCY,YARI,RAY,MATT,MIKE,
Dana Horner
January 28, 2008
My heart, thoughts and prayers to the family. I have known Duane since I was a young girl. His daughter Lisa is my dearest friend. Duane: You gave so many wonderful memories for your family to cherish. God Bless.
Doug & Connie Dorsing
January 27, 2008
The world seed industry will miss a true seedsman of integrity and we will miss a very dear friend.
Guillermo Gea
January 26, 2008
I'm going to miss you "Buen Amigo"
Julynne Palmer-Larsen
January 25, 2008
You were a great brother. I'll miss you terribly. Save me a place.
Love you. "Pete"
Brenda Shears
January 25, 2008
Duane accepted me as a friend from the moment we met - because I was Lynnette's friend - and that was good enough for him. He was a special man with a warm and open heart. I value the chance I had to know him and enjoyed the times we had together very much.
Ronda Connolly
January 25, 2008
I love you Dad and will miss you terribly. You were a fantastic father and grandfather.
Jennifer- Keithly-Williams Seeds
January 25, 2008
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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