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Darwin Palmer Obituary
Age 92, of Wilmington, died on Saturday, July 30, 2011, son of the late Edwin B. Palmer and Lucia Milano.
Darwin served 4 years and 4 months in the U.S. Army from October 1941 until February 1946 and was discharged as a Major. He graduated from Penn State University and earned his Masters degree from Yale University. In 2007 Darwin received a Distinguished Fellow Award from Penn State Mont Alto for outstanding achievement, professional accomplishment and community service.
Darwin worked for over 30 years as an estimator-engineer at J.T.Ward & Son, a local contractor. He then was a volunteer guide at Delaware Nature Society, receiving their Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a plant and tree expert, he enjoyed birding trips including hawk migration watch at Hawk Mt., PA and Cape May, NJ. He excelled at wood carving of birds, turtles, decoys and puzzles. Darwin was an Eagle Scout and Scout Master of Troop 6 for many years. He was a Deacon and Elder of Hanover Presbyterian Church where he was a member for over 60 years.
Darwin predeceased by his brothers; Edwin, William and Donald Palmer. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nancy Yerger; son Darwin Jr. (Patti), daughter Winifred Dubin, 4 grandchildren; Deanne Kwon, Scott Palmer (Shanna), Larry Dubin (Veronica), Roxanne Dubin, 2 great-grandchildren; Alexa Kwon and Violet Dubin.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darwin Palmer
August 27, 2011
Dear Nancy and Family,
Nature Center Days with Darwin as a mentor hold lasting memories.Birding field trips were so rewarding and opened
my eyes to remarkable visions.Sincere sympathy ,but how blest that I met someone as special as Darwin.
Barbara Miller
David Loring
August 10, 2011
I remember Mr. Palmer fondly from the Ashland Nature Center, particularly his passion for nature and engaging young people. David Loring
August 9, 2011
Will certainly miss Uncle Darwin. He gave me a tennis racket which I still have and used a lot. I went to Penn State because he did. Caryll Sue (
Palmer) DeFrate
Donald Palmer
August 9, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
August 8, 2011
Dear Aunt Nancy & family,
Please know that we were very saddened to learn of Uncle Darwin's death. He fought the good fight of life and I know he has won grace and mercy with our Lord in Heaven. He has always been very much admired and cherished by all 8 members of my family. He taught us with patience & generosity so many valuable lessons in life.
With Love,
Lucy Anne & Don
Melanie,Stephanie,Rebecca, Leslie,Stephen (now deceased),and Kimberly Black
Ed Loring
August 8, 2011
I was very much saddened to learn of Darwin's passing.Ann and I always held him in very high regard.We particularly loved the way he talked to young people to teach them about life.
August 7, 2011
I have fond memories of Uncle Darwin and enjoyed our times together.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Love and hugs --
Jeannie Palmer Boyer (granddaughter of Edwin Bayard Palmer) and family
August 7, 2011
Aunt Nancy and family
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Darwin's passing. It was always enjoyable to be around him. His passion for his pasttimes and hobbies was infectious. And, he always took an interest in our family and their pursuits. Our interactions over the years were too few but he always had a way of making each one special for us. Of course I had a special fondness for Darwin because he reminded me so much of his brother, Edwin, my father. He was a good, kind, generous man and every time I see a hawk soaring in the sky above it will remind me of him.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles" Isaiah 40:31
William Moses Palmer III
August 6, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of Darwin's passing. We will miss him.
Jim MIller 99FA Bn
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