Robert Wallace Palmer

Robert Wallace Bob' Palmer June 21, 1928 - July 17, 2017 Ontario "Bob," as he was best known, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bob served in the Naval V-5 Program from 1945-1948. He attend Dartmouth College and then graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1950 and a Master's of Education in August 1952. Bob was a beloved teacher in the San Diego Unified School District after relocating to California in 1952. He taught Physical Education for 5 years and Science for 35 years retiring in June 1991 after 40 years of dedicated service. Bob helped shape the lives of thousands of children and was adored by his students who remembered him long after they graduated and grew up as adults. Bob enjoyed sports and especially playing tennis with his friends and daughter. Bob will always be remembered for his bright smile and consistently positive outlook on life. Bob was a wonderful husband and devoted father. He enjoyed his career as a teacher and the many friends he had over the years. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Barbara Volg Palmer and his daughter Kathy Palmer Hurst in Ontario, California. Bob will be buried with his family in New Britain, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to Fisher House Foundation online or by mail to 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850.