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Gary Palmatier Obituary
AGE: 69 •
3/26/1948 - 7/21/2017 Obituary
Parents: Wm J. & Hilton Audrey Palmatier
He is survived by Wife of 31 years, Penny D. Palmatier; Son, Seth Hilton & Darlene Palmatier; Son, Jason Palmatier; Grandson, Tyler Hilton Palmatier; Sister, Wendy & Reuben Watanabe; nephew, Mark Watanabe.
Gary was born 3/26/48 in West Nyack, New York, a graduate of University of Oregon 1969, a radio DJ known as "The Wasted Potato" for a number of years at KZEL, one of the first "rock" stations in Oregon and from 1978 - 2013 a licensed Real Estate Broker in Pleasanton CA. He retired to Bend OR 2013.
His loves consisted of Music, all genres, making mixed CDs & taking a thermos of coffee on 3 hour road trips at dawn on unvisited highways & by-ways. Train rides with his grandson, walking his dog Barkley, old movies, crosswords & his "A's" completed the picture of his outgoing personality.
Gary: Thank you for making our family into what it became… You are loved and will be missed by so many.
In lui of flowers donations may be made to:
UCSF Neuro Sciences Clinical Research Unit,
Sandler Neuro Sciences Center,
675 Nelson Rising Lane,
San Francisco, CA 94158
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Ruth Hess
August 4, 2017
I was very sad to read Gary's obituary in the Rockland Journal News. I was Gary's third grade teacher at the West Nyack Elementary School. Even at that young age, he had a good sense of humor, and he was a good student. We connected on Facebook about two years ago, which was fun. My sincerest sympathy goes out to his whole family.
Linda Jiler-Adler
August 1, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Gary's family. I knew Gary through my husband, Bob Adler and he always talked fondly of Gary and had some great stories during the time they lived in Eugene. Sadly I understand your pain and loss as my husband Robert (Bob) died suddenly at our home Friday, July 7th. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary's passing would have been a big blow to Robert.
Ivy LoGerfo
July 31, 2017
A warm & welcoming soul! Our acquaintance was short but memorable. Big hugs to Penny Rest In Peace.
Corinne Apostle
July 31, 2017
Gary, we laughed and listened to Leonard Cohen; you drove us from Rockland back to Brooklyn nearly ever Sunday night or came to eat spaghetti dinners while we listened to music. Years and miles later I found you again, surprised to learn we both lived in Berkeley at the same time without ever running into each other. So glad to have re-established a valuable connection after so may years apart as if it were yesterday. You are already missed by so many who loved you and your laugh!
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gordon gallic
July 30, 2017
Rest in peace Gary.
We worked together in the 70s. He had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. I will always remember "the wasted potato."
Jill
July 28, 2017
Rest in peace Gary, you are in God's hands now, no more suffering, just dancing in heaven with your pets and family that have passed before you. Penny loved you so much, you were so blessed to have such an amazing life.
Until we meet again.....
Cathy O'Donoghue
July 25, 2017
Met Gary in Nyack, NY (1965?). Friendly with a ready smile; well liked & respected; lively discussions about music. My prayers are with his family and friends.
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