Tony Palm

1951 - 2025

Tony Wayne Palm, 74, of Anaconda, passed away on August 1, 2025.

Tony was born in Anaconda in February 1951 to Orlano and Phyllis Palm. A true hometown man, he loved Montana and especially his community of Anaconda. While he would occasionally travel to visit family, he never went far or stayed away for long. His deep love for the outdoors was part of his tie to this community, and his family and friends will forever cherish memories of hiking, fishing, and camping with him. They'll also remember taking scenic drives with Tony to watch the beautiful sunsets at Georgetown Lake.

Tony had a lifelong passion for cars, trucks, and motorcycles and could repair just about anything. He loved working on projects and was always ready to lend a hand to a friend or family member in need of a fix. He spent most of his career building and repairing things, from construction and roadway maintenance to his final job of maintaining the historic buildings at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site.

A man of many talents, Tony also loved games and competition. His sharp eye and steady hand made him a natural at everything from horseshoes to basketball. He could beat you at any board or card game, always finding joy and a laugh in these shared moments. He was artistic, creating realistic pencil drawings of people and cars. Tony also had an amazing ear for music; he loved to pick up a guitar and could play many songs after hearing them only a few times.

Tony will be remembered as a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend who went out of his way to greet everyone he knew. It didn't matter how well you knew him or when you last saw him, he always took special care to let you know that you were important to him.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Orlano and Phyllis Palm; his brother-in-law, Ed Darcy; and his stepson, Jon-Paul Sletten.

He is survived by his sister, Kathy Darcy; his niece, Angela Darcy; his nephew, Chad Darcy, all of Kennewick, WA; his daughter, Korri Jane Toll of Scotch Plains, NJ; his son, Toby James (Stacy) Palm of Roseburg, OR; and his stepdaughter, Jessica (Joe) Daniels of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Max and Maddie Toll, Ely, Ashley, and Avery Palm, and Emma Daniels; two grand nieces, Kylin and Alina Darcy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on August 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Garden, 5001 Crackerville Road, Fairmont, MT. Our family welcomes all who knew Tony to join us in showing our love and care for him at this event.

Our family extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has reached out to us. We have truly felt your love. A special thank you to all the law enforcement agencies involved, especially the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Department, as well as the Anaconda Victim Witness Advocate, Lacie Stone. We also thank the people of Anaconda and the whole state of Montana for the love and support you have shown our family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Condolences or personal comments can be sent to Longfellow-Finnegan-Riddle Funeral Home.