Palmer L. Fullerton

A funeral service for Palmer will be held Friday, July 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lu Verne. Visitation will take place at the church on Friday from 4:30 PM until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Palmer.

Palmer Lea Fullerton was born on July 29th, 2024 to Alex and Jaymee Fullerton in Des Moines, IA, weighing an even 5 lbs., 18.5 inches long.

Palmer spent a short 11 months on this earth, surrounded by her loving family each and everyday, bringing smiles and light to those around her. At two months old, she was diagnosed with a rare immune disorder called HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis). This condition causes the immune system to become overactive and attack the body's own blood cells and organs. Her first flare up was recognized after her two-month shots in early October. She was baptized on October 6 and admitted to Blank Children's Hospital that night. Palmer was able to be released November 17th and lived at home until New Year's Eve. After that she lived at Blank and then Fairview Masonic Children's hospital in Minneapolis. On April 25th, Palmer received a bone marrow transplant, with the intent of redesigning her immune system. Palmer was the strongest and most brave little girl as she fought through the highs and lows of these invasive treatment. Her bright smile never wavered from her chubby little "cheeks for weeks.".

Palmer found a friend in everyone she met. As her team of nurses, doctors, and loved ones rallied around her, she kept her eyes glued to every new face walking through her door, just waiting for her opportunity to touch their hearts with her precious tricks that she was so proud to show off. Palmer loved to express herself, and was often seen nodding her head in agreement, poking her tongue out in the silliest way, or waving hello to her many friends. Palmer found comfort in snuggles with Nana, spending many evenings wrapped in a fuzzy blanket snuggling around her and nestled near her cheeks. This was called her "eskimo." Palmer spent most of her life in the hospital, but that didn't stop her from following in her family's footsteps with a love for ponies and kitties. Her Aunt Lauren regularly sent videos of life on the farm and Palmer loved to watch those countless times over. Palmer had a strong connection with her Uncle Micah. Together they became professional selfie takers, shared many head nods and giggles and loved to read books together. From afar she stayed in touch with family over FaceTime calls. Palmer's most cherished activity in the hospital was her music therapy. They called her their "Hawaiian Rolls Princess." Palmer was so goofy and loved to pretend to sleep to try to trick her mommy. She teased her dad by pulling his beard and gave him dirty looks for snoring. They spent lots of hours snuggling and watching movies together to pass the days when she didn't feel well. Her mom enjoyed dressing her up for holidays and having photo shoots.

Left to cherish the memory of precious Palmer are her parents, Alex and Jaymee Fullerton; her paternal grandparents, Rick and Jeana Thompson and Ron and Jill Fullerton; her maternal grandparents; Stephen and Kristin Palmer; her paternal great- grandmother; Laura Fish; her maternal great grandparents, Larry and Sherry Spellins; aunts and uncles, Micah Thompson, Kadence Thompson, Lauren Thompson, Joanna Fullerton (Kyle Stecker), Summer Arnold, Aryanna Arnold, and Samantha Arnold. She had many in her extended family who loved her dearly including great aunts, uncles and countless cousins.

Palmer left to live with Jesus on Friday, July 11, 2025, after a battle with Influenza complicated with CMV.

Greeting Palmer in heaven includes her second cousin, Trevor Webb; great-grandfather Skip Fish; great-grandparents, Carl and Carolyn Fullerton; great-uncle, Allan Spellins; uncle, Johnny Newton; and cousin, Jamie Chrzas.