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Darren Palmer Obituary
1966 ~ 2012
Darren came into this world on September 8th, 1966. He died peacefully in his sleep the morning of October 26th, 2012 after suffering a long illness.
He was a gentle giant from the beginning to the end, with a large loving heart, always a friend to everyone. He was an outstanding athlete. He loved to be in the mountains with his dogs. He worked hard for many years in the concrete cutting business. Dar, your gentle smile will be missed.
He leaves behind a daughter, Nichole Collard, a special friend, Jamie Ford, parents Robert L. and Colleen Palmer, brother Kent Palmer, sister Debbie Argyle and their families.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Dr, Bountiful. A viewing will be held at 11:30 a.m., prior to services at Lakeview Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darren Palmer
Chad Ford
November 15, 2012
Palmer family and freinds,I am sorry for the loss. He and I spent alot of time hunting,fishing, little league football through High school,4-wheeling in most of the mountains in Utah. He was a Great Man and will be remembered in my heart for all time.
November 5, 2012
Bob,Coleen,Kent and Deb
My heart just sunk when Deb stopped me and told me Darren had passed away.My mind almost instantly flashed back to our younger years and Darrens signature smile and laughter.So many of our lives were touched and blessed for having known him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you that there may be comfort and solace for each of you and your families. Darren truly left his mark and influence of what demonstrating acts of kindness and thoughtfulness with an unforgettable smile can do in the lives of others. Hang in there, He is counting on you. Wade George
Scott Pedersen
November 1, 2012
To the Palmer Family. My sincere condolences over the loss of Darren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and accepted in the highest courts of heaven.
Smith Tim
October 31, 2012
Dear Palmer family, I just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you and all your family. I have some great memories of Darren from our little league football days all the way through high school. He is in a better place now, and we know that someday we will be together again. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Tim Smith
Boise, Idaho
Joy Richards
October 30, 2012
Dear Palmer family, I will always remember Darren's beautiful smile and sweet, friendly nature. He was a friend from Elementary school on through high school. Kind and welcoming to everyone, he was a true friend. I also fondly remember his sense of humor. Greatest sympathies go to your family for your loss.
Marshall Gardner
October 30, 2012
In the 9th grade I was the skinny new kid at Millcreek Jr. Darren showed me friendship and kindness which I have never forgotten. Over the next several years I saw him treat so many others with that same genuine niceness. My wife Deanna always loved him and remembers him as a gentleman who opened the doors for the ladies as early as elementary school. We will always remember him and his infectious smile.
LaRhonda Fernandez
October 30, 2012
Darren its been awhile since I've seen you. Hard to believe you are gone. You were always full of life and had a smile on your face. We spent alot of camping trips toghether and you were always great with my kids. We love you and will miss you. To Kent and family so sorry our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love LaRhonda, Nichole, Olivia
Mark Mitchell
October 30, 2012
I have not seen Darren for some time but still do not hesitate to call him a good friend. Whether it was Little League Baseball or High School Football you always wanted Darren on your team. It was the same with his friendship, if you were Darren's friend, and he had a lot of them, you knew he had your back. Camping, Hunting or just driving up the mountain it was always an adventure. I will never forget you Darren or the times we spent. Thoughts and Prayers to the Palmer Family
coleman palmer
October 30, 2012
we will miss u buddy, you were the best uncle anyone could ask for, You taught me a lot and you will forever live in my heart rest in peace
Love,
coleman and family
Thain Dale
October 30, 2012
Darren, Thanks for taking me and showing me a whole life and a career I could never of had. Thanks for being my friend You will always be missed...
Thank You.
Brad Wiseman
October 29, 2012
Rest in peace my Brother.
Carla Rey
October 29, 2012
My love & prayers go out to all of Darren's family--I met Darren when he was a good-looking high school star athlete in 1984-Colleen and I worked together at KSL.
I was most impressed with Darren's warmth & smile...he still kept smiling even when things were tough--I pray that his family will know that at last Darren has earned that great reward of eternal life & can smile freely without pain!
xxoo
Colleen Wilson
October 29, 2012
Kent & family,
I met both you and Darren when I was working at A.C. Texaco. He always came in with a smile on his face and was easy to talk to. I will always remember the time he had the bunnies riding around in the truck with him...I thought he was a little crazy riding around with bunnies but then what I knew of Darren he was a little crazy and that's what I liked about him. You could tell from the moment you met him what a great person he was. I just wanted to share my memory with you because it thinking about it makes me smile and I hope you can all share your happiest moments of him together. My prayers are with you and your family.
October 29, 2012
So sorry to hear about Darren....he was a very kind and caring man, to me and many others at the Elks lodge... I am so glad you have my back Darren...until we meet again.
Janet Neitzel
October 29, 2012
I am saddened to hear about Darren. My thoughts are with his family. May peace be with you now and the days ahead.
Craig Jacox
October 29, 2012
My sympathy goes out to you for the loss of your son, brother, father, friend. I went to school with darren from kindergarten all the way to high school. I even played one year with him in little league football. Even though I was never in his group of friends I always looked up to him. I hope that you may feel comforted at this time.
Deanne Rust
October 29, 2012
Robet,colleen,Deb,and Kent,
My heart is saddend by the loss of a wonderful cousin. I will always remember growing up and the great family gatherings we had weather in the mountains camping or just sitting around a dinner table, You suffer no more and you will be truly missed.
Rob Eggett
October 29, 2012
Whether it was due to seeing something cool, bangin' someone up in football, or causing just a little mischief Darren Palmer seemed to always be smiling about something... I will miss him. Pound for pound, one of the toughest people I've ever known.
Kirk Greene
October 29, 2012
Bob & Colleen, you know how I felt about Darren, known him his whole life, probably the best cutter in the state, he will be missed, one of the fnniest people I've come acrossed, "D" you will be missed ! Thanks for being a part of my life as well as the Greene's family
Cherie
October 29, 2012
I will always remember Darrens kind heart and infectious smile.
TERESA STURZENEGGER/ TULLIS
October 29, 2012
THE PALMER FAMILY, AND HIS DAUGHTER IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DARREN. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON. WHO WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. HE HAD A HEART OF GOLD, AND A BEAUTIFUL SMILE.
Eddie Carey
October 29, 2012
Darren was a great guy and we shared a lot of great memories together as kids. My condolences to his family.
Mike & Roxanne Greene
October 29, 2012
Darren was a great friend and co-worker for many years. He was one of the best cutters in the industry. I remember going to his HS football games and watching one of the best players I have every seen. Pound for pound the strongest & best athlete I've ever meant. He will be missed.
Larry Merritt
October 29, 2012
Palmer family I am so sorry to hear of Darren's passing. I haven't seen Darren since I left Utah in '86, but I've thought about him often over the years. We had a lot of fun times together, and he is truly a great friend and I will miss him. My prayers are with you during this time.
Larry Merritt
Joy Richards
October 28, 2012
I will always remember Darren's beautiful smile and friendly, kind nature. He was a growing up friend of mine and he was so sweet. Sympathies to your family.
Shawn / Penny O'Donnell
October 28, 2012
I worked with Darren off and on for over twenty years.I met Darren and Ken a few years before working with them in Bountiful at the refinery. Few men had the talent that Darren did cutting concrete. We enjoyed talking about hunting and cutting concrete. He will be greatly missed by all. Penny and I wish to send our heartfelt condolences to the Palmer family.
Dean Griffiths
October 28, 2012
Palmer Family. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.... Darren was a good man and a true friend to many. My heart goes out to you in this time of need & your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
October 28, 2012
Dear Palmers - Darren was a great friend t/o high school. So very sad to hear of his passing WAY too early. Much love, Stef Brown Charlesworth
October 28, 2012
Too Much to list. Wow...OK bud see ya sometime.....
Mike Harwood
October 28, 2012
Darren will be missed, he was a good friend while growing up. Condolences to the entire family.
Mike Harwood
October 28, 2012
Very sorry to hear about Darren. He was a good friend with a big heart.
October 28, 2012
Bob and Colleen,
Sad day for me and all of Darren's friends. He had a marked impact on all of our lives. His work ethic inspired us all when he had his health. He befriended me right away when I moved here in the 8th grade, and that made a huge difference to "the new kid from Canada". The memories I have of Darren in football, hunting, camping, biking, and other "extracurricular activities" will continue to make me a better person. Thank you for all you did for him, for me, and so many of Darren's friends. He holds a place in my heart that will live on......
Kirk Shepherd
Doug Murray
October 28, 2012
Palmers, I was so sorry to hear about Darren passing. I have some great fun memories with Darren. Hunting, Fishing,Camping,four wheeling. Football... and the list goes on. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Doug Murray
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