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Nancy Palmer Obituary
Nancy Buie Palmer, 87, of Salt Lake City died peacefully May 31, 2013
She was born September 11, 1925 in Rochester, Minnesota to Dr. Louis A. Buie and Zelma Jones Buie. She attended Hollins College, Roanoke, VA. , and graduated from Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. Married Dr. James K. Palmer September 27, 1947 in Rochester, Minnesota; later divorced.
Mrs. Palmer was past board member of Kappa Alpha Theta where she made many lifelong friends. She was long active in community affairs as a sustaining member of the Junior League of Salt Lake City, a member of Chapter O PEO, a national women's service organization; a member of the Town Club where she enjoyed her friends and playing bridge. She was also a member of the Salt Lake Swim and Tennis Club. She served as a volunteer at the University Hospital where she was a past board member. She was a past member of the Symphony Guild, Ballet Society, and the Art Guild. Nancy enjoyed an active lifestyle of skiing, tennis and golf along with traveling throughout her life.
Survivors are a son, Dr. J. Keith Palmer (Trish Palmer) Santa Rosa, daughters Anne Palmer Tribe, (Royal Tribe III) of Salt Lake City and Tracy Palmer Muckey (Lee Muckey) of Richmond, Virginia and seven grandchildren Travis and Bradley Palmer, Matthew (Estineh) and Tara Tribe Meade (Alex) , Chris, Alex and Greg Muckey; and one brother Dr. Louis A. Buie Jr. , Edina, Minnesota.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Beth Hanlon, Debi Poulsen, and the Emeritus staff for their loyal devotion to Nancy during her declining health.
Contributions in Nancy's memory can be made to the Carole S. Putnam Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides grants to qualified women who are in need of financial help, living in Utah, and seeking education that is not part of a degree program at a Utah educational facility.
You can make checks payable to Utah State Chapter, P.E.O. C/O Nancy Williams, treasurer, 148 Station St., Sandy, UT 84070. Please write CPF in the memo area of the check. A note accompanying the check may include where to send notification and acknowledgment of the gift.
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Marene Foulger
June 28, 2013
Tracy and Trish, I had the opportunity to meet you a couple of times at Emeritus. Your mother and mine, Josephene Foulger, often sat at the same table for meals. I enjoyed your mother's kind words about my mother who didn't really say much but would smile. I look forward to seeing Nancy once again and have the opportunity to get to know the real lady that she was. Your mother was one of my friends that I looked forward to seeing each time I would visit my mother. I look forward to seeing your mother again and getting to know her better.
Jeff Harris
June 6, 2013
Keith,
Decades ago when we were students at Rowland Hall your mother graciously offered me a few encouraging words. They were unexpected but they were enormously helpful. I have never forgotten them.
I am saddened by the news of her death but I can only imagine your grief.
June 5, 2013
To Kieth, Anne,and Tracy,
Hugs and love..I will be in touch. Mona
Malcolm Snedden
June 2, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Family.
Mimi Stewart
June 2, 2013
To Nancy's Family:
Nancy was my long time neighbor and fun friend at Canyon Crest. I have missed her these last 18 months but will long remember her amusing stories and quick wit whether shared poolside or in the hall outside her door. I always appreciated her candor and honest outlook on life.
May you find peace and comfort at this sad time.
Most sincerely,
Joel VO
June 2, 2013
Tracy and Family,
I was sorry to read of your mothers passing. I remember her a a beautiful woman and the picture proves it. My prayers today will be for all of you.
Another piece of the Camelot years disappears into eternity.
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