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Steve Palmer Obituary
August 5, 1950 - August 23, 2022
Richland, Washington - On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Steven Jay Palmer, loving husband, father of two, and devoted Grand-Dude, passed away far too soon at the age of 72.
Steve was born in Richland, Washington on August 5, 1950 to Ray and Margaret Palmer. He graduated from Col-High in 1968; served 6 years in the Army National Guard and went on to receive his law degree from Gonzaga Law School in 1980. He then returned to Richland, with the love of his life, and both began their law careers. Soon after they started their family.
Steve had a love of adventure whether it be jumping out of countless planes and riding his motorcycle in his twenties or still go-kart racing and completing an aerial course in his seventies. He found joy in running, hiking, golfing, skiing, fishing, biking, and keeping up with his "grands."
Steve leaves behind Linda Waite, his wife of 43 years; his two daughters and bonus son, Allison Palmer and Andrea and Carlos Tamez; and his three grandchildren, Ava, Coy, and Eme Tamez. He is also survived by his sisters, Cathy Wood and Irene Saenz, and Brother, Brad Palmer.
At Steve's request, there will be no services and his cremains will be spread at several of his favorite spots. In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Special Olympics.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steve Palmer
Keith Christensen
August 29, 2023
I enjoy thinking and remembering Steve. With those thoughts I think of Ray, his father, ever an admirable man. Especialy I like to remember Steve and Linda together. I enjoyed their humor and tenderness towards each other.
Steve and Linda, a sweet couple, good people.
Elena Ramirez
October 1, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bob Hannigan
September 20, 2022
Steve was a good friend I will always remember our skydiving days. Linda, Dianna and I are so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Wood
September 18, 2022
On behalf of all of our family I want to say a huge thank you for sharing some of your thoughts and memories of our husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-he was a wonderful loving and fun person and will be greatly missed everyday by all of us! It helps to hear from his friends and colleagues just to be able to fill in parts of his life that we may not have known about-so thank you! If you want to get in touch with me, his older sister Cathy-though I always called him my "big brother"- my email is [email protected].
Karyn K. Oldfield
September 14, 2022
A great attorney and a wonderful neighbor - always with a smile on his face. Prayers for the family
Rebecca (Juarez) Rink
September 9, 2022
I'm so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. I was his legal assistant for 12 years. He was an excellent lawyer and such a good person. Fun times! My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family, especially Linda, his daughters and grandchildren.
Keith Christensen
September 4, 2022
To Steve and his sweet wife Linda.. I always enjoyed working with you, talking with you, and appreciated the good work you did for me. God-bless you Linda.
Kris Boness
September 4, 2022
Many great memories from high school and Spokane in mid 70´s ! RIP
Shannon Turner
September 3, 2022
Steve was a remarkable man. My condolences to Linda and the family.
Mike Brightman
September 2, 2022
Steve was a good friend and his sister Cathy was my first female interest in the 4th grade
Mike Brightman
September 2, 2022
Really enjoyed playing golf with Steve and Rick. Good memories
Tom Atwood
September 1, 2022
So sorry to learn of Steve's passing. Way too soon.
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