1921
Mary
2017
Mary Lou Palmer
October 27, 1921 — May 28, 2017
Mary Lou Palmer, A beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Mary Lou passed away at her home on Sunday, May 28, 2017 surrounded by her children. She was 95 years old.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Mary Lou was the daughter of the Rev. William and Mrs. Mary Marquis. She graduated with a liberal arts degree from Mt. Union College in Ohio, which is where she met Myron Palmer (Nick). She and then Lt Palmer were married in June of 1943 before he left for Australia during WWII. After the war, Mary Lou and Nick eventually settled in the Pittsburgh area (Bethel Park, then Gibsonia), and began a family with the birth of their Children Mark, Mary Anna, David, and James.
Mary Lou lived a rich and spiritual life. She was active in the United Methodist Church. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, local libraries, and the Center for Action and Contemplation. She was an avid reader, and wrote thoughtful cards and letter through the years. She also loved the outdoors and the wonders of the natural world, from camping when she was younger, to hiking in the Colorado Rockies in her 80’s.
She truly loved the people (and animals) who were lucky to be part of her life, and gave willingly of her time and energy to others who needed it. Her caring nature impacted all who crossed her path as one whose “compassion lights up the whole earth” and whose “Kindness endures forever.” She will be forever in our hearts.
Mary Lou is survived by her brother David (Gloria); her children Mary Anna, David (Cara Lee), and James (Norma); her daughter-in-law Jane (Bill); her grandchildren Justin (Kristen), Nathan, Ryan and Sarah; her great grandchildren Elizabeth, Matthew and James; and a loving group of friends and extended family from New Mexico and Pennsylvania.
Mary Lou’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd, NE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to:
Meals on Wheels Albuquerque.
5901 Harper Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 823-8060
www.mon-nm.org
Friendship House
P.O. Box 1517
Wilmington DE, 19899-1517
(302) 652-8133
http://friendship-house.org
Mrs. Palmer’s care has been entrusted to
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Mary Lou was the daughter of the Rev. William and Mrs. Mary Marquis. She graduated with a liberal arts degree from Mt. Union College in Ohio, which is where she met Myron Palmer (Nick). She and then Lt Palmer were married in June of 1943 before he left for Australia during WWII. After the war, Mary Lou and Nick eventually settled in the Pittsburgh area (Bethel Park, then Gibsonia), and began a family with the birth of their Children Mark, Mary Anna, David, and James.
Mary Lou lived a rich and spiritual life. She was active in the United Methodist Church. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, local libraries, and the Center for Action and Contemplation. She was an avid reader, and wrote thoughtful cards and letter through the years. She also loved the outdoors and the wonders of the natural world, from camping when she was younger, to hiking in the Colorado Rockies in her 80’s.
She truly loved the people (and animals) who were lucky to be part of her life, and gave willingly of her time and energy to others who needed it. Her caring nature impacted all who crossed her path as one whose “compassion lights up the whole earth” and whose “Kindness endures forever.” She will be forever in our hearts.
Mary Lou is survived by her brother David (Gloria); her children Mary Anna, David (Cara Lee), and James (Norma); her daughter-in-law Jane (Bill); her grandchildren Justin (Kristen), Nathan, Ryan and Sarah; her great grandchildren Elizabeth, Matthew and James; and a loving group of friends and extended family from New Mexico and Pennsylvania.
Mary Lou’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd, NE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to:
Meals on Wheels Albuquerque.
5901 Harper Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 823-8060
www.mon-nm.org
Friendship House
P.O. Box 1517
Wilmington DE, 19899-1517
(302) 652-8133
http://friendship-house.org
Mrs. Palmer’s care has been entrusted to
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Lou Palmer, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Memorial Service
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain time)
Central United Methodist Church
Guestbook
Visits: 38
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors