David W. Palmer

David Palmer 58, passed away Saturday January 18th at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

David was born in Ronan on Dec 26th 1955 to Del and Bernice Palmer. He graduated From Charlo High school in 1974. He was part of the 6 year undefeated Charlo football team and was an active member in 4-H.

His many adventures took him from working for the US Forest Service as a packer to construction, masonry and carpentry all over Montana and Alaska. Also as a hunting guide to his many years at Plum Creek and the Crow Haven Arabian horse ranch. After he became disabled he started his own Old Wood Art and his favorite job of being Papa .Dave's true passion was being in the mountains, hunting and fishing with his father, brothers, son, niece and nephew and many friends, also at the cabin teaching his grandchildren how to fish and hunt. He started teaching his bride these things on their honeymoon in a blizzard. His love of nature and family well never be forgotten. Nor will a few of the million pranks that he pulled on his family and friends.

On March 27th 1976 he married the love of his life Kimberly McDonald. In this marriage they welcomed 3 children Brian, Caysie and Stacy.

David was proceeded in death by his grandparents E.M and Olive Palmer, Dee and Rachel Shriner, Brother Dennis Palmer, Mother-in-law Ann McDonald as well as several other aunts, uncles and cousins

He is survived by his Wife Kim of 38 years and children Brian (Sue), Caysie (Travis), Stacy (Cory), Parents Del and Bernice, Tom and Shirley McDonald. Brother Skip (Sue) and bestfriend/brother cousin Eddie (Jan), sister Charlene. Grandchildren Tori, Billy, Bayleigh, Olyvia, Richard (Crystal), Casey, Cassie, Shelby, extended grandchildren Matthew, Nick, Haley, Emily, Dusty and Trenton. Great-grandchildren Macao, Keeley, Richard and Liam. Brother-in-law Tom, Sisters-in-law's Kris, Terry and Cindy. Nieces Jennifer (Jereme), Nichole (Andrew), Nephews Ben (Brandy), Justin and Tommy. Great nieces and nephews Greydon, Rachel, logan, Ian, Tommy, Dillon and Brody. We can't forget Dads trusty companion of 10 years Shy. Special friend and extended brother Paul Toussaint (Sharon). Last but not least, all of the "Fish Creek" family.

A celebration of life will be held on April 26th 2014 at Leon Hall in Charlo.

Donations in memory of David can be made to The Lustgarten Foundation 1111 Stewart Avenue Bethpage, NY 11714 (pancreatic cancer research) or Lake County Hospice 711 Main St. SW, Ronan MT 59864

Read David Palmer's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.