Betty Palmer
June 20, 2012
Betty Palmer, 66, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at her home in Ankeny. She was born September 4, 1945, in Leon, Iowa, to Lyle and Hazel Hembry.
Betty graduated from Clarke County Community Schools and on December 22, 1963, married Robert Elwood Palmer. She was affiliated with the United Methodist Church Organization for many years. Betty enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events, cooking, baking and especially spending time with her family and her dog, Chloe.
Betty is survived by her children, Tracey (Doug) Goforth, Robbie (Kellie) Palmer, and Kevin (Heidi) Palmer; grandchildren, Jared and Stephen Goforth, Grant and Grayson Phillips, Teddy, Madison, Kennedy and Jackson Palmer; sister, Louise Mason; brother-in-law, Dick (Sande) Palmer; sisters-in-law, Carol Palmer and Cheryl Hembry; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; brother, Fred Hembry; sister, Linda Hembry; brothers-in-law, Bob Mason and Donovan Palmer.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2012, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 24, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family in loving memory of Betty.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marilee Taber
06/25/2012
I worked with Betty at the Conference, she was a wonderful lady to work with and a great friend. I enjoyed exchanging stories about our children and grandchildren; she loved her family very much. We have stayed in touch by email since my move to AZ and I will miss those emails. Great memories of Betty will forever live in my heart. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, may wonderful memories sustain you now and always.
Julie Reynolds
06/24/2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Betty at the conference center many years ago, she was a fun loving sweet gal, always a smile on her face and much joy for her family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Linda Denton
06/24/2012
I went to school with Betty and Bob. I am so sorry for your loss of a Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend but feel sure Bob and Betty are back together again as they have been for so many years. Your family is in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Sharon Reid
06/23/2012
Oh, Betty...I will miss you so much..Betty and Bob's children grew up in Sheridan park with our children...2nd mother to them and awesome friends of ours..I remember most Betty's cute little laugh and her always with a smile.She is so happy now with Oscar and family members..RIP until we meet again. Say "GO East High" to Oscar..
Inez Dawes
06/23/2012
My experience with Betty was during her time serving with the Iowa Conference of the UMC. She had a big, tough job, took the work very seriously, and served the people with great care. Always easy to get her to talk about her family. May all your wonderful memories ease the sorrow of your loss.
Vicki Janssen
06/22/2012
I am so very sad that our dear Betty is no longer with us. What a beautiful day for her though...oh to see the face of God!! Betty embraced my grandchildren and my family, as she did with everyone she met. She was a good woman of God, and will be sorely missed.
Jackie Shea
06/22/2012
Betty was a very kind lady I'm so glad she came into my life. She is home now where we all hope to be someday. God bless the Palmer family.
Susan Troyer
06/21/2012
Our prayers are with you all.
Renae Hutchison
06/21/2012
My heart broke. I love Betty! It will be tough, for me, not seeing her in the office. Immanuel Church lost a great lady and will be greatly missed. I will see and talk to you later Betty! :)
Robbin Gallegos
06/21/2012
So sorry to hear of Betty's death. She was a great lady and will be very much missed at Immanual church as our secretary and Friend. My condolences go to family and friends.
Tracy Gibson
06/21/2012
Tracey:
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I remember her when Stephen and Erik played baseball together and she would come to watch them play. She was always so nice to talk to and she would really get into the games! May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.