VICTOR (VIC) PALMER

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VICTOR (VIC) PALMER It is with sadness that we announce the passing, on August 19, 2002, of Victor Albert (Vic) Palmer, after a brave battle with cancer. Vic was predeceased by Kay, his loving wife of 50 years; his parents, Alfred Ferrier Lowell (Louie) and Ellen Maude Palmer; his brothers, Art and Frank; and his sisters, Edna Campbell, Marjorie White, Dolly Kearney, and Vida Palmer, and their spouses. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Vicki Blackwood; son-in-law Don Blackwood; grandsons, David and John Blackwood; his stepdaughter Sharon Buckley; his brothers, Reg Palmer and Cyril Palmer and wife Mabel; his sister-in-law Beverley Lamb and husband Duncan; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Vic was born on the family farm outside MacGregor, MB on April 22, 1919. Throughout his youth he excelled in hockey and baseball. He proudly served during the Second World War as a flying instructor for the RCAF in England. After his return Vic began his career with Monarch Life as a life underwriter and for 50 years provided expert counsel in the areas of pension plans and personal insurance. His love of curling and dedication to promoting the sport began at the Grain Exchange Curling Club in 1953. He was deeply involved in the administrative aspects of curling for decades, serving as the President of the Grain Exchange C.C., President of the Manitoba Curling Association, General Chairman of the 1978 Silver Broom and Honourary Chairman of the 1988 Silver Broom. Vics life was enriched by his enthusiasm for golf, bridge, world travel, gardening, playing his trumpet, winters in Florida and summers at Nutimik Lake. His dear wife Kay was a loving supporter of all his endeavours. Vic will be remembered for the depth of his commitment to family and friends, for his guidance, empathy, quick mind, generosity, determination, sense of fun and for his great delight and pride in his grandsons. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Vics memory to CancerCare Manitoba, ON109 - McDermot Ave., Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 22, 2002