Charles Milton Palmer
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(1917-2008)

Charles Milton Palmer, 91, born Feb. 13,1917 to Sarah and Thomas Palmer in Salt Lake City. Passed away Aug. 22, 2008 surrounded by family. He married Virginia Johnson July 1939, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Virginia passed away August 1992.

Married Betty Ahlstrom Morison in 1993. Solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1994. He dedicated his life to his family, friends and church. He was an active member of the LDS Church serving as Elders Quorum president, scout master, Sunday School Superintendent and counselor in the bishopric. Past member of the Grantsville Lions Club.

Was a veteran of World War II. He loved winters in California for the past 33 years, traveling, gardening, BYU sports and dominoes. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved the mountains near Grantsville and above all, he loved life and considered his family his greatest asset.

He is survived by his wife Betty; three children, Sharon Callister, Pat Coon (Max) and Brent Palmer (Laurie) all of Grantsville; three stepchildren; Jim Morison (Carrie), John Morison all from Tooele. Linda Evans, Elko, Nev.; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents; son-in-law Gary Callister, two brothers Theo and Calvin. Two sisters Erma Allen and Louise Palmer. Many brothers and sisters-in-law.

A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at St. Marks Hospital for their special love and care.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. in the Grantsville Fourth Ward Chapel, 428 S. Hale St. There will be a viewing at the Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and at the Grantsville Chapel from 9:30 -10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral on Wednesday. Interment will be at the Grantsville Cemetery.
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