Desiree Pamela Conner

Conner, Desiree Pamela, 88, of Davie, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep October 5, 2012. Born May 13, 1924 in Bangalore, India, she was a loving daughter of Major and Mrs. Charles S.B. Palmer. Her early years were spent mostly in southern England as her parents were stationed overseas with the British Indian Army. In 1935, while living in Quetta, Pakistan, she and her family survived the earthquake that killed over 30,000 people and destroyed the town of Quetta.

Mrs. Conner, fondly known by her friends and family as Pam, met and fell in love with her husband Ned in India. At the time she was serving in the British Navy Intelligence, and he was a Captain in the U.S.A.A.F. They were married October 7, 1944 in the Free Church, New Delhi.

During their 58 years of marriage, they were stationed throughout the U.S., had two tours of duty overseas in England, and raised five children. After Col. Conner's retirement from the U.S.A.F. in 1971, they continued to reside in Miami where they taught tennis for many years.

Mrs. Conner is survived by her five children, daughter Cheryl C. Timberlake (Ed), sons Peter C. (Judeth), Christopher B., Daniel F. (Marsy), and David M.; three grandchildren, Desiree, Nicolas and Sam; one great grandson Cody; and her sister, Diana Stone.

She will be forever remembered by her family as a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

The family will receive friends for a memorial service at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home, 2401 S. University Drive in Davie, FL from 11:00am - 1:00pm on Friday, October 19, 2012. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her behalf to Friends Forever Pet Rescue. http://www.friendsforeverrescue.com/