Susan Louise Palmer

Susan Louise Palmer (67) passed away in her Elmer City, Washington home surrounded by her loving family Friday morning June 10, 2016. Born in Spokane, Washington to Charles & Zona Wendt on March 26, 1949, Susan attended college following her graduation from high school. Saturday, April 29, 1972 Susan Wendt’s life changed forever when she married David “Babe” Palmer at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Coulee Dam, Washington. Having worked several years for Seafirst Bank, Susan moved on to the Nespelem School District beginning her employment as a Teacher’s Aide and retiring as an Administrator. Susan loved supporting the Nespelem Jr. Rodeo, but her friends all knew that her first priority was always her family, Susan never missed one of her grandchildren’s many sporting events, from t-ball to horseracing.

Predeceased by both of her parents: Charles & Zona Wendt; Susan’s legacy lives on through her beloved husband: David “Babe” Palmer; son: Jeff Palmer (Fawn); daughter: Gena Palmer; grandchildren: Jake Palmer, Alyssa Palmer, Tyler Palmer and Scott Abrahamson and her brother: Chuck Wendt (Bonnie).

A 7:00pm Rosary will be held Monday, June 13, 2016 in the Nespelem Community Center, Nespelem, Washington. Susan’s Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, June 14, 2016 also at the Nespelem Community Center, with burial to follow in the Nespelem Catholic Cemetery.

Please sign Susan's online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is honored to be serving Susan’s family.