Mr. Ralph John Palmer

1920- 2012

Ralph passed away peacefully on April 25. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Enid, son Bill, daughter Diane (Larry) Trudeau, Bonnie Palmer and grandchildren Kristine (Rodd Carroll) Trudeau, Michael Trudeau, Daniel (Natalee) Palmer, and niece Joan Stewart-Jones. He was predeceased by his parents William and Beatrice Palmer and sister Phyllis (Doug) Stewart.

After attending schools Isaac Brock and Daniel McIntyre, in 1940 he joined the R.C.A.F. became a pilot and flew combat missions in Lancaster Bombers. After the war he was employed by the City of Winnipeg Assessment Dept. for 38 years. He met his wife, Enid, while overseas and they married in 1947. Ralph was a Past Master of Lord Selkirk Lodge AOM and member of Khartoum Shriner’s Drum Corps. He was a keen golfer and one time member of Southwood and Bel Acres. He had at least 80 years of happy memories of Lac Lu, Ontario.

Sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and health care aides of 3 South of Grace Hospital. Cremation and private family interment are planned at Ralph’s request. Thank you for all the love and support by the Beauchemin Park Place residents. In lieu of flowers send donations to the Alzheimer Society 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G2.