My mother always told me I looked alot like my uncle Bruce. I never had the chance to actually get to know him, but after looking at the pictures provided, the resemblance shows especially in my sons picture (attached) to his younger baseball photo. 
I send my belated condolences.
Sally Jane Palmer

Bruce and I grew up together in the Silver Spring Devl. He was one of the nicest, most fun loving guys I ever met. He was always teasing me, flirting with me. My 1st day, in 7th grade, at Cumberland Valley H.S., he and a buddy stood in the hallway and sang "Do Wah Diddy" as I walked by...embarrassed a nervous young girl beyond words!  He was always doing funny things like that....and one day, many years later, I finally got him back.  We were both much older...I was married and 8  months pregnant. I was walking into the "Vista" (drive-in where the Growler is now in Mechannicsburg) and from behind me I heard a WHISTLE (you know, a flirty whistle). I turned around to see who it was, and there was Bruce in his car with the window rolled down, which surprised me because I hadn't seen him in years!!....and there I was with my pregnant belly, which surprised him that he'd just whistled at a pregnant lady!! We both laughed and laughed. He had the best personality in the world. I am so sorry, I know your sadness and how much ya'll will miss him.

My dad was a very special man. All through his treatments and surgeries he always kept a great attitude and all the nurses and staff LOVED him! He was always such an inspiration to those around him on how to keep a positive outlook on such a disastrous disease. This picture is the last of my dad and his 3 kids taken together. The smile on his face says it all, "nothing can knock me down with my family by my side". That's how I perceive it anyway. His comfort meant everything to me and he was most comfortable when all of us were there and I am so grateful that we could all be there at the end too. He fought a tough one for many years and he passed in peace. I will miss him all the days of my life. ❤

I will never forget all the good times spent with my cousin Bruce!  He used to come over and visit his Uncle Donny too.  Sometimes I would be there visiting my Dad.  I had not seen Bruce for years, but the memories still seem like yesterday.  I remember as a kid visiting Auntie Eve's place and having it explained to me and my Brother Rory that our cousin Bruce was away in Vietnam.  I remember how nice it was to see him after he came back!  RIP Bruce.  I will miss you.

RIP Bruce, my work hubby :-) it was always a pleasure when we worked together. A fine man & great co-worker.

To the family of Bruce, I am so sorry for your loss, hope that the great memories will help ease the pain and sorrow you have today.

I worked briefly with Bruce at New Cumberland and he was a very professional and friendly person.   He will be missed by all who knew him.

I have a picnic table at my campsite that Bruce and J D made. It was special when they gave it to me, its extra special now. Thank you so much for a bunch of memories. My dog loved you and so did I. Kimmie

Bruce Palmer was many things. He was a marine, a father, a brother, an uncle, a mentor, and a friend to many. He had charisma, personality like no other. Loyal to a fault. He will be missed dearly by his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Clyde Metz, his brother and sister-in-law  Ralph and Gail Palmer, his nieces Abbye Palmer and Danielle Metz, and the extended nieces - Kareston and Madison Markley. We love you Uncle Bruce, you will always be in our heart. Never forget, for we will not.

May all those who knew and loved Bruce Palmer find comfort from the many memories that they shared with Bruce.

Prayers to you and your family.
Smitty and Sammy Brannen

He was a great man, with the wonderful legacy of leaving behind three smart, kind, beautiful children.

I have posted a picture of Bruce Palmer (lower right) and me (standing) from when we played little league baseball together when he was about 8 years old and I was about 9.  It was the summer between our 3rd and forth grades at Silver Springs Elementary School in the 1960s.   Bruce actually sent me a picture of our whole team a few years ago at my request and he also added a nice story about my father.
 It seems that one evening after a late baseball practice Bruce got caught in the dark riding home from the field.  At the time we all lived out in the "boonies" of Wertzville with a lot fewer homes and night lights then now. Bruce said he was scared peddling away in the dark and suddenly my dads car came up from behind him with the lights on and stopped.  Dad recognized Bruce and offered to drive him and his bike home.  So with Bruce in the back seat and me on the passenger's side front seat we both held onto his bicycle as my dad drove us to his home.  I can barely remember that evening but the kind words about my dad helping him on that dark ride and how much it meant to him will stay with me forever.  Bruce served as a combat Marine in Vietnam and has had many other scary rides but I am sure my father was there for him recently, offering to help Bruce again on his latest ride home. 
If we had the money I would be there at the funeral.  Odd thing is that my father, the guy who gave Bruce that ride home in the dark those many years on that warm evening, is also buried there.  Next time I am there to pay my respects to dad I will also stop and see Bruce.

In loving memory to  a life taken too soon. As a friend of Bruce's sister, Barb Metz, I had the pleasure to meet Bruce. He was a wonderful kind and loving person who loved his family very much.

He was also a hero for his service in the military. Thank you for serving.

We are praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have our deepest sympathies.

Love, Ken and Valerie

I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing.  We worked together for many years.  He was a great guy and could always put a smile on my face no matter how bad the day was.  He will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

I have included a picture of Bruce Palmer (lower right) and me (standing) from when we played little league baseball together when he was about 8 years old and I was about 9.  It was the summer between our 3rd and forth grades at Silver Springs Elementary School in 1960?  Bruce actually sent me a picture of our whole team a few years ago at my request and he also added a nice story about my father.
 It seems that one evening after a late baseball practice Bruce got caught in the dark riding home from the field.  At the time we all lived out in the "boonies" of Wertzville with a lot fewer homes and night lights then now. Bruce said he was scared peddling away in the dark and suddenly my dads car came up from behind him with the lights on and stopped.  Dad recognized Bruce and offered to drive him and his bike home.  So with Bruce in the back seat and me on the passenger's side front seat we both held onto his bicycle as my dad drove us to his home.  I can barley remember that evening but the kind words about my dad helping him on that dark ride and how much it meant to him will stay with me forever.  Bruce served as a combat Marine in Vietnam and has had many other scary rides but I am sure my father was there for him recently, offering to help Bruce again on his latest ride home. 
If we had the money I would be there at the funeral.  Odd thing is that my father, the guy who gave Bruce that ride home in the dark those many years on that warm evening, is also buried there.  Next time I am there to pay my respects to dad I will also stop and see Bruce.
 
David G. McCann Helena, Montana, Cumberland Valley High School, Class of 1968

Justin, Jillian and Lindsay,

My heartfelt sympathies are with all you in the loss of your father.  I grew up with Bruce and have wonderful memories of all of us playing together.  Hold onto your memories for they will sustain you.  As time passes and you gaze up into the stars think that perhaps they are not the stars, but rather, openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

A dear friend and classmate.  We will miss you....

I WILL MISS MY TRAP SHOOTING BUDDY, HE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT
AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US .. MY PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY

Lindsay, Justin and Jillian

We will miss your dad very much, he was a great neighbor and friend.  Cheyenne will miss his uncle Bruce and the cookies that he gave him.

He is in our hearts forever,

Love
Darlene, John, Cheyenne and Bunny

Bruce and I went to Cumberland Valley High School together. The last time I saws him was at our class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ginny Shughart Wessels

Thoughts and prayers to Bruce's family and friends. RIP

Our prayers are with his family and friends. RIP

Lindsay, Justin, Jillian:

We are so sorry to hear about Bruce, we loved him also and he was the best neighbor anyone could have.

He will remain in our hearts forever.

Love, Darlene, John, Cheyenne and Bunny

I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing.  We graduated from high school together and I enjoyed seeing him at our reunions.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I  worked with Bruce. He was a great friend and co worker.
He will be greatly missed by all that knew Bruce.
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family

Bruce was in my Cumberland Valley High School Class. I am so sorry for your loss.

I went to high school with Bruce.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.  Tamie  Enck Boone

So sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce.  I didn't know him well, but knew him well enough to get a sense of the great man he was.
A wonderful sense of humor and a kind heart.  I know he will be missed by so many.

OBITUARY

Bruce D. Palmer

November 29, 1950 – December 19, 2015

Neill Funeral Home

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