So sorry to hear that Nina has passed … my Mom, Josie who was her cousin , passed about six weeks later in October ! I would love to connect with you, cousin Cathy 

You taught me to hold onto memories. To write them down, to save pieces of them and tuck them away to one day pull out again, look back, and remember. You taught me to write my story. And for the first 29 years of my life, my story included you. 
Nights cozying up on the couch with you, reading old letters you had kept. Listening to your sweet laugh that was as pure and as joyful as a bell. Playing with all your figurines on the mantle. Climbing your tall backyard tree, that seemed to be made purely for climbing feet. You taking me to see Cinderella Story for the first time. Our treasure hunts through the dollar store when we were all kids. Sitting and drawing together on your kitchen table.  Hearing your voice greet me on the phone, saying my name like it was your favorite word in the world. Going through your basement with you, exploring all the photos and collections down there. Everything had a story. I never got tired of listening to your stories. The glint in your eye when you would smile, and how you would lean closer when you were getting to a part of one of your stories that was extra interesting. I remember walking with your arm in mine, and watching you wave as cars drove by on one of your walks, you with your floppy hat covering your beautiful white hair. I love the way you smelled, and every now and then, I smell that smell and it feels like I’m back with you. All the world was beautiful in your eyes. Joy and light just radiated from you. It was impossible to feel unhappy around you, not with your quick wit, your wide smile that took up your whole face, your laugh, and your light. 
You truly left the world a better place. At your funeral it was said you took care of the entire world and that’s so, very true. I will forever be grateful for that and for everything you were and still are to me. And I am determined to have a part of you live on as I tell your stories, and as I tell mine. Love you forever, Grandma. I’ll keep telling my story. Promise.

I have so many wonderful memories with Grandma Palmer growing up. We went to her house in Holliday often for family gatherings, and these were some special memories for me. I loved exploring her house, seeing all the treasures that she had, and loved that there was a story behind everything. Her backyard was also a magical place, and I have fond memories climbing the trees there with my cousins. Grandma was someone who was so full of love and had a beautiful perspective on life. She made things that were important to her happen. Like the Nauvoo trip we went on with our cousins, aunts and uncles, which she planned and organized. I love her infectious laugh, and the joyous expression on her face. She always seemed to maintain an incredibly positive attitude despite the trials and physical hardships she was going through. During a video call earlier this year that my family had with her, she talked about extending the courage to do whatever it is that you want to do, and to “just go for it”. This sort of mentality is what I hope to embody through her beautiful example. 

Nina Palmer was always interested in her Farr family history and faithfully supported the Winslow Farr Sr. Organization (WFO) in their genealogical, historical and reunion activities. She was an active member of WFO researching, working,  donating  and faithfully attending and participating in our reunions.
David J Farr former president WFO.

Two days after my Mom's funeral I came across this photo I had never seen before. It's a little gift from heaven. I'm pictured here in my Cub Scout uniform in front of our Oakland, California home, circa 1967, my Mom smiling proudly behind me. It's easy to imagine her now smiling brightly from above, just like in this snapshot, her earthly troubles behind her. I hope to always give her a reason to smile. 

My Mom was an incredible woman who lived her life to the fullest and accomplished much. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and is remembered with fondness by all of them. Mom loved the Lord and was a great example of following his teachings. She had an infectious laugh and a radiant smile that could light up a room. Beautiful and elegant, with a great sense of humor, she lived her life with grace and was forever grateful for all of her blessings. 

As her life drew to a close, she commented that there was nothing more she could have wanted, observing that all of the righteous desires of her heart had been fulfilled. She was an influence for good in the lives of many people across the globe, and truly left this world a better place.

Some time-honored advice she gave just months before she died included the counsel to take one day at a time, to emphasize the positive, to look for the good in others, and to forgive your neighbor, because holding a grudge, she said, doesn't hurt your neighbor, it just hurts yourself. 

I miss you Mom, love you with all of my heart, and I'm very thankful for you and the amazing life you lived. I know you are experiencing great joy, having returned home to the arms of our loving Savior and the many loved ones that preceded you in death, including my Dad, my brother Art, your parents and siblings, and the many others in your family history that you had such love and respect for. I look forward to seeing you again one day!

With much love, your son, Bill Palmer


When I was single and had just started employment in Oakland, California,   Nina, Martin, and their family were very kind and invited me to their home for a delicioius dinner and enjoyable visiting on several occasions.  Marty, Bill, Art, and Ginny were all very young at this time.
 
Several other times, myself, my parents, my sister and her husband, as well as other family members were invited to their home in Holliday at Thanksgiving and Christmas. On these occasions, a delicious meal and friendly visiting was always enjoyed.

Corry Family Reunions presented another time to talk and visit with Nina.   Similar opportunities to visit took place after Nina moved to Tooele County where we also lived.  

Nina was very good at putting you at ease when conversing.  She always put you at the center of the  conversation instead of herself.  She wanted to know how things were going with Cecelia and I and our  family and always  took a sincere interest in us. 
B.J.  Beckstrand

  

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Nina Palmer

May 18, 1931 – September 6, 2021

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