Thursday, April 4, 2019
My condolences to the family of Mr. Palmer at this time of his passing. I always referred to him as "Mr. Palmer" when I would see him at Westwoods of Niles because 1) he was my elder 2) his presence and attitude and politeness would have made feel discourteous had I addressed him any other way. My mother (Doris Thomas) spent several years at Westwoods before her passing away January of 2018. My dad (Cliff Thomas) would come and visit my mother prior to his being a short time at Westwoods and passing away October of 2016. He also would greet Mr. Palmer and receive a friendly word from him. I admired Mr. Palmer for his efforts when staff would get him up for is walks and I would remark that he would soon be out playing football. I think he always would give me a polite but not necessarily appreciated grin. I will always remember Mr. Palmer's comment one day when I asked how he was doing. It was, "I'm still kicking, just not very high!" Of course, Mr. Palmer was known for his concern for his sister who also was at Westwood's. I would see him with her or rolling himself in his wheelchair down to see her. Your family was blessed to have a godly man as an example. I believe he is now with his Lord awaiting his loved ones to join him. Maybe to play football? God bless and comfort you. I would have been back to see Mr. Palmer and others but moved last October from Niles to Georgia. Gary Thomas
