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RONALD "RON" WILLIAM PALMER
May 29, 1939 December 5, 2018
Ronald William Palmer went to be with his Heavenly Father December 5, 2018.
He was born in Colorado Springs on May 29, 1939 to William and Louise Palmer.
Ron graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1957. He married his high school sweetheart Joan Griffith on July 26, 1959. They had two children, Billy Palmer and Stacey Dulik. Ron owned his own business as a Master Home Builder.
He had a deep love for his Lord and Savior, started a ministry with Street Rods, and was the Chaplain for Colorado Springs Rod and Custom Car Club.
His family was very important to him, and he loved watching his grandson, Sean, and great-grandsons, Jonathan and Bennett, play hockey. "Papa", as he was known, especially enjoyed going to the drag races with Sean, Christina and his great-grandsons. His great-grandson Tommy especially loved going to the rod runs with his Papa. The relationship Ron had with his grandchildren will keep his memory alive for generations.
"And there is salvation in no one else: for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved." - Acts 4:12
Ron is preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Billy.
Ron is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Stacey (Timothy) Dulik; grandson, Sean (Catherine) Tracy; granddaughter, Christina (Adam) Trujillo; daughter-in-law, Cathy Roberts; great-grandsons, Tommy, Jonathan, and Bennett.
Memorial Service, 10:30AM, Monday, December 17, 2018, Rocky Mountain Calvary, 4285 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918.
Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron's memory may be made to Rocky Mountain Calvary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Palmer
Stacey
December 3, 2022
Miss you Dad, Happy Heavenly Christmas
Janice Golly
December 17, 2018
This is a shock! I was so sorry to see this. we met Ron and Joan in the late 1980s, and they were always such wonderful people. Ron loved the Lord and demonstrated it in many ways! God bless you, Joan - I will be praying for you!
December 15, 2018
RIP Ron, I will miss this man, he was a great friend to me and goes way back with my family. Plummer was awesome and he will be missed. Best to Joan and family
Jerry Lamperti
December 15, 2018
We will sure miss you Ron you were a special person , I met you for the first time about 10 years ago at a hot rod show , From then on , at every meet I would go to , I looked so forward to spending a little time talking to you loved your story's and your wisdom, I do know I will miss you , but do understand we all must move on
JoAnna Branson
December 13, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I have the family in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Vivian's Grand Daughter
Connie & Jerry Kennedy
December 11, 2018
Our hearts and prayers are with Joan and family in the loss of a true gentleman. The fond memories of the street rod worship services and the years of fun with cars we have shared will be forever remembered. Until we meet again, rest in peace Ron.
KIM STUTZMAN
December 11, 2018
GOOD BYE OUR OL FRIEND. MANY YEARS YOU HAVE BEEN PART OF THE NOLAN FAMILY. REST IN PEACE IN HOT ROD HEAVEN. SAY HI TO BILLY AND GIVE MY DAD AND MOM BIG HOWDY AND TELL THEM WE SURE MISS THEM! TILL WE SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE NOLAN KIDS. CHERYL, JAMES AND KIM (AND KIM'S HUSBAND DARREL)
My Mon and Dad, I love you Dad with all my heart, I will miss you dearly
December 10, 2018
Lana and Marty Foery
December 10, 2018
Ron and Lana met at MADD Colorado meeting in 2003 and would meet up often while participating in Car Shows around Colorado. The attached site is recognition that MADD awarded Ron and Joan in 2011. https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/MADD-Colorado-Recognizes-Community-Difference-Makers-at-2011-MADDvocate-Apprecia-a-250626#.XA5kg57saUk
Kipp/Riki Kerr
December 9, 2018
We will miss Ron every day. The Palmers are our neighbors, we see them daily. Ron was a mentor and a father to us. The Palmers brought us closer to the Lord and was an ambassador to Jesus Christ. Assurel, Ron is in heaven with the Lord!
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