Edward Palmer, Sr.

Edward Palmer, Sr. was born on January 22, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents, William C. Palmer, Sr. and Dollie Mae Stanley Palmer. He was the second of three children born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brother, William, Jr. and his sister, Debora. He received his early education in Cleveland, Ohio where he attended Sowenski Elementary School, Addison Junior High School and East High School. He furthered his education by attending Ashworth University in Denver, Colorado where he completed courses and earned a paralegal certificate. On February 3, 1983, Edward wed Mildred Palmer. To this union, LaKisha, Edward, Jr. and Cheri were born. This marriage was later dissolved. On April 16, 2009, Edward united in holy matrimony to the former Danielle LeShawn Wills. They first met in Denver, Colorado. Danielle remembers her husband as a good provider whose pride and joy was the care and nurture of his family. They worked hard together and exceeded all expectations. They were very proud and humbled by their accomplishments. To this union, one daughter, Sariah Nayon Palmer was born. She was the apple of her father's eye. The family shared many happy and precious moments together. On October 14, 2011, Edward and Danielle renewed their vows. All the children remember their father's laugh and his humorous personality. Edward was later blessed to have seventeen grandchildren, who were additional source of joy and pride in his life. They fondly remember all the happy and memorable moments they all shared together. By profession, Edward was employed by ProPak Corporation as a Maintenance Supervisor. He coworkers and employers remember him being hardworking, dedicated and a person who worked well with others. He was a man who led by example. He would never ask anyone to perform a task that he wouldn't first do himself. Over the past four years, he was awarded several Employees of the Month Certificates. Edward was a fun loving man, who enjoyed life and those he encircled. In his free time, he enjoyed going to the movies, watching his favorite television programs and spending quality time with his family. He will missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful man, who had a jovial personality, was extremely giving and had a "cool swagger." To know Edward was to love him. Edward Palmer, Sr. departed this life on September 3, 2013, in Aurora, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his wife, Danielle L. Palmer of Aurora, CO; three sons, Edward Fontaine of Galivants Ferry, SC, Edward L. Sims of Cleveland, OH, and Edward "EJ" Palmer, Jr. of Aurora, CO; three daughters, LaTamara Newman of Nashville, TN, LaKisha J. Newell of Denver, Cheri J. Palmer and Sariah N. Palmer both of Aurora, CO; two step daughters, Shaneika L. Robinson and Shanyelle Z. Sams both Aurora; his mother, Dollie Mae Palmer of Willowick, OH; one brother, William C. Palmer, Jr. of Highlands Ranch, CO; one sister, Debora A. (Johnnie) Boyd of Willowick, OH; 17 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 9/10/2013 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 9/10/2013 at 6:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 9/14/2013 at 9:30 AM - Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home - Cleveland OH
Cemetery: 9/14/2013 - Evergreen Memorial Park - Cleveland OH