Patricia Diane O’Neill Palmer
Sunday, September 30, 1934
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Age:
85 years old
Sunday, September 30, 1934
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Age:
85 years old
Sunday, September 30, 1934
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Age:
85 years old
Patricia Diane O’Neill Palmer
Patricia O’Connor O’Neill Palmer passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020. Granddaughter of Olmsted pioneer Christopher Spring, Edward and Josephine O’Neill. Daughter of Eugene and Vera O’Neill and wife of Norman E. Palmer.
Patricia was born on September 30, 1934 to Vera and Eugene O’Neill. She received her elementary education in Rochester Public Schools and San Diego School system in California and graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester, MN. She received her teaching degree at Winona State University.
On July 5, 1958 Patricia married Norman Palmer. After her retirement from the Mayo Clinic she volunteered to read to the children at Riverside Elementary and Gage Elementary schools. Patricia was active in her church of St. Pius as a Sunday school teacher, confirmation leader, Great Books leader, Home Mother and Den Mother for the Boy Scouts. She also volunteered as a Brownie leader, leader for Girl Scouts and Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary’s hospital. She was an NRA marksman and co-owner for Pantry Plus catering company.
Patricia will be remembered for her incredible smile and laughter. She had a passion for reading, love of travel, adventure and unlimited compassion for others. Her love and tenderness touched our souls and her radiant smile, loyalty and strength of character will be remembered always.
“Don’t be afraid. Whatever comes, you can take it. If it hurts, it will make you bolder. If it’s troubling, it will make you smarter. If it’s good, let it make you happy.”
Patricia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norman; children, Shaun Palmer, Susan Palmer-Ziolkowski (Allen Ziolkowski), Seamus O’Neill-Palmer, Jeanne Palmer-Ahmann (Greg Ahmann); grandchildren, Christopher (Ellie) Ziolkowski, Andrew Ziolkowski, Jonathan Ahmann, Joseph Ahmann, Ellen Palmer, Jay Palmer, Calvin Palmer, Devin Palmer and Collin Palmer; and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Vera and Eugene O’Neill.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Condolences
The family of Patricia Diane O’Neill Palmer has received the following condolences.
Dearest cousin, we briefly met once. It was a cherished memory. I enjoyed spending time with your father Gene for some 20 years.
Norman and family - although new memories cannot be made. May the old ones be always vivid.
Norm-Bob Adams here IBM'R--hopefully you have not forgotten me. We are sorry for your loss of Pat, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family & friends--God be with you. I wish their was some magic thing I could do or say to make things better. One can never forget good friends
She will be so dearly missed. She was greatly loved and the impact that she left in people’s lives will forever be felt. An amazing woman that raised the best family. I am richer for having her in my life, and the memories I have with her will forever stay in my heart. I love you so much Nana. May you find peace in all things.
sorry for your loss. Dan & Rita McCoy
Dear Norm,
We are so sorry to hear about Pat's passing. She was one of my best friends and such a lovely person. We have so many memories, but sadly, many have faded away due to age.
Please give our condolences to the whole family, and know we are thinking of you and praying for you. Oh I'm so sad to hear this. Im running out of my old friends!
I wish we could come pay our respects, but we are so far away, and my mobility is severely limited. Im so sorry.
We love you all, and I love Pat, She was such a dear.
(Dictated to Christopher)
Love, Suzanne and family
My heart is very heavy as Ive lost one of my "Mom's" growing up. The Palmers were very close Family friends, spent alot of time at thier house in CCM on the corner of 5th Place NW. I'll cherish these memories , every one of them FANTASTIC. My dearest deepest, Thoughts, sympathy, prayers, and Love go out to Mr Palmer ( like a 2nd Father ) , Shaun, CiCi, Seamus, and Jeanne.
Mrs Palmer will be greatly missed and will have touched a great many lives through her Entire time with us.
Rest in Peace Mrs Palmer. I Love You. ?
Jeffrey Arntson