Wilma Jean Palmer

1932 - 2003  (71 years)

• Name	Wilma Jean Palmer
  Born	28 Jan 1932	Weiser, Washington, Idaho, United States   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  AFN	S1RZ-4X
  Died	24 Oct 2003	San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States   [3, 4]
  Buried	1 Nov 2003	Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [5]
  Person ID	I1986	Wagner-Thomas | Hallmark
  Last Modified	11 Jan 2014

  
  

  Father	Harold Jasper Palmer,   b. 12 Jun 1903, Weiser, Washington, Idaho, United States ,   d. 8 Jul 1985, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, United States  (Age 82 years)
  Mother	Delma May Kelso,   b. 12 Apr 1912, Weiser, Washington, Idaho, United States ,   d. 25 Jan 1965, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, United States  (Age 52 years)
  Married	11 Apr 1931	Weiser, Washington, Idaho, United States   [6]
  Family ID	F3070	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ronald Grow Hallmark,   b. 25 Mar 1930, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, United States ,   d. 9 Apr 2013, Cebu City, Phillipines  (Age 83 years)
  Married	20 Jul 1948	Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States   [7]
  Children	1. Living   2. Living + 3. Penny Lynn Hallmark,   b. 30 Jun 1950, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, United States ,   d. 7 Nov 2007  (Age 57 years) + 4. Living + 5. Living + 6. Living
  Last Modified	22 Nov 2014
  Family ID	F551	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 28 Jan 1932 - Weiser, Washington, Idaho, United States Married - 20 Jul 1948 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States Died - 24 Oct 2003 - San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States Buried - 1 Nov 2003 - Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  1932 BIRTH: ID,Washington Co-Weiser: Wilma Jean Palmer was born on Jan 28, 1932, daughter of Harold Jasper Palmer [12 June 1903 Weiser ID-8 July 1985 Walla Walla WA] and Delma May Kelso Palmer [12 Apr 1912 Weiser ID -25 Jan 1965 Walla Walla WA] HIST,EDUCATION: WA,Walla Walla Co-Walla Walla: Obituary for Jean Palmer Hallmark Oct 2003: "At an early age she moved to Walla Walla Washington where she finished her primary and secondary education. She graduated from Walla Walla High School and continued her education at Whitman College where she worked as a laboratory assistant..." 1948 MARRIAGE: OR,Multnomah Co-Portland: Wilma Jean Palmer md Ronald Grow Hallmark 20 July 1948 1956-58 RELIGEON,ORD: Obit for Jean Hallmark Oct 2003: "In 1956 she was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. On June 4 1958 she and Ronald had their church wedding, "sealed for time and all eternity," in the LDS Temple at Cardston, Alberta. Jean served in numerous leadership and teaching positiions for the LDS church, in their Relief Society, Primary and Youth programs..." 1978 WILL: AK-Anchorage: Wilma Jean [Palmer] Hallmark Last Will-17th Sep 1978, cc sent to David Hallmark: At the age of 46 yrs, declare my family consists of Sammantha (Hallmark) Dieterich-dau, Ronald Bruce Hallmark-son, Penny Lynn (Hallmark) Cherry-dau, Robert James Hallmark-son, Theresa Anne Hallmark-dau, Alan Lee Hallmark-son I give...unto my husband, Ronald Grow Hallmark, all property, real or personal, which I may own at the time of my death. This I do knowing full well that he will care for the needs of each of my children. I further direct that my Executor act without the intervention of any Court...full power: to sell, convey and encumber, without notice of confirmation, any assets of my estate...to continue all of my business operations... etc. Signed 17 Sep 1978, Wilma Jean Hallmark and David F. Johnson and Gwenna G. Johnson, witnesses, 9255 Endicott, Anchorage AK 1992 HISTORY: NY-Fairport: Wilma Jean Hallmark shows living 24 Spring Hill, Fairport, New York 14450-4006 on Pedigree Chart for her family [in possession of Pam Hallmark Wagner] 2003 HIST,EMPLOYMENT,HOBBIES: Obit for Jean Oct 2003: "...worked as a medical secretary and transcriptionist to many doctors... Hobbies: reading, wrote poetry and song lyrics and occasional play for amateur theatrical productions... loved outdoors... made several hiking trips into the Wallowa Mountains of Oregon... traveled extensively visiting nearly every state..., Europe, Asia, Middle East... lived in many parts of the world, including Hawaii, Alaska, Israel, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia..." 2003 DEATH,BURIAL: CA,Santa Clara Co-San Jose: Wilma Jean Palmer Hallmark died from cancer on Friday, 24 Oct 2003 in the home of her daughter [Penny Cherry]; burial at Walla Walla Mountain View Cemetery.

  
  

• Sources

  [S266] Family Rcds: HALLMARK, Ronald Grow. Wilma Jean Palmer was born on Jan 28, 1932 in Weiser ID, daughter of Harold Jasper Palmer... and Delma May Kelso Palmer... Autobiography of Ronald Grow Hallmark [S138] Obituary: Washington,Walla Walla: Union Bulletin newspaper. Wilma Jean Palmer was born on Jan 28, 1932 in Weiser ID. She was the oldest child of Harold Jasper Palmer and Delma May Kelso Palmer Copy of obituary given to Pam by Aunt Janice Smith Hankla Griffiths Date: October 2003 [S133] Family Rcds: WAGNER,Pam Hallmark. Aunt Jean died on Friday [Oct 24, 2003] at Penny's home in San Jose, California. 27 Oct 2003 phone call from Norma Hallmark, Taylorsville, UT [S138] Obituary: Washington,Walla Walla: Union Bulletin newspaper. W. Jean Hallmark, Beloved Mother and "Grammy," 71: Jean Hallmark passed away from cancer on Friday, October 24, in the home of her daughter in San Jose, California. She was born on January 28, 1932 in Weiser, Idaho. She was the oldest child of Harold Jasper Palmer and Delma Mae Kelso Palmer. At an early age she moved to Walla Walla, Washington where she finished her primary and secondary education. She graduated from Walla Walla High School and continued her education at Whitman College where she worked as a laboratory assistant. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Grow Hallmark, on July 20, 1948. In 1956 she was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. On June 4 1958 she and Ronald had their church wedding, "sealed for time and all eternity," in the LDS Temple at Cardston, Alberta. Jean served in numerous leadership and teaching positiions for the LDS church, in their Relief Society, Primary and Youth programs. Jean was a hard worker who held many positions in the work force at a time when women were discouraged from having careers. She was an invaluable employee to many doctors over the years, working as a medical secretary and transcriptionist. She had many hobbies as well, including a voracious appetite for reading. All who knew her could not help but be impressed by her wealth of knowledge. She wrote poetry and song lyrics, as well as the occasional play for amateur theatrical productions. She loved the outdoors and made several hicking trips into the Wallowa Mountains of Oregon State. She traveled extensively, visiting nearly every state in the country. She lived in many parts of the world, including Hawaii, Alaska, Israel, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia. Jean also enjoyed traveling through Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the highlight for her being able to stand atop the Great Wall of China. Jean is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, her six children and their spouses, her fifteen grandchildren and her seve great grandchildren. Her six children are Ronald Bruce Hallmark, Penny Lynn Cherry, Robert James Hallmark, Theresia Ann "Tracy" Felt, Alan Lee Hallmark and Sammantha Hallmark Seals. She is also survived by her brother, James Wilson Palmer [WW] and her sister, Darlene Marguerite Anders. A memorial service in celebration of Jean's life will take place at the LDS Church on 2nd Street in Walla Walla, Washington on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 am, with a viewing at the Herring Funeral Home the night before, Friday, October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. All family members and friends are welcome. Jean will be laid to rest at the Walla Walla Mountain View Cemetery. Copy of obituary sent to Pam by Aunt Janice Smith Hankla Griffiths Date: October 2003 [S138] Obituary: Washington,Walla Walla: Union Bulletin newspaper. A memorial service... on Saturday, November 1... Jean will be laid to rest at the Walla Walla Mountain View Cemetery Copy of obituary sent to Pam by Aunt Janice Smith Hankla Griffiths Date: October 2003 [S490] Family Rcds: HALLMARK, Wilma Jean PALMER. 1992, living Fairport NY [S266] Family Rcds: HALLMARK, Ronald Grow. Ronald Grow Hallmark md Wilma Jean Palmer 20 July 1948, Portland OR Autobiography of Ronald Grow Hallmark, copy given to Pam by her father, James David Hallmark