Obituary of Roy William Palmer

EAST MEREDITH Roy William Palmer, 78, of East Meredith, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Roy was born on December 11, 1933 in Oneonta, the son of Merle W. and Jewell (Jordan) Palmer. He married Elizabeth Kroes on October 8, 1955. Roy lived in Meridale most of his life and was a dairy farmer. He enjoyed woodworking. He was an active member of the Delhi Community Church for over 50 years. Roy is survived by his wife Elizabeth; 4 children, Ronald W. and Landa V. Palmer, Rachel E. and Thomas J. Luerssen, Richard J. and Abby J. Palmer, and Ruthanna J. and Steve F. Wilson; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Cecile E. and Beverly Palmer, twin brother, Ronald L. Palmer, and Mahlon R. Palmer and Barbara Pitt; sister in law, Yeska and Donald Dibble; brother in law, Johannes Kroes; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 12 p.m. at the Delhi Community Church, Delhi, with Rev. Derek Johnson officiating. The family will greet people prior to the service at the church, beginning at 11. Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Meridale, at the convenience of the family. Donations in Roy's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice or the Delhi Community Church. Condolences can be left for the family online at www.macarthurfh.com. Arrangements are by the MacArthur Funeral Home of Delhi.