Carl Herbert Palmer of Hermiston died peacefully with family by his side on Feb. 13, 2020 in Hermiston at the age of 84.
He was born on Oct. 28, 1935 in Oregon City to Cora Adele and John Lewis Palmer.
On Oct. 14, 1955 he married Alice Arlene Akins at the Presbyterian Church in Springwater. Carl started C.H. Palmer Roofing, Siding and Insulation in Redmond in 1964 and moved his business to Hermiston in 1969. He taught his children what hard work was all about. Many family members and kids’ friends worked with Carl. Carl had a reputation of quality workmanship and excellent customer service. He was known for his sense of humor and being a stickler for perfection. Carl sold his roofing business in the 1990s.
Carl remodeled the Kiddi-Korner with his wife Alice, and together they ran the restaurant for many years. He liked serving patrons, visiting with them while Alice cooked. As many know, the Kiddi-Korner was a place to visit and relax with a full belly.
Carl loved to hunt and fish. Hunting on the North Fork of the John Day River, many fishing trips to Eastern Oregon lakes, rivers and streams, along with annual salmon trips or smelt fishing were common with the family. Many of his kids’ friends were treated like family and would soon find themselves welcomed at campsites, whether it was fishing, hunting or riding motorcycles in the mountains. As a parent, he followed the Hermiston wrestling team during the ‘70s, traveling with other parents and again with grandchildren.
Carl Palmer is survived by his wife, Alice Arlene Palmer; two brothers, Arthur Lee Palmer and Edward Eldon Palmer; son and daughter-in-law, Don Lewis and Lori Ann Palmer; son, Michael John Palmer; son, Kenneth Roy Palmer; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Carl Palmer was preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly Ann Palmer Clinkenbeard; a grandson, Trampis Lee Palmer; a great grandson, Brok David Palmer; his parents; and 12 siblings.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Please share memories of Carl with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
