Glen Palmer was born on July 2, 1929 in Swift Current, SK, the son of William and Bertha (nee McClain) Palmer. He grew up and completed his education in the Swift Current area. On March 13, 1954, Glen was united in marriage to Almina Liebrecht and they were blessed with three sons, Bruce, Donald and Kelly. A mechanic by trade, Glen was truly a jack of all trades. Throughout his career he worked at a variety of garages including Bowmen's and Northern Motors before gaining employment as a machinist at the I.M.C. Potash Mine in Esterhazy, SK. While living in Churchbridge, Glen was a member of the Lions Club. He was also a member of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (C.N.I.B.) and enjoyed bowling with the group. Glen was predeceased by his parents, William and Bertha; his three brothers, Clarence, William and Gerald and his sister, Cleo Bresnick. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, his wife, Almina of Yorkton, SK; his sons, Bruce of Yorkton, SK, Donald of Saskatchewan Beach, SK and Kelly (Amber) of Churchbridge as well as eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK with Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. The organist, Carla Laycock, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand". The soloist, Linda Datema shared one selection, "Amazing Grace". The Cremation Committal followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Garden of St. Matthew with Glen's son, Bruce serving as the urn bearer. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.                Â
