PALMER It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing

PALMER
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Blair Richard
Palmer. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the early
morning of Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at the age of 66 years. He was
predeceased by his parents, William (Bill) and Jean Palmer; mother-in-law,
Agnes Butz; and brother-in-law, Sandy Coulter. Blair will be missed dearly
by the love of his life and wife of 40 years, Pam; children, Scott (Tammy) and
Stefanie (Scotty); grandchildren: Sidnee (Brandon), Linkyn and Liam; brother,
Gerry (Eileen) and their children Dave, Barb (Quade) and Lori (Dave). He is
also survived by his father-in-law, Ray Butz; sisters-in-law, Wendy (Clifford)
Keeler and Sandi Coulter; brothers-in-law, Grant (Crystal) Butz and Trevor
(Sherry) Butz; along with many nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins. Blair
was born in Kelowna, BC and their family moved back to Saskatchewan when he
was three years old, residing in Belle Plaine for about three years and then made
Moose Jaw his home. Blair loved music and when he was a young teen, travelled
to Great Britain with the Moose Jaw Lions Club Band. After he completed his
education, his working career started at the Belle Plaine Salt Plant and then
contracted at Kalium (Mosaic) doing the blasting for many years. He finished
his career supervising the bagging production line at Kalium and retired at the
age of 60. Blair was a dedicated and well respected man in the workplace. He
was a jack of all trades and could build or fix just about anything. His pride and
joy were his children and grandchildren. His furry kids, Bailey and Zoie, also
brought him much joy. Blair and Pam enjoyed holidaying in Cuba and spent
many great winter holidays in the Dominican Republic with their “amigos”
Lawrence and Sharon. Blair was also known to many as ”Plum” and many a late night party took place at “Plum’s Place”
at 878 5th Ave. He loved woodworking and made several projects for his grandkids, along with some major renovations to
his and Pam’s home. Blair was also a man of few words but had the biggest heart and was always willing to help out with
whatever anyone needed. He was a past Demolay Master Counselor and an active 25 year member of the ACT/UCT Club
of Moose Jaw until the time of his passing. His dry sense of humor stayed with him right till the end and we had some
good laughs, even when he wasn’t feeling his best. At Blair’s request, no funeral service will be held and a private gathering
will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral
Director 306-693-4550