Richard E. Palmer Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Richard Edwin Palmer, passed away suddenly on Saturday 19 August 2017 in American Fork, Utah, while involved in a service project for one of his home teaching families. Richard was born on 23 April 1948 in Farmington, New Mexico to George Elmo and Pearla Peine Palmer. He spent his childhood in Kirtland, New Mexico and grew up in a loving home with brothers and sisters, Elmo LaMont Palmer (Sandi); Ethel Ann Palmer; Rose Dukelow (Bob); Barton Palmer (Jeanne). After graduating from high school, Richard studied at New Mexico State before serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California North Mission. Following his missionary service, he enrolled at BYU and while participating in the Air Force ROTC program, earned a degree in Industrial Education. On 2 June 1970, Richard married his sweetheart, Reva Haymore in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together, they embarked on what would become a journey across the country, during Richard's twenty years in the United States Air Force. Richard was very patriotic and loved his country. He was an aviation navigator and flew C-141s around the world, while stationed at many bases in the U.S. and Okinawa. During this time, Richard and Reva were blessed with seven children, Reva Ann Cook (Clint); Richard Edwin Palmer II (Christine); Steven Palmer (Megan); Karen Whipple (Jason); Aaron Palmer (Sharla); Joy Yuasa (Masanori); Jill O'Farrell (Austin). After retiring from the Air Force in 1993, Richard began teaching at an alternative high school in Washington State. During a few of his most memorable years, he taught teen parents. He was a beloved role model for his students during a challenging time in their lives. In 2013, Richard and Reva moved to American Fork, Utah and during their retirement years, he enjoyed many hobbies. He was particularly skilled at many types of building and could build or fix just about anything. He especially loved pouring concrete, which he was doing at the time of his passing. During the last couple of years, Richard had devoted much of his time to being a caring companion for his dear wife. Richard was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including bishop, high councilor, stake clerk, seminary teacher, ward mission leader and currently as the high priests group leader. Families, who were blessed to have him as a home teacher, could plan on a visit from him each month. They and his neighbors were the recipients of many thoughtful acts of service. Richard is survived by his eternal companion, Reva, their seven children and their spouses, his four siblings and their spouses, and 25 grandchildren, with the 26th grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Friday 25 August 2017, at 11am in the Spring Hollow 1st Ward chapel, 688 West 500 North, in American Fork, Utah. Friends may call at the chapel on Thursday evening from 6 to 8pm and again on Friday from 10 until 10:45am, prior to the services. Interment will follow at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in Bluffdale, Utah, with military honors.