Alice Palmer

Alice J. Palmer, 101, of Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at her home. She was born on Aug. 2, 1910, the daughter of the late David and Anna (Anderson) Colquhoun. Alice was born and raised in North Dakota, moving to Brainerd, MN in 1937. On March 25, 1940, she married Noah Palmer. She worked at a defense plant during World War II, making push rods for the valves of planes. She later worked as a waitress, where she met Noah, and at a garment factory. In 1963 Alice and Noah moved to Paramount, CA. Noah preceded Alice in death on Jan. 24, 2002, after 62 years of marriage. In 2005, Alice moved to Iron Mountain to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She was an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and in the Lydia Circle, where Alice helped in the kitchen for many funerals. Alice enjoyed playing cards and belonged to a card club. She also enjoyed crocheting and crocheted many afghans for her family and friends. Alice was known for her cooking and baking. The meals she served always included a large variety of different foods. Alice is survived by three daughters Charlotte (Gary) Bock of Brainerd, MN, Connie (Jerry) Swartout of Iron Mountain, MI, and Colleen (Ken) Anderson of McCall, Idaho, one brother Sam Calhoun of Wyoming, six grandchildren Tonette (Bob) Hardekopf, April Janes, James Cohen (Bobbie Hogan), Rob (Brenda) Swartout, Dan (Paula) Swartout, and Michelle Murray (Chuck Lantz), 13 great grandchildren, 3great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Palmer, one grandson Trevor Swartout, two sisters Ann Huseby and Luella Tiehm, three brothers Donald Calhoun, David Calhoun, and Alfred Colquhoun. Visitation will be Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10-11am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday at the church. Rev. Stephen Cowen will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Condolences to the family of Alice J. Palmer may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Alice Palmer

May 3, 1911 - May 3, 2012