Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Palmer, Vernon January 19 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Vernon Palmer
May 7, 1939 - January 19, 2005

Vernon Palmer was born May 7, 1939 and passed away on January 19, 2005. He 
battled a long painful fight against cancer. Given a few weeks to live, Vernon 
being a strong person, left on his terms when he was ready and at home with 
his family. Vernon built tanks for over 40 years and there was nothing he 
couldnt fix or repair. He worked all over the world and in almost every state. 
He was a trouble shooter for the largest tank companies in the world and was 
very well respected. Vernon loved his kids and enjoyed his grandchildren. His 
biggest possession was life and his touring Honda motorcycle. Even when to 
weak to ride, he would sit on it and pretend he was cruising! We know on a few 
occasions he would still sneak it out and go around the block. 

He worked for Palmer Tank for 30 years and owned his own business in Saipan, 
Japan. He worked for Columbian Tank and Superior Tank, but would always return 
to work with his brother, Jerry Palmer at Palmer Tank. 

He is survived by his sons, Kelly and Daron Palmer; daughters, Caron Palmer, 
Cynda Palmer, and Susan Howe Kelly; brother, Jerry Palmer and wife, Debbie; 
sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and R.L. Smith; former wife, Carolyn 
VanWinkle-Palmer; step children, Tawni, Trisha, and Tiffany; girlfriend hawk; 
10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and 
friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2005, from 3 5 p.m. for family 
and 5 8 p.m. for friends at Basham Funeral Care, 3312 Niles St. Graveside 
services will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest 
Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Rd. 


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Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased.


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