Ruth Helen Palmer

Ruth Helen Palmer, 90, of Meadow Glade passed away quietly December 13, 2019. Ruth was born to Percy and Philena Campbell (Guild) in Broadwater Nebraska, May 31, 1929. Her early childhood was spent moving around different states as Percy was a farm worker and Philena a housewife busy raising 4 children. Virginia, Ruth, Delbert, and Walter. They moved to the Vancouver area and eventually to the Farger Lake area in the late 30's early 40's. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1947. She married Clarence Brigner (her high school sweetheart) in June 1947 after graduation. She had two daughters, Judy Smith (Brigner, Walker), and DeeAnna Mains. Clarence was a logger and was killed in a logging accident in 1963. Ruth then went to work in Portland as a secretary and then at the Chelatchie Prairie Wood Mill until it closed where she met John Palmer. They were married in June 1970. They lived on John's farm on Chelatchie Prairie for many years enjoying a life of small farming, hunting, fishing, and clamming until deciding to move to Vancouver and once there they promptly bought a motor home and enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and gardening, (vegetable and flowers). Ruth was known for her beautiful flowers. After taking care of a home became too much for them, they moved to the Meadowglade Still Waters Living Adult Family Home in 2014 where they were loved and cared for by a very loving and attentive staff. Hospice of Peace Health was also very caring. They were both beloved members of the Orchards SDA Church. Ruth was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Wilson, brother Delbert, daughter DeeAnna Mains, and son-in-law Dennis Smith. She is survived by daughter Judy Smith (Dennis), Granddaughters Dawn Walker, Shari Talbot (Mark), Mari Norman (Kenny), Step-granddaughter Brandi Shoultz (Jim), Grandson Bret Walker (BeeJay), and many grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens where Ruth will be laid to rest beside John. After the service, attendees can proceed to the Orchards SDA Church where a luncheon will be put on by the ladies of the church.

Ruth Helen Palmer

May 31, 1929 - December 13, 2019