Jamison Jim Mark

Online Obituaries for the Troy, Royal Oak, Clawson & Shelby Township MI Area Jamison (Jim) Mark Palmer of Shelby Township, Michigan passed away Monday, November 6th, 2017 after a very short battle with leukemia, at the age of 61. Jim is survived by his wife, Judy. His daughters; Alicia (Bradley) Cameron and Jillian Palmer. His grandsons; Ely Jamie Cameron and Elliot Scott Cameron. His mother Irene Palmer and siblings; Donald (Mary) Palmer, Jr. and Teresa Palmer. He is also survived by his Godson; Bradley Vandewater, Goddaughters; Alexis Marie Elder and Hailey Ann Elder, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Palmer and his sister, Catherine Conger. Jim was the third born child of Irene and Donald Palmer. He was a graduate of Lamphere High School in Madison Heights, Michigan. He married his wife, Judy, on a spontaneous trip to the Riverfest Boat Races in St. Clair, Michigan on July 16, 1982, where their minister was slightly inebriated and their best man dropped her wedding ring on the deck of the St. Clair Inn. They all watched breathlessly as the ring bounced across planks of wood wondering if it would land in the lake. That was the official beginning of their wonderful journey together. Jim started at Northwest Airlines in 1985 which later became Delta before retiring after 31 years of service. He was known as 'Easy 8' for being able to pick and choose his shifts and assignments. He also worked for the Detroit News / Free Press for several years. Since retiring in 2015, he started a window washing business and enjoyed staying active with yard work and home remodeling. He loved many outdoor activities such as camping, snowshoeing, backpacking, kayaking and snowmobiling. He followed Detroit sports teams closely and the Tigers, despite their disappointing record this year, was still his favorite. He was an avid dog lover, often referred to as the 'dog whisperer.' He would take his dogs, Bella and Bailey, for daily walks and made sure to take a pocket full of treats to share with their 'furry friends' in the neighborhood. He was a kind, gentle man who truly wouldn't hurt a fly, in fact, his wife often demanded to 'see the body' when she wanted him to get a spider in their home. He enjoyed spending time with his family, extensive traveling and also vacationing at their condo in Florida. Several Florida trips included the whole family and many visits to Disney World and Legoland where he would gladly cart one of his grandsons on his shoulders for hours at a time. He also would frequently babysit his grandsons, taking them to parks, the library, the 'choo choo train' and the candy store. His grandsons adored their 'Poppop.' Besides being known for his love of animals he was unrecognizable without his trademark earphones draped around his neck or baseball cap on his head. He amassed a huge collection of electronic devices and always had the latest cell phone. He liked old movies, cartoons, the Beatles and could name any rock band, song, lyric or one-hit wonder group from the 60's or 70's. He could also run the table on any alien or conspiracy theory conversation. Jim was a simple, yet multi-faceted man who packed a whole lot of living into his 61 years and he will be missed terribly by family and friends. Funeral Information A Memorial Gathering for Jim will be held on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 from 10am - 3:30pm; with a Memorial Service at 3:30pm at Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Twp., MI 48317; 586-731-4150. A Celebration of Jim's life to follow at Shelby Gardens, 50265 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Twp., MI 48317; 586-731-8220 from 5-8pm. Clawson 705 N Main St Clawson, MI 48017 Shelby Township 48271 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Township, MI 48317

Jamison Jim Mark

April 21, 1956 - November 6, 2017