Marvin Lewis Palmer
Passed Away on July 30, 2020
Marvin Lewis Palmer, 88, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on July 30th, 2020.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday at Mountain View Mortuary at 2 p.m. in Mesa, Arizona.
He was born in Denver, Colorado on June 18, 1932 to Edgar and Thelma Palmer. He is preceded in death by his parents, long time companion Florence Koeller, brother Lyle Palmer, and sisters Alice Axe, Maxine Williams, Gloria Elletson, and Sharon Hollenbeck.
He is survived by his sister Marlene Muraski, and nephews and nieces.
He graduated from high school in Kalipell, Montana. He proudly served in the Navy and as part of the Postal Service.
His interests included square dancing, traveling, and playing golf. He proudly served as president of the Square Dance Association Club. He was a devoted and caring person with countless friends who he always loved to make laugh!
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Marv was one of the nicest men that I have ever met. He was always willing to help in any way that he could, all you needed to do was ask.
His smile and personality will be greatly missed at Towerpoint.
Thanks Marv for being my friend, Rest in Peace, you will be greatly missed.
Your friend, Tom Roper Square Dance Caller at Towerpoint Resort, Mesa, Arizona.
Uncle Marvin was a hoot! I can remember him coming to visit us in California one time when I was with my grandpa George and grandma Maxine!! We rented a three wheel bike with two sets of peddles, well I was the only one pedaling the both of us, I was twelve or younger I think. I finally said something and his reply was “oh I’m supposed to be helping you pedal? I didn’t know!!” He had a great sense of humor especially for a kiddo my age! I always enjoyed being around him and Flo as well! He will be missed but will always be in my heart!! Sincerely Nicholas Williams (Maxine’s grandson)
He will be truly missed! I enjoyed his visits when I was younger. When we lived in San Diego my kids also got to enjoy visits with Uncle Marvin and Flo. He was always full of so much life and enjoyed playing with the kids. ❤️
Tricia Parrish ( Gloria’s granddaughter)
We moved across from Marvelous last fall and I feel in love. What a truly beautiful soul. Great orator. I introduced him to my family and friends and when I told them he passed they all expressed what a wonderful man he was. My friend said now he is back to dancing with his wife.
I am sure they are!
I am sad but know he lived a good life and missed his wife.
From his sunbird neighbors in South Dakota
I loved Marvin. Marvelous Marv. He always had a smile on his face. He loved to flirt and dance with all the ladies. We will all miss him.
Marve and Florence were my good neighbors since 2002 in Fountain Hills. Marve taught my son, Anton, to drive a car because I was too nervous my kid would wreck it. Marve and Anton and I had a Saturday Mexican lunch every 4 months in Mesa. We kept in touch even when Marve moved to Mesa. When I worked in Germany for 3 years Marve looked after my family without even asking. He was a loving and caring good soul. I will dearly miss him. Goodbye my friend. Greg Carlson
I will definitely miss Marve, he was one of the most kind people ive met. I am grateful to have had him as a friend.
Marvin I will miss you
Your friend From Canada
We are so sorry to just now learn of Marv’s passing. My husband, Randy and I usually got together for his birthday, which is coming up June 18th. He was a good friend and former golfing Buddy. We will miss is smiling eyes, and I will miss his hugs. Sincerely, Randy and Diana Moore
Marve, thank you for being a good friend. I miss you.