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| melody |
Posted - Aug 22 2011 : 9:34:36 PM
8/29/2011 3:01:00 AM
Valerie Sue Palmer
Valerie Sue Palmer, 54, of Harbor Springs, Mich., formerly of Stephenson, Mich., passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Houghton, Mich. Valerie was born to Lois and the late George Palmer October 15, 1956 in Menominee, Mich.
Val grew up in the Stephenson area graduating from Stephenson High School class of 1974. Val continued her education at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minn. for one year and then went on to Eastern Michigan University graduating with a BA in Recreation and a minor in Environmental Science. Val worked for many years as an Activity Director in a skilled care facility. Val was an active and involved member of a Church in each community where she resided. She had a deep faith in her Lord and lived her life that way. She put the interests of others before her own, and gave without expecting anything in return. She was a volunteer at the Manna Food Pantry.
Survivors include her mother, Lois Palmer of Marinette, Wis.; two sisters: Denise (Dave) McDowell of Harbor Springs, Mich. and Barb (Steve) Engle of Oakdale, Minn.; niece, Sarah (Matt) Black, and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 29, 2011, at the Carney Evangelical Free Church in Carney, Mich. from 1 p.m. until the Faith Service at 4 p.m. Rev. Gary Page and Rev. Robert Mueller officiating.
Burial will be in Stephenson Township Cemetery.
Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Missing woman's body found
by Ty Czarnopis
Posted: 08.25.2011 at 6:09 AM
HOUGHTON COUNTY -- The body of a missing woman who disappeared in Houghton County Saturday night has been recovered. Her body was found on the west shoreline of Torch Bay.
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Search on for missing woman
August 22, 2011
By Gazette Staff , The Daily Mining Gazette
HOUGHTON - The search for a missing woman continues in the Copper Country today.
Valerie Sue Palmer, 55, who was visiting friends in the area, was last seen near the Wells Fargo Bank on College Avenue in Houghton around 7 p.m. Saturday. About 9:30 a.m. Sunday, a boat was found on Torch Bay with her belongings inside.
At the time of her disappearance, Palmer was wearing aqua-colored capri pants, a white-and-yellow tank top and a broad-rimmed visor. She is 5 feet, 8 inches, weighs 145 pounds and has white, shoulder-length hair, hazel eyes, and was wearing glasses.
Palmer is reported to have also suffered emotional setbacks.
Assisting the Houghton Police Department in the search are the U.S. Coast Guard, the Houghton County Sheriff's Department and Superior Search and Rescue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houghton Police Department at 482-2121 or the Houghton County Sheriff's Department at 482-0055.
Prayers please...
UPDATE-----
Here is a link to a news report from Channel Six in Marquette, Mi.
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=654914
Still no news-They dispatched two airplanes today to help search along an area called Torch Lake where they found the boat. It's now day three and it just does not look good. It's raining here right now and we are feeling pretty low. My MIL spent some time with Val's mother today and we are told she is bearing up. Just bad business all around. Thank you dear farmgirl sisters for your continued prayers. I will keep you posted when we hear anything further.
Melody
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| Heartbroken farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 07:23:00 AM
Oh Mel, I'm so sorry. My heart aches for your family. 6 weeks ago, we lost my FIL unexpectedly. It's a terrible shock. I will ne praying for your whole family. So glad to see she was saved, and serving the Lord. Please take comfort everyday in that. May God send peace and comfort to those left behind, missing her. (((Hugs)))
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 05 2011 : 7:15:20 PM
Melody I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Heartfelt hugs.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Sep 05 2011 : 10:57:13 AM
Praying for your family!
CJ
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| melody |
Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 12:46:05 PM
Thank you Jonni and all the sweet farmgirls who responded to this post...it was very comforting to me. Bruce left a while ago. I remained home I'm not very good at funerals.
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 12:27:08 PM
So sad. I've been thinking of her and your family all weekend. I'm sure her mother is just devastated. Such a rich life, such a dedicated soul--I hope she has finally found peace, Melody.
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 26 2011 : 05:43:58 AM
Melody,
Continuing prayers for you and your family. I am so sorry it all turned out this way. Praying for comfort and strength for you all.
hugs.
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
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| melody |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 6:20:16 PM
Been in a blue funk most of the day...
Waiting to hear about the funeral arrangements.
Thank you ladies for all of the wonderful messages and prayers. I think you are WONDERFUL and all of you are very dear to me.
Melody
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| woolgirl |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 6:18:16 PM
Prayers for your family.
Liz
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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 5:49:38 PM
melody i was sorry to see tonites tv news; your family is in my prayers.
Farmgirl # 2139
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| Annika |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 4:35:34 PM
Melody, I'm so sad that this has ended so tragically. You and your family are in my thoughts and wishing you all comfort and peace.
*hugs*
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| vmfein |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 12:35:34 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Farmgirl Sister #2619
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 10:40:34 AM
I'm so sorry, Mel--I surely hope she is at peace, now. Poor soul.
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 11:55:15 AM
Oh Melody--I'm so sorry--I know the Torch Lake area so well, having gone to school at Interlochen and vacationing at Torch.
I just hope for the best--I'm sure everyone in the family is just on pins and needles and fears the worst. I'm thinking of all of you!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 8:28:34 PM
Oh Melody! How distressing! I am praying!!!
CJ
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 8:11:01 PM
This is terrible Melody. I am sorry and pray that she is alright and found soon. I am also praying for comfort for everyone.
~Sharon
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| JessieLovesToCraft |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 7:24:55 PM
I hope she is found soon and is well. Prayers to you and your family.
Farmgirl Sister #3404
Jessie
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| knittinchick |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 6:50:25 PM
I pray that she will be found soon! Hugs to your family.
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
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| embchicken |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 3:27:23 PM
Praying for angels to watch over her..
~ Elaine
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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 1:37:32 PM
Oh no! Lord, watch over her-protect her and bring her home SAFELY! Comfort this family too, Lord. Wrap them in your arms.
Farmgirl #2879 :)
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| Annika |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:52:15 PM
Oh dear! That doesn't sound good at all! I am hoping and praying that she is found safe. Hugs to you and your family Melody
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:48:01 PM
Oh my word!! I hope they find her safe and well
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| Cherime |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 08:49:34 AM
Praying
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 04:44:39 AM
Prayers out to you and your family. I hope she is found safe and sound.
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Aug 22 2011 : 11:34:09 PM
Praying...I can't imagine how hard this must be for family members.
Cindy
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