Lawrence Lee Palmer 1923 ~ 2007 A most kind and gentle-hearted man has left us. No one was more determined and stoic than Lawrence Lee Palmer.He was born on March 5, 1923 to Minnie Jane and Lawrence Palmer. After enduring illness and infection for many years, he finally found peace on December 20, 2007. From humble beginnings, Larry worked and studied hard to become an educator. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the U. of U. and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. His career spanned 35 years starting as a coach at Grand County High School in Moab. There he led the football team to their first ever state tournament. He returned to Salt Lake to teach and coach at Roosevelt Jr. High, then at South High. When Highland High opened in 1956, he became their football coach. He was always proud of his teams and led Highland to a State Championship in 1959. Larry then moved on to administration at Highland, East High and Northwest Middle School. Larry treasured his friends. He had strong and loyal ties to so many great men. As his health deteriorated, they were patient and understanding. Even on the morning of his last hospitalization, he went out for donuts with "the boys." Most dear to Lawrence's heart was his wife. He married Marion Spratt on August 18, 1947 at the Garden Park Ward in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Their 60 years together were quite an adventure. They stood strong through difficult times and celebrated together during their many happy experiences, especially building their much loved cabin. Lawrence and Marion have two children and their spouses: Brent and Cindy Palmer and Gayle and Mark Linford. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren adored their grandpa: Justin and Kristen Palmer (Alex, James and Ava), Ashley and Kirk Rasmussen (Matthew, Palmer and Will), Cameron and Allison Palmer (Mason), Bryan and Jodi Palmer (Jack), Jessica Linford, Claire and Todd Argyle, and two great grands on the way. He also esteemed his extended family, including his sister-in-law, Gertie Spratt. Larry was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation and served as secretary for 15 years. He loved rubbing shoulders with people who shared his interest in sports. We know he would love any contributions you might make to the Sports Hall of Fame Foundation in his name. (c/o Scott Mayne, 1101 S. Cornerstone Way, Sandy, 84095)