Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, Brad Lee Palmer (Bub), age 66, left this earthly life and his broken body surrounded by his family Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.
Brad was born to Anna Shields and Dean Palmer on Oct. 18, 1953, in Tooele, Utah. Brad married the love of his life, Carrie Shields, on April 12, 1974. They were blessed with three children, Jennifer, Brandy, and BJ.
Brad was an extremely hard worker and had a good work ethic. He worked for Questar for 33 years. He made many friendships that will last a lifetime.
Brad loved hunting and fishing. He was also an avid sports fan and loved the Steelers, Red Sox, BYU, and the Utah Jazz. Brad pitched little league and slow pitch softball and was a fabulous pitcher. Brad especially loved his 1973 Chevy K10 blue and white truck.
His grandchildren were the light of his life. He never missed a game or performance and was always cheering them on.
He is survived by his wife Carrie of 45 years; his daughters Jennifer (Tony) Atherley and Brandy Palmer; and son BJ Palmer; grandchildren Marah, Brent, Jake, Landon, Autumn, Portland, Paizlee, Brynnlee, and Paxton; mother-in-law Ethelyn (Andy) DeRosa; sister DeAnna (Gordon) Stewart; brothers Rick (Karrie) Palmer, Matt (Susan) Palmer; sisters-in-law Pam Brunson, Gay and Patty Shields, and Kathy Birdzell; brothers-in-law Rusty and Coby Shields; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sharon, brother-in-law Mike, and father-in-law Ervin Shields.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary. There will also be a viewing prior to the funeral Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery.