Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, coach, and friend Lori Callister Palmer passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on March 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. Lori was preceded in death by her father Gary Lloyd Callister; grandparents John Lloyd and Louise Callister and Charles and Virginia Palmer; father- and mother-in-law Keene and Twyla Palmer.
Lori was born Aug. 21, 1959, to Gary and Sharon Callister. She was raised in Grantsville, Utah, with her three younger sisters Staci, Traci, and Lisa. Lori married Michael Kim Palmer on Oct. 11, 1980, in Grantsville, Utah. Together they raised four sons Adam, Nick, Jordan, and Brody. Lori loved her family dearly and dedicated her life to them. After raising four boys, Lori was blessed with seven granddaughters – Paige, Kaitlin, Kalissa, Kimber, Kori, Madelyn, and Abigail.
Lori shared her passion for sports with many in the Grantsville community throughout the years. She coached many young women at Grantsville High School in softball, volleyball, and tennis. Lori was very dedicated to her role as coach and found much joy and purpose in mentoring and building relationships with her players, many of which have lasted her lifetime.
Lori is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband Kim Palmer; four sons Adam, Nick, Jordan (Angela), Brody; mother Sharon Callister; sisters Staci (Doug) Tate, Traci (Ron) Olivarez, Lisa (Todd) Montoya; seven granddaughters, Paige, Kaitlin, Kalissa, Kimber, Kori, Madelyn, and Abigail; many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
Services will be held Tuesday, March 29, at the LDS church, 550 E. Durfee St., Grantsville, Utah. A visitation will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 12 p.m., under the direction of Didericksen Memorial. Internment will take place at the Grantsville City Cemetery.