1938 – 2020

Robert Gordon Palmer (Bob) was the oldest child born to Gordon and Hazel Palmer on July 9, 1938. He was followed by siblings Larry, Jack and Lois. The family resided west of Bladworth on the farm where they farmed. On June 16, 1962 he married Monette Wood of Girvin. They established their own yard one mile west of Bladworth where they continued to reside until their respective passings.

Bob and Monette’s passion, aside from grain farming, became purebred cattle. In 1974 they joined the Charolais Breeder association and were active for many decades. In 1983 Bob and Monette were awarded the Saskatchewan Charolais Association (SCA) Breeder of the year award, in 2001 the SCA Honor Scroll and in 2017 were presented with the Canadian Charolais Association Honor Roll. They too great pride in their cattle and were proud that their nephew Velon took an interest in the cattle and joined their operation in 1991.

Bob truly loved the farm. In the last few years as his mobility started to decline, it didn’t stop him from keeping an eye on what was going on. He still had the energy to make it to his truck in seeding and
harvest, where he would spend the day driving from field to field making sure the “boys” were doing what they should be. Nothing gave him more pride then watching his nephews Velon, Doug, Len and most recently, Hunter, putting in and harvesting the crop. He never missed a day in the field, even this past fall, when harvest seemed to go on forever. He was always waiting to give someone a ride for parts, or to help move trucks from field to field. Sometimes this involved interrupting his nap he would take while sitting in his truck, but he was always more than willing to drive anyone, anywhere.

He also loved the cattle and spent countless hours watching the cameras until the wee hours of the morning during calving season. He would sit at the kitchen table and stare at the screen for hours on
end. One of his last wishes was to attend the on farm bull sale on March 9. He had been in Davidson long term care for a few weeks prior to this, and we weren’t sure if he would be able to make it. But
thanks to the staff there, they made his last wish come true. A huge thank you to Ang Stagland and Gloria Zdunich for volunteering their time and making this happen. He was able to come out to the sale
and spent the afternoon visiting with many friends from near and far.

Bob passed away on April 7, 2020. He is survived by his nephews Velon Herback (Leah and family Hunter, Halle, Hayla, and Hinton), Len Palmer (Richelle and family Macy & Mason) and Doug Palmer
(family Jesselynne, Axel, Henry, William and Gordon). Sister, Lois Herback, sister in laws: Sylvia Palmer, Darlene Palmer and Virgie Johnson, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank Sharon O’Brien for your loyal dedication to both Bob and Monette this past year. You helped make it possible for Bob to stay in his home as long as possible after Monette’s passing in December. Also, to good friends Ken and Sharon Church who were always there to offer a ride to doctor’s appointments or simply just to visit, which Bob loved to do. Thank you also to Dr. Lang and the staff at Davidson Health Center for making his stay so comfortable the last couple of months.
He would often say “this is a pretty good place to be!”

A memorial service will follow this summer, pending gathering restrictions. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.