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Dr. George F. Palmer, Jr., 65

December 24, 2016

Dr. George F. Palmer, Jr., 65, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on December 24, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late George F. Palmer, Sr. & Margaret (Wagner) Palmer. George was the husband of Christine (Seibert) Bass Palmer.
He was a 1968 graduate of Otto-Eldred Junior-Senior High School, Duke Center, PA. Later, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State College with a B.S. in Education. George was a 1977 graduate of University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, MO where he received his D.O. in Osteopathy.
George had a passion for work. He was an instructor of ATLS at Hershey Medical Center, and was also an instructor & provider of ACLS and PALS. George was a licensed physician in the state of Missouri & the state of Pennsylvania. He had many hospital affiliations over the years, including his current the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center & Cole Memorial Hospital. George was renowned for his suture skills.
He was stationed at Norfolk, VA in 1979 as a Grade Commissioned Lieutenant & General Medical Officer. He was a Navy General Surgeon from 1984-1986 at Charleston Naval Hospital, Charleston, SC. Lt. Commander, George F. Palmer, US Navy, served during the Gulf War.
George was a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Emergency Physicians & the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians.
He received many honors & awards including: Board Certified in General Surgery 1985, Board Certified in General Surgery 1986, Board Certification 1992 in Emergency Medicine, Board Recertification 1999 in Emergency Medicine, Fellow American College of Emergency Physicians 2000, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Award, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Peer Review Committee at the Heart of Lancaster & Medical Command Physician.
He enjoyed sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles, hunting, a wide variety of music & going to many different concerts. He liked to sing & dance, and was very artistic. George was a PADI Certified Scuba Diver. He took Karate, piano lessons & was even a drummer in H.S. George also loved his Jeep Wranglers for 25 years.
George had the biggest heart for children, he was very giving & a “kid at heart”. He was humble, selfless, helped others before himself & loved his profession. He was a patient, trustworthy man & a father figure to many.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Christine, are his children: Brooke A. Palmer, Brian J. Bass, Nathan V. Bass, Christopher G. Palmer & Lori Arbutiski; 9 grandchildren: Emily, Megan, Ashlyn, Mackenzie, Kendall, Lily, Lauren, Zachary & Alexander; a great-grandson, Trent; and siblings: Boyd Palmer (Janice), Norma Allegretto (Eugene), Jean Harris & Becky Lynn O’Brien.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Frederick Palmer, John Palmer & Glenn Palmer.
A viewing will be held from 6-9 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Viewing will continue from 9-10 AM with A Funeral Service to begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the funeral home. George will be laid to rest at Conestoga Memorial Park with Military Honors rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard & Vet 21 Salute Team. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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July 19, 2017

I just saw that George passed away and was saddened by this news.  I worked with George about 10 years ago and he was always a happy-jovial person.  I know how much he loved his family and i will miss hearing from him.  May he rest in peace and i am sure our lord took him home. 
 
john mcintyre

March 25, 2017

i am so sorry for your loss  he was the dr who saed my life when i needed blood transfusions and he had the bestside manners and a very caring man there will be no other dr liked dr palmer i also just found out about his passing your family is in our prayers god bless donna d johnson

March 24, 2017

Hello. My name is Larry Gravelle.. I”m so sorry for your loss. I LOVED DR. PALMER. He always took good care of my family and me. I just got the news tonight.Dr. Palmer was and always will be the BEST OF THE BEST.  Once again I’m sorry for your loss.   Larry Gravelle.

March 17, 2017

So sorry for your loss ,he was my doctor in heart of lanc er he saved my life the nite I went there I had ammonia and bronchitis he hospitalized me and thank God he did they found out I had VTEC and congestive heart failure I would have never found out that if he wouldn’t have hospitalize me that nite .I really loved him .He is missed by many .Rip Judy Irizarry 

March 01, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Palmer. I worked with Dr. Palmer in the ER at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. He was always kind, and the patients that came into the ER for treatment really liked him. I have worked in the medical field for a number of years, and He was truly a one of a kind physician. I found out of his passing last night, so this was a shock, I have not worked at Charles Cole for some time, but when ever I would run into a coworker, I would always ask how Dr. Palmer was doing. Please accept my condolences, I am so sorry for your loss.  
Amy Sue Meacham

February 10, 2017

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Dr George.  We were surgeons together at Charleston Naval Hospital and he was a great friend and colleague.  My deepest and most heartfelt condolences.  He was a fine physician and shipmate.  Fair winds and following seas Commander I will say some prayers for you.
M.J. Maselly, Capt, MC, USNR
 

January 05, 2017

i just found out of your loss, dr palmer helped me in so many ways he was the GREATYEST DR in this county barnone, god gained an angel definetley…im so sorry for your loss,he used to see me and my friend on a weekly basis due to cronic anxiety and he helped emily in so many ways he used to talk about his little daughter which then became his driving daugter he told us he bought her a mercedes benz a white one i believe because it was the safest car out there….you all were lucky to have him in your life everyday…GOD BLESS YOU DR PALMER,AND GOD BLESS HIS CHILDREN AND WIFE….he will be missed tremendously

January 03, 2017

I worked with Dr. Palmer at Charles Cole he was the greatest. He was so kind and a great pleasure to work with. Prayers for all

January 01, 2017

We just wanted to express our Deepest Sympathy to the Palmer Family. Dr. Palmer was very kind to me at the Emergency Room at Charles Cole Hospital. I was feeling pretty bad. He saw me and got me better. I am so sad hat he passed away. I know he is an Angel in heaven. May the Lord just take care of you. He was a very kind hearted man. Rev. Kathleen Wild and Family.

December 30, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace. Theresa and Rebecca Liddle. 

December 30, 2016

Chris and Brooke and family sorry to hear about George. We still remember his beep to you and Brooke when he left for work in his jeep telling you goodbye and that he loved you. We just saw a picture of Brooke she turned into a beautiful young lady. Please accept our sympathy. 
Sincerely,
Howard and Lee Ann Smith

December 29, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss.  HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL. I worked with Dr Palmer at drmc  in dubois. Pa I always enjoyed working with him. He was great with his patients and teaching the staff as things happened. HE ALWAYS made time to ask about your family. He always tool an interest 8n helping  the whole family  not just the patient 
 You will be missed  Dr Palmer.  It was wonderful working with you. 

December 29, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss . I have worked with George for years and have a great admiration for his hard work . He was a good doctor but also a very caring person . Prayers for him and your family . RIP.
Vince Avallone Jr., D.O.

December 29, 2016

You were a great doctor and it was a privliage to work with you. You will be missed. Linda Blake RN Clearfield Hospital,PA

December 29, 2016

Dr. Palmer will be greatly missed! He was wonderful with patient. He always made sure to listed to the patient and talk to them when treating him. I worked with Dr. Palmer at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, he also treated my daughter when she was very sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Alicia Guldin ESS, HOLRMC

December 28, 2016

Dear Family,
Our sympathy and thoughts are with you. We were sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Palmer. His skill and bedside manner was perfect in our times on need in the Heart ER. And both times, which were semi-major issues….he was spot on! Serving others is a special part of the human experience. Sincerely,
Jeff and Staci DuBosq Lititz, PA

December 28, 2016

My condolences to all of Dr Palmer’s family.  Worked with him at Clearfield Hospital ER. Always kind and caring with pt’s and loved to teach the nurses when the opportunity presented itself.  I am proud to have known and worked with him.  Sincerely,  Trish Neeper, RN

December 28, 2016

As a past employee and co-worke of Dr. Palner’s from DuBois Regional Medical Center, I can’t say enough kind words. I know he was loved, respected, and will be missed by many. He was such a compassionate man and so dedicated to his profession and patients. Always treated us nurses with the utmost respect. Sincere condolences to the family.

December 28, 2016

I didn’t really know Dr. Palmer all that well, but he always made time to talk to to me and he always mad me laugh whenever I would find myself having to go to the ER for one thing or another. He will be truly missed. Prayers are with the family.
Shannon Stevens, OB Tech at HOL

December 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss. George was a remarkable person. 
With deepest sympathies,
Rod and Stephanie Radaker

December 28, 2016

I worked at Elk Regional Medical Center with Dr. Palmer, he was a remarkable physician and man. We enjoyed many late night talks as we both worked the late shift. I have never forgotten him and have missed working with George. I am so very sorry for your loss and the worlds loss of a great man.   
Robyn

December 28, 2016

Dr. Palmer was one of the kindest souls and we are extremely grateful here at Cole Memorial to have him serve our community as an ER physician. His patience and sincerity were genuine and he has touched many hearts. Dr. P……you will be missed, but never forgotten- Shannon and gang

December 28, 2016

Sorry to hear of Dr. Palmers passing.  He was a pleasure to work with at Clearfield Hospital.  Sending prayers for comfort.

December 28, 2016

To the Palmer family,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Dr. Palmer. I have worked at DRMC, now Penn Highland Dubois for many years. I loved working in the ER with him.. I however also taught ACLS and PALS with him just a few weeks before his illness. Loved him. Great physisian. My sympathy. Jean Matsko

December 28, 2016

Mrs Palmer and family, I’m saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Palmer. I worked with him at DRMC as a medic and while he would be in charge of of monthly meetings. We all enjoyed his since of humor, and his ability to to make a joke or lighten the tension after a serious call. He will be missed.  Domenic Bontempo,  DuBois 

December 28, 2016

We want to send our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Dr Palmer. We was a very kind and caring man, and it showed in the way he treated patients and staff. We are so very sorry.
Suncerely
Terry and Denise Laukitis

December 28, 2016

So sad to hear this. My sympathy goes out to the whole family. I worked with Dr. Palmer for many years at DRMC, DuBois. He was a great doc and person. Always loved working with him.  Prayers for you all. Peggy Hatfield

December 28, 2016

My condolences to the family of Dr Palmer. I worked with Dr Palmer at Clearfield hospital quite some time ago. He was  very enjoyable to work with and made both the patients and the staff feel at ease. His loving and teaching spirit will be missed. Dave Hutton. 

December 28, 2016

George was an amazing person. You have our very deepest sympathy. He certainly loved his family. He touched so many lives. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers go out to you.
Armand, Cindy, and Julie Marchioni

December 28, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. I had the honor of working with him at Clearfield Hospital in Clearfield,  PA.  The medical field has lost a great Dr. 

December 28, 2016

Rest In Peace Dr Palmer. You were one of the good ones at DRMC.  You will be greatly missed 

December 28, 2016

My condolences to all who knew and loved Dr. Palmer. I had the pleasure of working with him at DRMC in DuBois PA. He was a wonderfully kind and caring man. He treated his patients with respect no matter what their ailment. He cared for my mother when she became very ill and she truly loved him. It was a great pleasure knowing him!! May God be with you during this sad time. 

December 28, 2016

Chris and Brook, So sorry to hear about George. I am praying for God to give you the foritude to get through the next few days. Sometimes being with the grandchildren can be a help. Life is so short…..All we can do is enjoy each other while we are alive. Donna McKain

December 28, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr Palmer for many years at DRMC. He was always a kind, generous, giving person.Made us laugh alot and truly loved his work. The patients loved him. He taught me so much about being a ER nurse and i am honored I worked with him for many years. May he rest in peace. What a race he ran here on earth serving others. Prayers to all his family.
crystal brunetti

December 28, 2016

Seeing this just broke my heart. My deepest condolences to the family. Dr Palmer was a wonderful physician and person. He taught me a lot in the short time I worked with him. 

December 28, 2016

We want to send our heart and prayers out to the Palmer family Dr. Palmer was a great doctor and an even better friend were gonna miss him he was always so nice to us and our children. He was a great person and will never be forgotten, he will live on in our hearts forever and anyone else’s heart he touched as well. God Bless you all fly high Dr. Palmer.

December 27, 2016

I went to the ER about 2 years ago at night I wanted till i got this sweet man Dr Palmer he took care of me and sat down with me like the old time docters. I am 67 years old and grew up in Brooklyn NY I live here in Lancaster 20 years and love it. He was a part of my life that night… I will never forget him.. He helped me so much I am so broken sad he is gone but he now lives with Jesus and Mary. I will forever keep you Dr Palmer in my prayers forever and thank you. You will be missed 🙁
Mae Barone

December 27, 2016

My heart is heavy to hear of dr. Palmer’s passing. He has taken care of myself and my children on several occasions in the er at heart of Lancaster. He was just such an awesome person and doctor and I’m truly gonna miss seeing him. My prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace dr. Palmer. I’m really gonna miss you. Sincerely, Bobbi Jo Bortner&family 

December 27, 2016

Our prayers to Christine and Brooke in this difficult time condolences to your whole family will be praying for comfort and piece . ????????

December 27, 2016

My sincerest condolences.  I’m an RN at Cole and also have a daughter with a congenital heart defect, so I knew Dr. Palmer as a co-employee and as a caring knowledgeable provider.  He had a great bedside manner and obviously cared  about his patients and most importantly listened to what they had to say.  He will be greatly missed and I am so sorry for your family’s loss.

December 27, 2016

Palmer family , we send our prayers tothe family ,he is rejoicing with Aunt Margaret and other members of family that went on before him . Lowell & Bobbie Holden
          Ann Miller ( our grand- daughter ) 
             Bradenton , Florida 

December 27, 2016

George was a wonderful colleague. I worked with him at Community Hospital of Lancaster. So sorry for your loss.
 Nancy Jeffries DO

December 27, 2016

Dr. Palmer was one of the greats. He always had a smile on his face and was one of the most welcoming doctors I have ever met. He light up the room with his presence. I am truly sorry for your loss. We have and will continue to miss this wonderful man in Coudersport. Thank you for sharing him with us.

December 27, 2016

So sry to hear about an amazing Dr like George Palmer. First met him back in 2012 when I took my daughter to the er to be seen he was her Dr n told me what she had and he also was my sons Dr. He will be missed R.I.P Dr George Palmer ??

December 26, 2016

He was a great doctor who took awesome care of my son !!! He will never be forgotten .
Marie Snavely and Ian Butzer

December 26, 2016

Prayers for comfort and peace for the family. We sad to hear of another classmate passing.RIP, George. Nancy Moses Cruse

December 26, 2016

Lori and Chris,
My heartfelt wishes go out to both of you. When I worked with him at Coudersport he talked about you two all of the time and how excited he was to have a new grandson. He was looking forward to his upcoming visit to see you. He will be missed greatly here by all of us.
RIP George

December 26, 2016

What a kind, caring Doctor!!!  He will be missed by us all.  So sorry for your loss
Pat Klugh

December 26, 2016

Lori and Chris……so very sorry on the loss of your dad…..I have extremely fond memories of our many trips to Lancaster and staying with you all of you..my mother, sister and especially my son Joshua loved being with George….he treated my son with such kindness and love…..I remember on one trip when we we leaving George took off his scrub and put it on Joshua……I will remember his kind and fun loving spirit…..you will be missed …….rest in peace……Kathleen Slavin

December 26, 2016

To George’s family: even in high school, George was a very nice kid.  He was always kind and caring toward everyone.  I am sorry for your, and the world’s loss!
Cathy LaBella Trask
6531 W. Robin Lane
Homosassa, FL

December 26, 2016

George was a character in school, always had everyone in stitches.
condolence  and prayers to the family.. kathy Nuhfer Wojtanik
 

December 26, 2016

Chris, we are so sorry to read of George passing. Ricky shared some of the same interests. Praying for  peace and comfort through this difficult time. We love you.
Ricky and Deborah Bass

December 26, 2016

 I’m so sorry about DR Palmers passing. I loved every minute I got to work with him.. From his smile yo his laugh to his sincere “thank you” for helping. God has truly gained another angel.. May you find comfort through family and friends. May god bless you. Alicia Santiago

December 26, 2016

Chris and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joy and Dennis Fischer

December 25, 2016

loved seeing this wonderful man every morning at work as I was comeing in,he always had a smile on his face.i myself came into the er as a patient. …scared.he was wonderful.spoke calm explained everything to me.he was just a very sweet and careingperson.rip dr palmer.you will truly be missed. God bless your f ax family with healing prayers for their broken hearts.jean condon

December 25, 2016

Doc Palmer was a unique soul that I was blessed to encounter here in Coudersport at Charles Cole ER.  He cared for countless family members and friends.  His compassion was impecable.  His willingness to teach amazing.  Our last conversation consisted of me finishing nursing school and working the ER with him.  I would have thoroughly enjoyed working with him and sad I will not get that chance.  My condolences to his entire family.  He will be sorely missed here in Coudersport.

December 25, 2016

I didn’t know him personally but as a dr in er at ccmh. He was wonderful with me and my grandson  very caring and took his time with you and wonderful at explaining everything to you. Even drew a diagram. Sorry for you loss 

December 25, 2016

Our condolences on the loss of this wonderful man.  He was such an important part of our family, and we will always love and miss him.  
Carol and Annemarie 

December 25, 2016

We send our condolences to all of George’s friends and family.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you.  May you be able to find peace and comfort from your family and friends.  RIP George. 

December 25, 2016

Good bye dr palmer we will miss you and sympathy to your family.   

December 24, 2016

Chris and Brooke,
I am so sad to hear about George. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
George was a wonderful and careing man.  George will be certainly missed.  He was such a brilliant doctor, good neighbor and friend.  He was always there for us.  We will never forget all you have done.
With a very sad heart
John and Lynda Stahl
Treasure Lake/ Lady lake, florida
 

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