Wayne Dee Palmer

Wayne Dee Palmer, 81, of Lewisville, Idaho, passed away November 23, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Wayne was born June 4, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Richard Leroy Palmer and Emma Bell Ballard Palmer. He served in the United States Navy for four years after high school.

On April 2, 1971, he married Maurita Williams in Elko, Nevada. Wayne and Maurita made their home in Lewisville. Wayne worked as an animal control officer for the City of Idaho Falls for more than 25 years. He also worked at Deer Park Farms in Menan.

He enjoyed camping, rodeos, landscaping, spending time with his grandkids, and talking shit with his family and friends. He was an avid reader.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Maurita Palmer of Lewisville, ID; sons, Justin (Beth) Palmer of Idaho Falls, ID and Bobby Palmer of Boise, ID; daughter, Tawna Moore; five grandchildren, Stettson, Raimee, Gracie, Trey, and Taylor; and two great-grandchildren, Quinlee and Brexlynn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shawna Palmer; father-in-law, Dale Williams; mother-in-law, Donna Williams; and brothers-in-law, David Zahrn and Johnnie Williams.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at The Brickyard Event Center, 1025 South Ammon Road.