Palmer Wilton Atwood, Son of Bert and Bertha (Holthe) Atwood, was born May 1, 1925, at Shindler, South Dakota. He grew up and received his education in Sioux Falls. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served overseas during WW II. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Sioux Falls and began work at John Morrell & Company.

Palmer was united in marriage with Delores D. Mullenix on February 14, 1946, in Sioux Falls. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Sioux Falls where Palmer operated Atwood Standard Service for many years at the corner of 41st St and Minnesota Ave. After selling the service station, Palmer returned to work at Morrell's retiring in 1986.

Palmer was a member of the Church of the Holy Apostles; was a Lifetime Member of John M. Bliss .F.W. Post #628; was a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans; was a member of American Legion Post #15; the Elmwood Men's Club; and the Elmwood Golf League.

Grateful for having shared his life are three daughters, Bertha Clark, Elkton, South Dakota, Bev (Rodger) Lee, Elk Point, Barb Atwood, Sioux Falls, one son, Ray "Bud" (Vicky) Atwood, Sioux Falls; 12 grandchildren; four brothers, Bert (Vera) Atwood, Harley (Eleanor) Atwood, Mearl (Elva), all of Sioux Falls, and John (Pat) Atwood, Des Moines, Iowa; two sisters, Evelyn (Wallace), Sioux Falls, and Ida Tidwell, Pinon Hills, California; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Delores on August 23, 1994; and infant daughter, Bonnie Atwood in 1955; a sister, Lavada Baker; and a brother, Ray in infancy.

PALMER ATWOOD
319 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 70 years, 10 months, 13 days

PRAYER SERVICE
7:00 PM Sunday, March 17, 1996
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls
Father Warren Shoberg, Officiating
Arta Salisbury, Organist and Vocalist
"In The Garden" "Beyond The Sunset"

FUNERAL SERVICE
1:00 PM Monday, March 18, 1996
Church of the Holy Apostles, Sioux Falls
Father Warren Shoberg, Officiating
Arta Salisbury, Organist and Vocalist
"The Old Rugged Cross" "How Great Thou Art"

INTERMENT
Full Military Graveside Rites
Given By John M. Bliss V.F.W. Post #628

PALLBEARERS
Mike Carmody ~ Jim Ross ~ Curt Phillips
Jerry Ross ~ Dan Pederson ~ Gene Atwood

HONORARY PALLBEARERS (Grandchildren)
Chad Atwood ~ Matt Clark ~ Adam Clark
Derek Lee ~ Nicholas Atwood ~ Joseph Clark
Jesse Atwood ~ Kimberly Clark ~ Lisa Clark
Jennifer Atwood ~ Abby Lee ~ Angela Clark