This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Joan Palmer, 80 years old, born on April 26, 1940, and passed away on February 16, 2021.
Joan was the daughter of Ethel and Eyer Ziegenfuss and sister to June. She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Clifford Mattson Palmer and their three children, Susan, Christopher and Jill. She will also be sorely missed by her eight grandchildren; Michael, Travis, Emily, Jack, Anna, Elizabeth, Benjamin and Mattson.
Joan raised her family in Massapequa, NY where she lived for 32 years before moving to Hampton Bays, NY. She loved nothing more than the sand between her toes on warm afternoon at the ocean. She was a gracious hostess and lived her life making others feel loved and welcome to her home. She was an active member of her church and formed many close friendships through their book and study groups. Joan and her husband Cliff loved boating, traveling and spending time on the Island of St. Croix where they enjoyed their honeymoon in 1965 and vacations with the family ever after.
In lieu of flowers or other kind gestures, a donation made in Joan's memory to one of the following would be greatly appreciated.
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center
https://www.stcroixawc.org/bdonate/ Please select "in memory of" and type "Joan Palmer" in the comment box.
The Lewy Body Dementia Association
https://www.lbda.org/donate/Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
9 Terrace Drive
Hampton Bays, NY 11946