George Palmer

George Wesley Palmer, 65, of Bettendorf, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home, surrounded by love, comfort, and familiarity.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Bettendorf, IA. Family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church. If preferred, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation or Fisher House Foundation.

George was born on October 5, 1960, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Milton Palmer and Barbara Farrar. He spent much of his childhood in Pepperell, Massachusetts, where he formed lifelong memories with his cousins, worked on cars, and developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He often fondly recalled those years, especially time spent fishing, snowmobiling in Vermont, and playing hockey, stories that were shared often and with such enthusiasm that his daughter would call it bragging.

George was united in marriage to Myonghui Pak, known to many as Mia Palmer. Together, they shared 32 years of marriage, navigating life’s challenges and joys side by side with commitment, resilience, and love.

George dedicated his professional life to military service, enlisting at the age of 18 and retiring after 27 years of active duty. Following his retirement from the military, he continued to serve as a civilian employee with the DoD. His career took him all over the world, most recently to Poland, where once again, he captured the hearts of those he worked with (and we are sure, butted heads with too.) George was known as a hard worker who was fiercely loyal, deeply principled, and highly respected. The impact he made through his service and relationships will be remembered by all who knew him.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Myonghui (Mia) Palmer; children, Dana Palmer and Bianca Abbott; grandchildren, Wyatt Palmer and Phoenyx Hanson; mother, Barbara Farrar; and siblings, Debra L. Brunt, Janice L. Clark, Dwight D. Palmer, and Ronald L. Palmer.

He was preceded in death by his father and uncle, Richard L. Palmer, better known to all as Uncle Dick.