Freda Palmer loved her daily walks and exotic animals like elephants and tigers and pandas – but most of all, she loved people. Her zest for life didn't fade when she reached her milestone 100th birthday several years ago. She continued to hold birthday parties at the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park, greet her fellow residents during walks at Rancho Bernardo's Casa de las Campanas retirement community, and maintain the philanthropic efforts she started decades ago until her recent death.
Those efforts included her support of the Women's Outpatient Services Pavilion at Pomerado Hospital and cardiovascular services throughout the Palomar Health system. In recognition of her continued generosity, one of the signature terrace gardens at the new Palomar Medical Center will be named in her honor.
Mrs. Palmer, who was born in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905, died Oct. 7 after a short illness. She was 105.
Mrs. Palmer enthusiastically followed the progress of the new hospital, and joined other supporters and contributors in signing her name to the final beam that topped off the project.
"I've never known her to complain about anything. She was always positive and upbeat," remembered Dennis Merkes, pastoral care counselor at Casa de las Campanas. "And she was very humble."
In addition to her support of Palomar Health, she also donated a large sum to the retirement community for the building of a dementia care unit. However, according to Merkes, she didn't want anyone to know that she had made this contribution. Finally, the executive director convinced Mrs. Palmer that people really wanted to know who had been so generous. In the end in hopes that her actions would encourage and inspire others to give as well, she agreed.
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PALMER, FREDA May 10, 1905 to Oct. 7, 2010 Freda Palmer of Rancho Bernardo, passed away on October 7, 2010 at the age of 105. She was born Freda Maier in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905 and immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island, New York in 1923. She married Karl Palmer in 1928 and lived in New Jersey until retiring to Rancho Bernardo in 1969. Karl preceded her in death in 1992. During the last 10 years of her life, Mrs. Palmer enjoyed her philanthropic activities. Recipients of her contributions include the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and the Palmer Special Care Residence for Alzheimer's named in her honor. She is survived by cousins, nephews, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial is scheduled for November 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Casa de las Campanas Dinner Theater, 18655 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego.
Those efforts included her support of the Women's Outpatient Services Pavilion at Pomerado Hospital and cardiovascular services throughout the Palomar Health system. In recognition of her continued generosity, one of the signature terrace gardens at the new Palomar Medical Center will be named in her honor.
Mrs. Palmer, who was born in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905, died Oct. 7 after a short illness. She was 105.
Mrs. Palmer enthusiastically followed the progress of the new hospital, and joined other supporters and contributors in signing her name to the final beam that topped off the project.
"I've never known her to complain about anything. She was always positive and upbeat," remembered Dennis Merkes, pastoral care counselor at Casa de las Campanas. "And she was very humble."
In addition to her support of Palomar Health, she also donated a large sum to the retirement community for the building of a dementia care unit. However, according to Merkes, she didn't want anyone to know that she had made this contribution. Finally, the executive director convinced Mrs. Palmer that people really wanted to know who had been so generous. In the end in hopes that her actions would encourage and inspire others to give as well, she agreed.
Obituary
PALMER, FREDA May 10, 1905 to Oct. 7, 2010 Freda Palmer of Rancho Bernardo, passed away on October 7, 2010 at the age of 105. She was born Freda Maier in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905 and immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island, New York in 1923. She married Karl Palmer in 1928 and lived in New Jersey until retiring to Rancho Bernardo in 1969. Karl preceded her in death in 1992. During the last 10 years of her life, Mrs. Palmer enjoyed her philanthropic activities. Recipients of her contributions include the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and the Palmer Special Care Residence for Alzheimer's named in her honor. She is survived by cousins, nephews, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial is scheduled for November 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Casa de las Campanas Dinner Theater, 18655 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego.
Freda Palmer loved her daily walks and exotic animals like elephants and tigers and pandas – but most of all, she loved people. Her zest for life didn't fade when she reached her milestone 100th birthday several years ago. She continued to hold birthday parties at the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park, greet her fellow residents during walks at Rancho Bernardo's Casa de las Campanas retirement community, and maintain the philanthropic efforts she started decades ago until her recent death.
Those efforts included her support of the Women's Outpatient Services Pavilion at Pomerado Hospital and cardiovascular services throughout the Palomar Health system. In recognition of her continued generosity, one of the signature terrace gardens at the new Palomar Medical Center will be named in her honor.
Mrs. Palmer, who was born in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905, died Oct. 7 after a short illness. She was 105.
Mrs. Palmer enthusiastically followed the progress of the new hospital, and joined other supporters and contributors in signing her name to the final beam that topped off the project.
"I've never known her to complain about anything. She was always positive and upbeat," remembered Dennis Merkes, pastoral care counselor at Casa de las Campanas. "And she was very humble."
In addition to her support of Palomar Health, she also donated a large sum to the retirement community for the building of a dementia care unit. However, according to Merkes, she didn't want anyone to know that she had made this contribution. Finally, the executive director convinced Mrs. Palmer that people really wanted to know who had been so generous. In the end in hopes that her actions would encourage and inspire others to give as well, she agreed.
Obituary
PALMER, FREDA May 10, 1905 to Oct. 7, 2010 Freda Palmer of Rancho Bernardo, passed away on October 7, 2010 at the age of 105. She was born Freda Maier in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905 and immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island, New York in 1923. She married Karl Palmer in 1928 and lived in New Jersey until retiring to Rancho Bernardo in 1969. Karl preceded her in death in 1992. During the last 10 years of her life, Mrs. Palmer enjoyed her philanthropic activities. Recipients of her contributions include the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and the Palmer Special Care Residence for Alzheimer's named in her honor. She is survived by cousins, nephews, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial is scheduled for November 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Casa de las Campanas Dinner Theater, 18655 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego.
Those efforts included her support of the Women's Outpatient Services Pavilion at Pomerado Hospital and cardiovascular services throughout the Palomar Health system. In recognition of her continued generosity, one of the signature terrace gardens at the new Palomar Medical Center will be named in her honor.
Mrs. Palmer, who was born in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905, died Oct. 7 after a short illness. She was 105.
Mrs. Palmer enthusiastically followed the progress of the new hospital, and joined other supporters and contributors in signing her name to the final beam that topped off the project.
"I've never known her to complain about anything. She was always positive and upbeat," remembered Dennis Merkes, pastoral care counselor at Casa de las Campanas. "And she was very humble."
In addition to her support of Palomar Health, she also donated a large sum to the retirement community for the building of a dementia care unit. However, according to Merkes, she didn't want anyone to know that she had made this contribution. Finally, the executive director convinced Mrs. Palmer that people really wanted to know who had been so generous. In the end in hopes that her actions would encourage and inspire others to give as well, she agreed.
Obituary
PALMER, FREDA May 10, 1905 to Oct. 7, 2010 Freda Palmer of Rancho Bernardo, passed away on October 7, 2010 at the age of 105. She was born Freda Maier in Stuttgart, Germany on May 10, 1905 and immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island, New York in 1923. She married Karl Palmer in 1928 and lived in New Jersey until retiring to Rancho Bernardo in 1969. Karl preceded her in death in 1992. During the last 10 years of her life, Mrs. Palmer enjoyed her philanthropic activities. Recipients of her contributions include the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and the Palmer Special Care Residence for Alzheimer's named in her honor. She is survived by cousins, nephews, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial is scheduled for November 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Casa de las Campanas Dinner Theater, 18655 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego.
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