Marguerite Palmer Obituary Marguerite Pamela Palmer, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at her home. Pam was born at her grandmothers house October 20, 1939, in Superior, Arizona to Margaret and Joe Vasquez. From the beginning her family called her Pamy. She joined an older brother Joseph Gregory. The young family lived in San Pedro, CA to work in the shipyards during World War II and after the war returned to Arizona. When Pamy was 9, twin brothers Donald Jacob and Ronald Eugene were born. The family settled in Florence where her mom and dad owned a small grocery store. Her young years went by quickly happy and busy with school, friends and helping her parents. Pamy loved reading stories to her younger brothers. In 1957 Pam graduated from Florence Union High School and enrolled at Arizona State College in Tempe (now ASU) to study Kindergarten/Primary Education. Her first week of school, the Newman club had a freshman mixer. Pam and her friends decided to go and as fate would have it a freshman from Arlington Heights, Illinois also attended- Jack Palmer-they met, they danced, and they dated the rest of the school year. By the end of second semester, they were considering marriage the following spring. But again fate stepped in and that summer Jack was drafted into the United States Army-so marriage was put on hold. Pam returned to ASU and Jack was stationed in Germany. When Jack completed his service, he returned to Arizona and in June 1961 they were married at Church of the Assumption in Florence. In 1962 first child Kimberly Ann was born and in 1963 Pam received her diploma in Primary Education. She began her teaching career in Florence and taught kindergarten or first grade for the next 12 years. During that time Jack and Jennifer were born. In 1977 once again fate stepped in and the family decided to pursue Jacks dream of working in agriculture and moved to Nampa, Idaho. Jack found work in custom farming and Pam went to work with the Nampa School District. She taught as a migrant resource teacher and then taught second grade at Lakeview School and later at Greenhurst school. Pam also earned her masters degree in Reading from Boise State University. Pam loved her work in education and enjoyed each student and her fellow teachers. After 31 years in education, in 1996, she decided to retire and enjoy activities with her children and grandchildren and also to be available to care for her elderly mother who came to live with Pam and Jack in 2010. Pam enjoyed jogging, walking, reading, skiing and many memorable trips. Her greatest joy came from supporting and taking care of her family and her home. She was a committed member to her Catholic faith and to supporting education. She was a member of Chi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Womens Education Society of Idaho for more than 40 years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her older brother Joe and granddaughter Shelby Stewart. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack, daughter Kim (Frank) Freeman, son Jack (Heidi) and daughter Jennifer Stewart; Grandchildren Megan Freeman, Katie (Justin) Gwinn, Gabby Palmer, Andy Palmer, Hailey Stewart and Mallory Stewart; Brothers Don Vasquez, Ron Vasquez, sister in law Florence Sheridan and nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends from throughout her life that she enjoyed keeping in touch with or enjoyed getting together with. All were in a special place of her heart. In lieu of flowers, consider a contribution in Pams name to fight cancer to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or to a favorite charity. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Pauls Catholic Church, 510 W. Roosevelt Ave., Nampa on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 with a Recitation of the Rosary at 12:00 Noon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 P.M. Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Nampa. Arrangements by Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. Services Recitation of the Rosary Wednesday February 16, 2022 12:00 PM St. Pauls Catholic Church 510 W. Roosevelt Ave. Nampa, Idaho 83686 Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday February 16, 2022 12:30 PM St. Pauls Catholic Church 510 W. Roosevelt Ave. Nampa, Idaho 83686 Interment following funeral service Wednesday February 16, 2022 Mount Calvary Cemetery