Brad Palmer Obituary (1953 - 2019)

Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend Brad Lee Palmer (Bub) age 66, left this earthly life and his broken body surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Brad was born to Anna Shields and Dean Palmer on October 18, 1953 in Tooele, Utah. Brad married the love of his life, Carrie Shields on April 12, 1974. They were blessed with three children, Jennifer, Brandy, and BJ. Brad was an extremely hard worker and had a good work ethic. He worked for Questar for 33 years. He made many friendships that will last a lifetime. Brad loved hunting and fishing. He was also an avid sports fan and loved the Steelers, Red Sox, BYU, and the Utah Jazz. Brad pitched little league and slow pitch softball and was a fabulous pitcher. Brad especially loved his 1973 Chevy K10 blue and white truck. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He never missed a game or performance and was always cheering them on. He is survived by his wife Carrie of 45 years, his daughters; Jennifer (Tony) Atherley and Brandy Palmer, and son BJ Palmer, grandchildren; Marah, Brent, Jake, Landon, Autumn, Portland, Paizlee, Brynnlee, and Paxton, mother-in-law Ethelyn (Andy) DeRosa, sister DeAnna (Gordon) Stewart, brother Rick (Karrie) Palmer, Matt (Susan) Palmer, sister-in-laws; Pam Brunson, Gay and Patty Shields, and Kathy Birdzell. Brother-in-laws; Rusty and Coby Shields and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sharon, brother-in-law Mike, and father-in-law Ervin Shields. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3, 2020 at Tate Mortuary (110 S. Main, Tooele, Utah) at 11:00 am. A viewing will be held Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tate Mortuary. There will also be a viewing prior to the funeral on Friday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery