Arthur DeForest Palmer

September 24, 1945 - October 7, 2014

ARTHUR "WOODY" DeFOREST PALMER September 24, 1945 ~ October 7, 2014 Beloved educator Arthur "Woody" DeForest Palmer died on 07 October 2014 in Chico from complications of heart failure. He was born 24 September 1945 in Manchester Connecticut to George Ernest and Esther (Ragonese) Palmer. He attended public schools in Connecticut before moving out to stay with family in Red Bluff, CA for college. While attending Shasta College he met his sweetheart, Roberta Ann Miller, and after a courtship of two years they were married in Hayward, California. Five years later their marriage was solemnized in the Oakland Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, and their five children: Estina Spencer (Brian), Joyce Whitney (Edward), Mary Blake (Jaren), Rebecca McAllister (Reese), and Stephen Palmer (Charity). He was preceded in death by parents George and Esther. Woody advanced his education by taking advantage of the excellent colleges in California.He received his Associate Degreefrom Shasta College, his Bachelor's and Master's from California State University, Chico. Woody taught at Corning Union High School for 34 years. His teaching was interrupted by the draft and he received his honorable discharge from the Army after two years during the Vietnam War. He taught English, Drama, and ESL. He took particular delight in helping the struggling student. Among their many favorite activities, Woody and Berta served a church service mission for the LDS Church from 2004-2006. They also loved traveling and camping. Woody enjoyed reading and archaeology. He was active in the church serving in many different callings. Memorial services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house at 111 N. Marguerite Ave, Corning, CA 96021, on Saturday,11 October at 3:00 pm.