Dixie J. Palmer, 83

Dixie J. Palmer passed away on May 14, 2010, of natural causes in Iowa, while staying with her youngest daughter. Dixie was born April 5, 1926, in Camp Crook, S.D., where she lived until age 13, when she moved to Montana, where she married Bill Palmer in April of 1942, and they had four children. Dixie lived in Kalispell until shortly before her death. She enjoyed her family and her beloved pets. Dixie was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Bill Palmer; a sister, Arlone Hartl; and a brother, Bob Ridgway. She is survived by her brother, Kerry Ridgway, of South Carolina; her son, Gary Palmer; daughters, Cheryl and Jim Dugan, and Gayla Bundrock, who all live in Kalispell, and daughter, Lori and Hugh Stout, now living in Iowa. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.