Leo Wayne Palmer

Leo Wayne Palmer, known to many as "Poco," passed away on April 28, 2026, in Springville, Utah, after a long and courageous fight with leukemia. He was 85 years old.

Leo was born on October 29, 1940, in Bend, Oregon. In January 1961, he volunteered for the US Army and attended basic training at Fort Ord, California, graduating in the third unit, training brigade, infantry, Alpha Company, B Battalion. He was deployed to Fort Wainwright, Alaska, with the 4th Infantry Division, Yukon Command, serving as a light truck driver during the Cold War era in 1962. In 1964, he transferred to the Army Reserves at Fort Lewis, Washington, and served faithfully until receiving an honorable discharge in December 1966.

In 1973, Leo married his sweetheart, Jeanette, and they blended their family with a son and daughter each. When he became a grandfather in 1989, he embraced the role wholeheartedly, stepping up as a father figure and helping shape the lives of his grandbabies.

He built a long career with Multnomah County, working in data entry and the WIC office before retiring. Poco was the kind of guy who showed up when you needed him. He loved helping others with their projects and always insisted on doing things the right way so they would last. He was self-taught in electrical work, car repairs, and tech, and he had a passion for motorcycles, guns, and a good estate sale. His silly sense of humor meant that even his worst jokes still made you laugh.

Leo is survived by his sons, Sean Palmer and Step son Brian Stephens; and numerous grandchildren and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanette Palmer and his daughters, Cari Porter and Samantha Roberson.

We will all miss his voice with his wisdom and knowledge, but it will forever live within us.

Leo did not want a funeral service, so his family is honoring his wishes. But are asking, if you are able, to donate blood in Leo's honor. Blood infusions were a large part of why we were able to spend as many wonderful days with him.

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