Palmer Smith

Palmer Smith, age 95 of Spearfish, died Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in Belle Fourche.

A graveside service will be held 10:30am Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette WY.  There will be no visitation.  Military Honors will be provided by the Gillette American Legion Drill Team. 

Arrangements are with Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche.  Friends may leave written condolences online at: www.LeveringtonFH.com

James Palmer Smith was born April 18, 1927 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was the son of James Arthur and Anna Mary (McClaughry) Smith.  During World War II, Palmer served America in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Reserve.  Palmer has been a life-member of the American Legion since 1945.  After his service to our country, Palmer attended Arizona State University where he graduated in 1951 with a degree in marketing and advertising.  In 1959 he began working for the State of Arizona.  For 22 years he worked as the Area Manager of Employment Service.  During this time period, Palmer lived in Flagstaff for 14 years.  In 1980 he moved to Gillette Wyoming where he did similar work for the State of Wyoming for over 7 ½ years.  In 2009, Palmer moved to Spearfish SD. 

Palmer was a life member of the Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge Number 29.  He had been a member of the Scottish Rite since 1964 and also a member of the El Zaribah Shriners in Phoenix AZ. 

Palmer is survived by his sister, Jackie Holland of Spearfish, and several extended relatives and friends.

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