Diane’s love and passion were her children, she spent her life devoted to them and her dogs. She was especially close to her last dog, a Labrador retriever named “Bailey.” She loved the beach, the water, and boating. She was an avid member of our social club the “Florida Tackle & Gun Club.” She spent a lot of time as a volunteer for many social events and was the President of the “Women’s Auxiliary” for many years. Diane’s many friends in the club, and many others, will miss her.
Diane’s mother, Lorna E. Richards, and father, Dr. Truman J. Richards passed away a number of years ago. Diane was an only child. Her husband, Howard S. (Buz) Palmer lives in Jacksonville. Her children are Scott Shephard Palmer, Gregory Richards Palmer, and Chad Jacob Palmer. Their spouses are Toni L. Palmer, Eric Scott Zetka, and Elizabeth L. Palmer, respectively. They all live in many parts of the country. Her grandchildren Cameron S. Palmer, Mrs. Hailey L. Smith, and her newest grandson, (he’ll be two in August), Finn Augustine Palmer also live in many parts of the country.
