MICHAEL ANTHONY PALMER (a.k.a. "Uncle Buck") passed away September 30, 2010. Mike, the youngest of eight, was born September 29, 1959 in Spokane to Chet and Eileen Palmer. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Marlene, daughter Taylor, son Jameson. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Judy Palmer, Ken Palmer (Kathy), Mary Anne McCabe (Don), Joe Palmer (Mo), Peg Henson, (Rick), Steve Palmer (Roxie) and Richard Palmer (Deanette) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mike worked for Avista for more than 25 years as a journeyman electrician. He loved his family and friends, boating, camping, motorcycling, music, playing the piano and was a master joke teller. May God give you a new piano to play never ending tunes, your earthly gifts fully revealed at last. A service and celebration will be held Saturday, October 9 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Road.