Steven
Vencil Palmer, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at University Health Truman Medical Center in
downtown Kansas City. He was born in Monette, MO to Hubert and Donna
Palmer. He was married to Susan Woods Palmer of Kansas City, MO on
October 25, 2015.
Steven
attended Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau, MO where he was a
valued member of the Tigers football team (#72). After graduating in
1972, Steven continued his football career at Southeast Missouri State
University from 1973 to 1974.
Steven
proudly served as a Police Officer, Sergeant (C49), Firefighter, and
Field Training Officer for 26 years. In 1985, Steven began his career at
the Department of Public Safety in Miner, MO. After serving the people
of Miner for 12 years, he took a position with the Department of Public
Safety in Sikeston, MO in 1997. Steven retired from the Sikeston
Department of Public Safety in 2011. Following retirement, he worked as a
Security Supervisor at the Truman Sports Complex for the Kansas City
Chiefs and Kansas City Royals from 2015-2019.
Steven
devoted his last 42 years as a faithful servant of the Lord. He was a
Pastor of the Community of Christ church, following his father, Hubert
Carrol Palmer. He regularly attended Open Arms Community of Christ, Good
Shepherd and First People of Blue Ridge Community of Christ.
Steven
loved riding his motorcycle. In 2010, he founded the Peace Riders
Motorcycle Ministry and Outreach in Kansas City and rode with Christian
Motorcyclists Association. He was a member of the Blue Knights
Motorcycle Club at Cape Girardeau, the H.O.G Chapter at Grandview, MO,
and the Community of Christ Professional Law Enforcement Officer
Association.
Steven
also loved sports and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City
Royals, St. Louis Cardinals and Missouri Tigers fan. He loved old
Western movies, especially starring John Wayne. He loved fishing, nature
hikes, cups of coffee on the porch, reading his Bible, and spending
time with his friends and family, especially his grandkids. He also
collected Police uniform patches, along with various other patches. He
always had a special connection with kids; many are now grown and still
speak of their fond memories of him. He was a "beacon in the storm," and
will forever live in our hearts.
Loving
survivors include his wife Susan; seven children: Ryan (Melissa)
Medlin, Jackson, MO; Andrea (Scott) Shepherd, Knoxville, TN; Ross (Lyka)
Palmer, Blue Springs, MO; Casey (Robbie) Hohler, Jackson, MO; Samantha
Roper, Blue Springs, MO; and Steven Woods, New York, NY; four siblings:
Donnie (Diana) Palmer, Cape Girardeau, MO; Clifford (Jeri) Palmer,
Jackson, MO; Russell (Charlynda) Palmer, Whitewater, MO; and Kathryn
(Tim) Sievers, Jackson, MO; nine nieces and nephews, and 13
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert C. Palmer (90) and Donna R. Palmer (87).
Steven was loved by all whom met him. While he will be greatly missed, we know he is rejoicing in the presence of the Lord!
"His
lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast
been faithful over a few things, I will make the ruler over many things:
enter thou into the joy of thy lord." - Matthew 25:23
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