Zanesville High School Alumni
Zanesville, Ohio (OH)
Douglas E. Palmer Obituary (1936 - 2025)
Born Mar 03, 1936, Douglas E. Palmer attended Zanesville High School in Zanesville, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Douglas E. Palmer.
Graduation Year | Class of 1955 |
Date of Birth | Mar 03, 1936 |
Date of Passing | Jul 29, 2025 |
About | Douglas E. Palmer, 89, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Born on March 3, 1936, Douglas was a proud graduate of Muskingum University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education. His career was marked by a deep commitment to public service and youth development. He served as a teacher and coach at Hancock Junior High School before becoming the Parks and Recreation Director in Zanesville for 13 years. He later dedicated 25 years to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park as a Recreation Specialist, retiring in 2001. Douglas was a member of the 1955 State Champion Basketball team at Zanesville High School, an achievement that remained a cherished memory throughout his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maryjane Hajek Palmer; children Amy Ann Palmer, Mark Douglas Palmer, and Mary Lynn Palmer (Christopher); stepchildren Michael Procyshyn (Danica) and Deborah Procyshyn; and grandchildren Brittanie Palmer, Matthew Dicks (Katie), Aidan Young, Cooper Procyshyn, Sophia Procyshyn, Evan Procyshyn, and Graham Procyshyn. Douglas was predeceased by siblings Robert Palmer, Brentford Palmer, Gwendolyn M. Busy, and Helen M. Burns (Carl). He is also remembered by his surviving siblings Theodore Palmer, and George Phillip Palmer Jr. (Becky). A devoted family man, Doug found great joy in family gatherings and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren as part of the cherished "Palmer babysitting team." An avid traveler, he journeyed across nearly every U.S. state missing only North Dakota and explored much of the Caribbean and Ireland. His life was guided by the motto: Live, Love, and Laugh. |

Willits Herbert '57 said:
Great basketball player who I was lucky enough to be on the thirst string when Doug and when first string won the Ohio State Championship in 1955. I stayed in touch with Doug as did my sister Juliana Z55 who died a few years ago. We all enjoyed knowing each other. I own a small Hotel in Oaxaca, Mx on the west coast.
www.casamarsuites.com. Doug was very helpful in promoting business for Casamar. He will be missed. May his soul rest in Peace. willits Sawyer Z1957
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