Elizabeth Wilson Palmer

June 24, 1950 - July 28, 2024

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After many years courageously ﬁghting cancer, Liz Wilson Palmer, passed away Sunday July 28th peacefully at her home in the loving comfort of her family.

Liz Wilson Palmer, was born in 1950. She grew up on 32nd Street in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School.

Upon graduating from high school she worked at Capwell’s and attended college part time. She continued her education obtaining her bachelors degree and becoming a teacher.

Liz began her career as a teacher in West Contra Costa County. She worked for the Contra Costa County of Education (CCCOE) for 34 years. In 1982 she transferred to Marchus School (CCCOE) to teach high school age students with emotional disorders.

In the 1987-88 school year, Liz was oﬀered and accepted the role of Transition Specialist (CCCOE). Following the changing focus in education, her role was the ﬁrst formalized transition specialist in California.

As a transition specialist, her role was to develop and ease special needs students into longer term educational, social, and vocational programming. During her tenure she created transition classes for students 18-22. Liz also spearheaded annual transition fairs for students and parents, annual transition conference at Diablo Valley College, vocational fashion shows and a successful summer work program across the county with Project Workability. Liz was part of several community boards including: Regional Center of the East Bay, Area Developmental Disabilities Council and Los Medanos College Vocational Curriculum.

Liz was also a beacon to her own family- the go to person for anyone. She enjoyed the holidays and bringing family together.

She shared a wonderful life with her husband, William Palmer (Bill). They were very close and enjoyed traveling and laughing with each other. Liz had one son, Craig Wilson, who she raised to be the person he is today. Her daughter in law, Kay, loved her like a mother and Liz cherished their relationship. Liz’s two grandchildren, Madison and Luke, were a joy to her. Her grandchildren loved her and also cared for her.

Her niece, Lisa, played a pivotal role while helping and caring for her. She was very close to her family including her sister Kathy and her husband Larry, her sisters Pat and Gloria, William’s children Daphne and her husband Larry, Liesl and Tyler and many nieces and nephews.

She was a beacon during her life and will continue to be a beacon for all of us. As she gave so much during her life to others she leaves us with her kindness, patience, resilience, unconditional regard for others, peaceful strength, love of life and vibrant spirit.

Sunset View Mortuary

Friday 8/9, 1:00 pm

Sunset View Cemetery Association

(510) 525-5111 |

Friday 8/9, 2:00 pm

After many years courageously ﬁghting cancer, Liz Wilson Palmer, passed away Sunday July 28th peacefully at her home in the loving comfort of her family. Liz Wilson Palmer, was born in 1950. She grew up on 32nd Street in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School. Upon graduating from high school she worked at Capwell’sContinue Reading

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I love you aunt Liz we all miss you. so. very much

We love and miss you terribly, Liz. I hope this tree, wherever they plant it, gives our Earth the breath that was, so cruelly, taken from you.

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I have known Liz, since I was in the transition at dvc. Through Contra costa county office of education. She was a very nice lady. Always smiling. She organized the summer work program. When it was my last year to graduate from the transition program. There was an issue of me doing the summer work program. Liz picked me up from my house. She took me with her to Marcus. She brought me back home. I didn’t know she was sick. May her sole rest in piece.

Craig, Kay, Madison and Luke,Your mom, AKA grandma. was a beautiful light. We will always remember her laugh and kindness.

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A tree was also planted in memory of Elizabeth Palmer

We will surely miss our wonderful stepmother who was always there for us.

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My deepest sympathy to Liz's family. Please know how beloved she was among her wide circle of co-workers, and how much she contributed to the progress of her students around the county. Her joyful laughter and enthusiastic energy meant the world to me when we worked together at Marchus School. She is an honored memory in my heart for years to come. Much love, Meg

We never knew Liz but know how important she was to Daphne. She will certainly be missed.

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Liz.i can’t imagine the depth of the loss you are feeling. She was a loving, vibrant, and compassionate person who easily attracted people who wanted to bask in her glow. She had strong opinions and her directness was “usually” appreciated : ) Wishing those who loved her comfort and peace in the knowing that Liz is light, free, and with the other loved ones who have passed. She will continue in the hearts of those she touched. Sincerely, janis

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