Darryl Douglas (Doug) Palmer of Oregon, passed into the Lord’s arms on September 1, 2024. Doug was born on August 1, 1936, in Montana to parents Tim and Lorraine Palmer. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Doug served in the military (Army), was a forest service lookout spotting fires, and a lineman working several western states. Doug moved to the Lake Arthur community over 40 years ago. Doug arrived in NM to work alongside his brother, Duane, on a farm north of Lake Arthur. The Palmer brothers farmed and trained quarter horses and thoroughbreds. Doug was a hard worker who could build anything he could get his hands on and had a knack for teaching. Doug was always researching to care for one’s health through natural means. Doug was an avid sportsman, but fishing was his favorite. Reading was also a favorite pastime. Doug recently moved to Oregon to be with his daughter and family. Doug leaves behind many friends and family. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Duane Palmer of Lake Arthur and Don Palmer, and great-great nephew, Cy Palmer of Artesia NM. Doug is survived by his daughter Christy (Seth) Cranston and son Craig Palmer. Grandchildren Chelsea (Sean) Garrett, Cody (Juliet) Palmer-Furman and Chloe (Rigo) Ramirez. Great-grandchildren Madison Gardner, Silas Palmer-Furman and Grayson Garrett. Doug is also survived by his sister-in-law Loretta Palmer of Alamogordo, NM. Niece Kelly Seyal (Alex), nephews Matt Palmer (Julie) and Jim (Cecilia) Palmer, along with many friends and family. Good ol’ Uncle Doug, the man with a thunderous laugh!