Karen Marie Palm
June 18, 1955 ~ January 13, 2023
Karen Marie Palm, age 67, passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2023 in her home in St. Johns, Fl.
She was born June 18, 1955, in Willimantic, Connecticut to Dr. Edward A. and Joan M.
(Kerrins) Healy. Her family moved to the Jacksonville area in 1971, when her father took a
teaching position with UNF.
Karen attended Wolfson High School and earned an A.A. degree from FSCJ. In 1985, she
retired from Barnett Banks of Florida after 10 years of service to start a family. She was a
devoted wife and mother. She loved traveling to WDW with her family, traveling to many
sporting events to watch her sons play, visiting with relatives and friends; caring for the family
dog, enjoying the Florida weather and sunning at the beach. Although Florida was her home,
she always had a place in her heart for New England.
Karen was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and dear friend to so many. She
was preceded into eternal rest by her parents, Ed and Joan Healy. She is survived by her husband David Palm, their three sons Matthew, Christopher (Jasmine) and David, two grand daughters Savannah and Madison Palm, her two brothers Ed Healy (Liz) and William Healy (Michele), and her three sisters Linda Healy, Mary Healy, and Joan Weiss (Lee).
Her family thanks the nurses and staff of Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Jacksonville,
the doctors and nurses at Mayo Clinic and Father Sebastian, the staff and eucharistic ministers
at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and all those who cared for her physical and spiritual body
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Palm family.
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Our family lost an amazing, strong, kind woman this week.
Some of my favorite childhood memories are visiting Aunt Karen’s house on family vacations. She always had mini white powdered donuts that my siblings and I would be so excited to eat.
I love you Aunt Karen. I know you’re up in heaven with Nana and Grandpa keeping an eye on all of us now.
David, our hearts hurt for you and your family at the loss of Karen. We pray for comfort and peace. Thinking of you often.
To The Palm Family-
I’m embarrassed to say that, besides Matt, I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting y’all. However, Matt has been a very dear friend of mine for about two decades now, and not only is he a great friend, he’s like my family. I’ve spent a great deal of time with him over the years and he has only had the best things to say about y’all. With much empathy, sincerity, and most of all, love, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences. I’m so, so sorry for your loss. In my experience, reflection upon happier times helps slightly soothe the pain, but only time heals wounds like these. You will be sorely missed, Karen.
-Bradley Todd
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I just want to share the love and sadness I have for the whole Palm family right now. Some of my happiest memories are of going to the Palm's house to hang with Chris in middle school and high school. I particularly remember the summer between 9th and 10th grade when our group of friends would gather there almost daily for swimming, basketball, music, and video games. Mrs. Palm made her house feel like a second home to me during that time. She was "the cool mom". Even though she was super lenient with our shenanigans, she also wouldn't take any crap. Anytime one of the kids was being a smartass, she would shoot back with a clever (often hilarious) remark and instantly turn the tables. Her kindness and quick wit will be sorely missed. My thoughts and love go to Matt, Chris, David, Mr. Palm, and everyone else that knew and appreciated Karen.
David, Matthew, Chris, David, i have known you gentlemen for many years and I know first hand what Karen meant to your family. My deepest condolences. Honor her spirit by staying safe happy and healthy! All the love guys!
Just learning of your loss and so very saddened by it. My boys share many fond memories of the always adventurous Palm household! Such a big part of their childhood both Karen & David were. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all, now and always. Karen was such a wonderful mom! Sincerely
Mrs. Palm never kicked us out. We would stay for days, and as long as she had a stogie & that reliable gold can of caffeine-free Coke, we were left to our own devices. We didn't get up to anything bad, and the Palms house was always the funnest home because she made sure to let us all be kids.
God rest her feather-light soul in heaven.