Thomas Watson Palmer

Background

Palmer, Thomas Watson was born on September 9, 1927 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Kenneth and Janet (Watson) Palmer.

Education

Master of Engineering, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1949.

Career

Owner, operator, Irrigation Speciality Manufacturing Company Inc., Gering, Nebraska, 1974-1995; owner, operator, Palmer Engineering, Gering, 1978-1995; owner, operator, Safe Knight, Gering, since 1995.

Achievements

• Thomas Watson Palmer has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Scottsbluff Building and Planning, Twin Cities Development With United States Navy, 1949-1954. Member Scottsbluff Aging Society, Elks, Scottsbluff Country Club.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, scuba diving, bikeriding, walking.

Connections

Married Martha McGowan, September 15, 1956. Children: Jane E. Palmer Aloi, Julia A., James T.

Father:

Kenneth Palmer

Mother:

Janet (Watson) Palmer

Spouse:

Martha McGowan

child:

Jane E. Palmer Aloi Palmer

child:

Julia A. Palmer

child:

James T. Palmer