Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. PALMER, James, D. ''J.D.'', St. Charles, Missouri October 17, 2006 age 79; dearest husband of Lucy M. Palmer; devoted father of Margaret ''Peggy'' (Ronald) Heitgert, Stacy Lynne (Gregg) Cordes and Steven Dennis (Michele) Palmer; dear foster father of Cynthia Sue (Robert) Ludwig; beloved grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 11. J.D. worked in Mock-Up & Tooling for McDonnell Douglas for 32 years before his retirement. He was a member of the St. Charles American Legion and Union Local #837B and served in the U.S. Army.