Some Family History

THE PALMERS


Gordon and Joyce with children Patty, Susie and Cathy


This photo was taken in 1949 at Bob and Norma's in Encino - they had a big swimming pool and hosted several parties.
Standing: Mom (Edna) Palmer, Grover (Mom's brother)?, woman?, child?, Roxie, Mary?, Darwin, man?, Bob (with glasses), Norma?, Louise, Joyce, Marlene, Little Willard, Willard.
Sitting: Kristie, Alice, woman?, child, Patty, Susie, Gordon with Cathy.

Edna and Max Palmer had five sons:
Gordon 1898-1976 wife Joyce Hearn 1914-1977 had 3 girls, Patty Jo, Susan, and Cathy
Willard 1900-1971 wife Louise had 2 kids, Willard Jr & Marlene
Bob 1905-1979 wife Norma Goodie had 3 girls, Roxie, Pam, & Christie
Darwin 1907-1973 wife Mary Ardel
Gene 1917-2000 wife Alice Bryan 1914-2003

Edna St. Clair Palmer 12/25/1875-2/10/1964 89 years died of broken hip in North Hollywood, CA

Max Palmer 1868-1933 65 yrs died of cancer in Los Angeles, CA


Edna Palmer


GORDON MAX PALMER (1898-1976)




Holding Cathy (1949)



New Year's Day 1970


1972


ELIZABETH O'HEARN AND HER CHILDREN


John Hearn "Jack" (my grandfather); Elizabeth; Frank O'Hearn
Front: Mary (Regan) - mother of Frances, Shirley and Gail; Agnes (Brodell) - mother of Mary, Betty and Joan


SAM HAGUE


Nine Hague children came from England in 1880 and lived in British Columbia. One was Joyce and Pat's gradmother.


TULLY JOYCE (HEARN) PALMER (1914-1977)


Cousins: Norwood, Joyce, Pat and Harry

Norwood Smith; Actor and Singer
VENTURA COUNTY NEWS | Obituaries
August 27, 1999
Source: http://articles.latimes.com/1999/aug/27/local/me-4068

Norwood Smith, a retired actor, died Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo. He was 84.

Smith was born on April 18, 1915, in San Francisco.

He later attended UCLA and studied geology. He wanted to begin a career in opera, but his plans were delayed while he served in the Army during World War II. He returned from the African front after attaining the rank of major.

In 1946, he starred in his own radio show in Hollywood titled "Norwood Smith Sings." He also had the starring role in a show on CBS, "American Rhapsody." This was the beginning of his 47-year show business career.

He left Hollywood for New York and became a leading man in Broadway musicals. One of his favorite roles, according to his son Rick Scott, was starring as Daddy Warbucks in "Annie" for 3 1/2 years on Broadway.

His wife to be, Elizabeth, was a secretary for a producer. The two met and later married on Jan. 9, 1971, in Greenwich, Conn.

He also toured the country in the national companies of "Showboat" and "Applause," and he replaced Robert Alda in "Guys and Dolls." He starred on Broadway in "Can Can," "Silk Stockings," and "The Music Man," in which he succeeded Robert Preston.

He was a favorite on the summer and winter stock circuits, starring in most of the leading stock theaters.

Smith co-starred and danced with Gene Kelly in a tour of "Take Me Along." He also shared billing with Carol Burnett, Eva Gabor, Ann Blythe, Betsy Palmer and Carol Laurence.

In the early 1980s, the Smith family moved to Camarillo from New York.

Back on the West Coast, Smith appeared on television in several soap operas and series. Before his retirement, he also played starring roles in "Annie" and "The King and I" at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara in the early 1990s.

Smith was a member of St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Camarillo. He enjoyed ushering, lecturing and singing with the YAHWEH's people at church.

In addition to his son Rick Smith of Oxnard, he is survived by his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth, brother Harry Smith of Rancho Cucamonga, one granddaughter, and one great granddaughter.

Memorial services are scheduled at 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Columba's.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary in Camarillo.
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A FEW MORE PHOTOS OF COUSIN NORWOOD SMITH

Norwood Smith 1948


Norwood Smith 1981 on stage as Daddy War Bucks in Annie




Norwood Smith 1981 on stage as Daddy War Bucks in Annie



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Mary, Joyce and Eddie










935 East Tujunga Avenue, Burbank, California (1948 or 1949)


Joyce Palmer, Irene Smith, Helen von Seggern, Charlotte Rowland, Barbara Wolleck, Dorothy Robb and Betty Marak (April 15, 1964)



LETTER TO CATHY FROM HER MOTHER, JOYCE PALMER (1976 or 1977)






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