With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Lillian Ann Palmer (née Black) of Grande Prairie, Alberta. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, she lost her 26-year courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59, surrounded by her loving family.

Lillian was born on September 28, 1967, in Grande Prairie to parents Ruth and Rodger Black. She was raised in a home full of love, alongside her four older brothers and younger sister. Later, she met the love of her life, Mike Palmer, and they were married on June 24, 1989.

Lillian worked for the Grande Prairie Regional College as a library assistant until she was diagnosed with cancer in 2000. All through her life, she enjoyed camping, travelling, water skiing, and snowmobiling.

Lillian will be lovingly remembered by her mom, Ruth Black; her siblings, Keith (Val) Black, Ken (Virginia) Black, Wayne (Darlene) Black, and Ruthie (Sean) Frey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Palmer; her dad, Rodger Black; her brother, Allan Black; and her niece, Kristie Black.

The memorial service for Lillian will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005-107 Ave). Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a luncheon in Oliver’s Tea Room. Afterward, around 4:00 p.m., Lillian and Mike will be laid to rest together at the Grande Prairie Cemetery (84 Ave & 112 St).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grande Prairie Firefighter's Charitable Foundation (https://www.gpfdcharity.com/), Alberta Diabetes Foundation (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3248), or Alberta Cancer Foundation (albertacancer.ca/donate/).