Justin Elliott Palmer

Justin Elliott Palmer, age 29, of Waldron, MI, passed away, unexpectedly,  February 15, 2025.  He was born September 28, 1995, in Jackson, MI, son of Tracey Palmer (Mike Lake) and Lynn Armbruster.  Justin attended Jackson Public and then  Onsted Schools.  He graduated in 2015 from Columbia Options, where he met his high-school sweetheart, Taylor Jarell.  He worked as a farmhand and and loved to tinker on anything with a motor.  Taylor and the kids loved to spend time on the farm with him, whenever they could. He loved to go on nature walks and hikes with his family, playing video games with his kids, giving an occasional manicure to his little girls, and receiving one.  Justin was a devoted father and loved spending time playing with his kids, as he was a kid at heart himself.  Taylor was the love of his life.  He loved to make people smile.  Justin is survived by his mother, Tracey Walker, his father Lynn (Susan) Armbruster and dad, Mike Lake; his children Liam Michael, Mackenzie Faith, Alayna Mae and Jayce Elliott; his fiancé  Taylor Jarell; two brothers, Kyle Palmer and Nathan Ryan; step-sister Michelle (Tricia) Sarata; step brothers Michael Lake and Cody Armbruster; his grandparents,  Bette (Michael) Palmer and Richard Armbruster;  his Aunt Kelli Palmer and many other aunts, uncles and cousins; and his extended family with so many bonus brothers and sisters and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Phyllis Armbruster.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday,  February 26, 2025, at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI, with Pastor Donald Anderson officiating.   Viewing and Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 12:00 PM until the time of service at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.  There will be a dinner directly after the service at The American Legion, 333 Conner St., Onsted MI.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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