Palmer Aaseby, 87 Spokane, Wash. - Palmer J. Aaseby, 87, formerly of Thief River Falls, died on Sunday, March 23, 2003 in Spokane, Wash. Palmer was born on October 16, 1915, the son of Iver and Anne Aaseby, in Thief River Falls. He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended North Dakota State School of Science in aviation mechanics. On October 16, 1935, he married Emma M. Carlson in Thief River Falls. He was employed by the federal government in Ohio Wright Patterson Field and then transferred to Hill Field in Ogden, Utah. In 1942, he transferred to Spokane Air Depot as assistant superintendent of engine repairs. In 1945, he served in the 4119th AAF Search and Rescue unit in Biloxi, Miss. Upon his discharge, he opened a front end auto repair business, Safety Frame and Axle in Spokane. He sold the business in 1963 and opened a rental equipment business. This later became the Aaseby Medical Equipment and Supply and he retired in 1983. Palmer was a Past Master of N. Hill Masonic Lodge #210, past director of Region #8 American Rental Association & W.A.D.M.E.D., past director of the MS Society, a member of Spokane North Rotary, and B.P.O.E. Lodge, and Shadle Park Presbyterian Church. He was an original member of the Flying 14 Club, a member of AOPA. He enjoyed flying, traveling and being with his family. Survivors include his wife, Emma; a brother, Ralph (Betty) of Spokane, Wash., a daughter, Janice (George) Solandros of Chandler, Ariz., son, Wayne (Judy) of Chattaroy, Wash.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Palmer was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and six sisters. A00003B2003AR02

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