Leland “Lee” Palmer began his skiing career as an outdoor family activity at Greek Peak Ski Resort in Cortland, NY. His National Ski Patrol volunteer career included being a patroller, a senior patroller, an assistant patrol leader, and assisting with the candidates and their training.
Being incredibly resourceful, a salt of the earth person who built his own house, he contributed heavily of his own time and from his business in support of the Greek Peak Ski Patrol. Lee was on the swim team and graduated from Vestal High School, Vestal, NY and Alfred State University. He served in the Coast Guard until his father fell ill and he was discharged to home. At that time he took over the family business of McCormick’s Paint and Wallpaper in Binghamton, NY where he worked until his retirement.
Additionally, Lee worked as a chauffeur for a few years after he retired transporting people from the Binghamton area to New York City, and locally for the BC Open Golf Tournament. He enjoyed boating, camping, golfing, and NASCAR.
Lee passed away in 2020 at 69 years old. He is heartily missed by his NSP patroller friends, those with whom he skied and befriended.
