05/22/2026
Cory J. Palmerton, 58, of Dillon, CO passed away on May 11, 2026 in Dillon, Co.
Cory was born in Denver, CO to Ronald and Joan Palmerton on January 8, 1968.
He attended Lakewood High School and graduated in 1986.
He worked in Law Enforcement for the last twenty-one years, both with the Summit County Sheriff's Department and most recently with the Dillon Keystone Police Department.
Cory enjoyed playing golf, hiking and riding his motorcycle, but most of all Traveling the World.
Cory is survived by his mother, Joan Palmerton of Lakewood, his sister Kay Washburn(Kurt), brothers Kent Palmerton, and Craig Palmerton, as well as his nieces, Alexis Washburn, Olivia Florquist(Tyler) and nephew C**t Washburn, and his great nephew Lane Florquist.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Palmerton.
Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Peace, 89 Smith Ranch Rd, Silverthorne, CO 80498, on May 28th, 2026, 11a.m.
Burial Service will take place at a later date, Mount Olivet, Wheatridge, CO.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
DAWG Nation - https://www.dawgnation.org/donate/
Or
American Cancer Society - https://www.cancer.org/
Or
Summit County Sheriff's Animal Shelter - https://www.summitsheriffcolorado.gov/divisions/animal_control_shelter/donate.php
In Cory’s honor.
