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WILLIAM (WILLIE) PENNER
Date of Passing: Apr 20, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (WILLIE) PENNER Willie Penner at the age of 78 years, surrounded by his family, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2012, at the Victoria General Hospital. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his beloved wife of 51 years Emmy (Derksen); his daughters Natalie (Norm) Hagman, Vanessa (Denis) Baril; his grandchildren Roman and Nadia (Natalie), Cole and Nolan (Vanessa); sister Anne (John) Dyck; brothers David (Doreen) Penner and Harry Penner; brother-in-law Bill Martens; sister-in-law Evelyn Penner; and numerous nephews and nieces. Willie was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Jake, Eddie, and Mary. Willie will be remembered for his unwavering Christian faith, meaningful prayers before family meals, his loving nature, and adoration for his wife Emmy. Upon retiring, Willie found great joy in giving back to the community by volunteering his time at Meadowood Manor and Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. Special thanks to the Winnipeg paramedics, emergency department at Health Sciences Centre and Victoria General Hospital. Thanks to Health Sciences Centre units A5, A3, and H4, specifically, to Dr. Joseph Silvaggio of the Health Sciences Centre Neurosurgical Unit. In addition, we send our appreciation to Dr. Brian Penner, Dr. Robert Kroeker, and Dr. Jonathan Werier for their many years of professional care. A final thank you to the Victoria General Hospital Palliative Care staff on Unit 4 for their dedicated and gracious care. Memorial donations can be made to the Meadowood Manor Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A memorial service will be held at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, 201 Scurfield Blvd. on Tuesday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. Morris Funeral Home 204-746-2451 Toll Free 1-866-746-2451 www.morrisfuneralhome.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2012
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Willie's smile and compassion will be sorely missed. A great example of a true Christian walk that we should all hope to emulate! - Posted by: Dan Palsson (Freind from Whyte Ridge Baptist Church) on: Apr 30, 2012
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Dear Emmy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! - Posted by: Gordon & Charlotte Dyck (friends from years back) on: Apr 27, 2012
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Hey Emmy, Vanessa & Denis, So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father! I was actually quite shocked! I pray that you will feel God's comfort, shelter and peace during this time of grieving. Mark & I and the kids will miss seeing him in Clear Lake. My daughter says, was that the Clear Lake grandpa that passed away? Even she has good memories. Feeling your loss along with you. Emmy, it was nice to chat with you at the Lancome counter at Sears a few months back! Take care and know that we are praying for you and for you in the months ahead. So glad to know that we have the hope that we don't have to mourn the forever good bye and that you know that someday you will be reunited with him again! Take care and lotsa love and hugs coming your way and to Cole and Nolan also. They had a super grandpa! Lotsa great memories! - Posted by: Val & Mark Reimer (Friends from Clear Lake) on: Apr 26, 2012
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Emmy, Natalie & Norm, Vanessa & Denis and families - "As the sunlight gently opens the flower after rain, May the warmth of loving memories help ease your sorrow." Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry and Sandi Eidse - Posted by: Larry and Sandi Eidse - Rosenort, MB (Friends) on: Apr 25, 2012
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Sorry to hear of Willie's passing, Emily. We always enjoyed you as friends and neighbors in Lowe Farm. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Gary & Laura Friesen (Friend & Neighbor) on: Apr 25, 2012
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To Emmy and family, our deepest sympathy to you. Willie's death will leave a void in your lives but it is comforting to know that he is rejoicing in heaven. We have great memories from years ago in Lowe Farm when we were in the same Bible study. May God grant you comfort and strength as He has promised. - Posted by: Ron and Norma Hoeppner (Friends) on: Apr 24, 2012
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Most of you won't remember the Spalding family in Lowe Farm. We grew up with the Penner children, especially Annie. We had lots of good times with them, I played the piano at Annie's wedding. We just want to say how sorry we are of Willie's death. Life is short and we are all getting up there too. We live in Nanaimo, B.C. now and have many times thought of the good days in Lowe Farm as kids together. God bless you all!! - Posted by: June Spalding Wiebe (child hood friend) on: Apr 23, 2012
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Emmy and family Anne and John and family David and Doreen and family Harry and family Thinking of you at this time, your memories will be there "forever" Terry and Ricki Brown La Salle, Mb. - Posted by: Terry and Ricki Brown () on: Apr 23, 2012
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Sorry to hear of Willie's passing. Remember having coffee with both of you shortly after you moved to Winnipeg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Russell & Lenore Greening (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2012
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Emmy and family. We are thinking of you at this time. Always had some great laughs with Willie out on the street. - Posted by: Jack and Marilyn Thomson (Friends from Thunder Bay) on: Apr 23, 2012
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To Emmy and family, so sorry to hear of Willie's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. - Posted by: Janet (Friesen) Howard (2nd cousin to Emmy) on: Apr 23, 2012