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DR. DAVID PENNER

Born: May 01, 1930

Date of Passing: Oct 28, 2014

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DR. DAVID PENNER May 1, 1930 - October 28, 2014 Peacefully, after a short illness, Dr. David Penner went to be with his Lord and Saviour about 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret, children, Randy (fiancée Cecilia Lopez), Carol (Barry) Timbury, Dr. Pete (Barb) and Philip, grandchildren, Angela Timbury, Joseph Timbury, David Penner, Regan (Charity) Edser, and Jordache (fiancée Jackie Wills) Edser, four sisters, one brother, seven sisters-in-law, and seven brothers-in-law. He was predeceased by both parents, both parents-in-law, one sister, one brother, six sisters-in-law, and seven brothers-in-law. David was born in Gnadenthal, MB, on May 1, 1930, and moved with his family to a farm near Winnipegosis, MB, three months later. In his early adulthood, he was a dragline operator and worked in bush camps until he could afford to go back to school. He took Grades 11 and 12 at Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna, MB, and graduated from the University of Manitoba with his MD degree in 1963. After several years as a general physician, he went on to get his Diploma of Public Health at the University of Toronto in 1967, after which he spent the last 15 years of his medical career working in Public Health. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. (viewing at 1:00 p.m.), Monday, November 3, 2014, at Braeside Evangelical Mennonite Church, 1011 Munroe Ave., Winnipeg, MB. Pallbearers will be: Randy Penner, Dr. Pete Penner, Philip Penner, Dan Janzen, Tim Rempel, and Joseph Timbury. We give special thanks to Concordia Hospital for their conscientious care. Donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2014

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • Margaret and family, I sincerely appreciated being with you on Monday to remember Dave and the wonderful man he was. To hear family and friends speak was a really blessing for me and others. I love the story of the car he made over and the way he supported the house that was perhaps sagging a bit. Bless your whole family as you remember David. Hope to see you soon, Margaret. Sharon - Posted by: Sharon Rathore (friend of David and Margaret) on: Nov 04, 2014

  • Our sympathies to you in the loss of your husband. We have fond memories of the time when you were our neighbours and participants in the church in The Pas. Your kindness and friendship was a blessing. We remember David as a man of wisdom with a strong commitment to the Lord. May God's peace be your comfort during this time of loss. - Posted by: James & Elfrieda Nikkel (We were neighboUrs and also in the same church family many years ago in The Pas Manitoba. ) on: Nov 02, 2014

  • Carol, Barry, Ang and Joseph, we mourn to together with you. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. - Posted by: Ginny & Wes Thiessen (Friend of Carol & Barry) on: Nov 01, 2014

  • Margaret, Philip, We are traveling in the US and will be unable to be at David's funeral. We greatly appreciated David's friendship and involvement at the church and were saddened at his sudden passing. We wish you God's peace and comfort in your time of grief. Sincerely, Ron & Ruth Penner - Posted by: RON & RUTH PENNER (FRIENDS FROM BRAESIDE DAYS) on: Nov 01, 2014

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