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JOHN DAVID PENNER
Born: Apr 17, 1946
Date of Passing: Jul 29, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN DAVID PENNER April 17, 1946 - July 29, 2018 It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of John David Penner on the morning of July 29, 2018. John passed away quickly and peacefully after a short illness. His wife and children were able to be with him. John was born in Osborne, MB and grew up on the farm with his two sisters, Ruth and Alice and one brother, Ernest. He went to the University of Manitoba and received his Degree in Agriculture Economics. He worked at Farm Credit Corp. for 30 years in numerous locations including five years in their corporate office in Regina. John enjoyed joining friends on hunting and fishing trips every year. He loved working in the yard and taking on the challenge of growing a garden. With the kids in their teen years, John enjoyed taking his wife Willie on car rides along back roads of wherever they happened to be living. He loved skiing with his family. With retirement and a move to the East Kootenays of BC, John enjoyed skiing in winter and living in the mountains during the summer and in the last few years travelling to Palm Springs to enjoy some warmer weather. Over the years John has made numerous good friends that he continued to keep in contact and visit. John was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending his time with family. John is predeceased by father Peter, mother Anne, stepmother Elly and brother-in-law Jake Enns. John is survived by his wife, Willie Penner (nee Enns), of almost 49 years; son Shane David, wife Susan Webb and their two children, Justin and Evan; daughter Sheryl Rae; his siblings, brother Ernest Penner (Marnie); sisters, Ruth Moir (Ron) and Alice Cover (Dan); his brothers-in-law, David Enns (Barb) and Abe Enns (Donna); sister-in-law Allison Enns; and numerous nieces and nephews. For those who wish, donations can be made on behalf of John Penner to Parkinson Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada. The family is currently planning a memorial service in late September. Full details will be announced at a later date. To send condolences and memories, as well as updates on the upcoming memorial service, please go to: www.mcphersonfh.com.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I remember John as a real great guy that always made people comfortable. He was a close friend to my brother Al. Regards, Ron Brooks - Posted by: Ron Brooks (Friend) on: Aug 08, 2018
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Willie & famil, please accept my sincerest condolences. I was shocked to receive an e-mail informing me of John's passing. I know it is a difficult time & my heart goes out to you all. I will be thinking of you. - Posted by: Bette Epp (Married to John's cousin Ernie Epp) on: Aug 04, 2018
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John was my classmate at the U of M. We were both in the 1969 class and both graduated with a Degree in Agricultural Economics. I was delighted to see John and Willie at our 40th class reunion in Winnipeg in 2009. May he rest in peace. The best to Willie and family. Bill Anderson - Posted by: Bill Anderson (Friend ) on: Aug 04, 2018
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Dear Willie, I was so sorry to read that you had lost your dear husband, John. When I read John’s life story, I can see that the two of you have had a wonderful life. Although we lost touch after high school, I look back on our childhood years in Manitou with many fond memories of you and your family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May your memories bring comfort to you and your family at this time. - Posted by: Maureen Cobb (Ridley) (Friend of Willie) on: Aug 02, 2018