ELIZABETH PENNER

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ELIZABETH PENNER On Tuesday, November 6, 2001, Elizabeth Penner passed away peacefully at the Steinbach Personal Care Home in her 97th year. Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late Peter K. Penner, was the loving mother and mother-in-law of Elma (Rollin) Reimer, Martha (Edmar) Rempel, Adina, Milton (Marlene), Gilbert (Heather), Joanne (John) Barkman. She will be fondly remembered by her 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mother will also be dearly missed by her sister Katherine Penner; and sisters-in-law, Eileen Reimer, Jessie Reimer, and Katherine Thiessen. She was predeceased by one granddaughter Beverley Rempel. Elizabeth (Reimer) Penner was born in Blumenort, MB, on February 22, 1904. Mother spent her childhood on the farm in Blumenort and on June 17, 1923, married Peter K. Penner. Later in their married life they moved to Steinbach where her husband was the founder and builder of Penners Transfer Ltd., now known as Penner International Inc. Mothers main focus in life was her family, community and church. She was a pillar of strength for her husband in his business and was his partner in all walks of life. She was always there for each of her children and took enormous pride in all of their accomplishments. Along with her dignity and keen sense of humour, we will all miss her love, warmth, strength, caring and constant prayers. The family would like to thank the home care personnel, Dr. Kaethler, Chaplain Hirst and the staff at the personal care home for their loving care. We Love you Mother "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deuteronomy 33:27 Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Bethesda Hospital Foundation, Box 939, Steinbach, MB, R0A 2A0, or A.C.L. Steinbach Branch, Box 730, Steinbach, MB, R0A 2A0. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a meditation to follow at Loewen Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. There will also be a viewing prior to the funeral at Cornerstone Bible Church at the corner of Reimer and First Street in Steinbach. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cornerstone Bible Church. Arrangements entrusted to Loewen Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. 204-326-1351.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2001