Melvin Penner

Melvin daniel Penner

2007

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Obituary of Melvin daniel Penner

Melvin Daniel Penner On February 14 at 2:45 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, after a final battle with cancer our Papa left us from Selkirk & District General Hospital for his new home in heaven. He leaves his soul mate Marie Penner; sons, daughters-in-law, grand children Michael Daniel Penner and Stephanie Dawn (Jayden Stephen Daniel and Asher Taye Dawn Penner), Marlin Neil Penner, Marcel John Penner and Adria Penner (Jessie Elizabeth and Josiah Nathanael). Melvin also leaves behind his brother Vern Penner (Martha), sisters Bertha (Jim Gunson), Marina (John Froese), Marge (Neil Koop) and sister-in-law Anne Penner. Melvin also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and friends. Melvin was predeceased by his parents Klaas and Katherine Penner, sister Myrtle (Gordon Penner), brothers Wilmer and Johnny. Through his work, life and ministries, dad has touched many lives. We would love to thank all the wonderful people who cared for us during dad’s final days. The prayers, flowers, food, water, meals and visits were wonderful. We thank Dr. N. Elbardisy, Dr. N. Antonanko, Leona Palmer (palliative care), home care services, HSC pain clinic as well as the nurses and unit assistants at the Selkirk & District General Hospital for all the wonderful and sensitive care. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 17 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Chapel, 200 Main St, Selkirk. Viewing will be held Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. at Bethel Chapel with interment at the Ridegwood EMC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon’s International, PO Box 3619 Stn Main; Guelph, ON N1H 9Z9