PENNER, Wesley Roy
August 21, 1932 – July 10, 2021
Wesley Penner was born on the family farm at Linden, AB to Frank and Anna (Reimer) Penner. He passed away suddenly at the Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, AB on July 10, 2021, at the age of 88, with family members at his side.
Dad took up farming like his father, first at Swalwell, AB and then at Edberg, AB. After selling the farm in 1973, he had a long career as a grain buyer for the Alberta Wheat Pool retiring in 1990. Once retired, he moved to Cochrane, AB and spent nearly 30 years there making many new friends and enjoying life.
Growing up we had many camping trips as a family, and Dad continued this passion in his retirement for several years, creating new friends along the way. We have many memories of laughing around a campfire in Kananaskis or Bragg Creek areas. After his camping days were over, he spent many a day on his famous road trips around the province, either on his own or as a tour guide with one of his friends. His favourite trip was the one in 1997 to California with his friend Harold.
His great joy in later life was meeting and marrying Cathy Laird, who sadly passed away much too early, which greatly shortened their time in life together.
Some of Dad’s latest memories at family gatherings was meeting and holding two of his great grandsons.
Dad was predeceased by his parents, our Mom (Glenda), his second wife Cathy, two sisters, and other close relatives.
Left to cherish memories are his children, Russ (Teresa), Monty (Patsy), Crystal (Duane), and Cameron (Isabel), all from Calgary; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many relatives including his nephew/close friend Stan Wiebe; and many other friends. A lifetime of memories created and shared with his brother and sisters generated laughter and love throughout the years. He will be greatly missed by all.
Cremation has taken place and there is no service planned, as were his wishes. He will be laid to rest with Cathy in Cochrane Cemetery.
As a family, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to the staff at Silvera for Seniors – Aspen Community, for the loving care provided over the last year and a half. As well to the staff on the ICU wing at the Rockyview General Hospital for all they did for Dad.
Wes and Cathy – June 20, 2009
Arrangements entrusted to Florence (Flo) Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – email: cochrane@piersons.ca – Ph: 403-932-1039
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of PENNER Wesley Roy August 21 1932 – July 10 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Cochrane, Province: Alberta