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MELANIE PENNER
Born: Mar 23, 1976
Date of Passing: Aug 21, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMELANIE PENNER (nee KLASSEN) March 23, 1976 - August 21, 2015 Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our beloved Melanie Penner; wonderful wife, loving mother, treasured daughter and sister, and loyal friend. Melanie was an amazing teacher, a gifted writer, and a fervent servant of Jesus Christ. Melanie was fierce, bold, unwaveringly honest, innovative, and gracious. Melanie exuded love and faithfulness, and the way she lived her life had an impact on everyone around her. Melanie is lovingly remembered by her husband, Darryl; her two beautiful daughters, Kira and Teagan; her parents, Dennis and Marion Klassen; her brother, Jeffrey (Trisha); her devoted in-laws, one niece, and one nephew. She has joined her brother Jason in Heaven. Melanie's family would like to thank the palliative staff at Riverview Health Centre for their gentle and compassionate care. An informal gathering for family and closer friends will be held at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, 201 Scurfield Boulevard on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Grant Memorial Baptist Church, 877 Wilkes Avenue on Friday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the Friday service. Donations can be made in her name to Winkler Bible Camp to help underprivileged children attend summer camp. A trust has also been opened in her daughters' names, Kira and Teagan Penner, at Steinbach Credit Union, McGillivray branch. "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." - Philippians 1:21 NIV Read Melanie's blog, Our Hope Adventure, at: mpenner1.blogspot.ca. Friends Funeral Service, 204-339-5555
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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To Darryl and family, I am so very sorry that you have lost Melanie. I haven't seen the two of you in many years, but remember Mel as a beautiful and enthusiastic person. I will pray for you and your girls as you remember her and miss her. Romy (Klatt) Russell - Posted by: Romy Russell () on: Aug 29, 2015
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Although I have never met Melanie, Darryl always spoke of her dearly. She sounded like such a lovely person and a great mother and teacher. My condolences to you and your family - Posted by: Pat Vouriot (Friend of Darryl's) on: Aug 26, 2015
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Dear Darryl, Kira, Teagan & Family Words seem inadequate in the face of such a great loss as yours. We can only say how deeply sorry we are and how touched we were to witness your love and devotion to Melanie, courageous to the end. Melanie was the ultimate warrior and leaves a beautiful legacy. We are in BC, but know that we too, will celebrate a life well lived, though taken much too soon. God bless you all. - Posted by: Linda Mymko/Miles Kereliuk (Friends and mother to Erin Weekes) on: Aug 25, 2015