February, 1934 – July, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cornelius “Cornie” Edward Penner, announce his passing on the morning of Friday, July 12th, 2024.
Cornie was born February 9th, 1934, to Abraham and Elizabeth (née: Dueck) Penner on Sec. 7, TWP 20, Range 7 West of the 3rd, Saskatchewan. He was the third child in a family of nine.
He was predeceased by his father, Abe Penner; mother, Lizzie Penner; his aunts and uncles; sisters: Olga Comeau, Tillie Finch, Diane Cunningham, and Lorraine Schinold; brothers: Ernie Penner, Henry Penner, and Johnny Penner; son, Glen Penner; and granddaughter, Breena Penner. Cornie is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Penner; daughters, Beverley Kwakernaak (Harry) and Rhonda Penner-Futros (Ed); daughter-in-law, Debbie Ducharme (Greg); as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
As a young man Cornie worked for various farmers, the pipeline, on the construction of the Gardiner Dam, and he also had his own mixed farming operation in the Elbow, SK area. He retired from farming in 1976 and moved to Central Butte, SK where he was employed by the Co-op, did some yard maintenance, and he completed his working career as an operator on the Riverhurst Ferry.
Cornie enjoyed playing guitar with various bands in his spare time. This was probably one of his greatest joys besides casting a fishing line and reeling in a “big one”.
In 2014 Cornie and his wife Dorothy relocated to Moose Jaw, SK and have been blessed with a very close-knit community in Crestview Manor. He always said this is the best place to live.
Cornie had a great sense of humour and always loved a good joke. He never left a visit without first telling you a little story. He was an honest man, kind, caring and always enjoyed offering a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Team and the nursing staff at the Dr. F H Wigmore Regional Hospital for their exceptional end-of-life care for Cornie.
The Funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Cornie’s favorite colour was blue and it would be appreciated if you can don some blue clothing in his honor. For those so wishing, donations in Cornie’s name may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre c/o Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1 or to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
