Tina Penner

1925 - 2002

Tina Penner, nee Friesen, age 77, of Winkler, formerly of Schanzenfeld, our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 24, 2002 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre. She was baptized in the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church in 1944 and married Isaac Penner July 21, 1946.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Isaac; 8 sons; John & Erna of Winnipeg, Ron & Dolores, Ken & Jean, Terry & Linda, Pete and Karen, Len & Claudia, Edwin & Deb, all of Winkler, Tim & April of Morden, 3 daughters; Laura & Henry Hoeppner of Morden, Helen & Bill Braun, Jean & Dan Fehr, both of Winkler, 33 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 8 brothers John, Pete, Abe, Harry, Isaac, Frank, Bert and Irvin and 1 sister Helen and families.

She was predeceased by her parents John & Helena Friesen, 1 brother Jake, 2 sisters Betty and Mary, and 1 grandchild Tara Lyn in infancy.

Mom was an optimist.  Her deep commitment and love for Jesus Christ simply would not allow her to speak poorly of one of Christ's children.  With her sense of humor, Mom could put a positive and funny spin on delicate or heated issues. 

Mom's passion to know her God was worked our in selfless service to her family. Mom lived to see her prayer answered - that all her children come to know the Lord she loved. 

2 Timothy 4:7&8 is her final testimony.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

Funeral service was Monday July 29, 2002, 2:00pm at Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church, with Rev. John P. Klassen & Rev. Arnie Neufeld officiating.  Interment followed at the Winkler Cemetery, with Rev. Menno Janzen.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Food Grains Bank, 400-280 Smith Ave. Wpg. Mb. R3C 2L4.