Obituary of Abraham Abe PENNER

September 21, 1937 – Winkler, Manitoba December 17, 2014 – Calgary, Alberta Abraham Penner, beloved husband of Esther Penner of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Abe enjoyed a happy, productive life. He appreciated his family, friends, neighbours and the clients whom he worked with over the years. He will be remembered for his ability to befriend anyone and everyone he met and make everyone feel special. Abe is survived by his loving wife Esther; three children, Tom, Randy (Laurel Christie) and Roseanne (Bob Betteridge); five grandchildren, Michelle, Brittany, Oliver, Lewis, and Lorenzo; two great-grandchildren, Jase and Emmett; a sister Doris Wiebe; and a brother Ed (Pat) Penner; also numerous nieces and nephews as well as Esther’s family. Abe was predeceased by his brothers, David in infancy, Tony and Dan; and sisters, Wilma and Jane. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, #201, 2616 – 18th Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7R1, 403-539-5130, www.calgarywomensshelter.com. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Rosedale Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Abe. In living memory of Abe Penner, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Telephone: 403-276-2296.