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March 28, 1934
DIED
December 22, 2023
Penny MEBS Obituary
Mary 'Penny' Eleanor Mebs
March 28, 1934 - December 22, 2023
Mary 'Penny' Eleanor Mebs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated registered nurse, peacefully departed on December 22, 2023, at Evergreen Care Home.
Penny, born on March 28, 1934, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to the service of others. Graduating from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, she obtained her RN training. She then came to Powell River, where she served as a nurse at the Powell River Hospital for seven years and the Powell River Public Health Unit for the following 30 years.
During her years as a nurse, she survived a plane crash in 1962 during her line of duty while heading to Lasqueti Island. Her resilience and commitment to her line of work were unwavering.
She also founded the Head Injury Society of Powell River in the 1990s to bring awareness to, support, and provide services to those who have been affected.
Penny was known for her outgoing charisma, kindheartedness, generosity and her love for babies and children. She also enjoyed boating, gardening, crochet and knitting. She especially loved travelling, with one of her favourite places to visit being Hawaii.
Penny and her husband, Arthur 'Helmut' Mebs, have been married since 1960. She is survived by Arthur and their three children, Sheila Parker, Andrew Mebs, and Neill Mebs, as well as seven grandchildren, Andrea, Jordan, Hayden, Keyton, Yasmin, Kylie, and Dale.
The family would like to thank the care and support provided by the staff and Evergreen Care Home during Penny's time there. Details regarding her Celebration of Life are to be finalized.
March 28, 1934 - December 22, 2023
Mary 'Penny' Eleanor Mebs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated registered nurse, peacefully departed on December 22, 2023, at Evergreen Care Home.
Penny, born on March 28, 1934, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to the service of others. Graduating from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, she obtained her RN training. She then came to Powell River, where she served as a nurse at the Powell River Hospital for seven years and the Powell River Public Health Unit for the following 30 years.
During her years as a nurse, she survived a plane crash in 1962 during her line of duty while heading to Lasqueti Island. Her resilience and commitment to her line of work were unwavering.
She also founded the Head Injury Society of Powell River in the 1990s to bring awareness to, support, and provide services to those who have been affected.
Penny was known for her outgoing charisma, kindheartedness, generosity and her love for babies and children. She also enjoyed boating, gardening, crochet and knitting. She especially loved travelling, with one of her favourite places to visit being Hawaii.
Penny and her husband, Arthur 'Helmut' Mebs, have been married since 1960. She is survived by Arthur and their three children, Sheila Parker, Andrew Mebs, and Neill Mebs, as well as seven grandchildren, Andrea, Jordan, Hayden, Keyton, Yasmin, Kylie, and Dale.
The family would like to thank the care and support provided by the staff and Evergreen Care Home during Penny's time there. Details regarding her Celebration of Life are to be finalized.
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Published by Powell River Peak from Jan. 10 to Feb. 9, 2024.