Penelope-Kreinberg-Obituary

Penelope Kreinberg

Portland, Oregon

08/03/1946 - 10/07/2025

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DIED
October 7, 2025
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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Penelope Pettit Kreinberg passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025 in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by her family. The many people whose lives she touched knew her as Penny, or if they were among the really lucky, as Mom, Grandma, or Nana. A counselor, world traveler, child healthcare advocate...

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It was a privilege to have known Penny and to have shared 3 wonderful grandchildren with her and Bob. She will be missed.

Gracious. Penny was kind, loving, generous, intelligent, talented and so many good things, but most of all, Gracious. I met Penney, so long ago, I think 1974. Our children played together. She and my neighbor invited me to run with them every morning at 5:30, and of course sometimes end up at Penny's magic table having coffee and talking till the kids had to get up. At the end of the day I would find my boys in her basement All the kids love Penny the most. So did I. I don't...

A most significant presence in my early adulthood, she was my labor coach when my son Joel was born and had Sarah 9 months later. The children were close most of thier childhoods and many years of family dinners and shared celebrations were had. Afternoons and late nights were common at her kitchen table and the advice and support she gave me prepared me to heal from childhood neglect and trauma. We shared a common faith and love of the Episcopal church and hosted prayer groups. She has...

My condolences. She sounds like an incredible woman.

Penny was a dear friend and co-instructor for our Life and Career Options program at clackamas community college. We walked together for our masters graduation at Lewis and Clark college and enjoyed both a personal and professional friendship for many years. My condolences to her family and friends - penny was an incredible woman, who touched so many lives including my own. Rest in peace dear friend and God bless!