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John Penders Obituary
Survivors: Beloved husband of Sandra Ruth Craig. Loving father of Jonathan (Brooke) of Swarthmore, PA, Suzanne of Bridgeport, PA, and Gregory Penders of CA. Devoted grandfather of Max and Theo. Dear brother of Dr. Thomas (Susanne) and Jerry (Mina) Penders.
Jack was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School, LaSalle University (1964), and Rutgers University Law School(1967).He served his country in The United States Army, earning the rank of Captain. He worked for the law firm of Marshall Dennehey in Philadelphia from 1967 to 2006. He then served as Judge pro tem at the Dispute Resolution Center, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County. He was a mediator and arbitrator with ADR Options in Philadelphia. Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in Philadelphia Magazine (2001-2006) and appeared in Best Lawyers of America in 2006. Jack was also selected into membership of American Board of Trial Advocates in 1989.He was a member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and American Bar Associations. Of all his accomplishments Jack was most proud of his wife, children, and two grandsons.
Services: Relatives and friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration on Friday, June 6, 2014, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in James F. Knoetgen of Morton, PA, 746 Kedron Ave (Route 420), Morton, PA 19070.Funeral service to follow at 11 AM.
Interment: Private.
In lieu of flowers: A donation in Jack's name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
To share your fondest memories of Jack, please visit www.lifecelebration.com 1-800-GIVNISH
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mrs. Piglet.
June 2, 2023
So it´s been 3,285 days. And I have thought of & communed with you every single one.
As you know, I married Rob September 30. He cries with me on your birthday. He loves you because you loved me. Why was I blessed with such incredible partners? I love you, my Piglet. And I will love you forever.
Mrs Piglet
June 3, 2020
Piglet, I still miss you every minute of every day. I know you are there in clouds, birds, flowers, in the sand on the beach & in the waves in the ocean.
Carole Donahue
June 8, 2016
Sandy,
I just found out about Jack's passing and am so sorry. I will always remember when you and Jack invited me and my parents for Christmas dinner. It was a magical day in many ways. I will always remember how kind and helpful Jack was to my dad that day.
I know you shared wonderful memories with Jack and hope they provide some measure of comfort to you.
Your friend,
Carole
Sandra Craig
July 8, 2015
Piglet, I miss you every minute of every day.
July 5, 2015
Sandra & family, I just learned of Jack passing. I hope that you are healing since it has been over a year since his death. My memories of Jack was that he was a wonderful, kind person and that he appreciated things that people did for him. He always seemed to be very complimentary of work that we did at your home. He will be missed, and I hope that you are remembering all his wonderful traits that keep him alive in your heart. May God bless you and rest in peace, Jack.
Emil Weiss and Lisa Wehler
Greg Penders
September 16, 2014
My beloved Dad lost his temper twice in my life, that I ever saw. Both times he recovered fast. I don't know how hard it was for him to be a good man but it always seemed natural for him. He was the best of us and I can't express my loss in words.
June 5, 2014
I had the honored of working for/with Jack at MCDWG for many years, he was not only a teacher but a dear friend of mine. I will miss his emails, birthday wishes (we are May 6th & May 7th!) and most recently after 10 years met for lunch a week before he passed away, what a gift it was. Rest in peace Jack, Cheryl or as you called me Cherzie xxoo
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