MORRIS I. PENN

MORRIS PENN Obituary

MORRIS I. PENN, 87, a survivor of the Holocaust, died peacefully on November 10, 2009. Morris (nee Isaac) was born April 14, 1922 in Vilkiviskis, Lithuania. His parents, Mordechai and Zlata Penn, his brother Refael and sister Rivka all perished in the Holocaust. Morris was able to escape capture by being hidden by righteous gentile families. Morris is preceded in death by his loving wife Linda, who he had met in a displaced persons camp in Austria. They were happily married for forty-nine years before her death in 2001. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Riva Kremer.Morris and Linda worked side by side in their dry goods stores in Newgulf and League City. He was on the Board of Holocaust Museum Houston from its inception and an active member of the Houston Council of Jewish Holocaust Survivors.Morris is survived by his loving children, Hyman Penn and Lynn Gordon, Robert and Pam Penn, and Cynthia and Barry Weinberger; grandchildren Melanie and Lauren Weinberger and Jordan and Jamie Penn; and brother Joseph and wife Rica.Morris was a warm, loving man who touched many lives and always had a story to tell. He worked hard so that others could have better lives.The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 at Beth Yeshurun Allen Parkway Cemetery, 3600 Allen Parkway. Donations in his memory may be sent to Holocaust Museum Houston, 5401 Caroline Street, Houston, 77004. -->

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for MORRIS PENN

12 Entries

November 13, 2009

As you are mourning the loss of your loved one, Morris Penn, may you have comfort through the memories and support of your wonderful family and friends.
Marsha Green (Houston, TX)

November 12, 2009

Hyman, Robert and Cynthia,
I was saddened to learn of your father's death. He was a great friend to our family, as were your mother and grandmother. I remember many wonderful times our families shared around the pool with your father manning the barbecue with the same intensity he brought to every task he undertook. The help he gave my mother in her last years was invaluable. His caring, giving nature helped make the world better, and I will always hold him in a special place in my heart.

With sympathy,
Robert Kolin
Raleigh, NC

Julie and Bill Sukenik

November 12, 2009

We send our condolences to the entire Penn family as you mourn the loss of your father, grandfather and brother. What a life he lived and so many lives he touched.

Iris Kelley

November 12, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Iris Kelley

November 12, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I will always remember Mr. Penn's smile and the pride he showed whenever he was at TBT. He will surely be missed both at TBT and in the Jewish community.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Penn (that includes you Lynn) family.

Iris and Mike Kelley and Roni and Abigail Morris

November 12, 2009

BARUCH DAYAN EMET WE ARE REALLY VERY SAD FOR MORRIS LOST. HE WAS A MENTCH, WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HAVE MEET RIBA LINDA AND ITZJAAK (MORIS( AND TO BE CONSIDER AS A PART OF THE FAMILY, WE FELL TERRIBLE TO NOT BE ABLE TO BE WITH YOU, BOUGHT PEOPLE AS MORRIS NEVER DIE THEY LIVE FOREVER IN THE HARD OF THE PEOPLE THEY TOUCH,MAY HIS MEMORY BE BLESSED
HaMakom Ienajem Otjá/otaj/otjem betoj shear avelei Tzion veIerushalaim Velo Tosifu Ledahavá Hod.
"Que Dios le/s de consuelo junto con todos los dolientes del Pueblo de Israel y no sepan más de dolor"
GOD SHOULD GIVE YOU SRREINGHT TOGETHER WITH A LOT OF NAJES FROM YOUR CHILDREN, AND YOUR PARENTS NESHAMA WITH ALWAYS LIVE TRUE YOUR ACTION. WE LOVE YOU
JACOBO SHEINDL AND BETTY ARI BORIS MIRIAM DAVID DALIA HILEL DANIEL MAX AND ILAN MEXICO CITY AND DALLAS

Carol Blackwell

November 12, 2009

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember one time at
Temple your Father spoke of the Holocaust and all his memories. It was very emotional and very special memory to me. May G-d take care of you and your family during this very rough time. Julian and Carol Blackwell

November 12, 2009

Our deepest condolences to the family. I have very fond memories of Morris's stories over the years, which were both very moving and amusing. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Ellen and Dennis Klager

November 12, 2009

Mickey Blake and I send our condolences to the family of Morris Penn. We are sure that Morris will be greatly missed by all the people he touched through the years.

Mark A. Ittleman
Humble

November 12, 2009

Cynthia and Barry -
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the death of your father/father-in-law. He was a kind, gentle, good man. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.
Ilene Benzman and Rique Carson

Marvin Sussman

November 12, 2009

Verry sorry for your loss. We were honored to meet your Dad at the Temple . May he rest in peace knowing how good you were to him. Maxine & Marvin Sussman.

B Troxclair

November 12, 2009

My deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences to the family of Morris Penn. He leaves a wonderful legacy in his children. This is a courageous and giving family and although I did not know Mr. Penn personally, I know he leaves a wonderful family to carry on his values.

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