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Penny Rylee Obituary
Penny then settled in Los Gatos, California, with her husband, where they had a daughter, Arden Meredith. Although eventually separating, they successfully co-parented their daughter.
Penny enjoyed a teaching career that spanned more than four decades, helping kids and adults from all walks of life.
Penny loved splitting her time between Los Gatos and Capitola, cherishing moments with family and her numerous friends.
Penny is survived by her daughter, Arden Rylee, her grandchildren, Isaac Abella and Aviah Harris, her sister, Ellen Peek, and her nieces, whom she adored. Penny is proceeded in death by her parents, Allen (Buzz) and Janice Peek, her brother, Steven Peek, and her granddaughter, Kyndal Harris.
A celebration of Penny's life will be held on May 2, 2025, at Oakwood Chapel, located at 3301 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, California, 95065. The service will begin at 11:00 AM. Friends and loved ones are invited to join in honoring Penny's memory. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the IPF Foundation.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
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Trish Y.
May 1, 2025
Truly LOVE & MISS PENNY----
What kindled our years of friendship-- ?
We shared stories about OUR CHILDREN, Grandchildren, nieces, nephews....we shared fun, tears and the need to change -- to be "better at understanding" life-- She loved her FAMILY
We HIKED lots---
TALKED and SHARED "heart" Stories---
LAUGHED ALOT---
NEW Food items & DESSERTS SHARED
PHONE CALLS for hours after i moved back to San Joaquin Valley---- I miss talking/listening....just LOVE her so much ---- my beautiful FRIEND---- a Sista'......miss her
Carol Underwood
May 1, 2025
Penny's humor and light hearted fun approach to life made working with her such a joy! She faced the difficult losses and her own illness in the past few years with stoic grace and still maintained a positive attitude. She will be missed. My thoughts are with Arden and her family and all of Penny's many friends at this difficult time.
Barrett Pullman
April 16, 2025
Cousin Penny was about one month younger and our families lived about 8 miles distance around Lake Chabot. I remember many visits to Seven Hills Road where she lived. Our families also spent many summer vacations in Mokelumne Hill with grand-parents. It seemed that many "Peek cousins" overlapped visits during those hot summers in Calaveras County. High school years were more busy and there were always Christmas or Easter dinner gatherings at Clawiter Road or in Castro Valley with the Peeks. Time rushed by in college and later with young families. Much later we lived in Santa Clara near where Penny worked in adult-ed services on Benton street. We did visit in Los Gatos and met a few times at Sea Cliff (?) beach in Aptos. Always an interesting get-together with Penny !!
Tanya Bracegirdle
April 13, 2025
Penny was one of a kind - funny, friendly and full of life. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know her. Thank you Penny.
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Emmy Postlewait
April 4, 2025
I enjoyed working with Penny at Santa Clara Adult Education in her various roles. I remember her as always being positive upbeat and fun.
Diane J.
March 31, 2025
Penny was one of the first persons I met when I moved into Los Gatos in 1977. She was warm and welcoming and she helped teach me a lot of things about life. She included me in her social circle. She will be missed by all. She had a fabulous smile, quick wit and a curious mind that I loved. RIP dear Penny.
Deidre Popolizio
March 30, 2025
Rest in Peace, dear Penny.
I miss you dearly.
Deidre Popolizio
Jane Walker
March 30, 2025
Penny brought so much love and joy to everyone around her. Her sassy personality is greatly missed. I´m sure she is dancing with Kyndal now and giving her lots of kisses. Much love from Jane and Lexi.
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