Robert John Penman

Robert John Penman

Robert Penman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2005.
Robert John Penman On the Road Again Robert John Penman, 91, passed away at his home, on Monday, April 4, 2005, in South Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 26, 1913, in Park City, Utah to Hildred Ethel Boulton and John Albert Penman. Married Winnifred Eschler on March 20, 1937, their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mom passed away on January 6, 2005. Dad was a truck driver for many many years; beginning when he learned to drive a team of horses as a boy. He would share with anyone his love for gardening, care of animals, and wisdom beyond explanation. Dad greatly missed his sweetheart and mentioned it daily. He is survived by sister, Hildred Hastings; brother, Delbert (Bonnie); step-daughter, Marlene Sheldon Johnson; children, David Robert (June), John Winston (Gloria Jean), Patricia Louise Riet, Judith Ann (Kenneth) Black; grandchildren, Wendy Rammell, Michael Johnson, Minde (Russ) Mower, Lynan Graf, Sean (Raquel), Robert John, Cori (Mark) Rackley, Michelle (Bob) Besmehn, John Travis, Raelene (Larry) Eppard, Angela (Mike) Abbott, [Raelene and Angela grew up in their home], Elizabeth (Kurt) Curtiss, Jacqueline Black; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers and two sisters, sons Fredric Eschler and Joseph Raymond, grandchildren David and Raena. The family wishes to thank Angel and Mike for the many years of unselfish service they have rendered to Mom and to Dad. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at Central Park Ward, 304 East 2700 South, where friends may call Friday evening 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens. Funeral Directors: Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com

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Paul & Cassie Brewster

April 7, 2005

Dear Delbert, Bonnie & family,

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Peace be with you always. We love and miss you. Find the strength and comfort you need in each other, your friends, and your family.

Love Paul & Cassie Brewster

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