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William Pennypacker Obituary
Virginia Beach - William Stuart Pennypacker, 82, died 24 November 2012, with his family by his side at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
A memorial service will be held at Bayside Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 8 December at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the columbarium.
He was born 1 January 1930, in Pennsburg, PA. He began his Naval career in 1950; and while he did many things during those 28 years, it was flying he loved best. His pilot's license waiver for color blindness was always in his wallet.
Those who were touched by his life know the quality of his life exceeds the quantity of time he was given. He was a generous and kind neighbour and friend; he was a tireless worker and supporter for his church; and, he was the finest man his family has ever known.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy, and his birth children; Amy, Bill Jr., David, Dinah, Joe, Mary Lou and his children through marriage; Deborah and Kevin. He leaves fourteen grandchildren; Clint Jr., David, Emma, Eric, Evan, Jill, Joey, Jonathan, Katie, Kelsey, Lucas, Ned, Reagan, Spenser and one great grandchild, Nathan.
Memorial donations can be made to Bayside Presbyterian Church; and in recognition of his generous nature, random acts of kindness for family, friends and strangers are encouraged. We are grateful to those in the Progressive Care Unit who cared for his needs and ours as we walked through the shadow of the valley. We thank friends too numerous to list who kept him and his family in prayer.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Pennypacker
mike and dianna wilson
December 28, 2012
We are so sorry to see that your father, sweetheart,and friend has passed. Remember the happy times.
Mary Janet & Brian Walsh
December 4, 2012
Dorothy, Deborah Renee and Bill,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the rest of the family.
We remember Bill Sr's wonderful travel stories and our evenings of canasta with great fondness. His wit and smiles made for a lively evening.
We wish you God's Peace as you travel this path holding on to the memories of such a generous man.
Paula Denomme
December 3, 2012
God Bless to the Entire family. You won my heart with the love you showed for Bill and each other. It was my great honor to be part of his care team and to be with you and him in his final moments.
Vicki Wright
December 3, 2012
Bill was one of the finest people I ever had the pleasure of working with here at QED Systems, Inc. Bill will be sorely missed by all who knew him. God grant his family comfort at this time of sorrow. I'm sure Bill is watching over all of you from heaven.
Janet Morris
December 3, 2012
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 God's loving arms,family and friends. I was honored to know Bill at QED Systems.
Jean Santivasci
December 3, 2012
Your memories of Bill will keep him alive in your hearts and help you through this sad time. I will always have fond memories of Bill as a coworker. My thoughts and prayers are with the Pennypacker family.
James Stevens
December 2, 2012
David and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary & Marc Whetstone
December 1, 2012
Dear Dot, Rene, Bill Jr. and family, my sincere and everlasting prayers are with you today and in the coming days as you lay your beloved husband and father to rest. May God watch over you all as you celebrate the life of someone you love dearly and always will. My hope is always that love is stronger than death.
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