Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Doug's obituary and updates
Update, Oct. 17: Some thoughts about Doug's memorial this past Friday appear on my blog at www.slightdetour.blogspot.com.
Also, Bonnie Eng (Class of 1967) sent me this note today:
Oct. 11: Doug Pennington's obituary appeared in today's local paper with a photo of him in his Army uniform. I thought I'd share it with those of you who don't have access to the Daily Bee.
Charles Douglas "Doug" Pennington
Charles Douglas "Doug" Pennington passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005.
Memorial services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, in Coffelt's Moon Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton will officiate. Inurnment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Angels over Sandpoint or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Doug was born in Sandpoint on June 8, 1947, the son of Charley and Dora Pennington. He attended Sandpoint schools, graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1965. He attended North Idaho College. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. The war is now over for Doug.
He worked in construction, as a bricklayer, locally for many years. He was a master mason and was known for the beautiful fireplaces he built.
His nickname was "Jumbo," and he loved to tell stories about fishing and camping in the Green Monarchs. He enjoyed raising a vegetable garden and sharing the produce. He also liked to raise flowers and pick huckleberries. He will remain in our hearts and prayers forever.
Doug is survived by his daughter Holly Pennington of Moyie Springs, Idaho, two granddaughters, Laylah and India Rain Pennington, both of Moyie Springs; three sisters, Charlotte (John) Telinger of Savannah, Ga., Joanne (Paul) Kelly of Berkeley, Calif., and Esther (Larry) Inselman of Sandpoint; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Dora Pennington.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.
Also, Bonnie Eng (Class of 1967) sent me this note today:
Hi Marianne,
Esther sent this to me and I wanted to thank you for writing it. I was in Germany with Jacinda and family and unable to attend Doug's service. It was nice to read a little about it and I appreciate your thoughts and beautiful recap of it.
I've known Doug my entire life having my father's restaurant so close to his father's furniture store. Also a few years ago Doug came by my house and gave me a chair that was once in my father's restaurant. His father bought alot of the furniture when my father sold the cafe. He worked on it and refinished it for me and gave it to me...just because that was the kind of man he was. I cherished it then and I cherish it even more now.
His battles are over and he was a good man. When I think of him; I think of him fondly.
Bonnie Eng
Oct. 11: Doug Pennington's obituary appeared in today's local paper with a photo of him in his Army uniform. I thought I'd share it with those of you who don't have access to the Daily Bee.
Charles Douglas "Doug" Pennington
Charles Douglas "Doug" Pennington passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005.
Memorial services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, in Coffelt's Moon Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton will officiate. Inurnment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Angels over Sandpoint or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Doug was born in Sandpoint on June 8, 1947, the son of Charley and Dora Pennington. He attended Sandpoint schools, graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1965. He attended North Idaho College. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. The war is now over for Doug.
He worked in construction, as a bricklayer, locally for many years. He was a master mason and was known for the beautiful fireplaces he built.
His nickname was "Jumbo," and he loved to tell stories about fishing and camping in the Green Monarchs. He enjoyed raising a vegetable garden and sharing the produce. He also liked to raise flowers and pick huckleberries. He will remain in our hearts and prayers forever.
Doug is survived by his daughter Holly Pennington of Moyie Springs, Idaho, two granddaughters, Laylah and India Rain Pennington, both of Moyie Springs; three sisters, Charlotte (John) Telinger of Savannah, Ga., Joanne (Paul) Kelly of Berkeley, Calif., and Esther (Larry) Inselman of Sandpoint; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Dora Pennington.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.
