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Byron Wilfred Penner

Birth	:	5 May 1958 Manitoba, Canada
Death	:	14 Mar 1964
Burial	:	Greenland Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Greenland, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.6351190, -96.7323020
Description	:	An Almighty God and Father reached down from Heaven and took Keith, Bryon and Johnny, sons of Bro. Aaron and Sister Linda Penner to be with Him, through an accident on March 14, 1964. Verle Keith was born May 22, 1955 and reached the age of 8 years, 9 month and 21 days. Keith enjoyed school and at home he was with his daddy a great deal, helping where he could. He never wanted to miss Sunday School. He will be missed wherever we turn. Byron Wilfred was born May 5, 1958, and reached the age of 5 years, 10... Read More	An Almighty God and Father reached down from Heaven and took Keith, Bryon and Johnny, sons of Bro. Aaron and Sister Linda Penner to be with Him, through an accident on March 14, 1964. Verle Keith was born May 22, 1955 and reached the age of 8 years, 9 month and 21 days. Keith enjoyed school and at home he was with his daddy a great deal, helping where he could. He never wanted to miss Sunday School. He will be missed wherever we turn. Byron Wilfred was born May 5, 1958, and reached the age of 5 years, 10 months and 10 days. Byron was old enough to enjoy Sunday School and was looking forward to attending public school the coming term. He was always ready with a cheerful welcome for everybody. Orville John was born April 30, 1960. He reached the age of 3 years, 10 months and 14 days. Johnnie's ready smile will not soon be forgotten. These children with the parents were on their way to Dauphin and Grandview, Manitoba, when their car collided with a fast passenger train. It pains us deeply to see them go so suddenly and in such a way. Nevertheless we resign our will to the will of an all-wise Father, knowing that whatever He has done is well done. The Lord has given and the Lord has taken. Blessed be the name of the Lord. They leave to mourn their untimely and sudden death, us, their parents, 2 brothers: Ronald Peter, and Dean Aron, and one sister, Katherine Gail; their grandparents, Bro. and Sis. Peter W. Isaac, Linden, Alta. and one grandmother, Mrs. Abram Penner, Landmark, Manitoba; uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives and friends.-The Parents. The parents are in the hospital enduring much suffering. May we remember them in our prayers. Funeral services were held in Greenland, Man. Church on March 18, 1964, with a very large attendance.. Min. Clifford Mastre had introduction and prayer. Min. John M. Penner spoke from I Cor. 13:9-12. Min. Joe Isaac added from Luke 13:4, 5. Interment was made in one grave in the adjoining cemetery with Min. Dave W. Penner in charge. Byron, Keith and Johnnie You have gone beyond the skies; Gail, Dean and Ronnie, You have left with wistful eyes. Though you are in a happy land, Free from all pain and sorrow; We cannot fully understand, All about the bright tomorrow. When you left in such a rush, With your mother very ill, And amid the awesome, deathly hush, Your Daddy lingers still. Though your parents long must suffer, In this world of grief and care; They are glad you did not suffer. God in this did answer prayer. You left us all without a warning, You never said good-bye, But may we meet you in the morning, Far above the starry sky. From "Messenger of Truth" Issue 8, 1964. _________________________________________________________ IN MEMORY OF In memory of the Aron Penner family who lost three boys in a car-train accident one year ago: On March the 14th of 1964, A usual day broke forth, The Penner family planned a trip, To Dauphin and Grandview. It rained a bit the night before, And the air had turned quite cold, But nevertheless they started out, They had no idea what the day would hold. Prepared and worked the day before, As the children were not all well, A girl was hired to stay with three, And the other three they would tell Where they went and what they saw, The friends they'd make and play, It appeared that God had different plans Come upon them on their way. At 10 a.m. or so the phone first rang, Sad news came here to Greenland. What a shock and heartbreaking news, Now this is how we heard first hand. The train came along at seventy-five, Somehow Aron failed to see red lights, Then Linda said, Here comes the train. Too late, they crashed with all its might. The trainman viewed his mirror, Saw part of the car fly up. The train tore off the engine with hood, All the family thrown out of the car. What an awful scene when the ambulance came, The bodies all scattered we see, 'Twas our God in Heaven who claimed two boys, And the third one passed away at three. The mother and father in hospital lay, Great pain in body and soul. All wondered and waited if they'll make it, Their heads fractured and many bones broken, The hospital staff worked day and night, To keep their breath going all right, And God in His mercy saw fit to spare, And show now His power and might. For months they lay flat on their backs, Long hours to think of their past; As Keith, Byron and Johnny were gone, Beneath the cold sod they were laid. But God in His great wisdom, On their tenth anniversary day, Brought forth a healthy baby boy, To cheer them and with them stay. When we came to the hospital to visit awhile, With a smile they would welcome us in, God must have given grace, they talked so content, In their hearts they had peace within. At home the sister took care of three children, Kind neighbors worked the ground and seeded, When came harvest God sent willing hands, To gather the grain and fill up the freezer. After seven months eventually they came home, With her sister helping with work, Reunited the family, but missing are three, Whom they some day hope to meet in the sky. They appear to be helping themselves by now, With handicapped leg and arm. Much courage they draw from above each day, To battle with nature and not be harmed. From "Messenger of Truth" Issue 7, 1965.

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Latitude: 49.6351190
Longitude: -96.7323020

Family Members:

Parent

Aron G. Penner

(1926 - 2000)

Linda Isaac Penner

(1921 - 2019)

Siblings

Keith Veryle Penner

(1955 - 1964)

Orville John “Johnny” Penner

(1960 - 1964)

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Coordinate: 49.6351190, -96.7323020

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12. Silberfeld CMC Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.6080890, -96.8449120

13. Old Silberfeld Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.6206035, -96.8527183

14. Ridgewood Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5750710, -96.6149710

15. Clearsprings Cemetery
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16. Mitchell Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 49.5326500, -96.6703100

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Coordinate: 49.5255970, -96.7672200

21. Steinbach Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5249158, -96.6875950

22. Steinbach Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5170200, -96.6928400

23. Osterwick Giesbrecht Cemetery
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