Remembering Des Penny, 1950-2021

Thanks to everyone for their kindness and service during the past few months. I have been too numb to write proper thank you notes, but my family and I really have appreciated your friendship and support.

The link for the memorial is on YouTube at
 https://youtu.be/SuNjpY5Grrc

 Obituary link written by our daughter Bridget.

There are also a few videos of Des. One of my favorites is with our granddaughter who now uses his guitar in her band: https://youtu.be/2u42o9Eca4o  In Facebook under Canyon Reverb are several videos with Des singing in a band, from Nov. 2018 to May 2019, Canyon Reverb (recordings are not professional, but we had fun).

Another one is Lonesome Boatman in the Performance playlist. Des wrote the words and the violin is supposed to sound like seagulls.https://youtu.be/Q5OyB-UdSgc

Remembering Des with Much Love,
Sara Penny

Photos from the Day of the Memorial:








Thanks to everyone who gave flowers and food. It was a great comfort.
We also appreciate those who donated to engineering scholarships at SUU.

Special thanks to Andrea Nelson for arranging the Memorial luncheon.

David Bolsover gave us luncheon music, as well as playing at the service with Jim Howells

Derek and Claire Wood also played for us. 


We appreciated the family and friends who were able to attend.  
There were many more than we have photos.












Master Singers sang at the luncheon after the Memorial service.

Dogwood tree we planted in Glenbeigh, Ireland was in bloom in June. 
Brent Sorensen had taken photos the night after Des died and gave us beautiful prints.



A Few Favorite Photos
2014 before SUU Graduation

After the St. George Hospital stay when Brian came to help us.

Lake on the Hill in February, 2021

Des introducing a grandchild to a mirror

Des taking a sailing course in the New York harbor.

Lamar University, Texas faculty photo, 1976

Publicity photo from Beaumont, Texas community theater.  
Des played Starbuck in Rainmaker, 1979.

Des with Melanie, Paul and Bridget, 1981.

Robbie and Des

Des with Brian, 1984.

Des, Bridget, and Rachel 2013

Working on the patio at 200 West home with Cleo the cat keeping company.

Des with grandchildren 2013


At Red Cliffs with Bridget, Justin, and family

Overlooking the Cedar Valley on the way to the cabin, 2018 
 







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