On October 10, 2023, Verna Lee Penner passed away and returned to our Heavenly Father. She was a devoted wife to Herbert Victor Penner, whom she married on January 19, 1974. She was a loving mother to her children: Jerie Lynn Keil (William) and Ronald Harry Sachs. Verna Lee Penner was born Verna Lee Davis on October 12, 1933, in Bandon, Coos County, Oregon. Her parents were Emmett Luther and Annie Pearl (Lessley) Davis.
Her siblings who preceded her in death are Emmet Davis Jr., Dorothy Fern (Davis) Pew, and Jeanne Eva Pearl (Davis) Orcutt.
Verna was a woman of faith who knew God lived and that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. She was fun-loving and through the years enjoyed reading, needlework, and music. Verna will be remembered and missed greatly by her family and friends.
Graveside services are set for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. A luncheon will follow at the Glasgow Evangelical Church.
Cindy Gidlewski RN says
Thank you for sharing your MOM. I loved her very much, and will miss her. CINDY G RN
Jim & Barb Penner says
We got to know Verna during our visits to northeastern Montana. Generally the visits involved a meal at the Cottonwood Inn and an extended visit at her home. Verna was a welcoming, kind individual and will be missed by all who knew her. Our condolences to Herb and Verna’s family.