Winnifred Penman

Winnifred Eschler Penman

1913-2005

Winnifred Eschler Penman, 91, passed away peacefully, watching the snow fall, on Thursday, January 6, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born April 13, 1913, in Paris, Idaho to Ursula Rosina Kunzler and Gottfried Eschler. They moved to Millville, Utah in 1917 and then to Salt Lake City in 1922. She married Fred Sheldon, later divorced. Married Robert John Penman on March 20, 1937, their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Winnifred treasured the many years she served in the Primary organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She often said it was some of the best years of her life. She was a devoted mother to her youngest son for many years, prior to his passing.

Winnifred is survived by her loving husband of over 67 years; children, Marlene Sheldon Johnson, David Robert June, John Winston Gloria Jean, Patricia Louise Riet, Judith Ann Kenneth Black; grandchildren, Wendy Rammell, Michael Johnson, Minde Russ Mower, Lynan Graf, Sean Raquel, Robert John, Cori Mark Rackley, Michelle Bob Besmehn, John Travis, Raelene Larry Eppard, Angela Mike Abbott, Raelene and Angela grew up in their home, Elizabeth Kurt Curtiss, Jacqueline Black; 21-1/2 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, all 17 brothers and sisters, sons Fredric Eschler and Joseph Raymond, grandchildren David and Raena. Services will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 12:00 p.m., at Central Park Ward, 304 East 2700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends may visit at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City on Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday at the church 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens. Online guest book and directional maps available at www.russonmortuary.com