Elizabeth (Klassen) Penner Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elizabeth (Klassen) Penner (Morden, Manitoba), who passed away on May 16, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth (Klassen) Penner to pay them a last tribute.
As Elizabeth departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Elizabeth may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Elizabeth leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob T. Klassen and Maria Klassen; and her sisters, Helena Suderman and Maria Giesbrecht. She is survived by: her children, Lawrence Penner of Rossendale, MB, Lorna Barnes (Glenn) of Wetaskiwin, AB, Elma Fitzsimmons of Airdrie, AB and Dave Penner (Evelyn) of Morden, MB. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Wiebe Funeral Chapel - Morden (1050 Thornhill St, Morden, MB R6M1J9). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.