Memories of Brian Charles Penney, An Exceptional Man With A Kind Loving Heart

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Brian Charles Penney, An Exceptional Man With A Kind Loving Heart

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

July 3, 1943 - March 16, 2024

Jul 3, 1943 - Mar 16, 2024

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Kathy Di Tomaso

Erika, Susie and Jason you all have my deepest sympathies. I’ve know Brian my whole life. My dad was one of his best friends, he was a great person to us all the time. Always up for coffee and talk’s anytime. One of my favourite memories will always be, me teasing him about “ the piano”.

He will be forever missed🥰

I hope him my dad, Leonard are all having coffee and having endless talks.

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Erika Penney

Thank you Kathy, Brian sure loved you kids. Yes that piano. A great story.! He did make good about the piano.... Read more Thank you Kathy, Brian sure loved you kids. Yes that piano. A great story.! He did make good about the piano. Like the saying ... Read more Thank you Kathy, Brian sure loved you kids. Yes that... Read more

Erika Penney

2014, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

EVERY MORNING when you first get up, set your mind for success.

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Erika Penney

1968, Penticton, BC, Canada

Camping

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Karin Alzner

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Karin Alzner

Absolutely love this picture of you Erika and Brian. Brian looks exactly how I remember him! Except of course... Read more Absolutely love this picture of you Erika and Brian. Brian looks exactly how I remember him! Except of course the cigarette was... Read more Absolutely love this picture of you Erika and Brian.... Read more

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Erika Penney

2024, BC, Canada

Brian's Galaxie is more than just a car; it's a time capsule of cherished memories and a symbol of deep emotional attachment. The painstaking restoration of the 428 Cu inch engine was a labor of love, made even more special with the help of a good friend, Rand. The moment the engine was installed and the motor rumbled with the power of a 428, it was an unparalleled feeling of achievement. See picture below.

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Erika Penney

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Erika Penney

2017, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Christmas Time

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Erika Penney

Jacgs was Brian's faithful companion for daily walks, and he often treated her to A&W, affectionately dubbing... Read more Jacgs was Brian's faithful companion for daily walks, and he often treated her to A&W, affectionately dubbing her the A&W dog.... Read more Jacgs was Brian's faithful companion for daily walks,... Read more

Erika Penney

Vancouver, BC, Canada

"There are countless childhood stories to choose from, but one thing's for sure - he was quite a handful for his mom and dad. When I met and married him and listened to his childhood stories, I quickly realized that his mischievous nature kept his parents constantly on their toes! Lucky for me, he outgrew them. Thanks, Lynn and Ernie, for doing such a great job raising Brian.

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Erika Penney

This was a long, long time ago, like 58 years ago. On a Saturday evening, sometimes in October. I drove down Hastings St. in Vancouver with a friend in my car. When this car pulled up beside mine, this guy asked if I wanted to go for coffee. For whatever reason, I answered yes without any hesitation. We went to the White Spot drive-in restaurant and sat for hours talking. Gave Brian my phone number just like that. He phoned me the next, and we saw each other daily until we married on September 9, 1967. And our journey together began.

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Erika Penney

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Karin Alzner

I think this is the first time I heard how you met. Back in the day when cruising in cars up and down main... Read more I think this is the first time I heard how you met. Back in the day when cruising in cars up and down main streets was a thing... Read more I think this is the first time I heard how you met.... Read more

Erika Penney

Yes that is how we met. We called that in the day "A pick up" LOL Yes that is how we met. We called that in the day "A pick up" LOL Yes that is how we met. We called that in the day ... Read more

Erika Penney

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Pamela and Franks Wedding

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Karin Alzner

I LOVE this picture of you two at the wedding! You both are so beautiful. I LOVE this picture of you two at the wedding! You both are so beautiful. I LOVE this picture of you two at the wedding! You ... Read more

Erika Penney

Not being vain. But you are right we were a good looking couple. Not being vain. But you are right we were a good looking couple. Not being vain. But you are right we were a good looking... Read more

Erika Penney

2024, Brian's Home

80 Birthday Party — with Daughter Susan and Brian

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Karin Alzner

Brian lives on in Susan and Jason. You sure can see the resemblance. Stay strong. Love you, Karin Brian lives on in Susan and Jason. You sure can see the resemblance. Stay strong. Love you, Karin Brian lives on in Susan and Jason. You sure can see... Read more

Erika Penney

They do Karin. They have a lot of Brian's good qualities. I am so blessed. Thanks Karin for being there for... Read more They do Karin. They have a lot of Brian's good qualities. I am so blessed. Thanks Karin for being there for me. They do Karin. They have a lot of Brian's good qualities.... Read more