"We all knew Penny on her good days and her bad days. She always tried to be optimistic and cared deeply for her caregivers. She cared about the other patients and even made some of them afghans to keep them warm while they were on treatment. She always brought in my mail for me and she was never asked to do that. We all know she loved her family and spoke very highly of her grandkids. That is what kept her going. Thanks for the memories Penny---Rest in peace All the staff in Dialysis."
In loving memory of
Penny Hale
August 9, 2010
Penny Sue "Mortimer" Hale, 56, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away at 7:40 a.m., August 9, 2010 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.
She was born on August 7, 1954, in Keokuk, the daughter of Laroy "Jack" and Sharon Varner Mortimer. She was engaged to Howard Braddock.
She graduated from Keokuk High School. She lived most of her life in Keokuk with living some of her years in Toledo, Ohio. She loved to play cards, bingo, crocheting and loved her grandchildren. She was great telling ghost stories. She was the second of nine children. For a short period of time in her life she drove a semi and she really loved and enjoyed driving anytime.
She is survived by her daughter, Renea Glenn of Keokuk, Iowa; son, Nathan Mortimer and his wife Christy of Ft. Madison, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Hailey, Gerald, Scott, Keagan, Korben, Larry, Brittney, Michael; father, Laroy (Jack) Mortimer of Keokuk, Iowa; eight brothers and sisters, Becky Mortimer and her husband Mike, of Ottumwa, Iowa; Larry Mortimer and his wife Carol of Keokuk, Iowa; Sidney Mortimer and his wife Christine of Hamilton, Illinois; Marty Mortimer and his wife Rose of Ainsworth, Iowa; Rick Mortimer and wife Debbie of Donnellson, Iowa; John Mortimer and his wife Wendy of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; Karen Dietrich and her husband Phil of Fowler, Illinois; Diana Lang and her husband Luke of Huntersville, North Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, material grandparents and paternal grandparents.
Funeral services were Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at DeJong's Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Davis officiating. Burial followed at Hickory Grove, Keokuk, Iowa.
Memorials have been established.
Tributes
"uncle jack,and family so sorry to hear of Pennys passing I can see her wonderful smile she had whenever you would talk to her. she had a very kind heart and would do anything for anybody,she was loved by many and she would be happy to see that.she will always be in my heart forever. love debby"
"nate and family i am sorry about your mom i fell bad about it. i will be praying for all of you i am sorry i cant be there your mom was so nice she did alot of things for people i am sorry"
"I did not know Penny but I work with Diana. My thoughts and prayers are with Penny's family. I pray that God will give you peace at this difficult time. Jennifer"
"Jack and family you have our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Penny and Jerry Mortimer"
"May the Lord be with the people that loved her and was close to her . She made me smile and laugh!May she rest with Jesus."
"So sorry to hear of Penny's passing. I haven't seen her in years. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"Our condolences to the family. May your fun and loving memories ease the pain in your heart. RIP, Penny."
"So sorry to hear of Penny's passing, please know our thoughts and prayers are with the Mortimer family."
"I have'nt seen Penny for years but I remember going to her house and we would talk for hours about everything under the sun. She was a geat friend. May we all see you and your mom in Heaven someday. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Renee and family, I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. Me and the kids are thinking about you all and will be praying that your family can find some peace in this sad time!! God Bless"
" Penny was one of a kind....we stayed friends even after me and brother divorced...she always told me you can't divorce in laws....when she lived in Toledo we were together alot...I will miss her alot...Penny now you can go have coffee with both our moms....you were close to both..I will always remember you and keep you in my heart"
"There is so much I will miss about Penny. Her smile, her giggle, her deep voice, her ability to talk to anyone and her ability to make everyone feel very special. Penny was a true friend. "
"we knew Penny all our lives and she was a very good and likeable person.i wish i'd had spent more time getting to know her. i'm sorry for her family and her Dad and the rest of the family too. God be with you Penny and tell your mom we love her, SARA AND CHARLIE GRAF"
"What a happy woman Penny always was. Always could bring a smile to your face.Strong and positive about everything. She will be missed dearly. I pray for the family to trust in the Lord for guidence and peace. "
"I am so sorry to hear of Penny's passing. I knew her when I worked for Community Action. I visited her often and considered her a friend. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She could always make me smile when I was having a down day. She will be missed. I will keep you all in my thoughts and in my prayers."
"We loved you Penny. We have so many happy memories of you and all the love you could not wait to share with anyone you knew. You will live on in our hearts and that will have to keep us until we see you and mom again."