Penelope K. Corrigan was born in Pendleton, Oregon on September 3, 1940 to the late Jackson D. and Nadine H. (Rueber) Reeves. She was the oldest of five daughters and passed away on May 1, 2019 in San Diego, California.
Penny and her husband of 58 years, Eugene R. (Gene) Corrigan, met in Spokane, Washington where she attended business school and later Gene’s career brought them to Portland, Oregon. Penny was a homemaker and secretary using these skills to support her husband’s career. Penny had three children and was actively involved in their school athletic and music interests. She was a talented seamstress and her creative and artistic abilities were evident in her flare for fashion and interior design, decorating her home beautifully, making it a warm and inviting place to be. Family and friends could depend on Penny’s caring support when they were going through difficult times, lovingly opening her home when there was a need. She enjoyed having fun and she had a distinctly beautiful laugh. Penny was creative, artistic and enjoyed gardening. In her later years she was a cancer survivor, an avid reader, and most recently took great pleasure in watching cooking shows.
In 1989 Penny and Gene moved to the suburb of Tualatin, Oregon and upon Gene’s retirement in 2004 they moved to San Diego. Penny grew to love San Diego for its diversity and became a member of First Lutheran Church. She was drawn to the loving congregation and the church’s outreach programs showing compassion to those less fortunate and serving her church in several different capacities.
Penny passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband Gene and their three children Brian Corrigan, Brenda (Darren) Padget, Gretchen Lile and grandson Ryan Lile. She is survived by her grandchildren Ryan Lile, Shane Lile, Logan Padget and Kylie Padget as well as her sisters Karen Hodgert, Susan Millro and Joselle Lee, and many nieces and nephews. Penny was preceded in death by her parents and cherished sister Judy Kinney.
A memorial service and interment are planned at First Lutheran Church, 1420 Third Avenue, San Diego, California, at 11:00 a.m. on June 22, 2019 followed by a reception. A second service will be in Hermiston, Oregon on July 20, 2019. Donations may be made to Third Avenue Charitable Organization, Inc. (TACO), 1420 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
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