James Pokey R. Penson

Of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully On Sunday, August 21, 2011. Preceded in death by former bride, Jackie and father, Charles. Survived by fiancée, Lauri Edwards; children, Andrew (Katie) Penson and Lindsay Penson; grandsons, Edward and Jordan; mother, Grace Virginia Penson; brothers, Charles (Kathryn) Penson and Dave (Mary Hatcher) Penson; nephews, Erik and Richard; niece, Alexandra; best friends, Rick and Tommy. Jim will be remembered as a pillar not only as the eldest son in his family, but also in the Lexington Hamline community where he has resided for the past 36 years, and the US Postal Service where he held the most senior position in his department with 30 years of service in addition to his role as a UPWU union steward. Jim volunteered for 9 years at St. Paul Children's Hospital in the NICU on night shift. Jim also served 4 years in the US Navy, most memorable was his time spent in Guam. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, 8/27/11 at ST. STEPHANUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 739 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. A gathering of family and friends 1 hour prior to service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery 10:45 AM, Monday 8/29/11 Assembly Area #2. Memorials preferred.