Elaine Pennington

Elaine Pennington, age 82 of Hastings, died on Sunday February 25, 2007 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born August 8, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of Allen and Emma Marjorie (Geise) Malcolm. She attended Hastings High School. Elaine was married on November 18, 1943 to Charles O. Pennington and he preceded her in death on December 1, 1999. Elaine worked at the old Hastings Car Seal, she also sold Avon Products in the Algonquin Lake area for more than 20 years. She spent many years making baby blankets in her Pennock Hospital Guild. Elaine with her brother Jim played the piano and accordian at many Barry County dance halls with their Mother, Marjorie. Elaine enjoyed music throughout her life, traveling with her husband Charles and playing cards with her friends. She will be greatly missed by her friends at the Moose Club Dances. She was also preceded in death by her parents Allen and Marjorie Malcolm, and brother Jim Malcolm. Elaine is survived by her children, Janice Drum of Beloit, Kansas, Judy (Garry) Crawford of Battle Creek, Chuck (Tammy) Pennington of Hastings, grandchildren, Greg & Michelle Drum, Chris & Joe Alzona , Scott & Sheree Keeler, Jennifer & Eric Phillips, Emma Pennington, 11 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 1, 2007 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Dr. Michael Anton officiating, burial will be at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Pennock Hospital or the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a memory or message to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).