Mary Ellen Pennington

May 16, 1948 - November 5, 2015

Mary, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 5th, 2015 of cancer. She was born on May 16th 1948 in Ontario OR. to Ervin W. Panick and Winona (Dewey) Panick. She was preceeded in death by her parents, stepfather Harold Gerber, brother Harold, two sisters Janine and Elsie Joann, and nephew Richard. She is survived by her four children Toni (Glen), Danny (Jennifer), David (Shawntell), and Jamie. Her sisters Ervina (David) and Karen, and brother Richard (Jane). Her grandchildren Nikki, Monica, Jessy, Zack, Emelio, Dylan, Dante, and Destenee. Also, many beloved great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. And long time friend and former husband Greg. She spent her early childhood years enjoying the country life of being raised on a farm. In her mid-teens she moved to S.L.C UT with her family. Mary had a very strong work ethic. She was accomplished in many wide ranging skills, talents, and endeavors. She was a business owner, a representative for Avon, Usana, Tupperware and sold other products. She worked in the medical field, public transportation, food service, attended college, and had a career as a supervisor for U.P.S, from which she retired. Mary was a spirited soul who enjoyed music, dancing, friends and celebrating life. She was also a diehard Star Wars fan. Mary's true love and passion were her family and dogs, for which she bore an awe-inspiring, selfless, unconditional, deep love and devotion. She will be deeply and dearly missed by the many lives she so beautifully touched. Gathering of family and friends will be held in her memory on Sat. Nov. 21, 2015 at the F.O.E, 4565 W. 3500 S. , W.V.C UT, 84120. Service from 12:30-2:00, followed by a luncheon from 2:30-6:00.