Norman Penrod

Norman C. Penrod

March 24, 1934 ~ December 15, 2015.

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend Norman C. Penrod, 81, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home.  He was born on March 24, 1934 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Leo and Gladys Stutznegger Penrod.  He grew up in Ogden and attended Mount Fort Elementary, graduated from Ogden High School in 1952, and attended Weber Jr. College in 1952.  In 1954 Norman was called to serve in the Texas Louisiana LDS Mission. After returning from his mission, Norman met the love of his life, JoAnn Taylor.  They were married in 1957 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and were blessed with six wonderful children. Norman also continued with school and graduated from USU with a BS Degree in Business and Social Science in 1958.  He then went on to earn his Master's Degree from USU in Sociology graduating in 1959.  In 1960 he signed a three year contract as a school teacher for the LDS Mapusaga High School in America Samoa.  In 1963 he became a counselor for the State Industrial School.  Later that same year he accepted a position as Rehabilitation Counselor and worked as a counselor and supervisor until his retirement in 1993.

Norman had a strong testimony of the gospel and was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he held several positions.  In 1995, Norman and JoAnn served an LDS mission to Ventura, California.  He loved serving in the Ogden LDS Temple Baptistry.  Dad loved to golf, snow ski, and work in his grape vineyard.  His greatest joy was spending time with his family especially being with his grandchildren.

Norman is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, JoAnn; his children, Julie (Paul) Davidson, Shirley (Jim) Robinson, Thad (Denise) Penrod, Vickie (Jon) Barney, Drew (Cheri) Penrod, and Jared (Lisa) Penrod; 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Penrod, Clarence Penrod, Donald Penrod, and Dennis Penrod; and sister, Pat McEntire.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marilyn (Jerry) Downs; and sisters-in-law, Vera Penrod and Lois Penrod.

The family would like to thank Dr. Vincent Hansen and the wonderful nurses and staff that helped Dad through this past year.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View 17th Ward, 900 West Pleasant View Dr.  Friends may visit with family on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 N. Washington Blvd. and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.  Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden.