Charles Albert PENNINGTON

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. His obituary was published in the St. Ignace News on 5 April 2015 in Saint Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, United States. Charles Albert Pennington, 67, of Pickford, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 25, 2015, while in a place he loved to be, out in his field caring for his cattle.

He was born June 10, 1947, to Howard and Eleanor (nee Abbott) Pennington in Sault Ste. Marie.

Mr. Pennington was a lifelong Pickford resident. He was a member of the 1965 graduating class at Pickford High School.

He was a heavy equipment operator who worked for various local employers, before becoming employed for more than 20 years for the Chippewa County Road Commission at the Pickford garage. He was a farmer at heart. He started very young caring for animals for his uncle and his parents, before continuing to farm on his own. He was passionate about caring for the land. As he often said, "They aren't making any more." He frequently worked in his fields in the evening and at night, enjoying the peace and quiet, watching the wild animals, the moon, and stars. He was especially impressed with the northern lights. Vocational education was also a passion for him. He was kind and gentle, family members said, and slow to show anger.

Mr. Pennington was a member of the Pickford Fire Department for several years.

He often worked at inventing things that solved problems and helped him complete various projects on his farm. He truly enjoyed friends and neighbors stopping to ask his advice on completing a project, and they would often visit for as long as they could stay. Mr. Pennington was always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed, and he was full of ideas he liked to share.

Mr. Pennington owned an ultralight airplane that he loved to fly around the area.

He is survived by a sister, Mary Jane Pennington of Pickford, and many cousins, friends, and neighbors.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pennington was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Pennington, who died when she was a toddler.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at R. Galer Funeral Home in Pickford. Following the service, there will be a funeral procession past Mr. Pennington's farm to Fairview Cemetery for burial.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Pickford Historical Society, P.O. Box 572, Pickford, MI 49774, Pickford Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 266, Pickford, MI 49774, or Hospice of the EUP, 308 West 12th Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

(St. Ignace News, April 5, 2015 issue).