Charles Albert Pennington

Charles Albert Pennington, age 67, of Pickford, Michigan, died unexpectedly March 25, 2015, while out in his field caring for his cattle, a place he loved to be. He was born June 10, 1947, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Howard James Pennington and Eleanor Warrington (Abbott) Pennington. Charlie was a lifelong Pickford resident and a member of the 1965 graduating class at Pickford High School. He was a heavy equipment operator who worked for various local employers before working for over 20 years for the Chippewa County Road Commission at the Pickford garage. Charlie 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 very passionate about caring for the land. As he said, “they aren’t making any more.” Charlie 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. Charlie was kind and gentle and slow to show anger. He was a member of the Pickford Fire Department for several years, as well. Charlie 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. They would visit for as long as they could stay. He was always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed and was full of ideas he liked to share. Charlie had an ultralight airplane that he loved to fly around the area. Charlie is survived by one sister, Mary Jane Pennington of Pickford and by many cousins, friends and neighbors who will also miss him. Charlie was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Ann Pennington, when she was a toddler; and by his parents. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 15, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home in Pickford. Following the service, there will be a funeral procession past his farm to Fairview Cemetery for burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pickford Historical Society, PO Box 572, Pickford, MI 49774; Pickford Presbyterian Church, PO Box 266, Pickford, MI 49774, or Hospice of the EUP, 308 W 12th Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

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Charles Albert Pennington

June 10, 1947 - March 25, 2015