Charles Douglas 'Doug' Pennington

Charles Douglas "Doug" Pennington passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, in Coffelt's Moon Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton will officiate. Inurnment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Angels Over Sandpoint or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Doug was born in Sandpoint, on June 8, 1947, the son of Charley and Dora Pennington. He attended Sandpoint schools, graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1965. He attended North Idaho College. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. The war is now over for Doug.

He worked in construction, as a bricklayer, locally for many years. He was a master mason and was known for the beautiful fireplaces he built.

His nickname was "Jumbo" and he loved to tell stories about fishing and camping in the Green Monarchs. He enjoyed raising a vegetable garden and sharing the produce. He also like to raise flowers and pick huckleberries. He will remain in our hearts and prayers forever.

Doug is survived by his daughter, Holly Pennington of Moyie Springs, Idaho; two granddaughters, Laylah and India Rain Pennington, both of Moyie Springs; three sisters, Charlotte (John) Telinger of Savannah, Ga., Joanne (Paul) Kelly of Berkeley, Calif., and Esther (Larry) Inselman of Sandpoint; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Dora Pennington.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.