Larry L. Penney, 83

Larry Lee Penney, 83, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 13, 2023, supported by his loving wife, Jane. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor and physician.

Larry was born in Holdrege, Neb., on Sept. 1, 1939, as the eldest of five children. Larry graduated in 1957 from York High School in Nebraska.

He attended Hastings College on a basketball scholarship and played football with the legendary Tom Osborne. He was fond of noting how hard Tom hit during scrimmages.

Larry fell in love with his bride, Jane (Bouska), who became his wife Jan. 2, 1965, in Tekamah, Neb.

Larry enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1962 during his college experience and after years of medical training, he graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in 1967.

Larry and Jane were stationed at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, where his storied medical career started.

Larry loved his ministry of patient care and along the way declined a promotion to General to be able to continue to care for patients.

Larry retired, after 23 years, from the Army on Dec. 31, 1985, at the rank of Colonel.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Louise Gail Geer and Lee Virgil Penney, and three brothers; Lonnie, Laverne and Lynn.

Survived by his sister, Linda, his loving wife, Jane; their four children, Brett Penney (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho), Eric Penney (Phoenix, Ariz.), Kim (Ft. Collins, Colo.), Tina (Columbia, Mo.) and nine grandchildren.

Larry loved to dig in the dirt, was a master gardener with orchards throughout the United States.

He loved national parks, museums and long road trips crisscrossing the country.

Services will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Reception to follow. Additionally, a viewing will be held at Yates Funeral Home, 744 N. Fourth Ave. on Thursday, April 20, 5-7 p.m.

Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.

Please visit Larry’s online memorial at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com and sign his guestbook.