Ernest “Ernie” James Pennington of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Donna Westcott, passed away Peacefully, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife Violet Pennington and leaves to cherish his memory three children, Karen (Jamey) Eslinger, James (Darcy) Pennington, Wayne (Joanne) Pennington; Donna’s children Bill (Carmen) Westcott and Bob (Carol) Westcott; grandchildren Aaron, Dylan, Tyler, Oakley (Michael), Tanner, Colton, Brett, Jenna and Devon; great grandchildren  Edward, Lawrence, Keenan and Easton ; one sister Marjorie Debler (predeceased by her husband Fred); Donna’s grandchildren Diandra (Dave) Hay and Kaylin Westcott; Donna’s great grandchildren  Arriya and Laya. He was also predeceased by his parents Vera and Jack Pennington.  Ernie was born on December 12, 1933, in Medicine Hat where he lived his whole life and enjoyed a 40 year career working for the City of Medicine Hat.   

The funeral service will be held in THE PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, March 21,  2025, at 12:30 p.m. with  Life Celebrant David Townsend  officiating.   Attendees, please feel free to dress casually. 

The service will be live streamed.  Those who wish to attend virtually, please follow this link, or select "access video" button below https://youtube.com/live/ZnxAPU5vDBw?feature=share

 Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. 

Those who wish to remember Ernie with a donation may direct it to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3.