In loving memory

Jesse Penner

August 26, 1982 – October 26, 2022

Lived 40 years

Clovis Memorial Cemetary · Clovis, CA

Life story

Jesse Harold Penner was born on August 26, 1982 in Fresno, California. On October 26, 2022, at the young age of 40, Jesse was called to join his father in his heavenly home after a long struggle against brain cancer.

Jesse had a charismatic personality that lit up the room. With his bright blue eyes and warm smile, his inclusive nature made people feel comfortable and wanted. Jesse was at his best when, alongside his wife Allie, he guided, nurtured, and developed young people and married couples. While establishing a successful real estate career with his father, he graduated from Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary to further develop his pastoral heart. He served at Youth For Christ for 24 years starting as a student leader and finishing as a Board member. Jesse and Allie worked with high school students at The Well Community Church, led and participated in life groups and together cared for pre-foster children through Safe Families for Children. He thrived while leading caving trips and Sierra adventures. Jesse loved people well.

His greatest joy was leading and loving his family with a God-centered focus. He is survived by his wife and best friend who lovingly nursed him through his illness, Allison Penner and his children, Jedidiah Jesse (11) and Riley Renee (10). He is mourned by many including his mother, Margie Penner and siblings Christy Quaresma and her husband Aaron as well as Cherie Smittcamp, her husband Blake and their children Aubrey, Austin and Beckett. He was loved by Allie’s parents Dr. Eric and Darlene Hanson and sister Lauren Hoover and her husband Donnie.

Jesse and Allie impacted many by sharing their cancer and faith journey while knowing the hope and reassurance of God’s promises.

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