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Donald Pennington Obituary


DONALD "DUCK" PENNINGTON
December 19, 1942 ~ April 13, 2014
"Those who knew him loved him
and relished his brilliance and wit."

Donald Pennington of Vancouver, WA, passed away April 13, 2014 at the age of 71. He was born in Hollywood, CA and moved to the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s.
Don had a lifelong love of street rods, car racing, baseball, and WWII history.
He was a master pin striper, sign maker, automotive artist of many mediums, and author. His creative genius was endless and his art prolific.
Don found the perfect companion in his wife, Shirleen and best friend in his daughter, Tracey. He is survived by them and 3 golden retriever grandkids, Roscoe, Brinklee and Duke.
A private memorial rod run will be Sat., May 24th in Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to his memorial account under Shirleen Pennington at any Chase bank.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on May 18, 2014.
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think about you most everyday......

Bob Huffman

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May 10, 2022

still missing you Don,

Bob Huffman

Bob Huffman

May 10, 2020

Don thanks for all you have thought my self and others over the years. I guess the big guy needed new striping . God speed

Don Owen

May 24, 2014

I will miss visiting with you, and I was always overwhelmed by all of your talents. I was always in awe of your art work. My thanks for writing the SloPok book.

Roger Porter

May 23, 2014

RIP Don-a Unique man with Unique talents....

Tom McPhail

May 20, 2014

Thanks for sharing your life with me and others in the Slo Poks. . .you will be missed.

Bart Ouchida

May 18, 2014

I know I won't be the only one to miss Don's smile and funny jokes. Don was a man of many talents. The Slo Poks lost a good man here. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Bianca Elmer

May 18, 2014

Till we meet again old friend, RIP

Bob Huffman

May 18, 2014

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