Michael Lloyd Pennington
January 12, 1956 - April 25, 2017
His many friends on Pine Lake will always remember Mr. Happy
Michael
Lloyd Pennington, age 61 of Hastings, passed away April 25, 2017 at his home
surrounded by his family.
Mike was born January 12, 1956 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Lloyd and
Susan (Janose) Pennington Jr. He graduated from Hastings High School, class
of 1974. Mike was co-owner and operator of Pennington Construction with his
brother Steve for the past 40 years. He married Mary Jasperse on April 8,
1989.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Pennington Jr.,
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Leon and Crystene Jasperse, sister-in-law,
Judy Pennington, niece Jessica Merrill and brother-in-law, David Jasperse.
Mike is survived by his wife, Mary Pennington, daughters, Melissa
Pennington and Christina (Rob) Yattaw, grandchildren, Brianna, Matthew and
Christopher, mother, Susan Pennington, brothers, Steve (Bev) Pennington, and
Joe Pennington, sisters, Sandy (David) Nichols, and Teresa (Jay) Beckwith as
well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting,
boating and golf. He enjoyed watching NASCAR on Sundays, enjoyed bowling,
especially the couples bowling league that he and Mary bowled on for many
years. Mike also loved spending summers at Pine Lake. He and Mary enjoyed
vacations to Mexico, going to the Casinos and spending time with family and
friends.
Mike was the type of person that was always there
to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He enjoyed being the
caretaker of the family. Mike was a hard worker and enjoyed the many years
working with brother, Steve in the family owned business. Mike
was a good man, loving husband and father. He was a friend to many and loved
by all that knew him, he will truly be missed.
