November 13, 1997-December 31, 2023
Rustin Doyle’s story began on November 13, 1997. He was born to Kris and Randee Penner in Selkirk, MB. His work here on earth was finished in the late evening hours of December 31, 2023.
Rustin was a cheerful, energetic lad with varied interests and many dreams. He attended the Willow Grove School in Beausejour for 9 years. Although this completed his formal education, he never stopped learning, thinking, and absorbing the world around him. At the age of 12, Rustin felt the call of God and committed himself to serve the Lord, never wavering in that commitment. This resulted in a new birth experience and Rustin was baptized into The Church of God in Christ Mennonite on February 27, 2011. I met Rustin when I came to teach in Beausejour in January 2015. His family says it became apparent quite quickly that the feelings Rustin had for me were special. We were married on August 26, 2018. The next five years were the best of Rustin’s life and he poured his heart into being a husband and leader of our home. You always believed in me sweetheart and gave me such courage to be all I could be. You were the love of my life, my knight in shining armor. I fell in love with your crazy wink almost right away. Your vivacious personality was catching and attracted everyone to you. Your enthusiasm for everything you did was inspiring. You were living the life you always dreamed of. When we welcomed Edison Shane into our lives on December 30, 2022, you dove into fatherhood like you did everything else. You loved Edison with your whole being and he loved you right back. Watching you play on the floor with him will always be my best memory. Making a tunnel out of chairs and blankets was a new game. You were worried that you weren’t a normal Dad for acting that way, but you were the best Dad I’ve ever seen.
Rustin was a farm boy at heart who loved dogs, always enthused about growing things and working the land. He also had a keen interest in mechanics and when an opportunity to purchase a fix it shop in Beausejour presented itself, he launched into it with enthusiasm and energy. He loved serving the people he met and made many friends through his work. The dream of building a bigger shop was realized in the fall of 2023. He loved his coworkers, caring for each one as a personal friend. He valued the contribution each one made to First Street Auto.
Edison will never know you but I vow that I’ll tell him about you every day. I’ll do my best to train him in the right way so that some day we can both see you again. The last prayer you prayed with me in the hospital when you could hardly talk any more will always be precious to me. You were very concerned about all your responsibilities, feeling the weight of fatherhood, being a husband, and running your shop. You prayed that you would get better so that you could be that man again, but I think we both knew that wasn’t going to happen. I love you and I’ll miss you forever.
Left with grieving hearts are his wife, Twila and 1 year old son Edison Shane; his parents Kris and Randee, Beausejour, MB; his brothers, Clay and Emily, and Roman, all of Beausejour, MB; grandparents: Jerry and Lenora Penner, Beausejour, MB, and Alton and Judy Koehn, Detroit, TX: Twila’s parents Gordon and Laurel Goossen, Altona, MB; her siblings: Teresa and Phil Schmidt, El Campo, TX; Heidi and Kevin Barkman, Brandon, MB; Lyle and Melanie, Altona, MB; and Anthony and Natalie, Rosenort, MB; 6 nieces and nephews; Grandmother Norma Isaac, Rosenort, MB; special friends: JoVan Friesen, Roblin, MB and Benjamin Isaac, Kenora, ON; the First Street Auto family and very many friends. He was preceded in death by Uncle Mike and an infant cousin, Levi.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brokenhead River Community Hall, 320 Veterans Lane, Beausejour with viewing at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Church of God in Christ Cemetery, Beausejour. The service may be heard on the short-range radio by tuning your radio to 98.1 FM in the hall parking lot.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rustin’s memory may be made to STARS Ambulance Service, 155 Hangar Road, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Z1 or online at Ways to Donate – STARS
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Ryan Nickart
I didn’t know rustin very well but he was a really nice guy when I dealt with him in getting my exhaust together on my classic truck. He was definitely a knowledgeable guy that clearly had a passion for anything that had an engine. My condolences to his friends, family and employees. Rest in peace Rustin
Sherry Pottie
My prayers go out to the Penner family. May the Lord give you peace and keep Rustin in your heart for ever
Ron & Gisele Schewe
Chris, Randee, our hearts hurt so much for you both. We can’t imagine what you’re both going through. Our most deepest condolences to you both. We are still in shock….
Patrice, Brian and Everett Gibson
So sad for your whole family. I can’t imagine what you are doing through. Our sympathy and love goes out to each and everyone of you.
Stan & Dianne Kruk
Our condolences go out to the Penner family may the Lord give each of you the love and strength as your family walk this journey.
Eleanor Eugene Stefaniuk
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
No words can express our thoughts for your family
at this extremely sad time
Paul McIntosh
This is devastating news . I offer my deepest sympathy to the Penner family. I hope you can find peace in time and remember the joy of having him but until then , please know we are thinking of you as you go through this most difficult of times. It’s deeply shocking to the entire community.
Lisa Thiessen
Condolences to the Penner and Goossen families. God be with you.
Alvin and Zenda
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all the family. We are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. Alvin , Zenda and family.
Wayne & Kim Voss
Our Sincere Sympathy to the Penner Family. Heaven has gained another Angel. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and Prayers.
Wilbert
Our condolences to you, Jerry & Lenora and your family. It must hurt. Mike, so recently and now your grandson, Rustin, so young. We’ve never experienced a loss of that nature but surely the same God that saw you through the loss of Mike is still there and in control. Fortunately, we have a hope of Heaven after this. Sincerely, Wilbert & Glena
Leona Weidman
So very sorry to hear the sad news of Rustin’s passing. To all the family and many friends, May God give you His Comfort and Peace♥️
Reg & Myrna Black and family
Sincere condolences to the entire Penner family on the passing of their grandson, brother, son, father and husband. No one can fully comprehend the pain and sorrow you have. Please know that it is also being felt and shared by so many others. Rustin was a well respected businessman and a valuable member of the community. More importantly he was a fine young man. We will all miss him dearly.
Russ and Ang Isaac
God’s Blessings and Comfort to all the family
Mick and Sue Murray
Our sincere condolences to Rustin’s family we were devastated by the news of his passing. We only knew him through First Street Autos which was his pride, joy and dream. He always told us that we were amongst his first customers and always treated us as friends. He was one of the nicest, most genuine people that I have ever met. Rustin you will be sorely missed not only by our family but Beausejour and surrounding areas. RIP our friend ❤️
Corene Antle
Twila, I am so sorry for your great loss. May God hold you in His arms and give you comfort and strength to face the coming days. You and Rustin’s families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peter & Ruth
Our hearts ache for you Twila, Gordan, Laurel & families.
May our God comfort you as you walk this journey of sorrow.
Sincere sympathy,
Peter & Ruth Friesen
Grip Singh
This was so shocking to me. Rustin was such a helpful guy. I used to spend hours talking to him at his shop about customer’s builds. He was always positive and friendly. He was one of my favourite people in the car community. Him and his family will be in my prayers.
Jenise Penner
Beautiful words Twila, for a beautiful love!!
Our hearts ache for you all…. Everyone of you!
Curtis and Jenise Penner
Carol
So so sorry for your loss. Our Prayers are with you all, Twila, Edison, Kris + Randee, and Alton + Judy.
With love, Leonard + Carol, and family.
Gary solotki
Sending my deepest condolences to the Penner family. Found Russ to be a very helpful and knowledgeable man . He will be greatly missed .
Sean and Sonya Nightingale
Dear Penner family,
Most of you don’t know me- but my daddy (Herb Ensz) went to service in Denver with Alton (aka Lefty). Our hearts hurt with you all.
Gertrude Shack
My deepest sympathy to the family’s of Rustin Penner, no words can convey condolences for their loss.
Byrnie & Bernice Isaac
May the God of all peace sustain you in his everlasting arms. Our prayers are with the families on both sides. Our hearts are broken for you. May the Lord comfort you in the coming days when you will really need it.
Helene DeKezel
We were devastated with the news of Rustin’s passing. Our condolences to his wife Twila, his young son Edison, the Penner and Goossen families. May you feel God’s Grace and love as family and friends gather around you to comfort you in love and prayer during this most sorrowful time of your lives.
May you find comfort in knowing Rustin was loved and respected by many and his presence in our Community will be truly missed.
May you RIP Rustin
Lou & Helene Savisky
Beausejour Community Member
I only met Rustin a few times, but he was one of the nicest people I ever met. He went above and beyond in his work, and his genuine compassion shone through with every interaction.
He made an immeasurable impact and his loss has reverberated throughout every corner of this community. To have such a profound effect on so many people at such a young age is awe-inspiring.
I’m not a religious person but today I pray for Rustin’s family, friends and loved ones. Words can’t describe how sorry I am for you to have lost such a wonderful person so young. My heart is with you all.
Willard and Diane Koehn
Kris, Randee, Twila, Alton and Judy, Clay and Roman
Our hearts hurt for the loss of Rustin. Many tears have been shed here in Flagstaff for you all. We wanted to come so badly but just couldn’t put all the pieces together to come. Our prayers and thoughts have been with you all week. God is good and we will all get through this with His help. Our love to you and His blessings for the days ahead. Uncle Will and Aunt Diane
John Toews
To the families of Twila and Rustin, Jerry and Lenora family, Gordon and Laurel family. You are in our prayers as you go through these most difficult of times. Our hearts are broken for you! With love and sympathy. John and Elaine
Jacquie toews
My love to you Twila. I never got to know your husband but the tribute you paid him is truly wonderful. May you feel loved and cared for by your many friends. From Miss Jacquie
Darrell & Pat Bakstad
Randee, Kris, Twila and family. We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gods Blessings for your family.
Darrell & Pat
Tamara Goertzen
We are so so sorry for your loss. Praying that angels will surround you with comfort and carry you through.
Sharon Peters
Alton and Judy, Kris and Randee, Twila and family…Our prayers are with you all! Praying God will comfort your hearts. Love from Glen and Sharon (and all the Dean Unruh family)
The Carmichaels
To Rustin’s family and First Street Auto Staff
Our family is crushed by this unbelievably sad news. Rustin was “our garage guy” – from the beginning of our relationship, it was clear that he tried hard to gain trust and loyalty with his customers. We trusted him with all of our car and truck needs, and he took care of us. With his advice, knowledge and expertise, we knew we were always getting a fair and honest deal. Many times he went over and above a regular customer service expectation. We were so very excited with the new and improved building, a true one stop shop for his customers and all of Beausejour. We will miss him immensely and are thinking of his family at this very difficult time. We hope the love that has been expressed by all that knew him, somehow helps with the healing from this loss in the days ahead. May God’s grace be of comfort to you all! ❤️
The Carmichael Family
Janice Sayer
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rustin was such a kind young man, thoughtful, sincere and joyful. I pray that God comforts you and heals your hearts.
Gary and Nina Schewe
I couldn’t believe when I heard the sad news of Rustin passing. So young and full of life, Just seen him the other day at Home Hardware, came right across the store to say hello. That was the kind of fellow he was, busy but always time to share a story or laugh. Nina and I give my prayers out to Twila, young Edison, Kris, Randee, and the Penner family. God bless you all in this time of grief.
Gary, and Nina
Lorraine Drewlo & Family (Bob's)
Being a Valued customer of 1st Street Auto for a few years, always admired Rustin and Staff for the
Professional Service they provided. He will be sorely missed.
Our Sincere Condolences To His Entire Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with You All at
this most difficult time. RIP
Chris and Jody Thiessen
To the Penner Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words can’t express how we feel. Rustin’s positive energy reflected in everything he did. He was a good friend, great neighbour and fellow farmer. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Marc Schrock
To the Penner family:
Our hearts are grieving for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God holding you close now and in the coming days.
~Marc Schrock and family
Elsie Magnusson
Truly shocked to hear of Rustin’s passing. My condolences to the Penner Family & the Staff at First St. Auto
My first time in meeting Rustin & staff for car repairs ,they were so fiendly & helpful. I immediatly decided this is where I will be getting my car serviced. You are now in Gods care Rustin. Rest in peace.You will be sadly missed by many.
Darrell and Maralee Wurch
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Twila and Family. Rustin was full of love and joy and he reflected Jesus well! We will miss that smiling face in this community.
Elsie Magnusson
My deepest Condolences to the Penner Family & Staff at First St. Auto.
Rustin will be sadly missed by many, he was so friendly & helpful to his customers
Rest in Peace Rustin. God took you too soon.
Patrick Luft
As I sit here typing this, I am in utter shock and feel like this is just a dream. My eyes swell with tears, and my heart hurts knowing that Rustin is no longer with us. He was always a kind and forever positive young man, full of ambition, kindness and strength. He was infectious in his attitude and all that came in contact with him. He will be greatly missed, and I pray for the strength of his family in these difficult times.
The Baker Family
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Penner family on the passing of your beloved Rustin. May your abiding faith help you bear this unimaginable and devastating loss. Our hearts go out to you all.
Andy, Jan, Drew, Reid & Riley Baker (neighbours)
Jay & Jodie (Voth) Dion
The memories shared in these condolences and in the beautiful obituary say so much about an incredible young man who was so full of life, his death is difficult to comprehend. Rustin’s passion for his business and care for his customers was inspiring. He delivered a customer experience rarely found and he’ll be remembered for it, along with that huge smile and his boundless enthusiasm and energy. Our most sincere condolences to Twila, the Penner and Goossen families, and the First Street Auto family.
Cheryl Shaw
Deepest sympathies go out to Twila and Edison, Kris, Randee and family, and the staff at First Street Auto. Such a devastating loss of such a wonderful, hard working young man. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was always so friendly, and seemed so very happy with his new business and shop. Such an untimely loss. Rest in peace Rustin.
Sincerely,
Bob and Cheryl Shaw
(Formerly of First Street Auto)
Jodi Rodriguez
Kris and Randee, Alton and Judy
Praying that God will hold you close in this dark hour. Love to you all and your family
Noel and Jodi Rodriguez
Fred n Gladys Bartel
Fred & Gladys
We are very sorry to hear of your loss Rustin Our sympathies go out to you Twila and your young son Edison, also to Kris & Randee & Clay & Emily, and Roman and the Penner and Goossen family and Norma Isaac. May God bless and keep us our prayer!!
Fred & Gladys Bartel
Cindy Matychak
Our deepest condolences to the family of Rustin. Sending heartfelt prayers during to all of you. May you find comfort in each other and in God’s presence.
Neighbours The Matychak’s
Clarence, Cindy, Jeff & Candice
Martin & Melissa Botincan
Please accept Our deepest condolences on the passing of Rustin, your loving husband, father, son and friend, to many in our community. I was unfortunate to not personally have met him or have discussion, like many have, but he always waved and smiled when passing on the road or going by his new proud establishment in Beausejour.
It was always a sense of welcoming to smile & wave back. That will truly be missed.
Such a young & energetic man, through simple kindness, has touched many of us in our hearts, sharing love and happiness.
May God Bless Rustin and his memory in our hearts, and hope to carry his legacy forward in our memories and through his family and son.
God Bless,
Martin & Melissa Botincan
Tyndall Mb.
Marc Lang and family
My deepest condolences to Twila, Edison and the entire Penner family, as well as the First Street family.
Rustin. When I first heard the news I couldn’t believe it, didn’t want to believe it. Not a day has passed since that I haven’t thought of you. You were called home too soon for our liking, but there’s some comfort in knowing that God had a good reason. There must be a real nice classic car that you are working on right now, or maybe uncle Mike needed your expertise working on a tractor.
You truly were an amazing person, kind and generous, always there to offer a helping hand or advice. Over the years, you’ve helped me both personally and professionally more times than I can count. Watching you grow your business from a small corner of your dad’s shop, all the way to the impressive First Street Auto of today is truly inspiring.
I will always remember and cherish the hours spent in that small back room of the old shop, talking about all matter of things, from farming to tractors, to trucks and cars, and trying to solve the worlds problems; long after the hydraulic hoses were done. And then watching you start your family; I was so happy and excited for you, and now we had another subject we could talk about. I could tell how much you loved Edison, and that you were a great dad. You sponsored my go-kart team since the beginning, even though we never placed very high, you continued to support and encourage us, giving us valuable advice. We joked that our boys would be racing together once old enough. Unfortunately you never did make it to the races in person but I know you would’ve loved it.
I want you to know Rustin, that you touched a lot of people in this life, and that you inspired me to follow my dreams and pursue my own business. I will forever be thankful for your friendship and what you did for me over the years. I will never forget you.
Adam Meisner
I just found out today. I’m in utter shock.
Deepest sympathy to the Penner family. Just thinking about how much you are a kind soul. You had such a gravity with your personality and charm, everyone wanted to be around you. Loved our small talk and you were always able to lend a helping hand. May your light shine bright. (FedEx Guy)
Cole Dimitroff
This broke my heart reading this. Rustin was our trusted mechanic for as long as he owned the shop, and he was the kindest soul around. Even though we did not know each other, other than business, he always treated myself and my family, like family. I offer my fullest condolences. Rest peacefully.
Post Polio Network (Manitoba) Inc.
The Post Polio Network sends their condolences to Randee and her family on the passing of Rustin. God bless you and your family during this time of loss.