Jeremy Penrose Obituary (1978 - 2020)

Jeremy Penrose passed into the next life November 19th, 2020 surrounded by his family and in the arms of his beloved daughter Mia Jane after a long and valiant battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Jeremy is the anxiously awaited first born child of Wayne C. Penrose, Jr and Wendy Marie Nicholls. As a young boy Jeremy was joyful, clever and loving. He was adored by his two younger sisters and served as their protector and entertainer. Jeremy brought humor to every situation. He had a way of lifting spirits even in the darkest times. Jeremy excelled in athletics and shared a special bond with his father. Together they spent hours shooting hoops in the front yard and playing church ball. His father would go on to coach many basketball, baseball and soccer teams, always cheered on by his Mother and sisters. Summers were spent playing ball and waterskiing at Lake Powell, winters were spent on the ski slopes. Jeremy was heavily involved in scouting and earned his Eagle Scout at the age of thirteen. He also earned his Letter in Soccer at CopperHills High School. Jeremy grew into adulthood with old school class, he was admired as a James Dean type and was a true gentleman. He was a champion for the underdog and made every effort to be a friend to those in need. He was an innovative entrepreneur and started one of first companies to bring satellite TV into the Salt Lake Valley. Vision Satellite was very successful albeit short lived as Jeremy’s illness sidetracked his endeavors. Through his trials with multiple sclerosis he battled through addiction but Jeremy ultimately triumphed and left all of those demons behind. Jeremy had two beautiful children who were the light of his life, his daughter Mia Jane Penrose and son James Coffin Penrose. He is survived by his children and parents Wayne and Wendy Penrose and two sisters Jessica PenroseMorey and Jennifer Penrose. In the last years of his life he required care in a nursing center, even in dark times and loneliness he brightened the lives of his co-residents and many of his care givers with his undying sense of humor. His family sends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Midtown Manor, the nurses and doctors at University of Utah Medical Center and Inspiration hospice for their gentle and compassionate care. Jeremy we love you, we are so proud of you and are grateful your profound suffering is over. Until we meet again, Namaste. Viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary located at 1007 West South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, Utah Wednesday November 25th from 9:30-10:30am with service to follow at 10:30. Graveside service and Interment 1:30pm at Cambridge Cemetery in Downey Idaho.