Ingrid “Edie” Marcia Penry
Memorial added 2026
Ingrid “Edie” Marcia Penry, of Boulder, CO, passed away in early March 2026, shortly before her 59th birthday.
Born March 23, 1967, on an Air Force base in Laredo, Texas, Edie was the first of two daughters of Lou Ann and Bob Penry, both of Lakewood, Colorado. As an Air Force family, they were stationed at bases in Texas, at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and in Anchorage, Alaska. After her father transferred to NOAA, the family moved to Miami, Florida, and in 1979, they moved again, settling in Boulder, Colorado.
Edie attended Southern Hills and Burbank Junior Highs, where she made lifelong friends, and graduated from Fairview High School in 1985. She began her undergraduate studies at Colorado State University while on a softball scholarship before transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate and Finance from the College of Business and Administration. Academically, she was a dedicated and successful student. Following university, she built a home business specializing in property management and bookkeeping.
Edie’s early life was marked by her outstanding athletic achievements, and fastpitch softball was where she truly shone. She was a dominant player during Boulder’s memorable era of youth sports in the ’80s, playing outfield, shortstop, and third base for the Boulder Arrows and Boulder Comets. Competing alongside many skilled teammates, Edie’s intelligent fielding, quick bat, wheels, and strong arm helped lead her teams to multiple state and regional championships. The Comets had strong runs at the national championships, two of which were hosted locally on the home turf at Gerald Stazio Memorial Fields. Inspiring to watch and truly beautiful, Edie was coachable, a great teammate, and gifted at gamesmanship.
In her sophomore year of high school, Edie made history at Fairview by becoming the starting right fielder on the boys’ sophomore baseball team. Edie was never afraid to compete with boys, and since varsity fastpitch softball was not yet a CHSAA-sanctioned varsity sport, she did not want to miss her chance to play for the Knights. At a time when Title IX was getting its footing, her family remembers how brave it was of Edie to claim her place on the field. Although some people were dubious, many teammates and opponents respected her, seeing her as both fearless and a strong competitor.
Edie’s athletic highlights were often featured in the Boulder Daily Camera. Her athleticism and sportsmanship were admired by her family, teammates, and friends, and her accolades and memories are forever ingrained in her community. One need look no further than her own family to highlight the effect of Edie’s reach: Her father coached many of her teams and publicly advocated for fastpitch softball to become a CHSAA-sanctioned varsity sport. Her younger sister followed her path, playing for BVGSA’s Jr. and Sr. Comet teams and in college. Lastly, Edie’s daughter also played infield for BVGSA, both recreationally and competitively, from the ages of 4 to 18. She was a four-year letterwinner in softball at Fairview, earning the MVP award her senior year, and she played three years for CU Boulder’s club softball team.
Following college, Edie married her high school sweetheart. Together, they had two children and raised them on the outskirts of Boulder. After the couple went their separate ways, Edie moved to Grand County. This was a place close to her heart, as she grew up visiting her extended family’s ranch at the base of Trail Mountain near Granby. Edie indulged in almost every outdoor adventure offered in the sportsman’s paradise. Years later, Edie returned to the Front Range, where she lived until her passing.
Moments with Edie were often filled with sunshine, laughter, and love. Her wit and creativity brought light to those who knew her. As Edie enters her eternal peace, memories of her remind us of the importance of connection beyond one’s inner circle, as she bridged her loved ones together. Her love will forever remain the link to a seemingly infinite web of individuals in Boulder and beyond.
Ingrid is survived by her two children, Darian Valdez of Broomfield and Tea Valdez of Aspen; her sister, Anna Walker (Dirk); and her father, Robert Penry (Kit Wise). She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Annette Penry (née Carlson).
A memorial service will be held on a future date this year in the Boulder area.
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Give in Edie’s Memory
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Boulder Valley Girl Softball Association.
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