David "Dave" Tannen

Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about David. He was truly a wonderful man. Mom always thought a lot of David, and you as well. I tried to find a phone number for the two of you at Mom's house, but could not locate where she put your number. Cheryl Barton-Wyatt (Lois Barton's daughter from Kentucky)

Cheryl Wyatt, Ludlow

Dave was a dear friend a force of nature. He was brilliant, incredibly funny and erudite, told the best stories, and had a huge heart. All of us who opened Harrah's Shreveport will never forget him and the good times we had together as the opening team. Gayle Tegler (Kime)

Harrah's was the first casino riverboat to arrive in our little town. Suddenly people from Tahoe, Vegas, and Atlantic City we're landing in Shreveport. Having absolutely no gaming experience, I had no idea what to expect during an interview for the position of Casino Administrator....fortunately, Dave Tannen was one of the first four people I met. That interview and the following three years were filled with lots of laughter! Dave taught me so much; he was a protector, teacher, mentor,...

Sorry for your loss Marilyn, Dave was one of the best guys I ever met in Casino business. We really had some good times at Holiday/Harrahs. Rest In Peace my friend

Marilyn, I'm so sorry for your loss. Dave was one of my favorite people I have ever worked with in the Casino business. He really knew how to make a bad scenario appear funny. I worked with Dave and Marilyn almost 40 years ago at the Holiday (Harrah's) Casino in Las Vegas. We were all much younger then and had such a good time. My condolences to his entire family, friends and pets. RIP Dave.

Well........Dave...............
.....It was a lot of years. A lot of years and I don't remember any of them being "bad". Without you, undoubtedly, I wouldn't be able to say that.

like so many others, I have a lot to thank you for. We saw each other through many "ups" and "downs" but the "downs" were always made better by you.

It's a testament to you that people you met 25 years ago in Shreveport still look up to you and appreciate your friendship. Some of them have,...

marilyn I was so sad to hear of Dave's passing I am a real admirer of him we had some great laughs at others expense our prayers are with you and Blake he will live on in our memories Roy Mathews

I worked with Dave in Shreveport and he was always delightful. Funny and also deeply committed, Dave was just a good human being. There won't be another like him. He made a difference in the world, and I'll truly miss him.

I worked with Dave when he was in Shreveport, LA, and then saw him again about 9 years ago in Las Vegas. He was funny but also clearly a deep soul, committed and kind. He made a big impression on me and I'll never forget him. Love to you and Blake, Marilyn. He made a difference in this world.