Gering, Nebraska
Elizabeth "Liz" Diane (Tanner) Hinds, 49, of Gering, died at her home Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. At her request cremation was held at Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at Jolliffe Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Nuss-Warren officiating. A memorial has been established to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Liz was born on May 19, 1959 in Cahokia, Ill. to George and Norma (Taylor) Tanner. She spent 14 years of her life in Laramie, Wyo. In 1992 she and her family moved to the greater Scottsbluff area where she met and married her husband of 13 years Tom Hinds. The settled down in Gering to raise their family where she remained until the time of her passing.
Over the years she kept a variety of jobs, but her passion was bartending. She bartended at the American Legion and Elks Lodge until her parent's health required her to stay home and care for them until their passing in 2004 and 2005. Liz just recently re-entered the work force as a C.S.R for Vertex where she enjoyed helping others and gained many friends and respect across the country
She loved to sew and crochet, making knick-knacks for her grandchildren and cooking for everyone. She made the best hot wings and cabbage burgers ever. She also loved spending time with her children, always ready with a smile and a hug. Liz was a loving wonderful wife and an extraordinary mother. As she has gone away with her heavenly father, she will be sorely missed by her family, friends, and everyone who had the chance to know her.
She is survived by her loving husband Tom Hinds of Gering; sons Chris Tanner and his wife Kasey of Vancouver, Wash., Taylor Sestak and Tommy Hinds of Gering; and her only daughter Kelsey Craig and husband Paul of Scottsbluff. Granddaughters Ariel and Avery Tanner in Vancouver, Wash., and grandson Isaiah (Boo-Boo Bear) Craig of Scottsbluff; brother George L. Tanner of Beaverton, Ore. and sister Sheryl Peters of Houston, Texas.
Her parents George and Norma Tanner, father-in-law John Hinds, Sr., four aunts and one uncle preceded her in death.
This obituary was originally published in The Star-Herald.
Tom and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Liz. Our prayers and love go out to your family. We did not know her for long, but she was a fine person and we knew how much you loved her. May the Lord put his loving arm around you during this time in your life. Jerry and Pam Schmidt
Jerry and Pam Schmidt
January 31, 2009 | Pensacola, FL
Liz: Words can not say how much I loved you, you were my soulmate, my rock, my partner. There is not a moment that i do not think of you.
I will always love you with all my heart until it is my time to go.
Your Husband
Tom
Tom Hinds
December 17, 2008 | Gering, NE
the family of liz (Tanner) Hinds
she will be missed by me i was sad when my mom told me that she passed away on thursday sorry i couldnt be their for the family
Wendy Knepp
Wenona (Wendy) Knepp
December 16, 2008 | Hutchinson, KS
Mom:
I love you so much and will never forget you. I have so many questions that are left unanswered-you really were my personal guru that knew everything. Isaiah misses you so much, and his whole mood has changed since you passed. He knows, prolly more than any of us do that such a great mother and grandmother was lost that day. You wil forever be in our hearts and minds-I love you Mom.
Kelsey Craig
December 16, 2008 | Scottsbluff, NE
Liz:
The world is a much sadder place without you. You were taken way too early. But your love will forever be here through your children and grandchildren. Sleep well, and tell Mom and Dad hello, and that I love and miss them as I do you.
Your brother, George and your nephews; Mike and Mark Tanner.
George Tanner Jr.
December 15, 2008 | Beaverton, OR
Dear, Hinds and Tanner Family.
My name is Valerie Knepp i knew Liz, through her son Chris. I am so sorry to here of your loss. She was a wounderful woman and friend to all that knew her. Ill never forget her.
Valerie knepp, Omaha, Ne. P.S. Chris if you have a myspace or a facebook I have both look me up I would like to get back in touch with you.
Valerie Knepp
December 15, 2008 | Omaha, NE
