Dr. William Edward Tanner

Dr. Tanner was the reason I became an English major. His mythology class was my first with him and I was hooked. In grad school, my advisor looked at my transcript and said, "Oh, so you got a degree in Bill Tanner." I am so grateful that I was able to be in his last class at TWU. It was an honor to have spent so much time learning from him.

I owe so much to Bill Tanner. We had such a good relationship and shared many good times. May he live on in the memories of all who loved him.

I have nothing but fond memories of you!

What a wonderful person. I miss you so much. Every time I open one of your Bridge books I have such fond memories of our partnership.

Miss him and know he's enjoying his bridge in heaven!

I lost a wonderful friend and best Bridge partner ever. I know you are at peace.

Bill attended many of my Bridge classes and played regularly at BCOH games. He was a joy to know. We shared a love of cruising. When our Bridge club reopens after this pandemic, he will be sorely missed

I just learned of Bill’s passing. We worked together at TWU from 1992 until his retirement. I’ll remember his brilliance in so many areas of his discipline, I’ll miss talking to him about opera, and I’ll remember his passion for our department and his courage in speaking up when others wouldn’t. He had a wicked sense of humor at times, but mostly I will always appreciate the support he showed this newbie when I joined a department with a lot of history and some colorful characters.
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