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Paul A. Tanis

1955 - 2020

BORN

1955

DIED

2020

Paul Tanis Obituary

Paul Tanis (11/27/55-05/20/2020) of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of the Chicago area passed away suddenly on May 20, 2020. He is survived by his siblings Lynn (Richard, deceased) Zegers, John (deceased), Elsie (Cliff) Selby, Bob (Deb) Tanis, Karen Klein, Julie (Robin) Hernaez, and Sherry Bult along with many nieces and nephews.

He was an interior design consultant and very active in the Interior Design community in Chicago and also Scottsdale, AZ.

No services will be held. Donations may be made to Donor Network of Arizona in memory of Paul Tanis.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 28, 2020.

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Marie Conenna

June 22, 2022

Can't believe it's been two years!!
Still think about you. You will always be missed.

Pamela Steinbeck

June 22, 2021

I was just thinking of Paul today! I miss him but I know he´s spreading his special joy in heaven and making everyone smile!

Maggie Brooker

August 28, 2020

Paul was genuine, funny, kind, honest and extremely talented. I enjoyed our friendship in the short time we knew each other. My condolences to Paul's family and friends.

Pamela Steinbeck

June 30, 2020

Feel so fortunate to have had Paul as a work colleague and to call him one of my dear friends. I will miss your smile and laugh!

MARIE A CONENNA

June 29, 2020

Just found out Paul passed away! My heart is broken. Condolences to the Tanis family. Paul will be missed. ❤

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