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Charles Tanner Obituary
9/19/42 ~ 11/13/14
Born to Fred "Bick" Tanner and Katherine Peale, Chuck graduated from SPHS and Cal Poly, Pomona. A member of Pi Sigma Chi, he met his love, Jo Ann Balkus; married 1963, 6 children. A mechanical engineer, Chuck worked for So Cal Gas Co., and mining companies. They were in the process of retiring to Paradise Valley, MT. Survived by Jo Ann; 6 children and 9 grandchildren; mother Katherine.
Funeral Mass: Sat. 11/22, 10 AM, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Sandy, UT. Donations may be made to Huntsman Cancer Institute, SLC. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Tanner
Dag Kolderup
December 2, 2014
Dear Tanner Family,
My condolences. I was very saddened to hear that Chuck had passed. He was one of the first kids that I met in San Pedro after arriving here from Norway in May, 1949, we often played cowboy and Indian together and listened to
radio programs like "Straight Arrow", "Sky King", "Gang
Busters", and such. That was when the Family lived on
Barbara Street in the Palisades, close to grandparents',
the Peale's Market, which is now called The Corner Store.
When the family moved to Miraleste, there weren't many
houses there, and I would sometimes visit Chuck and we
played in the canyons, catching lizards and snakes. Those
are fond memories, and I'm sorry that I didn't see more of
him in our following years.
Bill and Sandy Gray
November 27, 2014
Dear Jo Ann ~ So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chuck was a wonderful guy, a real gentleman and a role model for all of us.
Tina Atkins-Sassaman
November 26, 2014
Oh, JoAnn, I am so sad! I first met Chuck in the 5th grade at Miraleste. I know how difficult this is now for you and for your large and wonderful family. All the love and support you all are receiving now can't fill the void, but please know we all care very much. Love you all.
Cheryn Conrad Gray
November 25, 2014
To the Tanner Family....so sorry for your loss. Have known Chuck since the 6th Grade. As one of many of my Miraleste neighbors, was always a kind and helpful friend. He will be fondly remembered by all.
Dorothy Green
November 22, 2014
Joanne and Family,
Just want to say how sorry I am for the loss of your father and husband. My son was Earl D. Green he was married to Ginnie Green. So I know you all were really close friends. May the Lord Comfort you and guide you during this difficult time.
November 19, 2014
This is such a shock. I last worked with Chuck in 2009 but it seems like yesterday. We have kept in touch when job opportunities arose. You spend so much time with those you work with you get to know them as a sort of family. JoAnn, he often spoke of how much you meant to him. Peace be in your heart until you see him again. May your family also except my condolences. Your in my prayers.
Marsha Andrews
November 19, 2014
To Joanne and family..our love and prayers are with you. Only you can really feel the pain of loss, but know we have lost and do at least understand the pain. We will continue to pray for all of you and ask God to hold your hand each step of the way as you cope with the loss of husband, father, grandfather and friend. The Arant Family
November 19, 2014
Dear JoAnn and family, Very, very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing today. He was a great person and a very devoted husband and father and friend. He sure loved you and his family completely. He and all of you have our prayers. Please accept our condolences.
Bob and Liz Fryke
Jim Serici
November 19, 2014
Kay, and the Tanner Family...sorry for your loss...known Chuck since high school and worked with him at the Gas Co.
Sally Tanner
November 18, 2014
I'm so very sorry for you all. This is such a huge loss for all of you. I wish there were words to help heal your hearts, but I know there aren't. I am sending you all love and prayers.
Sally Tanner
November 18, 2014
May wonderful memories soften your sorrow. Our prayers are with you.
Jack and Marina Sweetring
Molly Jones
November 17, 2014
So very sorry for your loss Jo Ann. My thoughts are with you and your family and I pray your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Audri Durrence
November 17, 2014
JoAnn and Paige, we are so sorry for your loss.
We so enjoyed a relationship with your family during the softball years with Paige and Bryanne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Buck Tanner
November 17, 2014
My cousin, Chuck, was a wonderful man, loving father and avid outdoorsman. He loved his family dearly and, I am sure, will be waiting for them when they, too, make their transition to the next level of existence. He loved nature and showed the earth and its inhabitants respect and compassion. He was a courageous man, but also kind and gentle where appropriate. He was both intelligent and spiritual, a combination I particularly admire. He was a great friend, and I will miss him. I trust we will meet again. Until then, I will remember him in my heart, pray for his family and that he will be comforted in his new and better surroundings. Buck Tanner
Vickie Gritzmacher
November 17, 2014
Dear Jo and Paige, Cami and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Chuck (and Jo) were such amazing supporters of all of Paige's sporting events.....which were MANY! Please know that you are in our hearts and minds and praying that the Holy Spirit will send you peace at this difficult time. Vickie Gritzmacher
Mike & Jilynn Turner
November 16, 2014
Jo Ann,
We are so sorry to hear about Chuck! He was such a great example to all of us in the good ole Bluffdale neighborhood! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time!
Love, Mike, Jilynn Turner and kids :)
George Medak
November 16, 2014
The world lost a great man and friend. Chuck was kind, considerate, strong and loving. He was a great role model for his family and friends and will be missed by more than he would ever know. Prayers to Kate, Jo and to all of Chuck's loving family.
Tom Arant
November 16, 2014
Chuck, you will forever be in our hearts. Until we meet again.....Godspeed.
November 16, 2014
JoAnne, We are thinking of you and will keep you and your family in our prayers. Terri & Delynn Summers, Bluffdale, Utah.
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