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TANNER DENNIS Obituary

TANNER RAY DENNIS, 19, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Born Jan. 20, 1995, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of Mark Dennis and Melanie Harris. Tanner graduated from Homestead High School in 2013. Tanner had a huge heart and was passionate about football, especially the Indianapolis Colts, dirt bikes, fishing, traveling, and family vacations, along with the animals that blessed his life, cats, Mr. Peaches "Tommy", Miss Tiger Lily, his "Ginormous" dog, Sally, and his brothers "Hyper-Dog", Maverick. "He was a man of style... as he liked to be a sharp dressed young man!" Surviving are his parents, Mark (Ashlie Taivalkoski) Dennis, and Melanie (David) Harris; brother, best friend and confidant, Trevor Dennis; brother, Greg Taivalkoski; sisters, Emeri Taivalkoski, Dani Harris and Kacie Taivalkoski; paternal grandparents, Norman and Arlene Dennis; maternal grandparent, Juva McInteer; grandparent, Marie C. Harris; and a host of most loved and caring cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Carl H. McInteer Jr. Service is 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling from 1 to 5 p.m. Pastor Rick Hawks officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery Roanoke. Preferred memorials to National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI). To send online condolences, please visit www.covingtonmemorial.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 28, 2014.

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March 6, 2014

Mark, Donna and I want to extend our condolences to you at this time.
Aunt Donna and Uncle John Donnelly
Florida

Cindy Smith

March 4, 2014

Mark, Don & I send our prayers to you and your family - for healing, for strength. It was always a pleasure for Tanner to join us at outings when we were visiting. We'll always have fond memories.

Mark Beers

March 3, 2014

Mark, my wife and I are praying for you. We are so saddened to hear what you are going through. We are asking God's angels to come around you. (Psalm 34:7)

Brad & Katie (Hardy) Blair

March 3, 2014

Dennis Family-

We were deeply saddened by the news of Tanner's passing. Our heart felt condolences to your family.

Ray and Viv Chartrain

March 2, 2014

Our hearts ache for your loss. It's so difficult to lose a young soul. We pray that you keep the good times in mind as you try to heal one day at a time.

March 1, 2014

Melanie our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We wish you Godspeed in your healing. Love, The Zavala Family Kim,Joe,Jose & Alex

Mark Timmis

March 1, 2014

We are so saddened to hear the news of Tanner. Melanie my heart goes out to you dear. God bless your family!! Our prayers are with you!

Fort Wayne Parents

March 1, 2014

To Tanner's family: Remember the good times; his first words, his first ride on a big boy bike. These happy memories will help shorten your grief. He carried a heavy cross on earth, but in Heaven there is no suffering! Every parent feels your pain.

February 28, 2014

My dear Juva - My heart aches for you Think of you often. Wish I could see you.
You are in my prayers.
Juanita Murrill

February 28, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

February 28, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Tanner! He was such a great kid. Our condolences to you and your family. He surely will be missed by many. Thinking of you.

Debbie, Ashlyn & Ryan Felton

Greg Smith

February 28, 2014

I know Tanner was truly loved - especially by his brother - and will be remembered for his spirit!!! Love and prayers -to all - Greg and family in Oregon

Junior Stailey

February 28, 2014

He was a neat kid. He was quiet in Algebra II but was a great kid to have at Homestead. I am very sorry for your loss.

Keith and Linda Robinson

February 28, 2014

We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Tanner. He was an awesome young man. You and your family are in our prayers.

Diane

February 28, 2014

My heart is broken and tears are falling.......

February 28, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My son went to school with Tanner and he will be deeply missed. My family's prayers are with you.

Karan Clark

February 28, 2014

I extend my deepest sympathy to your family. My heart breaks for you. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you as you go thru this sad time.

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