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2024
Susan Tanner Obituary
May 7, 1949 - March 30, 2024
Wichita, Kansas - Susan R Stember Tanner passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2024. Proceeded in death by her mother Ruth Stember, father Jim Stember both of Haysville, KS and brother, Larry Stember of Derby, KS. Survived by husband Jack Tanner of Wichita, three stepchildren, Stephanie Tanner and Husband Chris McGarey of Henderson, Nevada, Jacque Tanner Tarlton and husband Charles Tarlton of Miami, Florida and Lance Tanner and wife Laura Tanner of Seattle, Washington and daughter, Jamie Tanner of Wichita, KS and three grandchildren, Gabby Arma of Overland Park, KS, John Arma IV of Wichita, Kansas and Isaac Gardner of Wichita, KS. Sue was born on May 7th, 1949, in Dallas, Texas and moved to Haysville, KS as a small child. She attended Haysville schools and Graduated from Campus in spring of 1967. Sue spent most of her adult life working for the Sedgwick County Courthouse and retired in December of 2005. We are going to have a celebration of life on her birthday May 7th, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. at Golden Rod Park community facility located at 1340 S Pattie. Come and go as you please, casual dress, no alcohol allowed in park facility. Finger foods and refreshments will be served.
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Cheryl Schulte
May 6, 2024
My sincere sympathy to Jack, (or "Jackson" as Sue would call him ) and their children and grandchildren. Sue was such a great friend and co-worker at the Courthouse. We even took a cruise together. Sue was such fun to be with. I have missed her so much over the years. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Cheryl Schulte
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Marsha and David Spangler
May 5, 2024
Sincere sympathy to Susan´s family. Sue was a coworker and a good friend for many years. She will be missed by the many lives she touched. Rest in peace sweet Sue.
Jackie Brewster
May 4, 2024
Sue was one of the best bosses I ever had the pleasure of working for! She made for a pleasant work environment! My condolences to her family!
Harry Simpson
May 4, 2024
Godspeed Susan, a kind, caring and loving soul that will be dearly missed, and lovingly remembered.
My sympathies to Susan's family, friends and loved ones, and her loving husband Jack, my long ago classmate from Southeast High School.
Debora Cook
May 3, 2024
Sue was always such a pleasure to work with. A beautiful soul, a great sense of humor and an infectious smile.
Lisa Pauler
May 3, 2024
Sue was one of the sweetest persons I have known. She took me under her motherly wings at the courthouse and helped me along so much. I have very fond memories of her. Rest in Peace Sue
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