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Brian David Tanner
Resident of San Jose
Passed away April 7, 2012 from colon cancer, he was 54. He is survived by wife Robin and their daughter Lexi, and Nick, Jenna and Michelle from first marriage to Lori Bradford and 2 granddaughters, Lilly and Kyhla. He is also survived by Helen George (mother), brother Mark, sister Lori.
Celebration of Life April 16th, 4-6pm Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford University. Brian now dives from the highest platform.
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mer
April 18, 2023
still thinking about you Brian. I was only 10 when you died but you made a huge impact as my coach when I was a kid. You showed me how to be confident and that changed my life.
Candee
April 3, 2013
1 Year ago today I said my last goodbye to you, but it's not goodbye it's I'll see you again some day......You are dearly missed by so many. I love you.
Candee
January 7, 2013
Thinking of you during this Holiday Season. I miss you and love you so very much.....
Laura Francis
September 11, 2012
My son Alex just wrote a college essay about Brian. Brian made a difference in the lives of these young people. He's gone too soon, but he will never leave them. Thank you, Brian, for making my son's world a better place.
September 1, 2012
He was an amazing man, he didn't have enough time on this earth, but I hope he is in a better place with no worries.
Jerry Benedetti
May 19, 2012
I am sad to hear today of Brian's passing last month. I wish I had kept in closer contact. I met Brian at Express it couriers and we became great friends and raquetball partners, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was truly a wonderful person and loved coaching..
Jerry Benedetti and family
April 20, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy.
~ The Blaufus Family (Jessie)
Candee Mortensen
April 17, 2012
Miss you so very much, I know you are diving and coaching from the big Aquatic Center in Heaven and watching over all of us....I love you
April 16, 2012
We're here for you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
The Malettas (Jimmy)
Robin Tanner
April 15, 2012
Missing you more everyday..
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