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1979
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2020
Paul Tanner Obituary
December 9, 1979 - November 15, 2020
Modesto, California - Paul Tanner passed away at his home in Modesto on November 15.
Paul was born in Maryland in 1979 to Alexis Alexander and John Tanner. He was the second of three boys. The family moved to Los Angeles when Paul was 6. Paul spent his teenage and adult years in Berkeley and Oakland. In 2018, Paul moved to Modesto with his family. Paul was a skilled salesman who worked his way up to managing all of the aspects of car sales.
Paul and his wife, Mayra, raised two daughters, Leila and Vivian. His family describe him as humorous, kind, generous, caring, hard working and considerate. He will be deeply missed by his family.
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Walter L. Scott
November 29, 2020
I met Paul in Berkeley around ‘95-‘96 and we became close friends soon after we met. We lived really close to each other near highland hospital in Oakland and would hang out almost everyday for years sharing the same interests in music, movies, video games and art. I learned a lot from him and admired his intelligence and wisdom. We would have long conversations about pretty much everything and even in an occasional friendly debate we would end up laughing at whatever it was we talked about always having fun. Over the years I shared so many memorable experiences that even after long periods of no contact we would end up talking and reminiscing on our teenage years with story after story of hilarious events that I’ll forever cherish. His kindness and dedication towards the ones close to him was unmeasurable. A true friend and brother with a gold soul. My sincere condolences goes out to his family and relatives.
Walter L. Scott
November 29, 2020
I met Paul in Berkeley around ‘95-‘96 and we became close friends soon after we met. We lived really close to each other near highland hospital in Oakland and would hang out almost everyday for years sharing the same interests in music, movies, video games and art. I learned a lot from him and admired his intelligence and wisdom. We would have long conversations about pretty much everything and even in an occasional friendly debate we would end up laughing at whatever it was we talked about always having fun. Over the years I shared so many memorable experiences that even after long periods of no contact we would end up talking and reminiscing on our teenage years with story after story of hilarious events that I’ll forever cherish. His kindness and dedication towards the ones close to him was unmeasurable. A true friend and brother with a gold soul. My sincere condolences goes out to his family and relatives.
Reuben Magsino
November 25, 2020
I had the privilege of knowing Paul while living in Los Angeles. He was generous, funny, and a person to look up to, as he was literally a very very tall guy! Truth be told he was a friend to me when friends were limited, and I never told him how much crusing in his tiny Toyota Celica, wasting hours playing video games at the local internet cafe or raiding our boss's liquor cabinet at his lake house meant to me. I pray that that Paul's soul is at peace, and my heart goes out to Mayra, Paul's daughters and Paul's entire family and friends.
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