Arthur E. Tannahill

Arthur E. Tannahill obituary, Mulvane, KS

Arthur E. Tannahill

Arthur Tannahill Obituary

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Tannahill, Arthur (Art), 87, passed peacefully with family at his bedside on September 30, 2024. He was born April 24, 1937 to Lloyd and Caroline Tannahill at the family farm in Vernon, Kansas.
Survived by his wife of 63 years, Saraphena; daughters, Joan (Kevin) Legan, Janet Bowers; grandchildren, Jonathon Bowers, Amanda (Darryl) Cytacki, Brian Legan and great-grandchildren, Kale Bowers, Isabel Legan, and Ryan Legan.
Preceded in death by his father and mother, Lloyd and Caroline Tannahill; sisters, Lois Hollingsworth, Shirley Yeager, Ula Eagle and grandson, Daniel Legan.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 am Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1062 E. Chet Smith Avenue, Derby, Kansas 67037.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to celebrate Art to consider making a memorial contribution to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1602 E. Chet Smith Avenue, Derby, KS 67037 or Quilts of Valor Foundation, P.O. Box 771452, Wichita, KS 67277.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037

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Rick & Marilyn Milhon

October 4, 2024

Art was a joy to know. Our condolences to Serafina and family.
Rick & Marilyn Milhon

Heather Hutchison

October 3, 2024

Our deepest sympathies to Saraphena and the entire family. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time. Wendell and Heather Hutchison

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