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Thomas Tanner Obituary
Thomas Jeffrie Tanner passed away November 17, 2011 with his family by his side. Jeff battled with liver and kidney failure and was valiant in his fight against the disease. We will miss Jeff's beautiful blue eyes and his tender heart. Jeff married April DeWitt June 28, 1991 and had just celebrated their 20th anniversary. Together they raised their son Thomas Jeffrie Tanner (TJ). Jeff leaves them a legacy of love and precious memories along with his parents Larry and Charlene Tanner and his sister Jennie Tanner-Jelsma and husband Thomas Jelsma. He also leaves many nieces and a nephew saddened by the loss.
Jeff was born May 10, 1966 in Salt Lake City and attended Woods Cross High School and the University of Utah. He was Vice President of Tanner Glass and Hardware. He was a very generous employer and a friend to all. Everyone Jeff met wanted to be his friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tease. Jeff loved the rain, Willie Nelson and Lake Powell. He regularly had breakfast with his long-time friends John, Doug, Mike, Larry, Jeremy and Leland. Saturday mornings will never be the same at Market Street Grill.
We would like to express our gratitude to all of the doctors, nurses and caregivers at the IMC Shock Trauma floor as well as the transplant team who took such good care of Jeff in his last days. Their kindness to Jeff and his family will never be forgotten. Jeff was gracious enough to donate his eyes for medical research and would have wanted everyone to consider organ donation for him or herself. Our family will be making contributions to the American Liver Foundation.
Jeff did not want to be grieved for, so a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. For details please contact Larkin Mortuary.
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Troy Bagshaw
December 2, 2011
Sad to see ya go Jeff ! You were a good guy . Very nice of you to donate to help another ! Brave and generouse gesture !
Christiansens
November 27, 2011
Dear Tanner Family, we are so sorry for the loss of Jeff. He was a great guy and will never be forgotten. You are in our thoughts.
November 26, 2011
Larry,Charlene,April,TJ and Jenny.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the loss of Jeff. He was always such a fun and loving guy. I know you have lots of memories that will sustain you in tough days ahead.
Love to all of the family at this time.
Maurine and Dave Paull
Janet Davis
November 25, 2011
April and family,
What a special family you have ~ and how wonderful it is that Jeff was such a great part of that and always will be. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
Andy Tanner
November 24, 2011
Love him and miss him already! Our prayers are with april,tj and the rest of the family. Jeff was a great guy, I have lots of great memories. Love you all! May you feel the comforting hands of our savior in this tough time!
Barbara Mackay
November 24, 2011
Dear April,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Larry Sumsion
November 24, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss, Jeff was a great person & always fun to be around. your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
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