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John Tanner Obituary
MARLBOROUGH - John R. Tanner, 47, of Marlborough died Sunday (Mar. 17, 2013) suddenly while running the N.Y. City half marathon.
He leaves his mother, Evelyn M. (Symonds) Tanner of Marlborough; his sister, Elizabeth Guglielmello and her husband Wil of North Grafton; brother, Steven Tanner of Herndon, VA; sister, Lisa Tanner of Marlborough and twin brother, James Tanner and his wife Shelly of Framingham. He also leaves his loving nieces, Dayna Casey and her husband Ryan, Jenna Guglielmello, Alexandra Tanner, Nicole Tanner and Madeline Tanner; his longtime companion Kim Hilner and Jason, Taylor and Alexandra whom he loved dearly.
He was born in Marlborough son of Evelyn and the late Charles F. Tanner who died in 2012 and has lived in Marlborough all of his life.
He was a 1984 graduate of Assabet Valley Regional Technical Vocational High School.
For the past six years, John has worked at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland and previously worked for over twenty-three years at Arrow Fence Co. in Marlborough.
John was a passionate runner and has participated in many races and marathons: including Boston, Chicago, Bar Harbor, ME (Mt. Desert Island) and New York City. Internationally he competed in Iceland, Germany, Ireland and Canada. He received numerous medals and awards.
He was a member of the Highland City Striders.
John had a genuine love for life, his family, extended family and numerous friends including those from Arrow and Russells.
John loved to travel, music and sports. he will be remembered for his love of life, his generosity and his huge smile.
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. on Monday (Mar. 25, 2013) in the First Federated Church, 200 Central St., Hudson. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Marlborough. Calling hours at the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main St., Marlborough are Sunday from 2 to 6 P.M. Please no flowers, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to "Our Promise To Nicholas Foundation", (A Cure For Batten Disease), P.O. Box 10106, Bedford, NH 03110. (www.ourpromisetonicholas.com) Guest book online @ MetroWest News.
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Memories and Condolences
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David johnson
March 17, 2024
Hey Johnny, cannot believe 11 years have passed since you left us! And 11 years ago it was a Sunday the 17th. Think of you all the time and all the great adventures Peter and I shared with you and Jimmy. Miss you, Love you forever cousin-David
Michael B
March 14, 2024
John, as I remember the day our paths briefly intertwined, my heart still holds that faithful moment close. Alongside those who cherished you deeply, I mourn your absence and feel the weight of your loss. Yet, in this digital memorial, your memory endures, offering solace and remembrance to all who visit. You are dearly missed, John.
Michael B
March 14, 2024
John, as I remember the day our paths briefly intertwined, my heart still holds that faithful moment close. Alongside those who cherished you deeply, I mourn your absence and feel the weight of your loss. Yet, in this digital memorial, your memory endures, offering solace and remembrance to all who visit. You are dearly missed, John.
Kim
March 13, 2024
Still miss this guy! Such an amazing human being, gone way too soon.
Many thanks to Herb for sponsoring this page
David johnson
March 17, 2023
Oh boy Johnny, cannot believe you have been gone from us 10 years today! Sometimes it seems far less and you´re in my thoughts a lot-I appreciate how much you have been looking over me and guiding me through daily life. Your twin brother and I refer to you a lot; usually in humor and that helps keep you alive in our hearts-miss you lots-Love cousin Dave
Jenna
March 17, 2022
Love you Uncle John
David
March 13, 2022
Oh boy Johnny , hard to believe it´s been 9 years-sometimes it feels like yesterday. As I sit here in the sun of Sanibel I remember you and your brother Jimmy and all the great travels you took and so very happy you lived your life really full to the end. A really good lesson to everyone! My thoughts are with your entire family ; and I know you watch over each one everyday! Love cousin Dave
Michael Brown
March 13, 2022
Thinking of you and your family. Thank you for everything you´ve brought into this world.
Beth
March 17, 2021
Love you Johnny. Miss you everyday!
Thank you Michael Brown for remembering John.
Michael Brown
March 13, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 17, 2020
Uncle Johnny,
I have been sitting here for the past 10 minutes writing, erasing, and just trying to find the right words to express how much we all miss you. There is and always will be this whole in our family that will never be filled. However, we know you watch over all of us every day and our in all of our lives a different way. Even though it has been 7 years which is still hard to believe. We think about you not just on 3/17 but every day and we love you so much.
Love you,
Jenna
October 4, 2019
Uncle Johnny,
I love you lots and miss you every day.
david johnson
March 17, 2019
Good morning Johnny, Hard to believe it has been 6 years to this day 3/17/13 that you left us so quickly . Miss you all the time ;especially when traveling- made it back to London Johnny last summer, it had been 10 years and you spirit was very strong there - like time stood still. You have a very strong spirit I feel it all the time around me and it's very reassuring. Thanks for working so hard on the otherside, Love ya David
March 17, 2019
Good morning Johnny, hard to believe it has been 6 years to this actual day-Sunday 3/17/13. We all miss you every day but I feel your presence around me all the time; you have a very strong spirit! And I know you are working very hard for all of us on the other side-still no rest for the rocket man! Thanks for looking out for me-Love cousin Dave
Cindy Tanner
March 13, 2019
Good morning darling I will always remember you
Wil Guglielmello
August 27, 2018
HI bro, missed you this summer for pool games! Jims still pushing the button for concert fun you would be proud. Later!!
WIL Guglielmello
March 2, 2018
Thinking of you Johnny, your always with us at every" Tanner family fun day" not a time goes by when someone doesn't mention a fun memory about you. So long for now.
Wil Guglielmello
June 30, 2017
Thinking of you Johnny we all are still feeling the void at get togethers we miss you.
cindy tanner
March 18, 2016
Hi sweet John
March 17, 2016
Hard to believe it's been three years. Miss you,Love you John!
Cindy
August 10, 2015
My dear sweet John I will always remember that smile I think of you often I love you.
October 15, 2014
Hello brother John, giving my best to walk in Nickolas and your memory. I know you will be smiling,and cheering all of us on.
Jenna
July 19, 2014
Love you Uncle John, missing you lots today.
Wil Guglielmello
May 5, 2014
Brother John thinking of you today and everyday miss you, and thinking about those fun times that are not the same without you.
March 17, 2014
My Beloved Brother,
I think about you everyday, I miss you everyday, I love you everyday.
Love Always, Jenna
January 2, 2014
Missing you Uncle John
Jenna
May 17, 2013
Uncle John, I miss you more and more with every day and every month that passes. When Dayna and I said we lost our uncle noone really understood. You and uncle jimmy are and will always be the best uncles and we love you guys so much. Unc I know you will be looking down on me during my most important days...graduation, wedding, and having kids one day with such happiness and that huge smile. We will all meet again at the dinner table eating moms awesome meals and laughing hysterically. I love you so much.
May 1, 2013
thinking about you every day Johnny, miss you
Tom Coleman
May 1, 2013
Thinking of you, thinking of our losses in the past year, thinking what you added to all our lives. Thinking of what Evelyn and Charlie and Pete and Rosemarie and Joe and Marjorie and how the legacy of the closeness and love of our family is special.
Miss you Johnny
David
April 22, 2013
John,Miss you every day your all around us; every where I look at work I see you and remember your smile. I miss your daily jabs at me and your humor. I try so hard to understand why but I know I will not get an answer. Jim and I had a great time at the sox game on Sat. We both know you were there, it was your kind of event the kind that only you could snag tickets for. Love ya David
beth
April 20, 2013
My baby brother, my heart is broken.I know you were put on this earth for a bigger purpose. You have touched so many lives and been loved by so many differant people, it is overwhelming to me. You are a HERO. To me, your family, Nicholas, your friends at Russells and beyond. I love you with all my heart and miss you every momemt of every day. I will try to make you proud of me, living like you did, living each day with love in my heart, and true compassion to your fellow man.
Laura Tonelli
April 19, 2013
Johnny,
You were just a little boy when Beth and I became friends. I remember that I could NEVER tell you and Jimmy apart. I was always grateful you were always together because I could just say Hi Jim and John....LOL...anyhow. You were such an amazing, kind, loving , loyal person. I know your friends and family loved you dearly. You showed us what living a good life and being a good person should look like. We are all very sad and shocked of your sudden passing. We do know that you are looking down on all of us and smiling that AWESOME smile of yours!
You are missed!
Robert Tunnera
April 16, 2013
To the Tanner family and Friends. I just found out the news about John, I knew John in High school and he was one of the Good Guys. Kind, funny and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family and friends
Jenna
April 3, 2013
Miss you Uncle John, think about you every day.
Love you
Patty Hart
March 31, 2013
Thank you Johnny for always being there for Alex and Nicole. Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Johnny were synonyms for love, fun, laughter and kindness to our girls. Nicole has one Godparent in heaven and the other in earth.
Kim, even though I never met you, my girls were always taking about how beautiful you are and how kind you were to them, specially to Nicole last summer. I am so sorry for your loss.
Evie, Beth, Steve, Lisa, Jimmy, nieces and all of us whose hearts he touched: when it comes to John, there are only good memories that will keep his spirit with us always.
March 30, 2013
Thinking of the Tanner family during Easter and knowing John is watching over you.
March 28, 2013
Love ya, buddy. Wake up in the morning missing you; fall asleep at night missing you. I hope you're in the most beautiful place - full of warm sunshine and Madonna songs. XO
March 28, 2013
May we keep celebrate John's life by being more like him and be more giving and kinder to each other. He was a remarkable person. We lost a great friend. Heaven gained an angel.
Wil Guglielmello Jr.
March 27, 2013
To my dear brother in law. There are so many great memories I have,you will never be forgotten. I will always treasure our family times in the pool, playing football,and those great Sunday dinners Beth made that may not have been if it wasn't for you. She really cherished her baby brothers. You showed me how to live life by your excitement, and your great talents you shared doing projects at my house never expecting anything in return. I never had brothers, but you and Jim I ALWAYS CONSIDERED MY BROTHERS,and I know I had the best. Til we meet again your brother Wil.
Nick and Gail Dainiak
March 27, 2013
thank you for running for our grandson Nicholas
Michael Brown
March 27, 2013
Dear Tanner Family.
You do not know me, but the grief and sadness I feel is beyond words. I was with John during what were to be his final moments--and am so, so sorry for your loss. I also lost someone very dear to me just 15 months ago.
Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences, and my most sincere sympathies. And know that John was surrounded by warm, compassionate, and caring people who tried to attend to his every need the best way they could.
Most Sincerely.
March 26, 2013
Mrs.Tanner, Jim, and Kim,
I know this has been extremely difficult for you all. And the days ahead you will have your moments. I hope you will find comfort in your wonderful times with John and know just from the outpouring of love of friends and family how much we love you, too.
I heard someone said "the best way we can honor John is to be just like him." What a kinder world it will be.
Carol Wiorkowski
March 25, 2013
Dear Tanner Family and Kim and Family: Bernie and I are so sorry for your loss. We feel like we know John through David, Jerry, and Bennie Johnson. They have told us many stories about what a wonderful man John was. May you hold memories of him in your hearts and in the palm of your hands! God bless you all.
Bernie and Carol Wiorkowski
Mentor, OH and Central Park, Ft. Myers
Tracie Ward
March 25, 2013
To the Tanner family & Kim, Much sympathy goes out to all of you and I wish that Johns never forgotten smile and amazing fond memories that you all hold deep in your hearts will help heal the pain. John was an inspiration to so many; including us. You all must be so very proud of him and how he positively influenced so many lives. He was our families idol. Both our boys admired him and thought of John as their friend. We lived along his running route and would pass him often-just to see him was a moment of exuberance for my children and to me a warm feeling. I have never met a person as genuine and giving as John. He was so full of happiness and shared that unknowingly through his essence, smile & energy. He always made you feel happy and capable of anything. All but one word can really describe John- "Angel". I am so honored to have worked with him and that John was our friend. Life would not have been the same if he hadn't been a part of it. Your memories will help to keep us all smiling.
Rosemary Gummoe (Russell)
March 25, 2013
Dear Beth, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words for me to say accept Cherish your memories of your brother. Know that I will pray for you and your family.
Your Friends
March 24, 2013
Dear Jim,
The past week must have been extremely hard on you and your family. The brunt of this terrible week has fallen on your shoulders. Everyone is proud of you. There is nobody on the planet who would not want to have you for a brother. The fog will soon lift and things will get easier. Time will help your sorrow. There are so many good memories you have to keep. Think of those things and know that you did your brother a great service and be sure John loves you as much as you love him. It is a privilege to know John, Jim and the Tanner family. Condolences to the Tanner family and to Kim and hers. We love you all. May God bless you all.
Rosena Marley
March 24, 2013
John Tanner was indeed, a wonderful man. Prior to running my own Boston Marathon in 2010 and before my training,David Johnson,John's cousin and close friend, introduced us. Without knowing me,he came over to meet and in his gregarious and enthusiastic style, gave me great running tips and books to read to prepare myself. Prior to that day, I had only heard about his amazing running adventures from David. David and James would often go on running trips together,usually in support of charities. When I finally met this gentle soul, he was even more impressive! My heart and prayers go out to his family. How deeply they will miss him. I think John must have met the other Johnny Kelley by now, and they are running together.
Sheila Marlowe
March 24, 2013
Kim I am so sorry for such a great loss.You proved what true love means treasure the memories luv you Sheila!!
William Robinson
March 24, 2013
Jim and Family. I could not believe and am so sorry for earth's loss of such an outstanding athlete and old friend. I remember having so many laughs at Arrow seeing you both as I visited, then I worked with brother Dan subcontracting, etc.. I miss those days that are part of my eternal memories. May your memories Live on with John. Smile and remember the good brief moments that we are here on Earth. We will all meet again. Take care and God Bless. Billy R.
John Oakley
March 24, 2013
Jim our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and those lives that John had touched, he will always hold a special place in my life and will be missed dearly
Kim
March 24, 2013
Thinking of you Johnny
Karen LeDuc
March 23, 2013
In Loving Memories To John Tanner My favorite Psalm23 of David,The Lord is my shepherd,I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restorethmy soul,He leadeth mein the paths of righteousness for his name sake. Yes though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil for thou art with me,thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest A table before me in the presenceof my enemies,thou anoitestmy head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever amen
London 2008 "Loving Life"
March 23, 2013
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Karen+Russell Leduc
March 23, 2013
To The Tanner Family, Our hearts are broken and crushed,John you are truly an amazing person! i will miss you smily face !In tearsand sadness you left behindalot of aching hearts, and though our hearts are broken and filled with sadness you left us so quickly, your family and friends loved you very much,We never shall and never will forget you, God Bless you! Rest in peace, Love,Karen, Rusell,Suzanne,Timothy and Abbegayle-Rose LeDuc
Jim,Im sending you amessage of love,your brother is with the angels hes with you forever in your heart , You are truly an inspiration to me Im so sorry. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Peter Baker
March 23, 2013
I have found myself reflecting upon each day since John has past the good life that He lived and the good person He was as well as his brother Jim.I am genuinely proud to have known him and Jim both,gentlemen through and through.May God bless his family to get them past this very difficult tradjedy
Doreen Prattre
March 23, 2013
Go dtí go gcasfar le chéile sinn arís - Until we meet again.
Maureen DeCenzo
March 23, 2013
Dear Aunt Evie and the entire Tanner Family, my heart goes out to you all at this time of great loss. May the memory of his smiling face, his love of family and zest for life stay in your hearts and sustain you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joyce
March 23, 2013
Lisa,
I was so sorry to see this. I remember, fondly, that freezing cold whale watch so many years ago now. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Kelley Venturo and Rob, Clara & Quin
March 23, 2013
To "Uncle Jimmy" and my sister Shelley... This has to be such a difficult time. I feel honored to have stood next to John twice on important days of your lives... Next to him as he was your Best Man as well as him becoming Madeline's Godfather.
Please know how sorry our family is... And how glad are to be able to call the entire Tanner family a part of our own.
March 22, 2013
To the Tanner family. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss.
God Bless you all
Jim, Jessica and John Norris
Dave & Peggy Romine
March 22, 2013
To the Tanner Family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gael Henville
March 22, 2013
My name is Gael Henville, I lived in Marlborough until last August, like John,I am am an endurance athlete and I also ran the New York City 1/2 Marathon last Sunday, but did not come to know about his passing util today. My heart truly hurts to know of such great loss. I have come to know him via your messages,blogs and newspaper articles and just know that he would have made a great friend. I will be running this year's Boston in his memory. May God envelope all of his love ones in his arms of comfort.
Kathleen
March 22, 2013
I am saddened to hear of the sudden loss of an exceptional wonderful human being. John was so kind, thoughtful, and so full of life. His smile was contagious. One of my fondest fun memories that brings me a smile and chuckle was watching John and Jim at Russells, unloading Christmas trees from the truck, each balancing 10+ foot trees on each of their shoulders, and "running" with them across the yard non-stop. John chuckled - said it was "good exercise for his marathon training." I will miss his humor and fun nature.
May you all, too, find comfort in all your wonderful times and memories with John. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim, and your family.
Ray Moore
March 22, 2013
Uncle John.. You will be missed by everyone whom you have touched. You were and are a angel sent to us all by then grace of God. You have taught us all something that we all hold dear to our hearts. You bonded with everyone. Auntie Kim, Jason, Taylor, Alex you were all loved more than words can explain by one of the greatest men we will ever meet. Mrs. Tanner & all of the Tanner family, I am dearly sorry for your loss and you had one of the most amazing men in your lives and I thank you for sharing him with me and all the many lucky and blessed people who have crossed paths with him. You are a amazing set of people because John only reflected what he knew. Uncle John I love you we all love you and you will be dearly missed.
March 22, 2013
For Jim and the whole Tanner family, John was wonderful to work with at Russells and I'll miss seeing him at races and trading training note. He was always so upbeat and unbelievably supportive of others at work, for charitable causes, and participation in athletics. This is a devastating loss, but please know you have so many friends and extended family to lean on.
Dayna and Jenna
March 21, 2013
Our dearest Uncle Johnny, words cannot describe how much we will miss you. Our family will never be the same. We will hold all of our fondest memories close to our hearts. You are now our guardian angel looking down on us from heaven... watching over us like you always did. You will always be our hero. We love you more than you will ever know. You will forever be in our hearts. love you, dane and Jen.
Chris and Heather Dainiak
March 21, 2013
We were so lucky that he came into our lives.
John and Nicholas 2009
Chris Dainiak
March 21, 2013
David Johnson
March 21, 2013
Jim,Kim,Aunt Evie and entire Tanner family- no words can truly express are sadness and disbelief of Johnny's sudden passing. We are flooded with so many wonderful memories shared with John and the family;we feel your pain and are praying for you all. Love Aunt Jerry, Uncle Bennie and David-"John took little and gave lots and lots"
March 21, 2013
We were saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. We remember him to be such a gentleman and his smile was indicative of his warm personality. Our hearts go out to his mother, Evie, and his family. We shall keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Sal and Joanne Spinale
Cami Philbrick
March 21, 2013
Kim, so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts prayers are with you.
Love, Rick, Cami, Lauren and Kate Philbrick
Tracy and Todd
March 21, 2013
To Lisa and family....so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Ann Salladin
March 21, 2013
John will be greatly missed by many who did not even know him for the dedicated support that he gave to the Dainiak family and their son, Nicholas. I did not know John but admire and thank him for all that he did to help create awareness for Batten disease. I am so sorry for your loss; my sympathy to the entire Tanner family. Another Batten parent.
March 21, 2013
To the Tanner Family Judy (Flynn) Izbicki
Cindy Tanner
March 21, 2013
To the Tanner Family: There are no words to express how I feel at this moment. Just wanted to let you all know you are in my thoughts and prayers and am so sorry for your loss.
Katie M.
March 21, 2013
I'll miss seeing John's smiling face at Russell's. Thinking of you Jim.
john hubbard
March 21, 2013
For the small part I played in my years at Russell's, John made many of my days easier and fun. I will also remember him as an athlete, a competitor in sports and as one who showed tremendous energy and dedication for difficult projects. My words cannot do this right. He made my world a better place along with so many others. I am proud to have known him.
Gary Stiglicz
March 21, 2013
I am deeply saddened by this news. Love and prayers to the Tanner family.
Tony
March 21, 2013
My condolences to the entire Tanner family, as well as everyone who was as lucky as I was to know Johnny. He was a very influential role model for me for many years, and I know that I am a better person today because I had the honor of knowing him. No matter what the circumstances were, you could always count on Johnny having something positive to say with a smile on his face.
John, you were a major influence on my life and the lives of many others that you touched, and we will be thinking about you always.
Kyle Ziegler
March 21, 2013
Kim we were so sickened when we heard the news. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Mary Lou
March 21, 2013
To Evelyn and family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of John's death. I remember him when he was young and we would be at your home after work at New England Telephone. The twins were always there with Lisa and they were always fun to be with. I have fond memories of those days and think of those times often. Continue to remember that John was a great kid and keep the memory of his smile close in your heart.
Love you,
Mary Lou
Laura
March 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Laura
March 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy
March 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Johns family and friends. I am honored to call him my friend and he will always be my Hero.
Iris
March 21, 2013
To the Tanner family and Kim,
John was truly the most genuine and finest person I have ever known. He touched my heart and life. I feel blessed for knowing him and privileged to call him my friend. Miss you my friend. You will always be in my heart.
Phil & Kathy Murray
March 20, 2013
Tanner and Decenzo Families - our deepest condolences are with you all. Johnny was taken much too soon and our hearts truly grieve for the great losses your family has had over the past couple years. Cousin Loves from Washington.
Dave, Carol & Michelle Bartlett
March 20, 2013
Words are not enough to capture who John was or what he meant to all who knew him. He was truly loved by all who got to know him.
We are honored to have considered him family and forever happy to have been in his presence.
Now, we stand with you Tanners & Kim in sorrow.
Our love and prayers are with you through this terribly shocking loss.
Kim B
March 20, 2013
To the Tanner Family including Kim ~ I had the privilege and honor to work with Johnny and call him friend. He was just an incredible human being. Full of positive energy, humor, grace, and amazing kindness. The world was a better, brighter place with him in it. Our Russell's family will never be the same. Such a huge, heartbreaking loss.
March 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you all. Kim we are thinking of you.
Peter & Anne Johnson
March 20, 2013
Jim, Kim & Tanner Family,
It is impossible to put into words just how much John will be missed by everyone. We hope you can take comfort in all your fond memories you have of John. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time.
Tom Coleman
March 20, 2013
Aunt Evelyn, Kim, and my beloved cousins and their families, John's smile and laughter and kindness are what I will always remember. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 20, 2013
Alicia Pike O'Neill
March 20, 2013
To Kim and to John's family - I am so sorry to hear of this news...my thoughts are with you and your families, may you find the strength to get this through this difficult time <3 Love you Kim !!
Kevin Rocheleau
March 20, 2013
I was very sad and shocked when I heard of John passing. I have a lot of great childhood memories of John, Jim and the Tanner family that will stay with me forever. It is difficult to pass along and find the words how sad I am. My memories of John come from a time when we were a bit more innocent, so it's hard not to crack a smile through the sadness when thinking of John. Please know Jim that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 20, 2013
Dear Tanner Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great man and will be missed. I will always remember playing wiffle ball with him at family parties.
Much love,
-Chelsea
tony f
March 20, 2013
Stephanie Fitzpatrick
March 20, 2013
Thinking of you and your family Steve. My thoughts and prayers always, especially in this difficult time.
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