Mervin Lamar Tanner Obituary (1919 - 2015)

Mervin Lamar Tanner, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 4, 2015, in Brigham City, Utah. Merv was born on August 5, 1919 to Valison Tanner and Harriet Douglas Tanner in Etna, Utah. He is survived by his wife Lavern Tanner, Brigham City, one brother, Monte (Virginia) Tanner of Plain City, UT; as well as nine children: Norma Jean (Kerry) Mecham , Grouse Creek, UT; Claine (Jamie) Tanner, Hurricane, UT; Michel (Donnell) Nelson, Brigham City, UT; Ilene (Steve) Call, Brigham City, UT; Cindy (Randy Parsons) Griffin, Brigham City, UT; Tammy (Kevin) Skenandore, Island Park, ID; Jeff (Lori) Nelson, Vacaville, CA; Gary (Kim) Nelson, Brigham City, UT; Rich (Debbie) Nelson, Brigham City, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Max, three sisters; Eva Mortensen, Fern Hutchins, Fay Patterson, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Merv was loved by 43 grandchildren, and 88 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren. He attended grade school in Grouse Creek, Utah, and graduated from Bear River High School. Merv was a WWII Veteran, serving in the European theatre in the Army Air corps. He married Lorna Kimber Hatfield November 22, 1946. She passed away on May 12, 1966. He then married Lavern Richardson Nelson on May 22, 1967. Merv was an active member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he had held many positions including bishop. He and Lavern served an LDS mission in the Suva Fiji Mission. He was a talented man with professions ranging from school teacher, to cattle rancher, to real estate agent, to security guard. He was also a deputy sheriff in Box Elder County. Merv enjoyed writing and reading, leaving behind a very well written personal history and several novels/short stores. He was known for his great sense of humor and the ability to love everyone. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11:00 am in the LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 105 Fishburn Dr., Brigham City, UT. Friends may visit family on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the Chruch. Interment will be held at the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 January 9, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 January 10, 2015 11:00 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 January 10, 2015 11:00 AM