Shirley Waterman Tanner

December 14, 1930 - June 25, 2017

Shirley Waterman Tanner of Provo, Utah returned to her Heavenly home on June 25, 2017. She was born in Price, Utah on December 14, 1930, the youngest of seven children born to Vera and Clifford Waterman. She married her high school sweetheart, Jerry, in 1947 and in 1959 they moved to Provo. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shirley served in many callings in her ward including that of Relief Society President. She created hundreds of tied quilts for babies, children and adults. She served not only her family but many in her community. Shirley is survived by her husband, Jerry, and her children, Marilyn (Lyle) Rodabough, Debra Werner, Ben (Pam) Tanner, Carolyn (Mark) Sullivan, and David (Natalie) Tanner. She is the grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Floyd (Gertrude) Waterman. Services for Shirley will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:50 prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.