Warren A. Tanner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Warren A. Tanner, beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully April 25, 2014 of natural causes. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was involved in the scouting program for many years. He served in World War II in Army Communications being stationed in Germany and England. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed both sports well into his 80’s. He was the patrolman at Deer Creek Reservoir for about 3 years following in his father’s footsteps who was the owner/operator of ‘Lil Abner’s Boat Camp on the Provo River. He also worked for Southeast Furniture, the LDS Church and his last job with Action Target where he retired at age 79. Warren is survived by his daughter, Darlene (Russell) Petersen; son, Steven (Deborah) Tanner; grandchildren, Brandon, Heidi, Travis and Cody; great-grandchildren, Caulin, Whitnie, Trevor, Ashlee, Britnee and Maddy; and his special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first grandchild, Melissa. We love you, we’ll miss you, but know you are with your parents and family and are now watching over us. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to services. Interment will be in East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com. Our sincere thanks to Trinity Care and Rehab for their tender care of Warren.

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Warren A. Tanner

September 19, 1920 - April 25, 2014