James
Tony Tanner went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born June
20, 1939. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Juanita Tanner of
Poteau and brother-in-law, Joe Wise of Poteau.
He is
survived by his four children, Karen Lavoie (Warren), Judy Tanner, Paullei
Tanner, and George Tanner; three grandchildren, Danielle Hoeltzel (Curtis),
Cody Eaves, and Austin Tanner; three great-grandchildren, Ryan Hoeltzel,
Malachi Eaves and Aaron Eaves; his sister, Annette Wise; brother, Mike Tanner;
two grand-dogs, Macy and Sam, and a wife, Judith Tanner.
Mr.
Tanner had a long career in the oil industry that allowed him to travel the
world. No matter where he went, he always returned to LeFlore County, the place
he loved most. He lived his life’s dream of owning a farm with horses, as he
was always a cowboy at heart. He started teaching his grand and
great-grandchildren to ride before they were potty trained. At the farm in the
country, he was able to pursue his other life’s passion of exercising his
second amendment right. He taught his family the importance of gun safety, focusing
on how to aim and fire.
James
lived a full life and his memory will live in the hearts of those he loved and
who loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
Horse and Hound Rescue in Guthrie, OK. www.horseandhoundrescue.com
Services
will be 10 am, Friday, June 19, 2020 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK
with Phil McGehee officiating. Interment
will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cody Eaves, Curtis Hoeltzel, Warren Lavoie and Del Wytovak. to view video of pics 3A__drive.google.com_file_d_14T5ePNiOERN84v9nvBQSjUM-2DCZ09eOAA_view-3Fusp-3Ddrivesdk&d=DwMFaQ&c=eI35cqBEhnfiOxiOqlXu9KEQfuOB3RR0mJYx5v5IVv0&r=vXwLXCxn474fiberYI9KBMZMiDMlxdK7fMr-QtD0CmivPPnU4kcT1b15koQ5xb2B&m=76kHgEa5iqdKXT7a-m5xnLSY9RpfZJ9t2zJ9MdyiCvk&s=7G4XEO28sRWqK-s7v9c66Uln_P5KZwxbiD7B7rM-mGo&e=>
2 comments:
Karen and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I'm sure he is sitting with Steve right now still trying to teach him how to tie a pineapple knot braid. Know that he was much loved and will always be thought about with a smile. Diane Hall (Dexter, MO)
Thank you so much! I am sure they are sitting tall in the saddle riding along a beautiful vista...
Karen Lavoie
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