ROBERT STANLEY TANNER

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ROBERT STANLEY TANNER Robert Stanley Tanner CMA, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Bob is survived by Eleanor his wife of 60 years, his children Bobbie (Rob), Joy (Don), Brad (Sandy), Beth (Chris), his sisters Jewel and Audree and families, eight grandchildren and two great- granddaughters. Bob was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he met Eleanor and they married in 1950. The majority of his working life was spent as an accountant in the mining industry, and employment opportunities saw him move his family from Island Falls, Sask., to Flin Flon, Manitoba, Esterhazy Sask., Fernie, Coquitlam and finally Vancouver, BC. Bob was active all his life in service to every community in which he lived, supporting many causes as a volunteer. He was an avid reader, quick with a joke and made friends easily. Dad's love and commitment to family and friends across the country was evident in all the gatherings he encouraged which we all enjoyed over the years. Bob will be remembered for his unique perspectives on life, religion and politics. Cheers Pop, you are greatly missed by all of us! In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Bob's name to the VGH (Vancouver General Hospital) Foundation, VGH McLoughlin Urology Equipment Fund, attention Mr. Jim O'Hara. A service will be held at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver, BC at 2:00 p.m., October 14, 2010.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2010