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Scott Manville posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Jeff, my bro. My teammate. My best friend through my most formative years...
I cry knowing you're no longer with us. My heart and love goes to your mom and sister. I always considered your family as my second family. They did so much for me.
I am so blessed to have had those many years with you, and so many incredible moments and memories training, racing, and growing up. You were such a great positive force, pushing me to that next level with my climbing or endurance. The pain capacity. The mental capacity, Eating up the pain to break through. Once you started winning in races, you never looked back. You broke through and became the talk among the rest of us. I am so thankful for your parents who were my home away from home so we could train together or travel to races. I miss your Dad. He took such good care of us as young guys out there doing our thing.
While you were winning, I was struggling to get ranking, and you helped me get onto my first sponsored team, to ride with you as teammates. Traveling as teenagers, living out of motels, fighting to beat the competition, hurting in recovery, getting into trouble, surviving to race the next day... I don't know how that experience can ever be had again. I'm so thankful. I'm so grateful that we had those years. I can still see clear as day, riding on your wheel, the unrelenting grind as we'd climb away from the pack, or on the chase.
There's one story that I need to tell that encompasses who you were to me and to others. And it says the same for your family. It was the night before a Junior World Championship qualifying event and I was staying at your home so we could do a training ride the night before, then head north in the morning. During the training ride we were sprinting as an interval next to each other to open up our pain capacity for the next day. A car turned left in front of us. You slid sideways around the front of the car while I smacked into the side of it and flew over the hood onto the ground. I remember you protecting me as people were rushing in to figure out what to do. After the visit to hospital, and then back at your home, your mom made us dinner and helped with my busted up ankle. My bike had been destroyed. And as you knew, our bikes were extensions of our bodies. You can't just jump on any bike and race. That night, as I passed out from the pain and stress, not knowing how I'd be able to race the next day, you spent your night up until 2am in your garage. You took one of your old frames (we were the same size) and dismantled all the parts from my wrecked bike, and literally built from scratch a racing bike for me to use the next day. THAT is a friend. THAT is a selfless person. Anyone who knows what that process takes, knows. And for you to do that on the night before a race that was critical for your own success, you did that for me. I love you for that. I've always remembered that. I've told the story to many. I was only 16, and you were 15. You allowed me to continue chasing my dream, and we did that the next day.
Well, that next day... I couldn't drive with my swollen right foot, so once we got out of town, we switched seats (sorry Sally!) and you drove the five hours north without a drivers license, so I could put my right foot up out the right window. Man, we had a day. We did two days of racing and it was a thrill, on the attack, full gas, breaking rules, pushing eachother, and beating the older guys who hated us young guys racing up in their category. Too many great moments and memories. You were my best friend. I'm so thankful I had those years with you. As we grew older, we were on different paths, and mine was complicated with a bad marriage, so hard to connect with any momentum, but I'm so happy to hear that you made it to Idaho. I remember our years in mammoth for the stage races, training for weeks, hiking peaks, riding the sierras with the pros, and just stupid funny crap that we'd get into as guys that were too young to have that type of independence. We did well. Nothing better that those times.
A very special thank you to your mom and dad. They took such good care of me in so many situations with our racing years. A special hello to Trisha. How did she ever deal with us! All my love to the Tanners. A wonderful family that is a huge part of my childhood and upbringing. Thank you. I love you Jeff. See you in the next life.
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Aaron Cathcart posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2019
He was a beautiful person, had a beautiful soul. I'm going to miss him.
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Sally Tanner planted a tree in memory of Jeffery Tanner
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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Rhen posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2019
Jeff was a great guy who touched the lives of all of us at the Ski Shack. For the last few years we called him our “coolest” customer. But he was much more than that, we could feel the love and passion generating off of him, we wanted to be his friend. We sold him some snowboard gear and were lucky enough to get out and actually experience the mountains with him. He took photos at our first big race, he helped us dig snow to build the course! We will remember Jeff in the Snowboard community.
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Jon Brock posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing.
He was my best friend in childhood. I’ve got so many happy memories of amazing moments of that time. We did everything together. I even remember coordinating school outfits at one point in elementary school.
Jeff was responsible for influencing my life a great deal, including introducing me to my favorite place in Laguna Beach - Moss Point; my home away from home - the Devil’s Postpile area in Mammoth Lakes; and my favorite hobby - spearfishing.
He and I helped each other stay focused on our academic and athletic pursuits through high school. And we motivated and challenged each other to beat our ever-higher goals.
It’s really too bad that we didn’t connect more than we did later in life. But when we did connect, we picked up right where we last left off.
Jeff, you will be missed.
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Sandra E Brock posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2019
I was extremely saddened to hear about Jeff's passing. Jon was also very upset. I remember the times Duane and Jeff raced each other to the end of whichever trail they were on. That must have been consoling to Jeff during his mighty battle. I miss the days in the sierra and the solitude and quiet. Both Jon and Leslie head up there when they can.
Kurt passed on Jan. 22 from a long battle with Parkinson's. Jon was trying to reach Jeff to tell him when he lutelythis sad news. Kurt's service is March 30 at Mariners Church chapel.
I would be absolutely thrilled to get back together with Trisha and Sally.
Grief is such an unpredicta.ble state of .being.
Wishing you all peace and hope and healing.
Sandi
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Megan Traver posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Sally, Trisha, and the rest of Jeff’s beautiful family,
I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of Jeff. It was an honor and pleasure to get to grow up with him. He had an adventurous spirit and a kind heart. I remember stopping by to see him on my way through Oregon when he was learning to blow glass. It was such a lovely time catching up with him. It was such a gift to know that we would always have a special connection no matter how much time had passed since we last saw one another.
My heart aches thinking about how hard it must be for you. Much love to you and your family.
Megan
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Jane and Bob Mouw posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
Dear Sally, Trisha, and family members,
We are so saddened to learn of Jeff's passing following his 5 year battle with cancer. The quality of one's
life is surely more important than quantity in years. Jeff's numerous passions set him on a path to success and
ultimate happiness. Many people never experience that kind of peace in a lifetime. We hope you can take comfort
in knowing that he always followed his heart in choosing the course of his life and followed his dreams. May your
happy memories of him be with you always.
Bob and I send our love and condolences to all of your family and his precious wife, Cheryl.
Janie and Bob Mouw
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JOYCE MURCHISON posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Dear Sally and family: THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS OF PARENTS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A CHILD . THE ONLY ADVICE WE KNOW TO GIVE IS TO CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES OF JEFF AND CONTINUE TO HOLD HIM IN YOUR HEARTS THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU STRONG AND HEALTHY. LOVE, GEORGE AND JOYCE
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Marcello Conigliaro posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I did not know him well but what I did know of him was that he was a kind man and gentle man and that he loved his wife and family very much. My sincere condolences to the entire family and all his friends you had the pleasure to know him. Marcello Conigliaro
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Ronda Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
I'm so blessed for having my path in life cross with Jeff & Cheryl Tanner. I wish we could have met under different circumstances. My deepest condolences to Cheryl and his family.
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Bill & Sarah posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
We did not know Jeff very well, or for very long, but he was extraordinary. He accomplished so much in such a short time, both in his life and here in Post Falls, wasting not a moment. He was a good man, a good husband.and a good neighbor. We will miss his smile, and the light in his eyes. Godspeed, Jeff...
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Jon Lewis posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2019
Jeff,
All those years growing up, you were like a brother to me. I'll never forget all the good times we had and there were a lot of them. Life goes by so fast and we all lost you way too soon. It just doesn't seem like that long ago we were wasting away summer days chasing waves and chasing girls... You will live on in our hearts and the memories I will always be grateful for. Godspeed my brother. Give your Dad a hug for me.
Jon
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Trisha Tanner posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2019
It gives me comfort to know you’re with Dad now free of pain and suffering, and undoubtedly talking about how to fix all the things wrong with this crazy world!
I will miss your sense of humor and tell-it-like-it-is, honest approach to life. You were an amazingly, talented individual who excelled at whatever you put your mind to.
I am so sorry for all you had to endure, but you undoubtedly gave a valiant fight. I will miss you so much. You will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Speaking of hearts, mine goes out to my Mom. It is just not right to lose a child. As a mother myself, I just cannot begin to imagine the loss and emptiness. I am also deeply saddened for Jeff’s wife, Cher. The two of them really had a special bond. He was her everything, as she was his. It is so tragic that their time was cut short. I am eternally grateful for all the unconditional love and support she provided my brother from the beginning until the bitter end.
Love Always,
Trisha
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Keith Cordes donated to HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OREGON SPCA
Friday, March 1, 2019
We are honoring Jeff Tanner of Idaho a lover of nature and his Labs.
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Keith Cordes posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2019
Sally, Trisha and Cheryl.................Barbara and I have you in our thoughts. Having Jeff grow up next to us a kind, gentle young man. What a talented man he was, we have one of his beautiful photos on metal hanging in our family room for all to see. I will let John and Leslie know. Again how sad and short but he lived with love of so many things in his life. Our thoughts are with you in the memory of a wonderful young man.....................Love Keith, Barb, John and Leslie
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Carroll and Sally Whitney posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2019
Jeff fought the battle for a long time. He never gave up and continued on with his life. We will never forget the joy he gave his father when he told him he was going back to College and finish, which he did! Duane was so happy about that decision.
He moved North to a beautiful place that had available all the things that he truly enjoyed.
He will be missed by many people but the hand of God has taken him to a better place near Duane.
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Mary Gilliland lit a candle
Friday, March 1, 2019
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I send my deepest sympathies for your loss to you, Sally and the entire family. My heart goes out to you all in this time of grief. I will hold you in my prayers. Mary
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Tom and Joan Smock posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2019
In this life, tomorrow is guaranteed to no one. Some live a day, some a decade, some live a score, even some live a century, yet it is never long enough for those who love and are loved.
Our prayer is that sweet memories will bring you joy in the days ahead and that the painful ones will quickly fade away as the God of all comfort wraps you in His loving arms, brings you peace, and draws you closer to Himself.
Hugs to you.
Tom and Joan
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LM, Alabama posted a condolence
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Dear family,
I just read about the untimely loss of your beloved Jeffery and you have my deepest sympathies. Words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one. But we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you in the righteous paradise here on earth. Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:29
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Sally Tanner posted a condolence
Thursday, February 28, 2019
I will miss you forever! Part of my heart will always be with you. You were a cherished gift of love to your Dad and me, and we were so very grateful to be able to raise you, enjoy you, and witness what a tremendous person you became. With our love forever! Mom (and Dad too in Heaven)
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
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