Mark Tanner

Mark Allan Tanner, a loving husband and father, passed away on April 8,

2014 after a long and well fought battle with cancer. Mark was born in

Bitburg, Germany on April 10, 1967, to Dale and Lauren Tanner and spent his

childhood in Germany, Utah, California, and New Mexico alongside his five

siblings as his father served in the armed forces.

After high school, Mark was called to the Frankfurt, Germany Mission, for

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he had the

opportunity to share his love of The Lord. Upon returning home, he followed

in his fathers footsteps and joined the United States Air Force and worked

as a linguist at the National Security Agency in Maryland.

While stationed in Monterrey, CA. for language school, Mark met Sherry

Jenkins, a fellow service member who would become his best friend and future

bride. After their marriage in 1990, they welcomed four children into their

home and enjoyed them being at the heart of life.

After his service in the Air Force, Mark received both his Bachelors and

Masters Degree from Utah State University and then went on to work in

business finance.

Mark loved working shoulder to shoulder with many good people in church

callings over the years and truly enjoyed working with the youth of the

church, they hold a special place in his heart.

The perfect day for Mark was any day spent with his family, whether it was

work or play, it didn't matter as long as it was family time. He always made

them a priority in life and made certain they knew of their place in his

heart. Mark enjoyed sports of all types but his passion was tennis. He spent

many hours on the court over the years and made sure to pass on his love of

the game to all of his children.

Mark is survived by his wife, Sherry and their four children, Kelsie,

Mitchell, Courtney, and Lleyton, parents; Dale and Lauren Tanner, siblings;

Lynette (Mark) Ethridge, Lori (Justin) Byrne, Matt (Delora) Tanner, Leanne

(Danny) Johnson, sister-in-law; Marci (Chad) Akagi, and grandmother, Thelma

Tanner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven.

Sherry and the children would like to express their love and appreciation to

their beautiful extended family, loving friends, and a host of dedicated

medical staff who have gone not only the second mile, but well beyond, in

loving, serving, and helping the family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In

the LDS meeting house at 1270 W 1500 S Vernal UT.. A short viewing will

precede the funeral at 10:00 a.m.. A memorial service will be held in

Tucson, AZ. On Friday, April 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. At 1655 Melpomene Way.

Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 11 and the Utah National Guard. Services are under the direction of the Ashley Valley Funeral Home.