Kirk J. Tanner Obituary (1967 - 2019)

On April 7, 2019, our amazing brother, uncle and friend passed away and returned to his heavenly home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. He was born to loving parents, Ronald Tanner and Dianne (Russell) Tanner Bassett in Murray, Utah. Kirk lived in Utah his entire life and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his friends and family, but especially with his Grandpa Russell in Moab. His greatest love in life was of German Shepherds. He said they were “majestic kings.” Kirk was a truck driver and drove across the country from coast to coast. He had endless stories to tell. Preceded in death by both parents, Ronald Tanner and Dianne Bassett; Uncle Val, Grandpa & Grandma Tanner and Grandpa & Grandma Russell. He is survived by his loving siblings Carla Tanner, Jill (Steve) Gardner, Wade Tanner and nephews and nieces: Jesse, Kaycee, Joey, Autumn, Alexia, Easton, Jaeger, and Kamilah and his uncles, aunt, and cousins. Kirk was an organ donor and was able to give the gift of sight through the Lions Eye Bank. The family would like to thank Frankie for loving Kirk. They shared many years of happiness together. Thank you to Copper Ridge and IMC Hospital and their hospice care for making Kirk comfortable in his final hours. Fly high brother, you have some fishing to do with family. I know heaven will be everything and more than what we talked about. Until it’s my time, I’ll be seeing you. I love you.