Melba Darlene Tanner
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Melba Darlene Tanner
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Melba Darlene Tanner, 74, of Apache Junction, Arizona; passed away on January 17, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Melba will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked many years as a finisher for Howmet. She was an avid cook and reader and loved to travel. She was preceded in death by both her parents, one brother, two sisters, and two step-daughters. Melba is survived by her husband Tom; her daughters Becky (David), Shawn (Kevin), and Tammy; 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. A small Memorial Service will be held in her honor on January 24, 2014 in Apache Junction. Another Memorial will be held in her honor this summer when she returns home to Michigan. In addition to flowers donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association at the following web address: https://donate.heart.org/site/apps/ka/sd/donorcustom.asp?msource=2013DONOW2&array=ask40&c=fmJUKcOZJkI8G&b=8077571
18 responses to Melba Darlene Tanner
Karen and Steven Dill says:
January 21, 2014
We have many fond memories of the Tanner family from when we lived on Hill St during the late 70’s. Melba had a heart of gold and loved all her children. She was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. Our prayers go out to all the Tanners, especially Tom.
Tammy L Wambaugh Harris says:
January 21, 2014
what a great lady and she will be greatly missed, she always opened her heart and home to others but didn’t take crap from you either, may you rest in peace mom
Carl Nielsen says:
January 21, 2014
Thinking of you Tom.
Dolly Willard says:
January 21, 2014
My sympathy and prayers are with you Tom and family
Gloria Knapp says:
January 21, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Melba’s passing! She was such a sweet woman and was always so friendly! Gary and I will be praying for your family! Lots of hugs to all of you!