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Edward Tanner Obituary
A partner of accounting firm KPMG Mr. Tanner developed and led an employee benefits consulting division in KPMG's Kansas City office. Among his numerous charitable activities he was a volunteer for the Crippled Children Easter Seal Society, Visiting Nurses Association, United Funds Campaigns and Children's Mercy Hospital. He was a member of Kansas City's University Club, Mission Hills Country Club, and Kansas City Country Club. Following his retirement to Colorado Springs, and subsequently Rio Verde, he was a member of the Garden of the Gods Club and Rio Verde Country Club.
Mr. Tanner leaves his loving and devoted wife Janet, daughter Lori Zedaker; son Ward Tanner, daughter-in-law Alexa Tanner, and grandsons Zachary and Joshua Tanner.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Colorado Springs Symphony.
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Pam Peffer
November 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers on the loss of a fine man. We remember Ned and Janet fondly from KPMG years in Kansas City. Pam and Charlie Peffer
Bob
November 12, 2013
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Tanner. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
November 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Having spent many hours in your home during our high school years, your parents were always so kind and generous. Frank Wolfson DDS OP,Kansas
Connie Johnson Patton
November 12, 2013
Dear Mrs. Tanner, Ward and Lori,
The Rusty and Maryann Johnson family will always remember Ned so fondly. Thank you for your friendship.
May Ned be received with love and celebration at his homecoming. And may God give your family strength and comfort as you endure this time of loss. Love, Connie Johnson Patton
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