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Frank Henry Tanner Jr.

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Frank Tanner Obituary

Frank Henry Tanner, Jr. Nov. 18, 1941 - Sep. 16, 2012 Resident of El Sobrante, CA Passed away peacefully at home in El Sobrante, CA, at the age of 70, with his wife, Doris, and son, Darren, at his side. Devoted husband of Doris for 25 years, loving father of Victor Tanner (Rhonda), Palm Desert, CA, and Diamond Tanner, El Sobrante, CA; daughter-in-law, Davina, and grandson, Sommari Tanner, San Francisco, CA; sisters, Rosolyn Ann Tanner, Missouri City, TX, Kay Frances Brown (Charles), O'Fallon, IL, and Carolyn (Kakie) Tanner Cohen (Carlton Taylor), Garden Ridge, TX; brother, Roderick (Roddy) Don Tanner, Sr. (Debra), Converse, TX; and an uncle, Windsor J. Tanner, Sr. (Beverly), San Antonio, TX; four nephews, two nieces, four great nephews, five sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and six great nieces; and many cousins, other relatives, and friends. The Celebration of Life Service for Frank will be held at DUGGAN'S FUNERAL SERVICE, 3434 17thSt., San Francisco, CA 94110, on September 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers contributions in his memory to Kaiser Permanente Hospice or The American Cancer Society. Duggan's Funeral Service, The Duggan Welch Family, 3434 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 415-431-4900

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Sep. 23, 2012.

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Linda Quinn

October 24, 2023

This is 2023...Several years after his passing I thought of him and our days at the phone company.. Very nice, well respected, heart of gold kind of guy.

Brittany Tanner

October 1, 2012

We love and miss him very much. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Ann,Brittany,&Doretha

Ethel Shorter-Thompson

October 1, 2012

Doris, I am sending you my condolences for the loss of your husband. May God continue to bless you and your family. Love

Bill Harvey

September 25, 2012

Frank was a true blue trade unionist. They were rare 30 years ago and rarer today. I will work this election season in your memory.

Larry Cohen

September 24, 2012

Frank was a wonderful leader of our union. He was a progressive leader of our movement. When workers organized he was supportive. Frank was always ready to stand up and fight back with love and solidarity.
Larry Cohen
President CWA

Sally Casazza

September 23, 2012

Remember Frank from the 25th street office ,and the union meetings. Always had a smile for everyone.
Sally Bouchet Casazza

becky hogue

September 23, 2012

Frank was such a hard worker and taught me alot. The labor movement is better off because of him. My heart goes out to Doris and the rest of his family.

Raine Dutrow

September 23, 2012

Frank was a wonderful person.He will be missed.

Joan Moore

September 22, 2012

Frank was a proud Trade Unionists and worked hard for Justice and Solidarity all his life. We were proud to know him and call him Brother.

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