Clarence R. Tanner, 83, of Kansas City, KS, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at Eastridge care home in Centralia, KS.

Mr. Tanner was a lifelong Kansas City, KS resident until entering the care home in Centralia in December of 1998. He was an electrician for R.F. Fischer Electric for 52 years before retiring in 1984. He was a member of Emerson Park Christian Church and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.

Survivors are two sons, Rick and John Tanner, both of Kansas City, KS; a daughter, Tina Tanner of Vallejo, CA; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marian Tanner; a son, Terry Tanner; and a daughter, Sharon Curry.

Funeral services were Friday, October 5, at Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be given for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca was in charge of local arrangements.