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Mike Tanner Final Expenses

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Michael Dana “Tanman” Tanner passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 67 in Boulder, CO after experiencing a rapid decline due to health issues he suffered from for years.

Michael is survived by his wife, Connie and daughter, Cydney and is preceded in death by his father, Arthur and mother, Jeanne.

Michael was born on December 23, 1952 in Kansas City, MO but re-located to Boulder early in childhood. A proud graduate of Fairview High School, Michael went on to coach football for the Knights after walking on for the football team at the University of Colorado. In 1987, the Fairview Knights won the Colorado State High School Football Championship, an accomplishment Michael regarded as one of the proudest moments of his life.

“Coach Tanner” became a staple in Boulder, always willing to help his family, friends and former players in any way they needed. Those who knew Tanman best would describe his giving heart and ability to inspire young people in addition to his silliness and absolute passion for life. Despite the countless challenges he faced in his later life, Michael woke up every day proclaiming that it was a “great day to be alive.” Even in his final days, when asked by nurses and medical staff how he was feeling, Michael’s answer always remained “high on life.”

A funeral mass is scheduled at Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Louisville on Wednesday, November 4. Due to COVID restrictions, the service will remain private but will be taped so that all of Michael’s loved ones have the opportunity to participate. Additionally, a public celebration of life will be planned for next summer. In lieu of flowers, his wife and daughter humbly request financial donations to support Michael’s medical expenses accrued throughout the final year of his life.
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  • Anonymous
    • $5,000
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 4 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 4 yrs
  • Thomas Menk
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
  • Eric Rutherford
    • $100
    • 4 yrs
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Cydney Tanner
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Allen, TX

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