Glendoris Fern Shelton was born on November 18, 1923 to Robert and Florence (Hale) Shelton. She grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota. On December 24, 1940, she married her childhood sweetheart William Harry Tanner in Mora, Minnesota. They were blessed with four beautiful children: Judith, Wanda, Raelynn and Kevin. Glendoris died on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the age of 89.
Glendoris taught reading at 4 Peaks Elementary School in Apache Junction, Arizona. She enjoyed music, reading and taking care of her family. She spent many hours crocheting and sewing. She and Harry loved their little Pomeranian dogs; several were named Molly. Their present little Molly will miss her terribly. She loved her home in Russell and was an immaculate housekeeper. She loved Harry as much when she passed as she did when they were childhood sweethearts. Everyone who knew Glendoris loved her. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband Harry, sisters Veva Modesto of Arizona, Darlene Nelson and Marilynn Brankom of Minnesota, Gladys Shelton of Oregon, daughters Wanda (Teddy) Reed, Raelynn (Scott) Luehring and son Kevin Tanner. Grandchildren David (Cindy) Glover, Quint Porter, Shawn Porter, Zina (James) Britt, Tina Reed, Harry G. Reed, Abby (Chris) Cunningham, Ian Luehring and Trevor (Jenna) Tanner. She was also blessed with many great and great-great-grandchildren, all of which she enjoyed spending time with.
Services for Glendoris Fern Tanner were held Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa with Pastor David Tyree officiating. Visitation was held Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment was at the Chariton Cemetery following services.
Pallbearers were Shawn Porter, Jim Britt, Quint Porter, Larry Templeton, Ian Luehring, Richard Porter and Chris Cunningham.
Condolences made be made at Fielding Funeral Homes on the Internet.
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