David Merlynn Tanner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Merlynn Tanner (Bountiful, Utah), who passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Merlynn Tanner to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merlynn Tanner and Martha Tanner. He is survived by: his pet Uintas; his close friend Jan Lupton; his family, Julie, Emily, Amy and Brian; his wife Jan; his children, Julie Olson (Lance), Emily Hacking (Brad), Amy Omer and Brian Tanner (Amy); and his siblings, Barbara Gibson (Rulon), Glen Tanner (Kay), Marilyn Hunt (Michael), Don Tanner (Kris) and Gare Tanner. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and several spouses, and one great-grandchild.
Viewing was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Canyon Estates Ward (965 Oakwood Dr, Bountiful, UT 84010). A burial will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Bountiful City Cemetery (2224 S 200 W, Bountiful, UT 84010).
