Beverly Tanner

Beverly Tanner

Beverly Tanner, 64 of Talkeetna, passed away August 30, 2021, with her husband by her side. She was born to parents, Robert and Patricia Mellin on November 24, 1956, in Anchorage.

She was married to Don Tanner (Yukon) on February 14, 1998. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Jennifer; and grandchildren, Noah and Emma Duescher of Manitowoc, WI. Her step-son, Jesse and his wife Jennifer; and grandchildren, Taylee and Cruz Tanner of Wasilla. Her son, Chris and grandchildren, Alex, Xavier, Hunter, Monae, Layla, and Kyra Anderson of Wasilla. Her step-daughter, Kristi and husband David Mock of Wasilla. Her step-son Zach Tanner of Florence, Arizona. Her step-daughter Teagen Tanner of Wasilla.

Beverly was predeceased by her step-son, Aaron Tanner and her daughter-in-law, Brandy Starrett. She was also predeceased by her brother, Charlie Mellin and her sister, Barbara McNeil. She leaves behind her brother, Bob Mellin of Anchorage.

Close friends include Joyce Varner, Marilyn Wick, and Vicki Westphal.

Beverly was a life-long Alaskan. She enjoyed going to the cabin with her family and friends. She loved to cook for a larger gathering; there were always left-overs. Her motto was, Go Big or Go Home.

She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren making memories. Baking pies and cut-out cookies during the holidays was just one of them.

There wasn’t much Beverly wouldn’t try. She and her husband owned a coffee shop and store in Talkeetna where she ran it for a period of time. She enjoyed getting to know the locals and telling the tourists all about Alaska

As Beverly’s health declined, she would often tell her close ones how proud she was of them and how much she loved them. She knew her time was coming to an end, but she also knew she was going to be in heaven where there would be no more pain or suffering.

Beverly had a Celebration of Life prior to her passing where family and friends were able to reminisce.