Early Life: May was born Christmas Day of 1919, in Widstoe, Utah, to Jedediah Orson Adair and Lydia Allen Adair, the youngest of ten children. The family lived on her grandfather’s farm in a small four room house until they bought the hotel in town when she was eight years old. Life really changed for her and she learned a lot about washing dishes, but also became the great cook.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: May married Wayne D. Alton Tanner at Manti, Utah. On June 14, 1958, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. May and Wayne farmed in Payson, Utah, and then Parma, Idaho. As farm life has its ups and downs, she eventually had to find work off the farm. She could always find a job cooking wherever they lived. Her chicken noodle soup, baking powder biscuits and pies were just a few of the favorites her family enjoyed over the years. In 1964, at the age of forty-four, she decided to take a Licensed Practical Nurse course and passed with flying colors. After that, she worked in doctor’s offices or hospitals. She was praised by all for her loving care. May made her home a haven for her children and their friends. Everyone felt welcomed and loved. Many excursions were taken to the State Fair and other places with a car load of kids. She had a lot of patience and was fun to be around. Her crowning virtue was that she was always thinking of others and their welfare, never her own. When the farm was sold, the couple moved to Salt Lake City and managed a mobile home park. When Wayne’s health began to fail, they moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to family. After Wayne’s passing, her daughters brought her to Alberta, Canada, where she spent her last twenty years. May was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she served in many church callings.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Lydia "May" Adair Tanner, wonderful mother, caring grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and devoted wife to Wayne, passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on Monday, September 7, 2015. She was 95.
Survived By: Her three children, fourteen grandchildren, fifty two great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Wayne Tanner; and her parents.
Services: Southland Funeral Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home
Final Rest: Payson City Cemetery
Obituary: © Walker Funeral Home | Sep 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: May married Wayne D. Alton Tanner at Manti, Utah. On June 14, 1958, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. May and Wayne farmed in Payson, Utah, and then Parma, Idaho. As farm life has its ups and downs, she eventually had to find work off the farm. She could always find a job cooking wherever they lived. Her chicken noodle soup, baking powder biscuits and pies were just a few of the favorites her family enjoyed over the years. In 1964, at the age of forty-four, she decided to take a Licensed Practical Nurse course and passed with flying colors. After that, she worked in doctor’s offices or hospitals. She was praised by all for her loving care. May made her home a haven for her children and their friends. Everyone felt welcomed and loved. Many excursions were taken to the State Fair and other places with a car load of kids. She had a lot of patience and was fun to be around. Her crowning virtue was that she was always thinking of others and their welfare, never her own. When the farm was sold, the couple moved to Salt Lake City and managed a mobile home park. When Wayne’s health began to fail, they moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to family. After Wayne’s passing, her daughters brought her to Alberta, Canada, where she spent her last twenty years. May was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she served in many church callings.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Lydia "May" Adair Tanner, wonderful mother, caring grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and devoted wife to Wayne, passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on Monday, September 7, 2015. She was 95.
Survived By: Her three children, fourteen grandchildren, fifty two great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Wayne Tanner; and her parents.
Services: Southland Funeral Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home
Final Rest: Payson City Cemetery
Obituary: © Walker Funeral Home | Sep 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Early Life: May was born Christmas Day of 1919, in Widstoe, Utah, to Jedediah Orson Adair and Lydia Allen Adair, the youngest of ten children. The family lived on her grandfather’s farm in a small four room house until they bought the hotel in town when she was eight years old. Life really changed for her and she learned a lot about washing dishes, but also became the great cook.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: May married Wayne D. Alton Tanner at Manti, Utah. On June 14, 1958, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. May and Wayne farmed in Payson, Utah, and then Parma, Idaho. As farm life has its ups and downs, she eventually had to find work off the farm. She could always find a job cooking wherever they lived. Her chicken noodle soup, baking powder biscuits and pies were just a few of the favorites her family enjoyed over the years. In 1964, at the age of forty-four, she decided to take a Licensed Practical Nurse course and passed with flying colors. After that, she worked in doctor’s offices or hospitals. She was praised by all for her loving care. May made her home a haven for her children and their friends. Everyone felt welcomed and loved. Many excursions were taken to the State Fair and other places with a car load of kids. She had a lot of patience and was fun to be around. Her crowning virtue was that she was always thinking of others and their welfare, never her own. When the farm was sold, the couple moved to Salt Lake City and managed a mobile home park. When Wayne’s health began to fail, they moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to family. After Wayne’s passing, her daughters brought her to Alberta, Canada, where she spent her last twenty years. May was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she served in many church callings.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Lydia "May" Adair Tanner, wonderful mother, caring grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and devoted wife to Wayne, passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on Monday, September 7, 2015. She was 95.
Survived By: Her three children, fourteen grandchildren, fifty two great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Wayne Tanner; and her parents.
Services: Southland Funeral Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home
Final Rest: Payson City Cemetery
Obituary: © Walker Funeral Home | Sep 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: May married Wayne D. Alton Tanner at Manti, Utah. On June 14, 1958, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. May and Wayne farmed in Payson, Utah, and then Parma, Idaho. As farm life has its ups and downs, she eventually had to find work off the farm. She could always find a job cooking wherever they lived. Her chicken noodle soup, baking powder biscuits and pies were just a few of the favorites her family enjoyed over the years. In 1964, at the age of forty-four, she decided to take a Licensed Practical Nurse course and passed with flying colors. After that, she worked in doctor’s offices or hospitals. She was praised by all for her loving care. May made her home a haven for her children and their friends. Everyone felt welcomed and loved. Many excursions were taken to the State Fair and other places with a car load of kids. She had a lot of patience and was fun to be around. Her crowning virtue was that she was always thinking of others and their welfare, never her own. When the farm was sold, the couple moved to Salt Lake City and managed a mobile home park. When Wayne’s health began to fail, they moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to family. After Wayne’s passing, her daughters brought her to Alberta, Canada, where she spent her last twenty years. May was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she served in many church callings.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Lydia "May" Adair Tanner, wonderful mother, caring grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and devoted wife to Wayne, passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on Monday, September 7, 2015. She was 95.
Survived By: Her three children, fourteen grandchildren, fifty two great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Wayne Tanner; and her parents.
Services: Southland Funeral Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home
Final Rest: Payson City Cemetery
Obituary: © Walker Funeral Home | Sep 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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