Donald Tanner
– August 21, 2020
Donald (Don ) Tanner, 91, passed away Aug. 21, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital South after being ill for a year.
He leaves behind his wife, Betty, of 48 years and his beloved cat Foots. He was the former owner of Western Auto before buying R&W Auto Parts in Gibsonton in 1972. He took pride in his business and relished the many friends he made during his business years before retiring in 2000 to enjoy his love of fishing in Steinhatchee with friends.
A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the International Independent Showmans Association, 6915 Riverview Dr. Please dress casual. Don didn't love dressing up. All friends are welcome.
He leaves behind his wife, Betty, of 48 years and his beloved cat Foots. He was the former owner of Western Auto before buying R&W Auto Parts in Gibsonton in 1972. He took pride in his business and relished the many friends he made during his business years before retiring in 2000 to enjoy his love of fishing in Steinhatchee with friends.
A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the International Independent Showmans Association, 6915 Riverview Dr. Please dress casual. Don didn't love dressing up. All friends are welcome.