Steve Tanner

(From Parker Mortuary)

Steven Wayne ‘Steve’ Tanner, age 60, Joplin, passed away at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2014 at his home after an illness.

Steve was born August 31, 1953 in Stella, Missouri to the late Chalmer Tanner and Virgie Gibbens Tanner and had lived in the Neosho area most of his life.

He worked at La-Z-Boy for 32 years and the Webb City School District for 5 years. Steve had a passion for people. He was a humanitarian and was always looking for a way to give back. Steve enjoyed interacting with the young people and teaching them life lessons and responsibilities.

Steve is survived by his wife, Lynda; a daughter, Angela Tanner, Springfield; two stepsons, Troy and Andrew Katchusky, both of Lady Lake, Florida; one sister, Carolyn McKnight, Neosho, brother-in-law, Arnold McKnight, Neosho; nephews, David, Darrin and Davin; and a niece, Misty Lowe.

Services are planned for Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Bob Simon will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the mortuary