Birth date: May 3, 1943 Death date: Mar 3, 2009
Mary Ester Tanner, 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 3,, 2009 at her residence in Houston. Mrs. Tanner is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary Tanner; her son Melvin Shrewsbury and his wife Dawn; grandson Cameron Shrewsbury; Read Obituary
There are so many memories I have of you Aunt Mary! Grandma has shared so many of her memories with me and we just laugh and laugh. You were always making everyone laugh and feel better about life. This past year we grew even closer. You always took time out of your day to help me and guide me to do the right thing when I had trouble with Dans mom. I really appreciate all of your advice and knowledge on the subject. I promise you, I will do what you said and never forget all of your help. You were a wonderful woman. I will miss you terribly. I also remember you calling me after I had Brooke and was trying to figure out your computer. I loved getting phone calls from you. There are so many memories. How can you pick just one? We always looked forward to July because you were coming up to visit. I will miss those visits greatly!!!! I love you and miss you.
Remember when Barb had her ear surgery? She was in the bed and we had to make dinner for everyone. We were making pumpkin pies trying to watch Eddie Murphy "Delirious" we were laughing and laughing watching Eddie and getting flour all over Barbs kitchen and you had it all over your face its one of the best times we got to spend with each other. I had so much fun that day....Mary I love you and miss you so much your little sister
I will always remember our young days and the laughter we shared. Remember when.....We were going to lay linoleum in Mom's living room? We were so careful to make the right cuts so it would fit well. We took the linoleum out in the yard and measured....making several trips. When we were done we took it into the house only to find out we had cut it on the wrong side...making the hole for the furnace register on the oppsite side of the room with the register completely covered up. We laughed so hard we cried. About a month later the flood hit and all we could say was, at least the linoleum would be replaced. I miss you so much Mary, Barbara
I first met Mary in 1991 when my wife and I moved into Redwood Estates. I later served on the Home Owner Association Board with Mary as my Vice President for over 11 years. During that time we became very close and shared many activities and projects together. I gained much respect for her through her thoughts, recommendations and hard work. When my wife and I lost everything during the 2001 flood, it was Mary that gave us the courage to go on and rebuild and to look forward. As we had our only child a year later, it was Mary that attended every birthday and party giving us much support in raising our child, Annie. Several years ago when I lost my father, Mary supported me and gave me strength to cary my family forward in such trying times. When I decided to resign my position as President of the HOA, Mary took great time in her busy schedule to consult with me and to support me in my decision. She was my friend and surrogate mother. We talked often and Mary was looking forward to just spending time in her retirement sitting on her porch and listening to the birds that she so loved and cared for. I would come to visit and sit with her and talk about all kinds of subjects...life and death. She never wanted to be a burden on her family and the love of her life Gary as she got older and once told me she never wanted to grow old in a nursing home. I guess Mary got her wish...maybe sooner than we all would have liked, but I don't think she had any regrets about anything in life. She loved her husband, son and his wife, and just adored her grandbaby. We are truely at a lost not having her around longer and she will be greatly missed, but God in Heaven gained one really great lady. May you rest in peace Mary.
