Merryl Lorraine TANNER

On July 25, 2025 at Warrnambool.

Dearly loved wife of James (dec).

Loved mum of Claire, Jamie, Andrew and John.

Loving mother-in-law of John M, Kath and Tracy.

Adored Grandma of Elise and Tara; Brad, Jake, Ryan and Alice; Sophie, Will and Sarah.

Loved daughter of Norman and Madge Muir (both dec).

Loved sister of Marj (dec), Joy, Bob and their families.

Mum’s life was shaped by family, faith and church.

Mum enjoyed her friendships, her love of teaching and learning,

cryptic crosswords and giving to others.

“Cherished memories of good times and fun together “.

Aged 80 years

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Family and friends of MERRYL are invited to attend a Thanksgiving Service at the Uniting Church,

115 Koroit Street, Warrnambool on FRIDAY (August 1) commencing at 1.30pm

Prior private interment of ashes at the Terang cemetery

Please click this link to view the livestream of Merryl’s Thanksgiving Service

Funeral Notice

ServiceAugust 1, 2025 - 1:30 pm115 Koroit Street Warrnambool, VIC View MapVenue: Uniting Church

Tributes

  1. To the Tanner family,

    Sincere sympathy to you all.
    Merryl was a lovely lady,
    a kind and effective maths teacher, over several decades at Terang High School/ College.
    Much appreciated,

    Frank & Joanne Kenna

    Joanne Kenna August 2, 2025

  2. To Claire, Jamie, John and Andrew.
    Our love and prayers to you all. Your mum was a special person and you will miss her dreadfully, but she’ll always be with you in so many ways.
    Hilary and the McKay family

    Hilary Kite August 1, 2025

  3. RIP Meryl, fond memories of working with you at Terang College.

    Trish Paton August 1, 2025

  4. Liz and I, Kylie and Gayle send our love and condolences to the Tanner family. We were grateful coming to Mortlake to have received the care and support from Merryl, James and their family.

    As a young and ‘raw’ Minister I appreciated Merryl’s deep faith, wisdom and guidance. Her commitment and service to the Church and community is much to be admired.

    Our hearts go out to the Tanner family and Merryl’s many friends.

    David Howie July 31, 2025

  5. So sorry to hear of Merryl’s passing. Thinking of all her family and friends at this difficult time. I will always remember her kindness every time we met.

    Amy Askew (NZ)

    Amy Askew July 31, 2025

  6. Merryl and I met in 1960 as school girls and have remained in touch, although somewhat intermittently over the latter years .
    I admired for Merryl for her intelligence, determination and cheerful disposition. She was a good person. Her legacy is evident in the strong values of her family who survive her.

    Marie Young (nee Hill) July 31, 2025

  7. Merryl was a dear and treasured friend of more than 50 years.
    Our children grew up together and have remained firm friends. Through Youth Group and our Easter camps at Hatta we all shared some wonderful times.
    Merryl had a strong faith, lived out every day through a positive nature,a warm welcome for all and a youthful outlook on life.
    She was much loved and admired. Her wise counsel always valued.
    Rest softley dear friend in perpetual sun and heavenly abiding ❤️ love.
    Margaret and Peter Wearne and Family

    Peter Wearne July 30, 2025

  8. Our heartfelt sympathy to the Tanner family. Remembering the happy times we shared with Merryl at our monthly breakfast get-togethers.
    Uniting Church Brekkie Group

    Helen van der Starre July 30, 2025

  9. Condolences to the entire Tanner family on the death of Merryl – she was dedicated to her family, church and education, and was a role model for many. A christian life well lived.
    JIll and Doug Parker

    Jill Parker July 30, 2025

  10. Sorry we can’t be there on Friday as we are in the outback Queensland. Our Deepest sympathy. Dianne and Frankie

    Dianne Robertson July 29, 2025

  11. We hold wonderful memories of being neighbours on the farm with the Tanner family.
    Merryl was always a very helpful, welcoming and kind lady.
    Our love to all the Tanner family.

    Bill and Suzanne Hobbs July 29, 2025

  12. I’m deeply saddened, by the loss of my
    Cousin Merryl Tanner
    I will so miss our frequent phone calls. Merryl always had kind words & a listening ear.
    We had many laughs,
    Quiet talks to saving the World,
    oh! I’ll miss you so much,
    How fortunate I was to have you in my life.
    My heartfelt condolences to Merryls beautiful family. 🙏
    Your loving cousin Rosemary 🙏

    Rosemary July 28, 2025

  13. It has been our privilege to have had a wonderful relationship with the Tanner family for over 50 years. In that time, we have come to appreciate Merryl’s many attributes. Through our Christian involvement with her in the 1970s at the Mortlake uniting Church, the family’s farm life and Merryl’s teaching career. Her conscientious attention to detail, wit, energy and genuine concern for others all shone through.

    Our world is a much richer place as a result of our involvement with Merryl, and we wish for her family all the love and sympathy they will need to deal with this most difficult time in their lives.

    Alan & Beth Honeycombe July 28, 2025

  14. I went to boarding school in Ballarat with Merryl for three years. She was a woman with a strong commitment to family, her faith and to learning.Respectful condolences to her family.

    Margaret Griska (Fletcher) July 28, 2025

  15. Sympathy to you John and all your family.

    Shirley July 28, 2025

  16. Deepest sympathy to Merryl’s family I only knew Merryl through my friendship with Brenda Hampson .She was a quiet gentle lady

    Helen Dunn July 27, 2025

  17. Our condolences to all of Merryl’s family, such an energetic lady and loved by all 💐

    Jill Jeffrey (nee Winchcomb ) July 27, 2025

  18. RIP. my dear friend, you were one amazing lady, always giving yourself to helping others. I was proud to be your friend for many years, we had a lot of fun and enjoyed many great meals with a bubbly – I will miss our phone chats. Loved you dearly and will miss you. Reunited with your loved one James.
    Your friend Brenda

    Brenda Hampson July 26, 2025