This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Tanner, Ellis, Brimhall, Hobson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2385/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 09/12/08 Jean Elizabeth Ellis Tanner, age 50, resident of Preston, Idaho, died tragically on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in Logan, Utah. She was born April 29, 1958, in Orange, N.J., to John Albert and June Brimhall (Clark) Ellis. She graduated from San Pasqual High School in Escondido, Calif., in 1976 and later attended BYU. Jean is survived by her husband, Joseph Tanner; her daughter, Sarah Sherman, of Inland Empire, Calif.; her sons, Mark Hobson and his wife, Shannah, of Orem, Andrew Hobson and his wife, Jessica, of Logan, Matthew Hobson and his wife, Michelle, of Austin, Texas, Paul Hobson of San Diego, Benjamin Hobson and his fiancé, Keeley Tines, of Rapid City, S.D.; and daughter, Rachael Tanner, of Preston, Idaho. Jean is also survived by eight grandchildren: Emmaleigh, Amelia, Ethan, Andrya, Richard, Kathryn, Naomi, and baby Howard; her father, John A. Ellis, of Logan; one sister, JoAn Kammerman, and her husband, John, of Springville, Utah; sister-in-law, Molly Ellis, of Nazareth, Penn.; and brothers, Gary Ellis, of Victor, Idaho, Dean Ellis and his wife, Lisa, of Hauula, Hawaii, Keith Ellis, of Holladay, Utah, and John H. Ellis and his wife, Shirley, of Bremerton, Wash. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her f! ormer husband, Don Hobson, of San Diego, Calif.; her mother, June B. (Clark) Ellis, of Springville, Utah; her brother, Craig Ellis, of Frederick, Md.; and her daughter in law, Erin Hobson, deceased wife of Matthew Hobson. Jean spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in Escondido, Calif., later moving to Logan, Utah, and finally to Preston, Idaho, where she made her home on the banks of the Bear River with her husband, Joe. She was an active member of the LDS Church, attended the Riverdale 2nd Ward and Preston North Stake. Jean was taught at an early age to be generous and loving. Her heart was big and full of love for all. Jean was always there for those who needed help, a loving and responsible woman, providing support to all of her children, her father and her husband. She had unconditional love for her children, always encouraging them in all of their pursuits and accomplishments. Jean was very talented and creative in arts and crafts and enjoyed working on her family history, composing short stories and scrapbooking. She enjoyed living in the rural setting outside of Preston. She loved nature, animals (especially cats), swimming, hiking and was a very adventurous person. She was fearless and determined and loved dearly by all her family and by all those who knew her. She will be missed greatly and forever remembered. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Riverdale 2nd Ward Chapel with Bishop Dax Keller conducting. Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.