Christyann Emmerson Tanner was born in Duarte, Calif. on December 13, 1965 and passed on November 28, 2025.  She was a resident of Rio Dell. 

Christyann was preceded in death by her late husband Timothy Tanner; her mother-in-law, Sally Ann Tanner; her niece and good friend Gina Parrish; and family members

Christyann is survived by her daughters Jilian & Brittney (AJ) and her grandchildren; nephew Cody; brother-in-law Chris Tanner;  partner Wade Morris and his family; her dog Juniper; best friends in Rio Dell, Pamela Groseman, Theresa Adams, Dodi Weich and Kimberly Chappelle, among other friends 

Christyann was a kind, generous person always willing to help. She was funny as all get-out. She never met a stranger. She always brought you little trinkets or brought the dogs treats. Her spirit was enjoyable. She is missed in the Rio Dell community.

Christyann loved the woods and the beach. She is missed and she is loved.

The celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th at Crab Park, off of Cannibal Island Road, which is off Eel River Drive in Loleta.

We’re sorry for the late notice. Potluck.

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