Kara Ann Tanner, 27, was born May 2, 1980 in Rexburg, Idaho to Karen Jean Passey and David Owen Tanner. Kara passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2008.

Kara attended high school at Austin High School in Decatur AL. She graduated in 1998 from Rigby High School in Rigby Idaho. She moved back to Decatur and lived there until 2006 when she moved back to Idaho Falls. She was employed at Chili's Restaurant and had many friends there.

Kara was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents Wallace and Laura Passey of Ucon, Idaho. She is loved and will be missed by her mother Karen Passey Steele of Idaho Falls, step-dad Patrick Steele of Decatur, Alabama, her father David Tanner and his wife Tammie of Longmont, Colorado; her sister and best friend Jill and brothers Weston, Brian, Brad and Sean and Grandparents Owen and Bonnie Tanner of Washington, Utah. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends will also miss her dearly.

Kara was loving and generous and loved by many, especially her family. She was a wonderful big sister and always took care of her younger sister and brothers. She was a true friend and many are lucky to have called her their friend. She brought happiness to many in her short time on this earth.

There are no words to describe our sorrow. Our loss is immense and she will be mourned for the rest of our lives.

Kara: For your strength of character and perseverance, resilience, and joi de vive I admire you, because you are my daughter, I love you, Mom.

Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the LDS Church on 9th and South Boulevard in Idaho Falls.

The family will receive friends from 6:30-8p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls and one hour prior to the services at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.