Evelyn Grace Tanner
Obituary
Evelyn Grace Dahl Tanner, 87, of Sunset Beach, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her home.
Evelyn was born on January 24, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, to Olaf and Grace Lynch Dahl. She was a passionate reader, a talented artist, and an avid player of Mahjong, Bridge, and other games. Her artistic gifts were reflected in numerous paintings and watercolor scenes. Throughout her life, Evelyn was deeply involved in her community. She served as a Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout leader, and was an active member of the Sunset Beach Turtle Watch. As a dedicated volunteer, she also contributed to the Brunswick County Library, where she served as treasurer for many years at the Sunset Beach Branch. Professionally, Evelyn worked alongside her husband in their printing business, where she was the office manager. Her recent passion was working on the board of the Love Like Adam Foundation created after the death of her grandson Adam Oakes.
Evelyn is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Tanner; her daughters, Allison Cook of Herndon, VA, and Leslie Pritchett (Steve) of Pawleys Island, SC; her son, Eric Oakes (Linda) of Potomac Falls, VA; her step-daughters, Terry Tanner of Frederick, MD, Robyn Smith (Winn) of Frederick, MD, and Rhonda Fischer (Cliff) of Florida; grandchildren, Courtney White (Nate), Joe Cook (Taylor), Tim McDermott, Zeke Smith (Savannah), and Sawyer Smith; as well as great-grandchildren, Cameron, Harper, Harry, and Carson White, and Riley, Trenton, and Kambri Cook.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Howard Dahl, stepsons Steve and Tracy Tanner, and grandchildren Adam Oakes and Shey Smith.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Brunswick Funeral Service, 5229 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC 28470. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, with the service following at 11:00 AM in the Chapel, officiated by Rev. Henry Rehder. Interment will take place at the Brunswick Memorial Gardens Columbarium immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Love Like Adam Foundation at https://www.lovelikeadam.com/donate-or-shop
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