Debra Lee Tanner

Debra Lee Tanner, 60, of Varina, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2015. She was the senior recruiter for Caliper, Inc. and a long-time member of Sandston Baptist Church. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, caring for her bird, Sunny and her three dogs, Cleo, Cookie and especially, Cricket. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Darrel Short. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Ron Tanner; children, Michael Tanner, Beth (Michael) Miller and Mark Tanner; grandchildren, Patrick, Christian, Megan, Michael Jr., Aeden and Ivy; siblings Donna Moseley, David Short and Diana (David) Johnston; and her mother Dorothy Short. A celebration of her life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, August 20 at Sandston Baptist. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local animal shelter or the American Heart Association.