Sally Ann Tavenner

Sally Ann (Lohf) Tavenner, 87, fell into the hands of her Savior and Heavenly Father on July 13, 2022, in Lakeview, Oregon.  She was born to Henry Floyd Lohf and Margaret Minne Myrtle Mix Lohf in Burns, Oregon on December 22, 1934.

Sally spent her high school years in Burns, OR, and settled in Lakeview.  She met Jack and they were married on August 1, 1959.   They raised four boys in Lakeview and she took pride in nurturing her children and grandchildren.  She was a loving, sharing person and would do anything for her family.  Sally loved to bake, sew and embroider. Her happiest times were when she was baking cookies and desserts for her boys.  Sally also loved to play the organ and travel with her husband.  When Jack retired, they visited their sons and grandchildren in New Mexico and Alaska. Jack and Sally spent their golden years RVing and their winters in Arizona.   

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jack Dale Tavenner; infant daughter Jenny Lee Tavenner; her parents; and sisters Donna Long and Judith Reynolds.  

She is survived by her sons Bill Tavenner of Pagosa Springs, CO; Jim Tavenner of Fountain, CO, John and wife Monica Tavenner of Aztec NM, and Dave Tavenner of Big Lake, AK. Grandchildren, Misty Tavenner of Lakeview, OR; Travis Tavenner of Fountain CO; Denay, Delaney, and Drake Tavenner of Aiken, SC; and John Carlos and Diego Tavenner of Aztec, NM.  Great grandchildren Rocky, Maverick, Elexcia, Wynter, Orlando, Shasta, Trinity, and Travis Jr.

She is also survived by her brother, Ben Lohf, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Park Cemetery with Bishop Bybee officiating.  There will be a potluck to follow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints fellowship hall.

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