Rosemary Shelton Robbins Tanner
Dec. 26, 1938-Nov. 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Rosemary Tanner notes her passing on Nov. 3, 2021, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Rosemary was born Dec. 26, 1938, to Howard M. and R. Percynne (Rarig) Shelton, the fifth of six children in Elmdale. She attended Wingate and Crawfordsville schools, graduating from Crawfordsville High School in 1957. She married Ralph Robbins and Steve Tanner, both predeceased her, and was blessed with four children.
She was an avid softball player for many years, was an artist, enjoyed being outside and playing bingo. More than anything she loved her family. She worked for the Crawfordsville Police Department as a dispatcher, Coast to Coast warehouse and retired from the State of Indiana Highway Department after 23 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouses; brothers, Bob, Larry and Joe Shelton; and sister Maxine Elliott.
She is survived by sister Margie Thompson; children, Jeanne Robbins (Jon Crose), Judi (Greg) Kleine, Jerry (Cathy) Robbins and Joe Tanner; grandchildren, Lynn (Allen), Michael, Jamie (Josh), Sarah (Corey), Kaleb (Marie), Gabe, Justin, Josh (Luis) and Christina; great-grandchildren, Caleb (Neri), Jalyn, Jade and Kaylee; and great-great-granddaughter Elena; and special friend, Albert Lucas.
The celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 at The Vine Church, 1004 Wayne Ave, Crawfordsville. Visitation will take place from 4-5:30 p.m., with a short service at 5:30 p.m. Burkhart Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Montgomery County Free Clinic.
