Tanis, D. Lorayne D. Lorayne Tanis, age 73 of Fremont, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at the Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. Lorayne was born on June 24, 1936 in White Cloud to Oren and Donna Doryce (Draper) Stratton and graduated from White Cloud High School in 1954. She later married Robert C. Tanis on June 28, 1957 in Fremont and Robert preceded her in death on November 26, 2003. Lorayne had been the librarian at Daisy Brook Schools, worked for Fremont Family Physicians as a medical assistant and later retired from the Gerber Life Insurance for many years until her retirement. Lorayne was a life member of the Newaygo V.F.W. Auxiliary where she had been active member and also a member of the Fremont Moose Auxiliary. She had enjoyed horseback riding in her younger years, camping, gaming and ceramics. She is survived by her children, Dale Tanis of Fremont; Denny Tanis of Fremont; Penny (Jeff) Cook of Fremont; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; her sisters and brothers, Marilyn (Pete) McLenithan of Middleville; Maxine (Stanley) Butkus of Grand Rapids; Keith (Beatrice) Stratton of Wyoming; Jerry (Kathy) Stratton of Hesperia; LeRoy (Hope) Stratton of White Cloud; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Tanis in 1969; her sister, Mary Jean Reed and brother Lyle Stratton. VISITATION : Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Friday at 1pm at the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Newaygo V.F.W. Auxiliary. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Tanis family online at www.crandellfh.com. Click here to send a condolence for the Lorayne Tanis Family on-line Very sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless and take care, Coral Zack Posted 4/14/2010 Denny, Dale, Penny and Jeff, You have always been wonderful kids to your Mom. You took special care of her after your Dad passed on. She adored her Grandchildren. I worked with her at GLIC, a spit fire she was. Never had to guess why you kids turned out the way you did... Both your parents loved life, they enjoyed the journey..Until we meet them again, may God bless you all at this challenging time..Your sincere friends Jimmy, Ninajo and Emily Wallace Posted 4/14/2010 So sorry to see Lorayne passed. Bev & Willie Westbrook Posted 4/14/2010 Dale, Denny, Penny, and families, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful, fun loving lady. I use to love watching her and your Dad dance. They were so intune with each other on the dance floor and in life in general. We had so much fun with her and your father when we lived in Newaygo. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Love, Kirk & Rhonda Strong McMillan, MI Posted 4/14/2010 Sorry to hear of Lorayne's passing. My thoughts are with the family and friends. I worked with Lorayne at GLIC. Judy Lorenz. Posted 4/14/2010 We're very sorry to hear about Lorayne's death. May God bless her and all of you during this time of loss. Gary & Phyllis Lattin Posted 4/14/2010 Denny, Dale, Penny and Jeff, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ken & Robin Brown Posted 4/15/2010 Dale, Denny Penny & families, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Howard & Corrine Westcott Posted 4/15/2010 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Stay strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne Langrick Posted 4/15/2010 I'm very sorry to read of the passing of your Mom. I worked with her at GLIC, and she was a very sweet, funny lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. -Jillayne Peterson -Lee & Adam Edgerton Posted 4/15/2010 To the Tanis families: I am very sorry to hear of Lorayne's passing. She was a truly wonderful person. I sat next to her for many years at Gerber Life and she was absolutely terrific to work with. I will always remember the "sound" of her bracelets and all of the beautiful rings that she loved to wear. My prayers are with you all. Jenel Tyndall Posted 4/16/2010 Hey Nickel, I didn't hear about your MOM till today.. I am so sorry to hear this.. take care Beverly Gagne Posted 4/22/2010 I, too, have just learned of Lorayne's passing. my thoughts and prayers to all of her family. She was a "fun" person and i enjoyed working with her at GLIC and waiving her at the campgrounds as we sailed by...jinnet Posted 4/27/2010