After a battIe with addiction, Tanners earthIy journey ended suddenIy and sadIy at his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Born in Iondon, Ontario, on ApriI 26, 1998, Tanner James AIce SteffIer of Seaforth, was 19 years oId.
Cherished son of Heather and John SteffIer, and much Ioved brother of Davis and CharIee SteffIer. Ioving grandson of CaroIe and Tim AIce and Iin and Joe SteffIer. AIso missed by his UncIe Jeff and Aunt Sue AIce, and their daughter Emma, aII of Seaforth.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, on Saturday, June 10th, from 1 to 5 p.m. An outdoor service to ceIebrate Tanners Iife wiII be heId beside a camp fire at Dave and Andrea McGregors, 42667 Front Rd., RR#2 Seaforth, on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 1 p.m., foIIowed by a reception at the Seaforth Iegion. Those attending are kindIy asked to bring a Iawn chair and dress casuaI.
In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations to the Foundation for Education Perth-Huron (funds going to assist with programs at CHSS), FamiIies for Addiction Recovery (FAR Canada), or to Stratford/Perth SheIterIink (providing emergency or transitionaI sheIter) wouId be appreciated and can be made through McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 519-527-1390.
OnIine condoIences can be made by visiting Tanners memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Ann Bennett
Dear Heather and John,Please accept my deepest condolences. Heaven gained an angel.Lots of love,Ann.
Diane Elston
So sorry to hear the sad news of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time for your family.
Diane Elston
Tracey Wilson
John and Heather please accept heartfelt sympathy for your loss, there are no words. Find comfort knowing you are in so may thoughts and prayers. Hugs to Joe and Lynn
Marjory Humphries and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. With deepest sympathy and condolences. Marjory and family
Eric & Pat Chovancek
Dear Carole and Tim, I just read about the tragic loss of your dear grandson Tanner. We are so very sorry and send you our love and deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric and Pat
Terrie shaw
Dear Heather, John and family my deepest sympathy.
Stackhouse Family
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. We will all hold memories close to heart.
Mark, Paula, Brett, Cory and Bailey
Ray and Linda McNichol
Words cannot express how everyone feels with your sudden loss. Keep his memory alive in your heart, speak often of him. He obviously made a huge impact on this world. You are in our thoughts at this time.
Sally and Mackenzie Knox
Our condolences to your family on the loss of Tanner
Phil & Anne Mowat
John, we&&single&&re so sorry for your loss. we weren&&single&&t aware of Tanner&&single&&s problems. We can&&single&&t imagine what you and Heather are going through right now but just know we&&single&&re thinking of you both. Phil & Anne
Jill,Gary and Britt Rose
To John,Heather,Davis,Charlee,Joe,Lin and the Alce Family. We are so sorry to hear of Tanners passing. Sending you our heartfelt condolences. May you rest in peace Tanner.
Kathie Jordan
We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. Thinking about you and wishing you healing during this very sad time.
John and Kathie Jordan
David Blaney & Sheana Campbell
Our sincerest sympathy to both families and to all the others who knew and loved him.
Kinburn Slo-Pitch
Our condolences to John, Heather and Family; as both team-mates and friends.
Leo and Sharon Medd
John, Heather, Davis and Charlee, Unfortunately there are no good words at a time like this, our thoughts and prayers to you all, and may god bless
Jim and Joan Moore
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to John and Heather and the Alce and Steffler families
Jim and Joan Moore
Don & Pat Nolan
Our hearts go out to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce & Sharon Wilbee
Our thoughts and prayers are with all your
families at this time.
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
Kevin,Debbie,Cody,Morgan.Haden Bennewies
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a difficult time. Sincerely Kevin,Debbie
Doug and Debbie Procter
John, Heather and families. So sorry to hear this sad news and you are in our thoughts. Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
Kevin Wilbee
My condolences to your family on the loss of your loved one.
John and Michelle Wilson
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family ….
Karen Cronin
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Tanner&&single&&s family at this sad and very difficult time. May beautiful memories keep him in your hearts forever.
Keith & Gloria Wilbee
Joe and Lynn and Family
It is always sad to lose any family member but especially so when one is so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ted & Paula Kennedy and Family
John, Heather and families – Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Rand and Christine
John and Heather;
We are so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Tanner playing in the backyard with the rest of the London kids; I will cherish these memories forever.
Peace and Love
Rand and Christine
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Joe Lin and all the Steffler family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you, so sorry for your loss.
Audrey Hackwell & family
Joe, Lin, John, Heather and family. We are wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Thinking of you, Audrey, Patricia, Pamela and Dean and family.
bill and regi whyte
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim,Brandon,Jordon and Jaden Morton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn Govier
John, Heather & Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son Tanner. Wishing you the strength to get through the many days & months of sorrow ahead. May your treasured memories fill your hearts. Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Marilyn Govier & family.
Clayton and Jane Groves
Joe, Lin, John and Family: You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Clayton and Jane.
Jane (Papple) Kuepfer
Dear Heather and John – I&&single&&m so sad to hear of your loss and imagine you&&single&&ve been walking a heartbreaking road for awhile already. May you feel the love of your community holding you as you grieve.
Pete and Tammy Martene and family
John, Heather, Davis and Charlee, Joe and Lin
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Our heartfelt sympathy to all.
Pam Campbell
Heather and family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your son, Tanner. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days to come and always.
Bev, Ron & Nicole , Chris & Lisa Stevenson & families
We wish to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all at this sad time .
Lisa Fraser
Heather, John, Davis & Charlee, My deepest condolences on Tanner&&single&&s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lisa Fraser
Trevor and Sheila Fortune
John, Heather and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sympathy and best wishes during this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cathy,Eric, Luke, Jake and Kasey
We are so saddened to hear about Tanner. He was always a good friend to Kasey and fun to have around. Such a smart young man with many talents. We hope you can find comfort in the days ahead and know that he is at peace. Hold your memories close to your heart. Take care.
Cathy, Eric, Luke, Jake and Kasey Harrison
Marianne Rodgers (Moylan)
My sincerest heartfelt sympathy. I can only imagine the heartbreak you are suffering.
Randy Cockburn
Heather, Tim and the entire family: All of us here at True North send our deepest condolences for your terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim and Brenda Ginn
Joe and Lin
We feel so terrible about your loss. Know our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Marion Taylor
Sending our deepest sympathy.
May you find comfort and strength in knowing that others share in your sorrow. In these moments of grief, may you all be comforted by words of compassion and fond remembrances, that are shared by family and friends.
Keeping the Steffler and Alce Families in our thoughts and prayers, Mariah Gilmar and Marion Taylor
Wenda Humphries
Joe and Lynn: Please accept my deepest sympathies for such a tragic loss in your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. May God&&single&&s gentle hands bring you peace. Sincerely Wenda Humphries
Bill and Dianne Beuerman
Dear Heather and John, Tim and Carole and all of Tanners family,
We are so sorry for your loss. A young life taken way too soon. May he Rest In Peace. Hugs to you all! ?
Paul and Lori Janmaat
To John and Heather and all of Tanner&&single&&s loving family- no words can express how sorry we are for your loss of Tanner. Hold tight to your memories and know that so many of us are thinking of you and praying for you at this sad sad time. Lori, Paul, Blake and Jenna
Barry and Brenna Vincent
John, Heather and families…we are so saddened to hear of your loss. Take comfort with family and friends at this tender time and hold the memories of your dear son close to you. Our sincere condolences. Brenna, Barry, Adam and Alex Vincent
Bryan and Lynda Vincent
John, Heather, Davis, Charlee, Joe and Lynn, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have such great memories with Tanner at so many hockey games and tournaments. Many great memories.
Carolanne Doig
I am so sorry to hear of this sad news and I offer my sincerest condolences to all of you at this very difficult time.
Ron,Shelly, Brayden & Sheldon Pryce
Please know that we are thinking about you all during this very difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy.
Sherry Lynn Rumford-Hallam
John, Heather and family. My deepest sympathy with the loss of your son Tanner. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Sherry Lynn Rumford-Hallam
Tina Driscoll
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Marybelle Cranston
It is hard for us to express in words that our hearts are breaking for the Steffler family and friends.G says to keep your stick on the ice .Marybelle and Graham
Jeff and Julie Kennedy
John, Heather and Family
Sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Thinking of you and your family at this diffucult time.
Keith Murray
So sorry to hear of your loss John and Heather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Keith, Cindy and families
Maureen and Merv Agar
Our hearts go out to all of Tanner&&single&&s family and friends. May the care and love of those around you provide some comfort and peace through the days ahead.
Huron East/Seaforth Community Development Trust
With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam (Pugsley) & Roger Vanderbraak
Such heartbreaking news to hear about Tanner. Talk about him often & keep his memory alive. We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you. Xo
Bob & Marie Litt
Our condolences for your loss to your family. Tanner will be in our prayers.
Bruce, Shaun, Cameron & Macaulay Morton
There are no words that will assuage your feeling of loss. Though Tanner&&single&&s worldly journey has ended, his spiritual journey will continue in the hearts and memories of those who had the privilege to be part of his life.
Our deepest sympathies
Jeff and Shira Krieger
We did not have the opportunity to meet Tanner but truly feel your loss and grieve with you all. Please know that we are praying for you and your family…. for peace and understanding over time. Rest in peace young man.
Shirley & Bob Dinsmore
Our deepest sympathy to the Alce and Steffler families. We have no words to express the deep sadness we feel at Tanner&&single&&s untimely passing. We send prayers for healing and may Tanner rest in peace.
Ray & Tracy Lamont
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this sad time.
Ray &Tracy Lamont
Brian and Janet Keys
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
SHELLY POWELL
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
May god keep you and your family and welcome Tanner with open arms
Judy and Sndy Lamont
Our deepest condolences to the Steffler and Alce families at this difficult and sad time.He will be in your hearts forever.
Marty & Anne Marie Bedard
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Tanner.
Jerry and Anne Ryan
John, Heather, and family, Joe and Lin – Please accept our deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep his picture close to you and remember all the good times that you had together. May he rest in peace now.
Jerry and Anne
Brad, Jayne, Kristen and Evelyn
Davis, so saddened to hear of the loss of your brother, Tanner. Assuring you of our continued prayers for healing and comfort of your family. ~ Mrs. Walsh
Sherry Hugill
I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. I had all of your children in day care.
Sherry Hugill
Lowell& Jackie Penner
So sorry for the loss of Tanner our deepest sympathies, John, Heather and family
Barrie Woodley
Lynn, Joe; our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Tanner was far too young to leave his friends and those whose loved him.
May God bless you and your family.
Barrie and Janis Woodley
Doug and Vicki Campbell
With deepest sympathy on your loss. Our hearts go out to Tanner and your family at this time.
Rob VanKroonenburgh
Sincere coldolances from the VanKroonenburgh family. So sorry for your loss ❤.
Jack & Lorraine Nelemans
Our condolences to the Alce and Steffler families. It is so sad to lose a son or grandson at such a young age. Our thoughts are with you
Jacquie McNichol Mohr
My deepest, heartfelt condolences John, Heather and girls. Hold your memories close and talk about him often. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jacquie
Brian & Helen Oldfield
Steffler and Alce families, we send our heartfelt sympathy to each of you at this time of great loss. May words of comfort and the loving care of friends and extended family help strengthen you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Brian, Helen (Southgate) Oldfield & Matt Southgate
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Lisa Campbell
John, Heather, Davis, Charlee, Joe, Lin and families
My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you all!
Darren &Maryellen Brown
John….our hearts are saddened with this news. We are keeping you, your wife and girls close in prayer at this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Greg and Wendy Haggitt
Sending our deepest sympathy&&single&&s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Angela Johnston
This is Lynn&&single&&s mother, I am so saddened to hear of your loss, of the happy and cute little guy I used to see playing on Bowcott, my prayers are with all of you as you struggle with this overwhelming loss. Love and prayers to all the family, Angela
Ron&Gloria Riley
John Heather &family Joe & Lynn
Thinking of you all at this so difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to all
Judy Renner
John, Heather, Davis and Charlee, I am so sorry to read about Tanner&&single&&s sudden passing. Hugs to you all. Mrs. Renner.
Chris and Michael Stilwell
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all the family.
Diana Steep
John, Heather, Davis, Charlie and family. We are so sorry for your loss, words cannot express. I will leave memories instead. First of hockey. What a great team to play with Tanner and John coaching. Sam loved every second of it. Secondly will be when John took the boys to VIP at Rock the Park. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diana, Steve and Sam Steep
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan
John, Heather and families,
There are no words that can be spoken that can heal your broken hearts. Just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of your family and friends wrap around you in the days ahead.
Our deepest condolences.
Tracy (Bosman), Paul, Sabryn and Jocelyn McLennan
Lynn Johnston
Heather, John, Davis, Charlee and all of the Alce & Steffler families: Tanner&&single&&s passing has saddened so many people which is a testament to the positive impact he had on so many who have known him. Your obituary words and how you&&single&&ve elected to honour his life are both beautiful and touching. I am thinking of you all during this sad time.
Lynn Johnston
Karen Murphy
John, Heather and family. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss of Tanner. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Karen
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ken & Shell LeBlanc
Heather, John, Davis, Charlee,
Words cannot express the heartfelt condolences we are sending. Our hearts ache with you and we send love and light to you all. Bray loved working with Tanner and he will be so so missed.
Lin and Joe, my heart aches and we are thinking of you both, all the grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends of this amazing young man.
Ken and Shell LeBlanc
Bray, Connor and Coryn Knox
Ken & Deb Janmaat
John, Heater and girls, Lin & Joe
So sorry to hear of you sudden loss, words cannot express what your families are going through, but know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time Rest in Peace Tanner
Mary Anne McNichol
Dear John, Heather and all the family,
You are in our prayers at this very sad time for you all. Try to remember the fun times and keep them close to your heart.
Mary Anne and family
Debbie Davis
Tanner, I remember babysitting the “little” you, you were such a cute little thing. Sadly I didn&&single&&t spend much time with you as a young adult and now the chance to know you even better is gone. I pray that you are finally at peace. Rest well young man. Love Great-Aunt Debbie xo
Jenn, Emily and Jon Penner
John, Heather and Family:
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Brad and Irene Knight
We were lucky to always see Tanner at fun events. We were either at Rock the Park or on a cruise. It always revolved around having some fun times!!!
Our thoughts go out to you… Brad and Irene
Mark & Cheryl Steffler
Lin and Joe, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts. With true and heartfelt sympathy, Mark and Cheryl Steffler
Brad & Lori Schroeder
John and Heather, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. No family should ever have to experience having their son, brother, grandson, nephew, taken from them at such a young age. No words can describe our sorrow for your family. Our condolences
Nig, V and Lakshim Narain
Our sympathies and prayers to John & family. May your memories comfort you.
Rick & Carolyn Powell
We are so terribly sorry to hear of Tanner&&single&&s struggle & passing. Our hearts truly go out to all of the Steffler & Alce families. We hope you can find some comfort in knowing that Tanner is at peace & feeling joy in the safety of Jesus&&single&& loving embrace. You all are in our prayers.
Marie and Neil McGavin
To all Tanner&&single&&s family, We send our sincere sympathy to everyone. It is hard to understand when a young life is cut short – we are at a loss for words. Heather,John and family, we will not be able to personally express our caring for you but each will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days. Hugs, former Walton Steffler neighbours. Marie & Neil
Stan and Kay Mailloux
Sympathies to you all at this time.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
John & Heather and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Gordon & Irma Pryce