Tanner Jace Sterling

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Tanner Jace Sterling, 32, slipped into eternity on January 9, 2021 in Seattle, WA.

Tanner was born April 4, 1988 in Downey, California to Scott Richard Sterling and Linda Wood Sterling.  He was the second of four sons.  He was raised in Renton, Washington and graduated from Kentridge High School in 2006.  Tanner was proud to attend Boise State University and later receive his Associate of Arts degree from Adams State University and continued working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business.

He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a very deep testimony of the atoning power of his Savior Jesus Christ.

Tanner found great joy in spending time with the people he loved and cherished any opportunity to watch sports. He was an artist, athlete, beloved son, brother and uncle, comedian, gardener, carpenter, devoted friend, musician and more.  He excelled at anything he attempted.

He was the student body president of his elementary school and at age 13 won an event at the Peanut Butter Rail Jam Snowboard Competition.  Tanner earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  He played high school baseball on a team that placed 2 ^nd in the state of Utah.  He proudly participated in multiple high school drama productions.

He is survived by his parents, Scott and Linda (Wood) Sterling of Auburn, Washington and siblings Tyler (Haley), Corbin (Brianna) and Carter.  Tanner couldn’t be more in love with his little nephews Oliver and Finn.  He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Barbara Sterling of Downey, California.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arlo and Patricia Wood of Rexburg, Idaho.

Tanner is loved and will be missed by many.  It is difficult to fathom a life without his incredibly warm and tender heart, tight hugs, quick wit, contagious smile and hilarious sense of humor. We will miss him so much.

Until we meet again……….