ROBERT JOHN ALLEN TANNER, of Edgewood, NM passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Robert was born on June 5th, 1937 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada. Robert attended school in Canada He attended State University. He was an inspector with the Santa Fe Railroad for thirty-two years. He was a conductor, engineer and line foreman. Robert enjoyed golfing, retirement, and having coffee with friends. He loved crossword puzzles. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon N. Tanner; parents; and son, Evan L. Tanner. He is survived by his son, Jeff Tanner of Amarillo, TX; daughter, Brenna Tanner of Lubbock, TX; and brother Lloyd Earnest Tanner of British Columbia, Canada. There will be a Memorial Service at the Kingdom Hall, 308 West Martinez Road, Moriarty, NM at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011.