Obituary of Tanya Lee Bahlhorn
Tanya Lee Hartman was born on October 5, 1936 in Glouster, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Laura Virginia (Shires) Hartman.
Tanya married Grover Bahlhorn on April 27, 1957 in Angola, Indiana. The couple would be blessed with the birth of four children. They would make their home in Erie in 1965. For more than twenty years, Tanya was employed by Magnum Electric as a Supervisor.
Tanya and Grover loved spending time on their Harley Davidson, and it was a passion they passed along to five of their six children. They were members of the Blackhawk Motorcycle Club from 1970-1985 and traveled many places including to the Daytona 200.
Above anything, Tanya loved her family. She cherished the times she spent with each of them. She was the consummate host opening her home to holiday gatherings for many years. Tanya also appreciated being at one with nature, pitching a tent or canoeing to enjoy a weekend getaway with her family and friends.
In 2015, Tanya moved to Luna Pier. She was baptized and received her spiritual nourishment as a member of the Luna Pier Baptist Church.
Tanya Lee Bahlhorn, age 84 of Monroe passed away on Christmas morning, December 25, 2020. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her husband: Grover on April 12, 1985; three grandchildren: Lisa and Henry Butler, and Jonathon Hance.
To cherish her memory, she leaves six children: Monti W. Ingle of Erie, Laura S. Butler of Monroe, Jennifer A. (Danny) Hance of Dandridge, Tennessee, Tanya L. Kovenich of Monroe, Sheri A. (Jeffrey) Hope of Monroe, and Grover Joseph (Helen) Bahlhorn of Temperance; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may gather on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 9:30am-10:30am at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 10:30am also at Merkles. Procession will follow to Roselawn for burial. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, guests will be limited in number and face coverings are required.
Online guests may visit www.merklefs.com.
