KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Michael Ross Tanner of Kelseyville passed away suddenly Feb. 1, 2015, at the age of 62.

Michael was born and raised in Kelseyville and lived in downtown Kelseyville for 20-plus years.

By many he was known as the unofficial “mayor” of Kelseyville.

Michael was a poet and a writer. He loved kids and was a Kelseyville Little League Coach for many years.

He was employed by Kelseyville Packing Shed for more than 20 years.

He was a loving and devoted son of Alice A. Knauss, brother to Susan Beckmen and Lane Tanner, and adoring uncle to Jasper and Ruth Beckmen.

The family prefers you do something nice for a friend or loved one (pay it forward) in Michael's honor.

An open house celebration of life will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Kelseyville Legion Hall, 505 Second St. Please bring a potluck dish to share.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .