Tanner Scoresby

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Tanner Devin Scoresby, 18, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, after a heroic fight of T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Tanner returned to his heavenly home and was greeted by his Savior, Jesus Christ, and the familiar faces of those who loved him.

Tanner was born on February 2, 2007, in Berkeley, California. At 9 pounds 11 ounces, Tanner entered this world with a sweetness and softness that filled every embrace—cuddly, gentle, and already overflowing with love.

Shortly after Tanner’s birth, his family moved to Ammon. It was here that his parents taught him to be humble, lead with kindness, and the value of hard work. Over time, Tanner developed a quiet confidence that helped him become a leader in every aspect of his life.

From a young age, Tanner developed a great love of sports. He spent many of his early years playing all sports. It was here that Tanner became a true competitor. He quickly developed a love for football, basketball, and track and field, following in his father, Devin’s, footsteps. During his time as a student at Thunder Ridge High School, Tanner thrived in the sports environment provided there. He found his greatest joy on the field, the court, and the track. Under the Friday night lights, he played football with a fire that lit up the whole stadium, each play a moment of pure thrill shared with teammates who became like brothers. On the basketball court, his energy was contagious—whether sinking a shot or rallying his team, he carried a love for the game that was felt by everyone around him. At track meets, he pushed himself past every limit, the pounding of his feet echoing his determination and grit. Yet more than the games themselves, it was the bond with his teammates that meant the most—the bus rides, the laughter, the victories, and even the heartbreaks. Those experiences shaped him into someone resilient, loyal, and full of heart, lessons he carried far beyond sports and into the way he lived his life.

Tanner was a friend to all, especially his siblings. He was always looking out for his siblings. He had a way of making everyone feel like they belonged. With his humor, his quick wit, and his gentle kindness, he could turn even the hardest day into something lighter. He showed up for people—not just in the big, obvious ways, but in the quiet ones too. He was the friend who would sit beside you without needing words, and would jump at the chance to go on an adventure at a moment’s notice. Being around him was easy; his warmth and energy drew people in. Everything you could hope for in a friend, he was—the encourager, the listener, the one who met people where they were and gently built them up to be better. He was both protector and peacemaker, and he loved fiercely—even his teasing carried affection. To his siblings, that love was unwavering, deep, and strong; he was their biggest defender, their companion, and their heart. He carried his love for others in everything he did, leaving behind a legacy of connection, laughter, and the kind of friendship people hold onto forever.

From the very beginning, his faith was the foundation of who he was. As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his testimony of Jesus Christ guided his choices, shaped his character, and filled his heart with a desire to serve. He didn’t just believe in Christ—he tried to live like Him. Whether it was in his church callings, helping a neighbor, or being a quiet support to a friend, he was always seeking ways to serve as the Savior would. His focus was steady, always returning to who Jesus Christ is and what it means to follow Him. On a humanitarian trip, he poured himself into helping others, discovering in an even deeper way his passion for lifting and loving those around him. That experience only strengthened the desire he had carried all his life—to serve a mission for the Church, to dedicate his time and energy to sharing the love and testimony that burned so brightly within him. His faith was not just something he believed; it was something he lived, every single day, with gentleness, kindness, and unwavering devotion.

We find peace in knowing that he is now serving the mission he always dreamed of, only now in a far greater way. Freed from the disease that weighed on his body, he is whole again—running without pain, serving without limitation, and giving himself completely to the work of the Lord. The mission call he longed for is now his, carried out on the other side with a strength and joy beyond our comprehension. Just as he always desired, he is walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, lifting, loving, and blessing those around him, only now with a fullness of energy and spirit that this life could not offer. In that knowledge, we feel hope and comfort, knowing his deepest wish is being realized and that his service continues in a perfect and eternal way.

Tanner is survived by his parents, Devin and Missy Scoresby; siblings, Hadley, McKay, Cameron, Emma Claire, and Ava; his grandparents, John and Marilyn Scoresby of Idaho Falls, ID, and Cobb and Teresa Turner of South Jordan, UT. Tanner is loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his cousin, Ashlyn Marie Turner.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ammon North Stake Center, 4363 E. 17th St, Ammon, ID. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery.

Services will be Zoomed from the church.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Thunder Ridge High School Football and Basketball programs, which were near and dear to Tanner’s heart. These donations can be mailed to 4941 First Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401.