Barbara Ann Tanis

Barbara Ann Tanis, 71, of Waukesha, died on Thurs. July 23, 2020. She was born in Harvey, IL on Nov. 21, 1948 to Charles and Lois (Nee: Scott) Tanis. Barbara had a heart of gold. As a longtime foster mother she fought for kids she never even knew. She was very involved in the Menkes community. Every time a Menkes angel gained their wings, she let the world know. She dedicated her life to helping people and being a voice for those that didn’t have a voice. Barbara will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, grandmother and will be missed by everyone.

She is survived by her daughter, Annie, sons, Tho and Robert. Grandmother to, Ariel, Ariana, Jessica, Pauline, Yvette, Genius, Sandy and Julianne. She is further survived by her sisters and brother: Susan (Bill Holdorf, Jr) Tanis, C. Scott (Jane) Tanis, Beth (Bill) Tanis-Durkin; nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Justin and grandson, Amarion.

Visitation will be Wed. July 29, 2020 at Randle-Dable Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. A private funeral service will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to themenkesfoundation.org or to St. Williams Catholic Church.