Tahner Blayne Heintz Obituary (2023)

Tahner "Tahn Man" Blayne Heintz was born on March 30, 2021, in Yakima, Washington, to Zach Heintz and Karlie Reynolds, of Naches, Washington. Tahner passed away June 8, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, at Seattle Childrens Hospital. Tahner had a 19-month battle, where he overcame leukemia not once, but twice. Unfortunately, Tahners body was so tired from all the chemo, radiation, and his stem cell transplant, that he couldnt overcome the side effects that came along with it all. Tahner was a strong fighter and never gave up. Even on his rough days, he still cruised the halls of the hospital in his Range Rover that he loved, with a smile on his face. Blasting Baby Shark, everyone knew who was coming before they could see him. Tahner was loved by so many, and made so many friends, from staff to other families fighting as well. He enjoyed his music therapy sessions, his PT, and OT "play dates''. Tahner loved watching Baby Looney Tunes, Bluey, and Baby Shark. As baby shark would come on, he would stop what he was doing and do his baby shark dance with his little hands. Tahners favorite thing most of all, was his big brother, Skyelar, from wrestling with him, coloring, following brothers every move, to just being surrounded by brother. They shared a bond that will never be forgotten. Tahner loved his mom and dad so much. It showed every time they walked into the room. He had a laugh that would melt your heart. Tahner is survived by his parents, Zach and Karlie, his big brother, Skyelar, Grandma Janet Reynolds, great-grandparents, Aurther "Papa" and Karen "Nana" Reynolds, Harold "Bubba" and Donna "Mama" Seekins, Julius and Barbara Heintz, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, all who loved him dearly. Tahner was greeted in heaven by his grandparents, James Darren Heintz, and Katherine Marie Seekins, and his fellow cancer journey friends that fought alongside him, Tiberius, Asher, and Sienna. Tahners service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 12:00pm, at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W Prospect Rd, Moxee, WA 98936). Please wear anything Bluey, Baby Shark, or blue and yellow. In honor of Tahner please consider donating blood or joining the bone marrow registry at bethematch.org. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Celebration of Life Brookside Funeral Home Saturday, July 8, 2023 12:00 PM 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936 Reception Brookside Funeral Home Saturday, July 8, 2023 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936 Following Service in Brookside Gardens.