Our beloved Tanner E. Starkey Flaherty, 17, passed away at his home in Roeland Park, Kansas on February 12, 2009, due to health issues. He was born February 10, 1992, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of John P. Flaherty and Michelle Starkey. Tanner was a junior at Shawnee Mission North, having previously attended school in Liberty, Missouri,Claflin,Kansas and Larned, Kansas. Tanner will always be remembered for his ornery smile and his ability to make others laugh. He loved to skateboard, play football and archery. He is survived by his father, John P. Flaherty, Pratt, Kansas; mother, Michelle Starkey, of the home; paternal grandparents, John and Mary Balderston, Beaver, Kansas; and John and Judy Flaherty, Hays, Kansas. Tanner had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Hilda Starkey. Tanner will be greatly missed but never forgotten. He will remain in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held at Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas, Friday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. Another memorial service will be held at Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Avenue, Liberty, MO 64068, Saturday, February, 21 at 3:00 p.m. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Tanner E. Starkey Flaherty Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.