Mr. Tarani Pradhan's Obituary
Mr. Tarani P. Pradhan, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Tarani was born on July 30, 1933 in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tara Prasad and Bishnu Kumari Pradhan.
Mr. Pradhan obtained a Masters degree in English as well as an LL. B degree in Law. He was an avid walker, participating in non-profit marathons in the area. He was involved with ISHA and enjoyed practicing his yoga skills. Tarani also liked to read and thoroughly enjoyed the poetry, playwright and acting by William Shakespeare. He enjoyed spending time with his family and cherished the life that he had been given to live.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife of forty-seven years, Aureen; and his sister, Tara Laxmi Pradhan.
Mr. Pradhan is survived by his daughter, Venetia, and husband Phillip Smith; his son, Peter and wife, Teresa Pradhan; three sisters, Tara Pradhan, Gyanu Devi Jain, and Sushila Devi Shrestha; three brothers, Tarananda Prasad Pradhan, Jyoti Prasad Pradhan, and Madan Prasad Pradhan; two grandchildren, Brittany Pradhan and Kacy Pradhan. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
A celebration of life visitation will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 1-3 pm at Spring Hill Funeral Home. A celebration of life memorial service will follow, beginning at 3:00 pm.
Burial will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nepal earthquake relief fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN 37216.
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