Tanner Christian Aston, 28 of North Platte, passed away suddenly on August 27, 2023, while vacationing in California. Tanner was born March 2, 1995, in Phoenix, AZ, to Boyd & Shae. He began his adventurous lifestyle very early on, learning to ride a bike at 2, a motorcycle at 3 and started racing at 7 years old. He was an excellent baseball player and could usually be found on a skateboard, mountain bike, BMX bike, or with a racquet or golf club in his hand. Tanner affectionately earned the nickname Blue Gradient because of the helmet he wore at competitions. At the age of 13, Tanner became a big brother to Piper Caldwell and they soon discovered a love of all things Toy Story. 7 months later, he earned the title again to Thomas Aston. His faithful companion was his black pug, Isabel. After Tanner graduated from North Platte High School in 2013, he hit a 5-year roadblock in the vicious cycle of addiction, yet overcame it to become a drug and alcohol counselor. His most recent passion was being a drone pilot. He would build drones of all sizes, for any project and fly any chance he got. Tanner passed away just 4 days after a drone competition in Oregon proclaiming it was the best time he's ever had. He owned Blue Gradient FPV, a successful drone company, creating videos, commercials and more. His smile would light up any room and his laughter would fill that room. We love you for infinity and beyond. Tanner was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Doris Paul-Kramer; grandmothers, Carole Aston and Lynette Caldwell-Peters. He is survived by his parents, Shae and Jeff Caldwell and Boyd and Michelle Aston; sister, Piper Caldwell; brother, Thomas Aston; stepsiblings, Christopher and Savannah Larsen; grandparents, Tom Aston, Brenda Paul, Doug and Connie Caldwell; his special Aunt Sicily Hurt; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends as well as his "adopted" sister, Antonia (Aukai) Kaai. Service is 10 a.m. Friday, September 8, at the Berean Church with Pastor John Stone officiating. Burial follows at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with family present 4-6 p.m., Thursday, September 7, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared atodeanchapel.com.