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Harry Tracy Obituary
Harry Burt Tracy, 88, passed away on February 2, 2011 in Olympia. He was born in Samoa on August 30, 1922, to Leonard and Philomina Tracy. Harry was a retired WWII, Navy veteran. As a fisheries biologist, he wrote many of our state's first manuals for responding to oil spills and marine habitat damage. Harry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman, a chess champion, Master Mason, and a recreational farmer. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Tracy, sons Daniel and Leonard Tracy, stepsons Brad and Greg Benfield, and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Harry's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, at the Funeral Alternatives Chapel, 2830 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey.
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February 22, 2011
Veronica, my deepest condolences. I remember Harry from the early days (I started at Ecology in 1970). Harry was definitely one of those early colorful, wonderful, hardworking people that will be remembered with fondness and admiration. Pat Maybee Thede Martens (Rochester, WA) Retired 2001.
Sandi Newton
February 15, 2011
It is difficult to see beyond the heartache when the loss of a loved one makes it so difficult to see tomorrow. Allow the memories you shared help comfort your tomorrows and see beyond today.
Dan Kruger
February 10, 2011
Veronica,
My deepest sympathies to you and family. When I started at Ecology back in 1976 I met Harry. He was someone with talent and humor that made working at DOE SWRO fun and interesting. He will be missed. Take care.
Greg Sorlie
February 9, 2011
Harry was very well respected at the Department of Ecology. I always looked up to him as an example of someone who could carry a lot of weight in a discussion just because of his experience and who he was....and he was a great runner and raquetball player who beat all the younger guys.
atsushi kiuchi
February 8, 2011
Harry was very talented from racquetball to barbequeing salmon. But I remember him for his knowledge of fisheries. He was one of Ecology's first experts on the impact of oil spills and their impact on marine life. Condolences ro "Ronnie" and the kids.
--ats kiuchi--
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