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Tracy Johnson Obituary
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TRACY R. JOHNSON Age 47 of Hobe Sound, died Friday, March 23, 2007 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Tracy was a Veteran Affairs Hospital Manager and has been at the West Palm Beach, VA facility for the past 13 years. He was an Eagle Scout, a Scout Master of Troop #871 of Hobe Sound, an avid golfer, and enjoyed sky diving and motorcycling. He was a tissue, bone and eye donor. Tracy was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina and was an Air Force veteran. Tracy is survived by his wife Lynn (Peterson) of 22 years; two sons, Kurtis and Kyle; also survived by his parents, Martha and Charles Johnson of Pompano Beach. Memorial funeral service will be held Monday March 26, 2007, 11 a.m. at Hobe Sound Comm. Presbyterian Church, 11933 Juno Crescent, Hobe Sound. Memorial donations in his name may be made to Boy Scout Troop #871, Hobe Sound, FL 33455. Sunday evening friends can meet in the Fellowship Hall, 6-9 p.m. A Service at the West Palm Beach V.A. Hospital will be announced at a later date. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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for Tracy Johnson
Sponsored by Lynn, Kurtis and Kyle, we will always love you!!.
Tim Naish
May 9, 2011
From second grade to high school Tracy and I were inseparable. In fact for a long time we told everyone we were cousins. I moved to Atlanta the fall of our senior year and lost touch with everyone until just recently. I was so sorry to hear about Tracy and wish I had stayed in touch and been able to meet his family. There are no words to express my sympathy. I pray for you and the boys and will always remember Tracy and our friendship.
February 1, 2011
tracie family i know you miss her so much prayer go up to you lord will hold you up
Debbie Peterson Canipe
March 25, 2008
I miss my powpow boy!!! Nobody could tell the story like you!!!!!!!!
I Love You!!!!!!!
Chrisie Martin
July 13, 2007
To Lynn and the boys -
I know I'm late finding out, but not to late for a prayer. God be with you all.
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Joyce Sells
June 7, 2007
I spoke to Tracy professionally as a sales rep twice in 2005. Once was during a hurricane when he was at work. The other time he told me that he had lived in Raleigh (my home) and it turns out he had lived down the street from me. I never met him, but I knew from talking with him that he was just a great guy. I'm sorry that I never had the opportunity to meet him. My condolences to the family.
Susan Sutherland
May 29, 2007
We didnt know Tracey, but my husband is a fellow Air Force veteran, and we would like to offer our love and sympathy to Lynn and the boys. We would like to help out with maybe some home repairs, financial aid or just fellowship!
Becky Ebersberger
May 24, 2007
I knew Tracy professionaly through the annual IAHCSMM meetings. Tracey was always courteous and a Southern gentleman. He was a joy to be around, I am a better person for knowing him.
My prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
Rich Cullen
April 30, 2007
Tracy was a neighbor of mine growing up in Coral Gables back in the 1970's. He was an avid scout then and had many interests. We always had a great time 'way back when'. I will never forget the time he was building model rockets, etc. One time, he built this HUGE rocket and when it was launched, it seemed to chase us around the field. I hadn't seen Tracy in well over thirty years but often thought of him. My sincerest condolences to everyone in his family.
Gene Haviland
April 30, 2007
I was in the central service program with Tracy and worked with him at Golden Glades Hosp.Tracy had a great sense of humor.He is a assest to our profession and will be missed by all.Lynn you may not remember this but he will. "She wants you to bring home the milk and dog food " Thanks Tracy
"Gene and Olive Oyl"
Larry Guittard
April 20, 2007
My condolences to Tracy's Family and Friends. I knew Tracy very well from IAHCSMM and we became friends over the years. He was such a fun and friendly person who will be greatly missed.
Tousha Cox
April 20, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Janice Medley
April 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
DeLeria Banks-Irving
April 14, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dave Egert
April 12, 2007
Tracy & I worked together at HAMO back in the early '90s. He was a great guy & will be deeply missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Lynn Johnson
April 5, 2007
I can't begin to thank everyone for all the kind words you have written about Tracy. I always knew he was wonderful but it makes me proud and happy to read that everyone else thinks that he was that way also. I miss him so much and my heart aches for him but all the kind words have made me smile a bit again. Love to you all.
Patricia Metzger
April 3, 2007
I am so sorry for you loss
Sharon Greene-Golden
April 2, 2007
To the family, I give you my deepest sympathy on your loss. It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but in this life we must...God will sustain you in this time of need. I will miss this young man who truly loved working with IAHCSMM. His smiling face will be our loss but the happy memories we have of the years past will help us heal. May our Lord bless you and your family. Secretary/Treasuer IAHCSMM
Doug and Stacey Pruett
March 31, 2007
Lynn, Kurtis, and Kyle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dianne Peterson
March 30, 2007
We will all miss having Tracy in our lives. He was a very up beat guy and a great talker. He had the greatest personality and could make anyone feel at ease. He was truly loved.
Ray Taurasi
March 30, 2007
At times like this there really are no adequate words …………….
As a member of IAHCSMM I have known Tracy for many years. I will remember him as a man who was full of energy and enthusiasm. He was passionate about his field of work and contributed much to our profession. Tracy always gave 100% to what ever he did he was a man with drive, determination and dedication to his work and family. Tracy was a fun loving guy and his presence always livened up our meetings and social gatherings. His wit, humor, contagious laugh, wonderful personality and friendship will long be remembered. My deepest condolences are with his loved ones, may your grief soon be replaced by the memories of the many happy times you shared together.
Randy Spurlock
March 30, 2007
My Deapest Sympathy to Tracy's family.
Tracy was a great friend, but we only got to see each other at the IAHCSMM Annual Meetings. However, we had been seeing each other at those meetings annually for many, many years. Last year when we were leaving Las Vegas, Tracy warned me not to put any money in the slot machines at the airport. As a joke I threw in some money and jackpotted. When they gave me the one-hundred dollar bills, I turned to Tracy & handed them to him. He was so excited. We sat & chatted until we boarded our seperate planes. We both turned & gave each other a final smile & wave. I will always remember Tracy that way, smiling.
He will be missed, but rest assured that this world is a better place because Tracy Johnson left his mark in Healthcare.
Randy Spurlock, Bureau of Prisons,
Department of Justice, Springfield, MO
Mary and Arnold Peterson
March 30, 2007
Dear Lynn,Kurtis,and Kyle. We where so sorry to hear about your lose. Our prayer's and love are with you at this sad time. Love you all. Aunt Mary and Uncle Arnie
Diane Claxton
March 30, 2007
Lynn, Kurtis and Kyle
From my heart to yours:
From an Angel on high
a tender message of love was softly whispered into the ear
of this humble scribe....
Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch
a warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always
Harley Berlant
March 30, 2007
Dear Lynn and boys.
You know how far back I go with Tracy and you. I just talked to him recently since our work in the field and teaching are common to both. My heart goes out to you at this time and I wish you the peace and time for healing. I still talk of him in my classes and always will as my way of remembering and respecting a student, collegue, and friend.
Harley and Gang
George Cuty
March 30, 2007
Lynn, Kurtis, & Kyle,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. The grief that you are feeling is also being felt by many other people that loved and respected Tracy so much. We all feel your pain.
Trust in the Lord and the days ahead will be brighter again one day.
God bless all of you......George Cuty
With
Sue and Amelia Morris
March 30, 2007
Lynn, Kurtis and Kyle:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It's not easy loosing a loved one but please know that he is with God now and will be watching over you all - keeping you safe.
Jake Canipe
March 29, 2007
Lynn Kurtis and Kyle
I will miss Uncle Tracy, I will remember the time he took me fishing and that he always had milk and ice in the morning. Everybody loved Uncle Tracy, even Chessie loved him. He always made me laugh . I will miss him and I am praying for you. Jake
Zach Canipe
March 29, 2007
Lynn Kurtis and Kyle,
There are so many good memories that I can bring back about Uncle Tracy. Like the day he taught me how to putt a ball with better accuracy or when he gave me an encouraging word before my surgery. I will never forget Uncle Tracy's perfect smile.
I will miss him. I am sorry. Zach
Earl Canipe
March 29, 2007
Lynn, Kurtis and Kyle
I could say so much about Tracy. I wrote in the book at your house about the night we were following him at Disneyworld and he went off the exit and came back on . I spoke at the funeral about how he helped Zach with his operation. But actually he helped me more than Zach. One thing I admired most about Tracy was his strength. He was a strong and courageous man. I learned this about him the first time I met him. You were visiting with Deb and I right before he had his first open heart surgery. I wanted to try and keep his mind off of it. But when he arrived he already had the names of the local golf courses. He was more worried about getting a tee time than anything he was going to face . He just had a calm strength about him that I admired. I am a better man for having had the opportunity to have known him. He touched everyone with his smile , zest for life, generosity and courage. He had a gift of being able to relate and communicate with you if you were 5 or 75. He was able to listen to and encourage a person of any age. He will be greatly missed, but WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN!
With All my love and sympathy , Earl
Dale & Joni Peterson
March 29, 2007
Lynn,
We are so sorry to hear about Tracy. He will always being in our thoughts-the fun times we had together in Miami will not be forgotten. He will truly be missed by everyone-
Dale and Joni Peterson
Faith Lambert
March 29, 2007
Dear Lynn, Kurtis, and Kyle,
I have never experienced so much compassion, concern, sympathy, and most of love as I had experienced at Tracy's wake and funeral services. The outpour of friends, co-workers, neighbors, and relatives were overwhelming. I felt God's arms wrapped around us all, comforting all of us. Tracy was and always will be a very special person who has touched our lives in so many ways. His humor, his bright blue eyes, his smile, his spirit for life, and his compassion and love not only for his family but for others will never be forgotten. Tracy will be greatly missed. Lynn, Kurtis and Kyle I love you so very much.
droze
March 29, 2007
Kyle and Kurtis,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Sounds like he was a really great guy. Let me know if you need anything.
Droze
Chuck Hughes
March 29, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family. I knew Tracy professionally and enjoyed his friendship immensely. We shared a passion for golf and recently cancelled plans so he could spend more time with his family. I will say a prayer for you tonight my friend, as you will be truly missed.
samantha barricklow
March 29, 2007
Your husband was a great man, I knew him through cubscouts/boyscouts. He was always there for us and for the kids when we needed him. I am so proud he was a part of our organization. We will miss him dearly.
My family is sorry for your loss. If you ever need help with anything please don't hesitate to call or email.
The DeLater Family
March 28, 2007
Dear Lynn, Kyle & Kurtis:
Although we did not know Tracy personally our sympathies are with are with you at this time. He has obviously been a positive influence on your lifes with two strong, young men as sons and (behind every great man) a strong and loving woman as his spouse. Our prayers will continue to be with you!
Holly Lee
March 28, 2007
Lynn, Kyle & Kurtis,
Our thoughts and prayers ae with you at this difficult time. Anything we can do - just ask.
With love,
Holly & Randy
AnnMarie & Bill Smith
March 27, 2007
Lynn,Kurtis & Kyle
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Please know that we are here for you, and always will be.
Charles Carter
March 27, 2007
I am sorry to hear about Tracy death. I had the honor to work for him years ago at the VA and learn so much from him.
My prayers are with his family and staff at VAMC Palm Beach.
Troop 871
March 27, 2007
Trustworthy, Loyal, Courteous and Kind-When we think of Mr. Johnson these all come to mind.
Helpful and Friendly, Cheerful and Brave he kept us in line and made us behave.
Obedient and Reverant in all that we do, he taught us these things and hoped we'd follow through.
Thrifty and Clean these are the ways of the Scouts. He led by example and we'll remember Mr. Johnson for all of our days.
This was written by the members of troop 871 and presented by Tracy's Scouts the night of the wake.
Richard Schule
March 26, 2007
Tracy enjoyed helping others. Tracy had a love for education and making healthcare a better place for the patient through improved education for the central service profession. We shared many passions in life, our experiences in the military as verterans, our involvement and satisfaction of seeing boys develop into young men through leadership experiences associated with the Boy Scouts and his unwaivered involvement with IAHCSMM, the International Association for Healthcare Central Service Material Management.
Tracy spent countless hours writing, reviewing, discussing and supporting educational content for the technician on a local and national level. Tracy was outspoken and an advocate for patient safety.
Tracy will be missed, but his smile and spirit will live on in our hearts. May God watch over and bless the Johnson family as they celebrate Tracy's life.
Thank you Tracy for your friendship and making life a much richer experience.
Sincerely,
Richard Schule.
Lisa Aeschlimann
March 26, 2007
Lynn:
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, & friends. My deepest sympathy.
Donna & Paul Campbell
March 26, 2007
Lynn, Kurtis, and Kyle
We have known Tracy for the last 13 years here at the VA. He was my supervisor, mentor and most of all our friend. He will be missed and thought of all the time. Tracy always had a smile, and a kind word. He was funny and great to work with. He was very proud of you all and talked a lot about you. We will remember all the good he has done and carry on his legacy here at the VA. God Bless
Kathryn Shore
March 26, 2007
My deepest symapthies to the family. May the love and support of family and friends bring you peace.
Sincerly,
Kathryn Shore
John Knox Village
Jim Klinker
March 26, 2007
Tracy will be missed by all. He was a great friend and leader of his Troop 871.
Paul L. Marcucci
March 25, 2007
On behalf of the Sapienza's, the Spirit and Pride, and my immediate family, our condolences to all of you. We are all here for you any time you need us.
Lisa Quaglia
March 25, 2007
Lynn, Kurtis and Kyle
My heart goes out to all of you. If there is anything that you need or just a friend to talk to Lynn please call me. Love, Lisa Quaglia
Sandy Miles
March 25, 2007
May God be with Tracy's family, friends and co-workers at the VA in dealing with this tragedy. I will miss Tracy's smiling face at the VA. He will be missed.
Holly Nice
March 25, 2007
We are so sorry that we are not there with you now at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tracy is in our hearts.
Much love to you,
Ted & Holly Nice
Cindy Flaskerud and family
March 25, 2007
Tracy lived life to the fullest! He truly enjoyed spending time with everyone through scouting, golf, volleyball, even at work. He made a positive impact an so many young people and their families with scout activities and his own boys will be better men because of that. He and Lynn were soulmates. This trajedy will leave a huge void in her life and she will need the support that her caring friends will no doubt provide.
Rest in Peace, Tracy. And know that the foundation you set for your family will provide for them the way you had wanted, forever.
Always remember the full moon, my friend!
Love and prayers to all the Johnson Family,
Judy Wilson
March 25, 2007
Dear Lynn, Kurtis, and Kyle,
We are so very sorry to learn of Tracy's death. Your family has contributed so much to the community, including to the South Fork Band, and especially to the trombone section. Tracy will certainly be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Tom, Judy, and Kyle Wilson
Cheryl Gedeon
March 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Tracy was a great guy-easy going,caring,thoughtfull, and considerate. He was our boys boyscout leader for years. We also shared time with him on the ball field and he kept in breif touch since. We will miss seeing him throughout Hobe Sound. Love, The Gedeon family (Mark, Cheryl, Mark Jr., Daniel, and Stacey)
Kay Holtz
March 25, 2007
I have known Tracy for 7 years as a fellow employee at the VA. He will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Barbara Morse
March 25, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Minor
March 25, 2007
Michael and I are shocked by this terrible tragedy. We still can't believe it. Our prayers are with you, Lynn, Kurtis, and Kyle.
Danielle and Dave Bertolozzi
March 25, 2007
I have not known Tracy for that long. We have played volleyball together for the last year. There are certain people that instantly make you smile and feel comfortable and make those in their company smile and laugh deep in their being. I am 31 years old and people who are close to me have passed, but it says a lot about Tracy's character that this tragedy has affected me so deeply considering the short time that we have been aquainted. My thoughts and prayers in this difficult time are with his friends and family.
Danielle and Dave
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