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Richard Tracy Obituary
Richard "Rick" Tracy
September 9, 1941 - June 18, 2024
Richard "Rick" Tracy passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024 after a short illness.
Rick was born September 9, 1941 in Oakland, CA to Richard and Johanna Tracy. He married Kate (Bradley) Tracy and had four children: Rich, Brad, Polly and Michelle. In 1972, the family relocated from the Bay Area to Lebanon, OR.
While in Lebanon, he was active with civic organizations including, the Jaycees, the Lions Club and Elks Club where he held the highest position of Exalted Ruler. During his time in Lebanon he was active as a volunteer fireman and paramedic, and was selected as Lebanon's Junior First Citizen in 1974.
In the early 80s, he moved back to the Bay Area where he worked in the auto industry, ultimately managing a local dealership in Richmond, CA. Rick retired in 2003 to Kelseyville, CA. After Kate passed away in 2008, Rick married Elaine Breatt Tracy in 2010 where they enjoyed retired life in Lake County.
Rick was an avid golfer until the very end, shooting his 1st hole-in-one on Jan 1, 2017 at Buckingham Golf Club in Kelseyville, CA and even shooting an Eagle on his 80th birthday at Eagle Crest in Bend, OR.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Victoria Tracy (1990) and his first wife Kate Tracy.
Rick is survived by his wife, Elaine Breatt Tracy of Lakeport, CA; children Rich and wife Dana Tracy of Lebanon, OR; Brad and wife Jacquie Tracy of Portland, OR; Polly Tracy and husband Doug Mora of Concord, CA; stepson Jason Breatt, stepdaughter Suzanne Breatt; and grandchildren Rachele, Briana, Lauren and Julia.
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Ginny Coy Mix
July 1, 2024
Sending lots of love to the Tracy family! My you all find comfort in the memories you share with your dad.
Cindy Baker Bickett
June 29, 2024
My deceased husband, Steve Baker and I knew your parents well while they lived here. We were in the Jaycees and Elks together. I'm sorry for your loss.
Julia Tracy
June 26, 2024
My favorite memory with Gramps aka Rick would have to be golfing with him. He was so happy to be out on the golf course and always let me hop in his cart for a ride, even if I barely played myself. He even bought me my very first set of golf clubs back in the day, in hopes I could carry on the Tracy legacy. I may have never gotten good but I never stopped loving joining him on the golf course.
Sandy Johnson
June 25, 2024
I met Rick when Kate brought him over to the house on a date! When they moved to Lebanon, I didn't see them for quite a while, then we began our friendship all over again. We often were in separate states, but it was a lifelong friendship. I think I enjoyed time with them most at the lake, we were always seeing or doing something new & different, they seemed more relaxed there. Love to all the family, I will miss them both but have wonderful memories.
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