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Tracey Caudill Obituary

Tracey Caudill

Altoona

Tracey Lynn Kay Caudill, 49, was born November 18, 1962 in Des Moines, the daughter of Boyd and Marianne (Kemper) Caudill. She passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes at her home Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Tracey is survived by her loving fiancé, Douglas Frederick; mother, Marianne Caudill; brother, Stephen (Kim) Caudill; sister, Lisa (Doug) Johnson; nieces, Elizabeth Caudill and Julianne Johnson; other loving relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Boyd Caudill and her nephew, Kyle Johnson.

The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2012 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW in Altoona. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in loving memory of her nephew, Kyle Johnson or Lutheran Church of the Cross. Online condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Tracey will be greatly missed by all of those who were blessed to have known her.

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Published by the Des Moines Register from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2012.

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Cissa Schneider

March 4, 2012

Dear Lisa and family,
I was recently informed of the passing away of Tracy . She was one of the nicest persons I was ever been priviliged to know . She was kind, patient , nonjudgemental with the children and parents at the S.E Polk Free Clinic in Altoona, in the 5- 6 years I worked with her . I am so sorry for your loss and will say a little prayer for all of your family . There is a little empty space in my heart for Tracy . The good thing is that she is with God and "her Kyle" , and no nicer place can you be.

Sincerely --- Cissa Schneider

nancy goodwin

February 13, 2012

Marianne - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Tracy as being a very sweet, rather shy little girl from when you lived down the block from us. She and my Jenny were friends at that time. Know that you and your family are in our prayers for peace and comfort. Most sincerely, Nancy Goodwin

Shelly Edgerton

February 12, 2012

As a former classmate of Traceys from the class of 81 in Ankeny and also a good friend to her sister Lisa Johnson...Rest in peace. God has a plan for us all.

Mindy Markey

February 11, 2012

Lisa, Marianne and family - I am so sorry - I had no idea. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tracey was a very sweet and caring person and you. I know you will miss her very much - may your wonderful memories comfort you.

debra osborn-pepper

February 11, 2012

My name was debi osborn. Tracey and I were very close in our younger years. I've often thought about her. May she rest in peace. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many fond chilhood memories of our time together. You are in my prayers

Susan Albaugh

February 10, 2012

Marianne: I was so shocked to read about your daughter on line from Florida today. If she was anything like you .. She was a wonderful person. With all my heartfelt sympathy to you.
Susan Albaugh

Michele & Tom Mohler/Sowers

February 10, 2012

Our family was so sorry to hear of Tracey's passing. She and Doug have been such wonderful neighbors and so good to all the neighborhood kids. She will be dearly missed. We extend our prayers to Doug and family.

Lysa Frederick Youngquist

February 10, 2012

Tracey changed lives. Mainly my brother Doug's life (her fiance), so much for the better. We are all better people for knowing her. She was wonderful to my children, Allyson age 10, Janna age 6, and Billy and Bobby age 4. Her and Doug had them over and loved being with my girls especially. My children are so sad, and we all will miss her so. I find comfort in the fact she is no longer suffereing from crippling migraines and is with her nephew sharing eternity. Her mom is a wonderful lady also. I experienced true heart break for the first time Wednesday when I learned of her passing.

Becky Plager

February 10, 2012

I worked with Tracy many years ago at Principal Financial. She was always such a sweet person and kind to everyone. I am so sorry to see of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kim (Curray) Hochstetler

February 10, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jerry Campbell

February 10, 2012

I am so sorry. Tracey has a heart of gold.

tracey caudill

February 10, 2012

tracy was a loving and careing person i loved her with all my heart she was my best friend for a long time she will be greatly missed in my heart but ill never forget her sleep with the angels tracy love you best friend Lori ayala

Candy Jones

February 10, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Tracey. I usually sit around her and her mother on Sunday mornings at the 11:00 service. I feel honored that I was able to say hello and shake her hand during the meet and greet part of many past services. Her family will be in my prayers.

Leslie Frederick

February 10, 2012

So sorry to heard about Tracy...She was loved by our family..Tracy was a very wonderful caring person...Thinking of all of Tracy family at this time...Much Love !!!

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