Tracey Ross

A light went out in our world June 20, 2017 when Tracey L. Ross left our world with the Angels to be with her Lord. Tracey was born April 26, 1970 to Gary Wyatt and Mary Burgess Wyatt in Casper, Wyoming where she lived most of her life. After her marriage to Scott Ross, she moved to Laramie where her son Alex was born. Alex was who she lived for. Her love for him was unending and her playful spirit was more than endearing to witness. Later, as a single mom she returned to school at Casper College and received her associate's degree in counseling the same month her son Alex graduated from high school. Tracey would have loved a career in addiction counseling. The time spent on her education and hands on work in preparation for her degree were some of her happiest years where she really shined. Tracey was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. That is when her new education began in medical research, protocols, new treatments. Having been introduced to the Lord at an early age by her Grandmother Wyatt, her strong faith in the Lord was a force behind her that most people could only stand back and watch in amazement. It gave her the strength and courage to endure the many surgeries and treatments throughout her fourteen years with cancer. While her life direction and aspirations were changed, her free spirit, light hearted giving way, kindness and iron will were not. Tracey was our hero. Her sparkling eyes that lit up her beautiful smile made anywhere she was more inviting. We will see that smile and hear her adorable laughter always. To the very end and in excruciating pain, she remained willful, thankful, and funny. We laughed with her and cried with her, and she made us accountable like every good counselor does. Tracey is survived by her son, Alex Ross; her mother, Mary Nicolaysen (Jon); her father Gary Wyatt (Donna); her aunt, Kathy Bowers (David); uncle, Michael McCoy (Sondra); her aunt, Dr. Karen Wyatt (Larry George); her cousins, Joel Bowers (Kelli); Dr. Owen Bowers (Jenn); Jeff McCoy (Stephany); Aaron George; Emily George; and her extended family Kirsten Nicolaysen (Tim Parker), Peter Nicolaysen (Pam Brondos), Kem Nicolaysen (Michelle), and nieces, nephews and second cousins. Tracey was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clint Wyatt; grandmothers, Margaret Wyatt and Marie Burgess; and uncle, Jerry McCoy. Tracey's life will be celebrated at the Restoration Church 411 South Walsh Drive on Thursday June 29th, 2017 at 2:00PM. In honor of the nurses and certified nursing assistants who cared for Tracey, in lieu of flowers, donations to Central Wyoming Hospice will be appreciated by the family. x Charitable donations may be made to: Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions 319 S. Wilson, Casper WY 82601 Tel: 1-307-577-4838 Email: cwhp@cwhp.org Web: http://cwhp@cwhp.org Service

Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:00pm

Restoration Church

411 So. Walsh Drive

Casper, Wyoming 82609