Tracy Chavez

Tracy Robin Chavez
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tracy Chavez, who departed this life peacefully on October 18, 2025 at her home in Puyallup, Washington.
Tracy was born on July 28, 1966 to Roland Bolvin and Charlotte Jones Bolvin at March Air Force Base, Riverside County, California. Tracy grew up in Washington in a large family. She graduated from White River High School in Buckley, WA. She continued her education through her adult life and received her Bachelor's in 2003, then in March 2007 she earned a Master of Business Administration from City University.
Tracy met her best friend and the love of her life, Ruben Chavez in 1993. They eventually married on December 3rd, 2000. Together they raised four children: Paul, Cory, Brianna and Zackery. Tracy had a passion and love for animals. With her mother, Tracy dove into the world of purebred dogs, specifically Rottweilers. Together they achieved many championships in conformation and working. Tracy and Ruben continued to raise Rottweilers together. She loved her dogs and competing. Tracy's proudest achievement was winning the National Herding High in Trial for the American Rottweiler Club in 2017. Tracy feared nothing, she spent her formative years riding and showing horses and riding motorcycles. She was always up for a challenge and learning new things.
Her working career began as a part time teller. Tracy left banking many years later as a loan officer. After banking, Tracy spent some time in real estate sales. She moved on to driving school buses, while working her way up through the company, she left there as a site manager with 150 people reporting to her. In 2018, Tracy joined Ruben working on the waterfront as a Longshoreman at the Port of Tacoma and passed away while still employed by them. Tracy took her work seriously and was passionately involved in every job she had. Her interests varied and she had many achievements. Tracy touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
Tracy is preceded in death by her dad whom raised her and she loved dearly, Bob Dietsch. She is survived by her mother Charlotte Dietsch, her husband Ruben Chavez. Children, Paul(Carolina) Padilla, Cory Chavez, Brianna Chavez, Zackery(Emilee) Chavez. Eight grandchildren, Paul Jr., Richard, David, Claire, Ella, Joshua, Roslyn and Brynlee and one great grandchild.
Service will be held Monday, October 27, 2025 at Weeks' Funeral Home in Buckley, WA. Viewing will be 12:00pm-1:30pm, Service will follow immediately at 1:30pm. There will be a reception for all, following the service.
Ruben, Charlotte, and Family would like to thank everyone for their condolences, love and support.