Tracy Conlin Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Nancy Smith
April 21, 2009
Brian and Michael: You have my deepest sympathy. I was able to start communicating with Tracy again on-line after all these years. She told me about her cancer and although it wasn't good she was optimistic about the future and hopeful. She looked forward to someday building on your land. She spoke of Michael with great affection and admiration. I thought of her often over the years. I have many great highschool memories and great memories of living with her my freshman year of college at UW LaCrosse. Anyone who met Tracy instantly liked her. She had an infectious smile and sparkling personality. That remained after all these years even through her battle. She is my hero for that. This is an old Irish blessing for my friend. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be ever at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you Tracy in the palm of his hand.
Catherine Albrecht
April 20, 2009
Brian and Micheal,
I just found out about your loss. I had the great opportunity to re-connect with Tracy in Novemeber. It had been ages since we spoke but certainly had many a celbration in high school!! She was full of life and shared wonderful stories of both of you and the land. Last thing we talked about was her and Brian taking a vacation to a warm climate and all the good stuff that goes with that. It is wonderful to see a person live and dream so full even while going through what she was. I know memories will never fill your loss and I am sorry for the ache you must be feeling.
Cathy (Pickart) Albrecht
Dawn Thomson
April 1, 2009
Dear Family,
I was saddened to learn of your loss. I was a friend of Tracy's while in college at UW-L. We were in classes together in the Recreation Major. Tracy and I had to learn bird calls and all about bugs in the Nature Study class and we shared a lot of laughs in the goofyness of all that. I will fondly remember her smile and great personality. She was an easy person to find friendship in. God bless all of you and her soul. Find comfort in her memory and your gift of having her in your life.
Diane D HHHCC
March 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Angie (Allen) Boelter
March 25, 2009
Brian and Michael -
I am so sorry to hear about Tracy's passing. I had the chance to work with Tracy at Children's World (Maple Grove) as both a fellow teacher and her as my director. She was a great lady. Always a smile and great fun to be around. My thoughts are with you both and your family.
Beth Gartner/Sweeley
March 24, 2009
Peace be with Tracy's family and friends. I too had the good fortune of growing up with Tracy. She was the best babysitter. The Gartner girls have great memories of Tracy that we will surely keep close at heart for many years to come. I was sad to hear of Tracy's passing but am confident that she is in a better place, pain free.
Ruth Hatton
March 24, 2009
Brian and Michael: May memories of happy, fun-filled times spent with Tracy comfort you. God be with you in your time of great sadness. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, today, tomorrow and in the days to come.
Ruth and family
Brian Hoff
March 24, 2009
We grew up right next door to the Pfister family back in Preston's "fertile valley". We are saddened to hear of the loss of Tracy. Our prayers and sympathy to you all.
Sharone Aug/Rustad
March 24, 2009
I grew up about one block away from Tracy in Preston. She was my best friend for many of our younger years until she moved to Wisconsin. I think I wore a path from my house to hers. She made my childhood so much fun. I will have those memories forever in my heart and mind. She definitely made a difference in my life. You all have my sympathy and my prayers.
Sherry Bias
March 23, 2009
Tracy was a bright and smiling person who had
such enthusiasm for life and for everything she
did. It was a joy to know her. Our sincerest
sympathy to Brian, Michael and your families.
Tim O'Shaughnessy
March 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. It is always hardest when the ones we love leave us too soon.
Pat (Wein) Peterson
March 23, 2009
Brian and Michael,
I had the opportunity to work with Tracy at the Maple Grove Children's World. I will always remember her smile. No matter what was happening, I could count on Tracy listening and then laughing. I join you in your mourning of Tracy. May God be with you in your time of great saddnes.
Daniel Grim
March 23, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the entire Pfister family on the loss of Tracy.
Bonnie and Jim Hughes
March 23, 2009
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tracy. Our family lived next door to Tracy's family all my school years in Preston. My youngest cousin will be missed by all. May you find comfort in all the memories that we share
Will Mensink
March 23, 2009
Brian and Michael and family,
My Heart is heavy upon hearing of your loss of Tracy. We were very good friends in our youth sharing many memories and laughs which time cannot erase. Today I grieve with you and your family and hope your memories of Tracy comfort you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Traci Peterson Schmit
March 23, 2009
Brian and Michael - Very sorry to hear of Tracy's passing. My heart goes out to you both and thinking of you during this difficult time.
Elizabeth Patza
March 23, 2009
Tracy has been such an amazing inspiration! Always positive and grateful and generous. Even through difficult times, her glass was always half full and she dealt with each struggle with incredible grace. Tracy will be remembered with much, much love. Elizabeth, Gary, Natalie, Olivia and Isabel.
March 23, 2009
I have many fond memories of Tracy and the Pfister family growing up in Preston. My heart felt sympathy goes out to Tracy's family. Another angel in heaven. Cindy Hampel-Erding.
March 23, 2009
Brian and Michael,
We are thinking of you and your family, and pray for the rememberance of wonderful memories and continuous healing. You know where we are if you need anything.
Troy and Nicole
Maureen O'Shaughnessy Schroeder
March 23, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Tracy's passing. My family sends their prayers and love to you all.
Marjie, Mike, Jason, Stephen & Evan Mord
March 22, 2009
Tracy had a special way of making everyone feel loved and important. She was one of the most generous people in the world. Her smile will live on forever. We loved her very much. We are here for you Brian and Michael. Please except our deepest sympathy.
March 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at the loss of Tracy. We knew her when she was young, but with Jan Milne (sister,) we kept track of the "Pfister" family. Please accept our most sincere sympathies at the loss of wife and mother.
Steve and Joanne Hall
March 22, 2009
Brian and Michael
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tracy's family at this time.
We will always have everlasting memories of that fabulous smile and wonderful personality. We all were so blessed to have spent time with Tracy and to have known such a special person.
Chris and Paula Evenson
Pelican Rapids, MN
James Vnuk
March 22, 2009
Tracy will be greatly missed! Not many people have had an impact on others lives like Tracy. Her legacy will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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