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Tracey Oswold Obituary
Tracey Christophor OSWOLD Tracey, born November 22, 1962 in St. Kitts West Indies, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2003. He attended Saint Catherine and Edison grade schools and Burlington-Edison High School. In 1985 he graduated from Washington State University with a degree in business and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He had a 14 year career with Black and Decker selling DeWalt tools as a Territory Manager in the Northwest area. Tracey leaves behind his wife, Kari and eleven year old daughter, Haley. He also leaves behind his father, Tom Oswold; brother, Thomas J. Oswold and wife Robin; sisters, Jan T. Oswold and partner Marie Brillante, Joan M. Harris and husband Randy, Kathryn Greve and husband Bill and Kristen Oswold. Tracey's mother and father-in-law, Janet and Bill Jarmon; brother-in-law, Scott Jarmon and girl friend Melissa; sisters-in-law, Kelly Asplund and husband Brett; and Mishelle Cullen and husband Noel. He loved his many nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Jenni, Scott, Jackie, Toby, Jacob, McKenzie, Evan, Kelsey, Tyler, Lindsay, Shayne, Anna, Liam and Matthew. Great niece and nephews, Dominic, Jillian, and Tyler. His mother Dorothy Oswold, whom he loved with all of his heart, and three infant brothers, preceded Tracey in death. Tracey's loves in this life were his wife Kari, daughter Haley, and very special family kitty, Elsa. He loved his family, fishing in Alaska, and being involved with his daughter's school and recreational activities. His neighbors knew him for his meticulous, green lawn. He loved spending time with his fraternity brothers Mike, Doug, Steve, Kraig, Kevin, and Scotty. He loved playing Thursday night basketball games with his neighborhood friends. A funeral mass for Tracey is planned for Friday at 10 a.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Sammamish, WA. Burial services will be held 3 p.m. at Bow Cemetery in Bow, WA. Arrangements are under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Burlington. Donations can be made in memory of Tracey to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in support of Haley's special friend, Lauren. You can make donations in Tracey's name by calling 800-533-2873 or mailing a check and letter to 120th Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10005.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Tracey Oswold
Joan Harris - Sister
August 13, 2021
Tracey I miss you everyday as much as when we first lost you. Now you have dad in heaven and you two can talk fishing. I wish you were here o meet my grandchildren, they would make you laugh. Love you so much.
Brenda Leech
September 8, 2003
Dear Kari,
My heart is so heavy as I've only just learned this morning of your tragic and sudden loss.
May God strengthen you and Haley as your healing continues. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Janice Peth
September 7, 2003
My condolences and love to all of Tracey's family.
With compassion .... Janice
Joan Harris
September 7, 2003
To all of Traceys friends who sign this guest book, thank you for your kind words. He was a great brother, so full of life. We will never be able to make sense of his death but to know he is at peace and no longer in pain gives me the strength to go on. His memory will live on forever.
His sister Joan
Jay Garcia
September 4, 2003
Hi Kari,
My sympathies are with you and your family.
God Bless.
Sarah Bradlee
September 3, 2003
Dear Kari,
I am at a loss over what to say. Tracey was an incredible guy with a heart of gold. He will be truly missed. I wil be praying for you and Haley and am so very sorry for your loss. I am here for you, anytime, anyplace.
xo
Sarah,Dan,Emily,Beck y & Jack Bradlee
Sandra Henderson
August 29, 2003
Dear Kari,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Both you and Haley have been in my thoughts constantly over the past few days. Please call me if you need anything, at any time.
Love to you both,
Sandra
Colleen Petersen
August 27, 2003
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Kari. You and Haley will be in my thoughts and prayers.
chris holmes
August 23, 2003
kari and haley god bless the both of you during this very difficult time.tracy's love for the both of you will probably will be never so present as it will be in the coming days,months and years ahead,stay strong.i was an old family friend and will miss him as well.
Gary & Anita Sandstrom
August 22, 2003
Kari and Haley,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories be a comfort to you as you endure the days ahead.
Madalene Carpenter
August 21, 2003
Kari and Haley,
You're both in my in my prayers. I'll miss his humor and his smile.
He was the best of the best,and he really loved his little girl.
Nick LaGuardia
August 21, 2003
Kari and Haley
Our most sincere condolences for your loss.
Tracey was not only a business associate but a friend. He will be sorely missed and this world is a better place for having had him in it.
Erin McCormick
August 21, 2003
Kari and Haley-
I am so, so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts since I found out. You are both in my prayers.
Much love,
Teresa Bass
August 20, 2003
Dear Kari,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers. May you both find peace in the days ahead.
Carolyn Perrault
August 20, 2003
Dear Kari and Haley,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Tracey's warm, fun loving smile and his willingness to help out in any way that he could. Haley, it was always so obvious how much your dad loved you. You have all of the best of your dad in you. Love, Carolyn Perrault
Nosh Cama
August 20, 2003
My heart felt sympathies go out to Kari, Haley the Oswald and Jarmon families for the untimley and tremendous loss they have suffered.
May the memories of Tracy give you the strength to endure this tragedy.
Nosh Cama
Black & Decker
Connie Eisele
August 20, 2003
Kari & Haley,
My prayers and thoughts are with you both daily. Know that I am here to give my support in any way that you need.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Paul & Elizabeth Fortier
August 19, 2003
Kari and Haley,
Much love to you, our prayers are with you.
Paul, Elizabeth, Kassia, and Marissa Fortier
Christopher Garofoli
August 19, 2003
Working with Tracey over the past four years in Seattle he has become not only a friend but also a mentor.
God Bless you Trace.
Monte & Debbie Cavasos
August 19, 2003
Kari & Haley, our hearts and prayers are with you. We will miss Tracey very much. He was a good friend whom we loved very much. He will always live in our hearts. We will always be here for you. Love Monte, Debbie, Derek, and Evan.
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