JOHN TRACEY

JOHN CHARLES TRACEY The Honorable John Charles Tracey, 86, of Silver Spring, MD, beloved husband of Lynde (Taylor) Tracey, passed away on March 11, 2018, surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved. John "Jack" was born in Silver Spring, where he lived most of his life. He worked as a Capitol page where he was chief page to the Speaker of the House, Sam Rayburn. He earned a high school degree from the US Capitol Page School. While attending Page School, he joined the United States Marine Corps reserves and later served with the US Marine Corps in Korea VMF 321. John was a US Capitol Police Officer while attending college and law school. He attended the University of MD, where he earned a BA and his Juris Doctorate. He was later appointed Juvenile Judge for the District Court of Maryland. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lynde; his children (and their spouses), John W. Tracey (Janis), Jody Leigh Tracey (Chuck), Juliette Goldman (Robert), and Jennifer Kishimori (Scott); his grandchildren, Jason Tracey (Amanda), Jessica Tracey and Taylor Goldman; his two great-grandchildren, Jack and Hank Tracey; his sister, Susan Neal; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jill Tracey and his parents, John and Nettie Barkdoll Tracey. Jack exemplified a life well-lived. He was a Master Mason in Hiram-Takoma Lodge #10, member of the Washington, DC Scottish Rite receiving the 32 degree, founder of the Montgomery County Boys Home, which became the Hearts and Homes for Youth, member of the National Fraternal Order of Police, member of Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police, life member of the Order of DeMolay, and served his community at large in countless organizations as director and member on numerous boards. He cast a positive influence and was an inspiration to thousands of individuals and families. Jack had a great love of playing music, singing, and spending time with family, friends, and nature. In addition to being the 1945 Yo-Yo Champion of Washington, DC, he was a remarkable raconteur, a great neighbor, and an all around fun and loving gentleman. We thank God for the gift of his life and the blessing of the time we spent with him. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the John C. Tracey Home for Girls c/o Hearts and Homes for Youth, 3919 National Drive Suite 400, Burtonsville, MD 20866; Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP), 12200 Tech Road, Suite 250, Silver Spring, MD 2090; or Cat Friends, PO Box 240052, Honolulu, HI 96824.A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the John C. Tracey Home for Girls c/o Hearts and Homes for Youth, 3919 National Drive Suite 400, Burtonsville, MD 20866; Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP), 12200 Tech Road, Suite 250, Silver Spring, MD 2090; or Cat Friends, PO Box 240052, Honolulu, HI 96824.