John T. Tracey
August 20, 1968 ~ September 5, 2015
John T. Tracey, 47, Mooresville, died September 5, 2015, in IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. John was born August 20, 1968, in Holland, Michigan, to Roger and Mary (Sanger) Tracey, who survive.
He graduated from Grandville (MI) High School and earned a degree in International Business from Florida State University. John was employed as a Materials Manager at Eaton Logistics Center and previously had worked at Perrigo, I I Stanley, and Total Logistics Control. A true family man, John was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend to many.
John is survived by his wife, Melissa (Knurr) Tracey, to whom he was united in marriage July 30, 1994; children, Kara and Kevin Tracey; parents, Mary and Roger Tracey of Michigan; siblings, Greg Tracey and Teri Richards, both of Michigan.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of John Tracey on Saturday, September 12, 2015, 1 to 3 p.m., with the service beginning at 3 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church, Mooresville. In addition there will be a second service in West Olive Michigan on Sunday, September 20, 2015, 1 to 3 p.m., with the service beginning at 3 p.m., at Camp Blodgett, 10451 Lakeshore Dr. Immediately following both services, all are invited to continue in the celebration of John’s life in sharing memories and greeting the family over pizza or refreshments. To honor John’s memory, those attending are encouraged to dress casually. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Melissa Tracey, C/O Huntington National Bank, Attn: Mail Teller-EA1W18, Acct.# 04402260334 P.O.Box 1558, Columbus, OH 43272-4195. Contributions will be used for the Tracey children's education. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is handling arrangements. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Melissa, I just happened across news of John’s passing. There really aren’t appropriate or sufficient words for this kind of loss, but my heart goes out to you and your children. May peace be yours. Elizabeth (Liz Paschke) Van Der Meulen
My first memory of John was watching him zoom around on Lake Macatawa in his little, wooden, hydroplane boat. We would later get to know John through age group swimming, and then as an incredible teammate, person, fellow ‘band-geek’, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Melissa. We are all so saddened to hear. -Jeffrey Noorman
My condolences to John’s family. I had the pleasure of working with John over many years indirectly as I’m from the Michigan Eaton facility. John was always willing to pitch in and help when needed to rectify emergency situations. I’m was deeply saddened to hear about his sudden passing and I’m sure he will be missed by many. Thought and Prayers – Gary Pfister
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Our deepest condolences,
Melissa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know that you and your children continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Lynn (Sweeris) Kretz
Melissa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children as well as the Tracey family at this time. I am so very sorry for your loss. Laura (Erhardt) Lewis
I want to express my most sincere condolences. John was an amazing person and co-worker, I am a better person for having known him. He will be greatly missed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kimberley Robinson “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.” ? Flavia Weedn
Agree Kim. It was a great pleasure to work with John over the last 6 years. He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
I had the pleassure of meeting John almost 9 years ago, and I will forever miss the times when we would pass each other or in meetings that wide wonderful smile he has, that always made me smile right back at him, Good bye my friend, and may God forever watchover your family. You will truly be missed….. Mark Averett
On behalf of the JTEKT/Koyo team, we are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend. For many years we had the pleasure to work with John as our companies collaborated at the ELC. John was always helpful, cheerful, honest and had a lightness and sense of humor that made our visits pleasurable and productive. Certainly, he will be missed as an asset and teammate, but the void he leaves as a human being will be impossible to fill. Chris Mytych JTEKT/Koyo
I was saddened to hear of John’s passing. He and i grew up together from Elementary School thru High School. I remember him teaching me how to swim in his pool when we were at South Elementary. My thought and prayers go out to his family. Matt Szymanski
John was truly a man who could lighten any room he entered. I had the distinct pleasure of working with John for several years at the ELC. I am deeply saddened with the word of his passing and extend my thoughts and prayers to his family.
My condolences to John’s family
Love you man … I will miss you. It was great working with you while I was at the ELC. It was even better just enjoying life after work on a number of occasions. Good times included … Sitting with you and our sons at a few Brownsburg football and basketball games back in the day, hanging out with you at multiple company events over time, laughing about many, many things, and you showing up at my 40th surprise birthday party. You are a great friend and person to have known … I feel lucky to have had some time with you. Again, love you man … I will miss you. Chuck Dyer
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a great friend and fellow bandanna in high school. My deepest condolences to Melissa, his children and family.
My heart goes out to John’s family. Worked many years with John at ELC and he was a mentor and highly respected. He touched all of us there with his positive leadership. I am most deeply sorry to hear he has gone on from us.
I have had the pleasure to work with John over the past year and a half and I can say that he was a great man and was always smiling. My prayers go out to his famliy and I pray that God sheds his grace on their hearts and that they look to God for guidance.
So so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a great guy. Wishing peace to Melissa and his family
John will be deeply missed by all of his colleagues at Eaton. He was a true leader who stood out for his wit, engagement and dependability. Hearts out to John’s family.
john will truly be missed. He was a Leader, Mentor, Teacher, Friend but most of all John was a Child of God. His character and life represented Christ. Rest On and Well done thy good and faithful servant.
So many times just stopping by his office with him razzing me about my Bears and his love for his Michigan sports teams and him speaking of his outings with his son…… You will be missed…. Johnnie Q Davis Jr.
Very sorry to hear. John was a fantastic young man who I have all the respect in the world for. He was a great swimmer and team leader. So sorry for Melissa and kids as well as his parents and siblings. Rest in peace John. I am blessed to have known you. Thanks for all the memories, Coach.
Our hearts are so saddened by the news of John’s passing. He was an amazing man of God and we are so sorry for you all. Love to each of you, Beth, Steve, Michael and Matthew Herr
We are all so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We have fond memories of your family! We will be praying for you during this difficult time. Love and hugs to all of you. Nathan,Cyndee,Meganne and Ethan Bunce
I remember our 8th grade banquet and John had been in a wedding. He came in in a tux complete with a fluffy shirt and lots of curly hair! Easily the best dressed there that night! RIP John, you’ll be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the Tracey family and friends. Tracey Kubizna
John was a true testimony to Christ. We are so sorry to hear of his early departure to heaven, but know he is singing praises. We send our deepest sympathies. Brian & Sharren Popenfoose
So very sorry to hear of your son John’s passing. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God give you comfort in the coming days. Jeanne Basham
I was shocked and saddened to hear of John’s passing. I knew John through age group swimming growing up. I was a Senior his freshman year in 1984 and he was a great teammate. It sounds like he continued to be a great teammate through his professional life. Thoughts and prayers to his entire family. Mark VanderMey
Melissa and family, May you be wrapped in GODs loving arms, our thoughts and prayers are with you! Tammie Elliott Borowka
John was just a toddler… I was quite a bit older, we were at the beach together back in the bad old days when alewives died and were raked into smelly, maggotty piles… John was on my left, and I began picking up alewives and opening my mouth and pretending to drop them in and chew and rub my belly with gusto.About the time Johnny picked one up to eat, I found myself rolling across the sand and came to a serious ass chewing from my favorite aunt, Aunt Mary.. I was too concussed to recall what she said, but I knew I had done wrong!! Mary and Roger, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how hard it was on my folks and us siblings to outlive a child and brother.. Roger, you have always been my favorite uncle too, I pray God heals your wounds as soon as possible, and also You other cousins too.. How sad for all of us, hope I have not offended anyone sharing a silly memory at a time like this .
Our hearts go out to you Melissa and family. Praying for God’s peace for you during this time.
Melissa, I am so sorry to hear this news. My family and I are praying for you and your family. My deepest sympathy. Sandy (Arnoys) Dykstra
Melissa, Kara and Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss. I know we haven’t seen each other in quite some time and have lost contact, but your whole family is still thought of often and missed every time I drive by your house on Orchard Hill in Kalamazoo. Please know you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Kathleen Thomas
Dear Melissa Tracey, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Gloria Pettigrew and Family
My deepest condolences to John’s family, friends, and ELC associates. I had the pleasure of working at Eaton with John for many years. John just sent me a wonderful email message on August 21st congratulating me on my upcoming retirement. I considered John a good friend as well as a colleague. He will be greatly missed. Bob Hoersten
I am so sorry to learn about your loss. It was my privilege to work with John for many years. He always spoke so proudly of his children, their accomplishments and his family. He always took the time to engage personally. He provided a great example of leadership and a commitment to do things right in every situation, I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Melissa, so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family in this difficult time. Amy (Sweeris) Sytsma
My deepest sympathy goes out to John’s family and friends – especially Mr. & Mrs. Tracey, Greg, Teri, Melissa, Kara, and Kevin. John was my first friend; we grew up together. We played on toy motorcycles, built (and walked in) platform shoes inspired by KISS, and spent many, many days on lakes Macatawa and Michigan. I will forever cherish these memories and countless more. Don’t worry, when a boat hits a wave wrong, I will remember to stand up and lay on the front to plane it out. Until we meet again … Love, Missy
Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathies to John’s entire family. My childhood memories are filled with so many fond memories of John. He spent countless hours building Legos with me, teaching me to ride a bike, and our entire family loved listening to him play his drums. To this day when my kids have a snow day, I always tell them the stories of the Bush , Sackett and Tracey kids spending hours at the sledding hill on Cheyenne street. Rest in peace John.
Dear Melissa, You were in my thoughts yesterday as I was reminiscing about our time cheerleading together . I was searching for you to hopefully reconnect, and I learned of the unthinkable. Please find comfort in knowing your life together was one only the very blessed are so fortunate to have shared. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the Lord protect and guide you through this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you, Lynn (Mikulski) Geis xo
My deepest thoughts for you and your children. He was my go to for anything concerning Reggie and I know Reggie will miss him too. If you need anything, I am here for you and your family. Nina K. Jacobs
I’m Marcia Peters I was John Tracey babysitter in Grandville as he grew up. My deepest sympathy to his Family. He will be dearly missed.
Prayers and love to the family. Your school family misses you very much, Melissa. Peace and God’s love to all of you.
Such a great, great guy. A tremendous friend and Christian brother. Only the best of memories and thoughts. So many great times with him at Florida State. He always had a great perspective and a unique angle on things. My thoughts go to his family and friends.
Melissa, There are no words to express the deep sadness I feel for you and Kara and Kevin. I have prayed so hard for you. Lean on God’s strength as that is what will get you through this. I have such fond memories of John growing up in Grandville. The five guys on drum line still bring a smile! When Steve, my husband who passed away at age 57, was making M & M machines, he made one for John as that was the first thing John headed for when he came to our house! John was a great kid who has turned into such a good man. My love and prayers are with you. Barb Liggett