Tracey Caudill
February 08, 2012
Tracey Lynn Kay Caudill, 49, was born November 18, 1962, in Des Moines, the daughter of Boyd and Marianne (Kemper) Caudill. She passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes at her home Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Tracey is survived by her loving fiancé, Douglas Frederick; mother, Marianne Caudill; brother, Stephen (Kim) Caudill; sister, Lisa (Doug) Johnson; nieces, Elizabeth Caudill and Julianne Johnson; other loving relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Boyd Caudill and her nephew, Kyle Johnson.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in loving memory of her nephew, Kyle Johnson, or to Lutheran Church of the Cross.
Tracey will be greatly missed by all of those who were blessed to have known her.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ruth White
02/14/2012
I am so sorry to hear of Tracey's passing. We worked together at the Free Clinic in Altoona and I really enjoyed her smiling, positive presence, both with staff and our patients. My prayers go out to all of you.
Diane McKibben
02/13/2012
Lisa, Doug, Julianne, & Marianne,
I was shocked and very sorry to read about Tracey. She was always a part of whatever the kids were doing. Your family has been through a lot and I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
BRYAN RAMSEY
02/13/2012
MARRIANNE I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TRACY'S PASSING SHE WILL BE IN MY DAILY PRAYERS AS WILL YOUR FAMIY GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW . GOD BLESS BRYAN ,DERRICK AND CARLA RAMSEY
Elaine Collet
02/13/2012
My dearest condolences to your family. Tracey use to volunteer for me at Central Place and she was such a sweet an dedicated volunteer. She was always willing to help wherever she could and she was so wonderful with all the families we helped. Her positive attitude and smile were infectious. She will truly be missed.
Todd, Debi, Matt & Niki Scharf
02/12/2012
Oh Tracey how we will miss you my dear friend. Every time I have a pina colada, or a fancy coffee with everything in it so we don't taste too much of the coffee or take a walk I will think of you....you have been sach a caring and loving part of my life, you never forgot any of our birthdays, we could always count on a card from you...your smile...always brought sunshine into any room you entered and your hugs were like God putting His arms around me. I am so blessed to have known you...God truly got another angel, I am thankful that you don't have to suffer through those nasty inconvenient migraines any more and that you are with your beloved nephew, KJ,...what a party you two are having right now, but selfishly I ache for the loss of my dear friend and I hurt for all of us left behind to mourn your passing from earth to heaven. Save a pina colada for me sweetheart, I look forward to toasting one together in the future...I love you Tracey and will miss you forever....by the way maybe I should let everyone know about the candy stash you had in the garage...lol...no that will be our secret!
Becky Thrap
02/11/2012
I'm so sorry to hear about Tracey. I worked with her at principal. She was such a nice person. She loved her faimily. She always talked about all of you & especially her neices & nephews. Loved her lemon bars & her moms sugar cookies! My thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.
Becky Eggen
02/10/2012
I was very sorry to hear of Tracey's passing. Tracey and I worked together many years ago on the same Underwriting team at Principal. She was such a sweet girl with the biggest heart (and a very hard worker!). My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Lysa Frederick Youngquist
02/10/2012
Tracey changed lives. Mainly my brother Doug's life (her fiance), so much for the better. We are all better people for knowing her. She was wonderful to my children, Allyson age 10, Janna age 6, and Billy and Bobby age 4. Her and Doug had them over and loved being with my girls especially. My children are so sad, and we all will miss her so. I find comfort in the fact she is no longer suffereing from crippling migraines and is with her nephew sharing eternity. Her mom is a wonderful lady also. I experienced true heart break for the first time Wednesday when I learned of her passing.
Marilyn Clabaugh
02/10/2012
Dear Marianne: though we didn't know your daughter, we know you and wanted to send our prayers for you and your family. You may remember us (we and our daughter, Kristina) purchased cakes from you over the years. We still have fond memories of you being so nice to us and making the best cakes in the business. Please accept sympathy from our whole family.
Marilyn Clabaugh, Ankeny, Ia
Jaynee Christian
02/09/2012
I was so sad to hear about Tracey's passing. She was such a supportive sister and daughter. I know you lost another part of your heart. My blessings to your family.
Jaynee Christian--suicide support group.
Renee, Tim, John, Jill, Joe, Alysha, Grandma
02/09/2012
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. We will always be with you, are praying for Lisa, Doug, Julianne, Marianne. We will help all of you get through this and knowing that Tracey is in no pain and with Kyle makes our hearts happy. All our prayers are with all of you.