Tracy Housley

TRACY HOUSLEY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Tracy Dee Housley, 46, son of Larry and Kathy Housley, died in his sleep in the early morning hours of October 31, 2009. Tracy was born March 1, 1963, in Provo, Utah, to Larry Keith Housley and Kathryn Kesler Housley. He attended schools in Blackfoot and Soda Springs, and attended high school in St. Anthony, where his family resided for 20 years. They moved to Idaho Falls in 1996, where Tracy was employed at the Development Workshop. He also attended the Adventure Center. When he was younger he took part in the Special Olympics, and especially loved to bowl. Tracy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and held the office of Elder. His family is grateful for the knowledge that he is no longer bound by those challenges which he endured in this life. Tracy is survived by his parents, his siblings, Greg (Cathy) Housley of Idaho Falls, Todd (Jennifer) Housley of Rigby, Debi (Craig) Womack of St. Anthony, and the following nieces and nephews: Nathan, Cameron, Clayton and Austin Housley, Reagan and Tanner Housley, and Alexys and Katie Womack. He was preceded in death by his sister, Holli Bastian, his nephews, Blake Womack and Todd Housley, Jr., his grandparents, Louis and Dena Housley, Ray Kesler, and Helen Hemming. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Parkview Ward, 2051 South Emerson, with Bishop Brad Backman officiating. There will be a viewing for family and friends Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the St. Anthony-Riverview Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Russlyn Grosse dwgrosse@cableone.net Kathy and Family, I am so sorry to see that you lost another child. I know he is with his sister and other members of your family. My prayers are with you. Russlyn Grosse Hilary Kimbro My thoughts are with you. Tracy will never be forgot. Hilary Robert Palica I am sorry for your loss. Tracy was a great man. I learned a lot from him by working with him at the Adventure Center. HE WILL BE MISSED! Darren Howe Tracy. I miss you. You were great friend at Adventure Center. Love from your friend . . . Darren Kristy Clute cluk@dwinc.org Larry & Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Tracy was an amazing man who will be truly missed. Thank you so much for sharing his life with all of us at Development Workshop. Kristy Clute Jane Trane jane_trane@hotmail.com I was one of Tracy's Special Needs Primary teachers. I am shocked and saddened by Tracy's passing. He was such a gentle person and a great guy! We all will miss him so much. It is interesting that Tracy talked to me about his sister last Monday. I wonder if she had visited him. Thank you for sharing Tracy with us. We are better for having known him. Jane Trane Joyce Rushton Dear Kathy & Larry, We send our sympathy and love. Steve & Joyce Rushton Phil Wightman pwighty@msn.com Larry and Kathy, Pat and I wanted you to know how saddened we were to read of the passing of your son. May the Lord bless your family at this difficult time. Larry, I have always appreciated your wonderful friendship. Love, The Wightmans