Tracy Rosellini Sr.

Obituary Tracy Rosellini, Sr. Tracy Rosellini, Sr., age 59, died suddenly of a heart attack on April 4, 2005. Tracy was born in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 1946, the eldest child of Justice Hugh J. Rosellini and Yvonne Lee Rosellini. His parents preceded him in death. Tracy is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate of 17 years, Margie Ziegler-Rosellini; his son Tracy Rosellini, Jr. and Margie's daughter Rachelle Howard; sister Lynne C. Rosellini and husband John Blix and their son Tyler Blix; sister Gayle Rosellini and husband Mark Worden; and by his devoted cat Trixie. Tracy graduated from Lincoln High School, University of Washington, Lewis and Clark School of Law. He was a Viet Nam Era veteran of the U.S. Army. Tracy was passionate about his hobby of model building, winning national awards for his cars. Above all, he possessed the rare ability to give unconditional love, in good times and bad. In remembrance a friend said, "We can all aspire to provide authentic unconditional love to those around us. In the end, that's really all there is, so Tracy was indeed a Great Person. That's a loss to the world." In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends honor Tracy's memory through acts of kindness. According to Tracy's expressed wishes, his earthly remains were cremated and a private memorial service will be held. Online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.