Ward, Tracie (Goeser) (1969 - 2023)

WARD, GOESER, NOLLEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/8/2023 at 15:05:03

Name of deceased: Tracie Ward (nee Goeser)

Aged: 54 yrs, 15 days

Residence: Manilla, Crawford County, IA

Born: July 17, 1969; Broadlawns Hospital, Des Moines, Polk County, IA; adopted in Aug. 1969

Died: Aug. 1, 2023; Manilla, Crawford County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023; St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Husband of 23 years, John Ward of Manilla, IA; son, Tim Goeser of Harlan, IA; parents, Edward and Marilyn Goeser of Harlan, IA; brother, Tom (spouse, Margaret) Goeser of Manilla; sister, Tonya Goeser of Harlan, IA; nephews, Danny Goeser of Norwalk, IA and Adam (spouse, Annie) Goeser of Persia, IA; 3 great-nieces; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Grandparents, Michael and Frances Nollen and Bruno and Mildred Goeser; niece, Laura Goeser; nephew, Justin Goeser

Education: Attended St. Boniface Catholic School, Westphalia, IA, until the family moved to Harlan, IA; she completed her education at Harlan Middle School and Harlan Community High School. In high school, she was a proud member of the Harlan Cyclone Marching Band. In 1993, Tracie started nursing school and was successful in getting her LPN; she practiced for several years until she had to stop due to health issues.

Religious affiliation: Baptized at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Defiance, IA; confirmed at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: John Ward; Oct. 30, 1999; location not provided

Employment: Employed as an LPN until health issues prevented working further

Hobbies/Interests: As a couple, John and Tracie had a shared love of animals, NASCAR races, rock concerts and the New York Yankees. In 2019 they were able to attend a Yankees game in New York City. Loved beanie babies, green olives and dill pickles; was a huge fan of the Hawkeyes and of the Minnesota Vikings; was an avid reader

Sources: knodfm.com; pauleyjones.com