Edith A. Tracy Leask, 88, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away at the Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, WA on Saturday, October 3, 2009.
Edith was born on July 18, 1921, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, the daughter of Ralph & Reva Riggles Tracy. She was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from S-WHS with the class of 1939.
Over the years Edith made her home in Skagit and Snohomish counties where she raised her family and worked at a variety of business ventures. She also lived in Alaska for several years. In the mid 1970’s she made her home in Acme where she owned and operated the Acme Store until her retirement.
Edith was very artistic, always drawing things in her youth and at the age of 80 started painting, with her specialty being outdoor and mountain scenes, which she would give to her family and friends. She also played the piano, organ and ‘spoons’. She always traveled with her spoons and would join in when music was being played to show off this unique talent. She also enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.
Edith is survived by her children, Nadine Metcalf of Arlington, Howard Collison of Spokane, Ralph Holland of Everett, Cheri Hanson and her husband, Don of Woodinville, Bill Rogers of Marysville and Glenn Rogers of Acme and twelve grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Leslie, Don, & Glenn Tracy.
The family request that memorials be made to a charity of your choice.
Graveside Inurnment services will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 3:00 PM at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery with Pastor Jim Cannon officiating.
Cremation and services are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.