Lyman Franklin Tracy Obituary (1940

Lyman Franklin Tracy, 77, of Salem, Utah, died December 16, 2017, after a valiant fight with ALS. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife, Nancy Jones Tracy, of 54 years. Lyman was born September 28, 1940, to Calvin Franklin Tracy and Thelma Olsen, in Provo, Utah. He has one brother, Raymond Calvin Tracy. Lyman was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was honored to serve most recently as a stake patriarch for 11 years, a calling he truly loved. Previously, he served faithfully in many callings, including bishop and high priest group leader. He had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his love for the Savior was evident in all he did and said. Lyman graduated from Provo High School and attended Brigham Young University graduating with a chemical engineering degree. He worked for US Steel Geneva Works as a metallurgical engineer from 1964 to 1987. He transferred to US Steel Gary Works, where he was Manager of Quality Assurance Systems until 1998 when he retired. He then did consulting work in Quality Environmental ISO 9000 System Requirements. Lyman was married to Nancy Lynne Jones on December 20, 1963, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They have four children and have lived in Orem, UT; Crown Point, IN; and Salem, UT. One of Lyman’s passions was golf. He played on the Provo High School and BYU golf teams. He competed in tournaments regularly and loved the people and playing at Payson’s Gladstan Golf Course. Lyman was attended by Dr. Gale Skousen and the Peaks Rehab and Care Center. He was very appreciative of the care and kindness shown him by these medical professionals. Survived by loving wife, Nancy; four children: Frank (Shauna), Glen Carbon, IL; Deborah (Rick Young), Orem, UT; Alexander (Penny), Wanatah, IN; and Deanna (Scotten Whaley), Orem, UT; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Ray Tracy (Francine), Surprise, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the South Valley View Chapel, 25 West Apple Blossom Way, Salem, Utah. Friends may call at the church Tuesday, December 19 from 6-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at ww.bergmortuary.com