Tracy Overby Obituary (1969

Tracy Overby, 39, passed away on Nov. 12, 2008 at Harrison Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1969 in Murray, Utah to Dorothy and Harland Sylling. They lived in Long Beach, CA and Klamath Falls, OR, before moving to Poulsbo in 1981. Tracy attended North Kitsap High School, graduating in 1987. On April 5, 1988, she married Erik Overby in Couer d'Alene, ID. They settled in Seattle. She attended the Aesthetics' program at Seattle Central Community College in 1992 and worked in that field until her health began to fail. After having multiple heart surgeries, Tracy had a heart transplant on May 11, 1996. Tracy and Erik moved back to Poulsbo. In 1999, she attended the Culinary Arts program at Olympic College, as cooking was one of her passions. Tracy was a member of First Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and participated in the bell choir. A devoted mother, wife and friend, Tracy was known for her smile and passion for life. She was preceded in death by her father, Harland, grandparents, Leon and Jean Kostusak and uncle Leo Kostusak. Survivors include her loving husband of 20 years, Erik; children Erik, Jr., Jakob and Tia; mother Dorothy, step-mother, Dana Jinzo; sister Denise Kostusak; brother Harland Sylling, Jr. and eight nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 19th at 2PM. Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel.