Tracie Lyn Rans, 49 of Lake Station, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1974 in Valparaiso, the daughter of David and Helen (Royce) Rans. Tracie worked as an animal caregiver at a local shelter and as a caregiver at an area nursing home. Her passion was caring for all animals, not just her own pets. Tracie’s loving and caring personality will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and her cats.
Tracie is survived by her son, Joshua Pollard; mother, Helen (Darold Perry) Rans; grandson, Paxton; brother, Brandon (Bobbi) Rans; nephews, Layne and Johnny; niece, Kaitlin Schroeder; aunts, Marcia Kennedy and Christine Royce; uncle, Michael (MaryJane) Royce; cousins, Brittni and Krystal Kennedy, Jennifer (Tunay) Yildiz, and Moncia Bretz, 2nd cousins, Benjamin Hernandez and Naime, Ayca, and Nilay Yildiz; and boyfriend, Axel Schulze-Halber. She was preceded in death by her father, David Rans.
Following cremation, a private burial of ashes will take place at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Independent Cat Society 4061 S. County Line Rd., Westville, IN 46391.
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Josh and Helen-Tracie had a heart of Gold! She loved hard and gave of her soul so easily! She beamed with beauty from the inside out! She and I both shared in the overwhelming love for animals and helping others in need. She also had an amazing love for her mom and Josh! Her love will always continue to shine through both of you! Tracie and I also share a very special bond that began 18 1/2 years ago and I will ALWAYS have a huge part of Tracie with me! Tracie is the most kind, loving and selfless soul I have ever known. Our bond will never be broken! Remember, Tracie will always be smiling down on us! We will be waiting to see your beautiful face and smile again one day my friend! Our hearts are broken and in so much pain right now however that will all change to overwhelming joy when we are called to heaven and Tracie is holding out her hand to walk with us. I believe in my heart that Tracie is now spending her time in heaven with all her family and friends that have passed, but I’m sure she is also spending a whole lot of time over the “Rainbow Bridge” running, loving and playing with all the beloved pets that she and all of us have lost. Helen and Josh, if you ever need anything let me know. We are here for you! I left my number on fb messenger and left a voicemail for Josh on his phone. My fb name is “Missy Doolittle” Tracie thank you my sweet friend for having such beautiful heart, mind and soul! I love you to the moon and back!
Nickolas and I will always love you and remember your amazing heart and your beautiful smile that could light up the universe! I’ll see you again one day and will also have my hand out to you! -Jan and Nick Kalinowski
To the family of Tracie my deepest sympathies to her family, she is a wonderful woman that had a heart of gold, she loved all kinds of animals she cared for them all a good Testament was all the animals she cared for running around her house. May you spread your wings wide and proud release you soar forever. -Scooter
I am going to miss you Tracie you were my best friend till the end. -Angel
