Lawrence J. Tracy
July 23, 1931 - June 21, 2026
Lawrence J. Tracy joined our Lord and Savior on June 21, 2026. Born in Wellington, Kansas on July 23, 1931 to Clem and Winnie Tracy, he was the youngest of 10 siblings, all of whom preceded him in death.
“Larry” enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 19, moving to San Diego, Ca where he served our country from 1950-1954 at Miramar Naval Base during the Korean War. There, he met his life-long sweetheart and wife of 74 years, Myrna Barton. Together, they had three children; Jennifer Brown (Mark), Jeffrey Tracy (Tamra) and Melody Bollinger. Grandchildren include Christine Davis, Sunny Fleming, Teddy and Robert Sperling, Trent and Spencer Tracy, and Danielle Dias. Step-grandchildren include Nichol Chase, Noelle Lenzi and Natalie Feller. Great-grandchildren include Gracie Hunt, Bailey Davis, Kyle and Zach Fleming, Emerson and Paxton Tracy, Leilani, Spencer and Francesca Tracy, and Aidan, Carter and Sadie Dias. Additional great-grandchildren include Joey Sperling, Julietta, Eiland and Elliana Lenzi, and Theo and Max Feller.
Larry and Myrna raised their children in Southern California, primarily in Canyon Country (Santa Clarita Valley) where Larry worked in the Food Sales Industry for 35 years. Upon retirement, they moved to Elk Grove and finally to Lodi in 1999, to be near their children, all of whom reside here.
Most people know Larry as “Popo” Tracy, one of Tokay High School’s most ardent and devoted fans (the guy with the loud megaphone) for the past 40 years. “Popo” began his support when his son, Jeff Tracy, was Tokay’s Head Football Coach (1985-2004). He continued to support Tokay Athletics, following his grandsons, Trent and Spencer, and then his great-grandsons, Kyle and Zach, all of whom were multiple-sports athletes at Tokay. “Popo” watched his last football game and Tokay’s first “bowl game” this past November, supporting Zach, the current defensive coordinator for the Tigers!
“Popo” will always be remembered as a devoted and supporting husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his loving family. He will also be remembered by those who knew him well as a kind, generous and extremely funny individual…may he rest in peace!
GRAVESIDE
A family graveside ceremony will be held on July 23rd, Lawrence “Popo” Tracy’s 95th birthday, at Cherokee Memorial. His “celebration of life” will follow and open to all that would like to attend…details forthcoming.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Tracy family.
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