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Traci Friess Obituary
Traci was born May 1985 to Tim and Mary Brotherton in Cincinnati, OH. She grew up with her three brothers living life as an Air Force Officer's daughter. She lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for the first few years of her life before moving to Colorado Springs where she lived on the Air Force Academy. She spent her school years in Alabama, Ohio and Colorado. She graduated from Pine Creek High School in 2003. She then graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Education. She has been a wonderful, much loved English teacher at Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Wheatland High School in Wyoming and most recently South High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Traci met the love of her life, Matt Friess while teaching in Wyoming. They were married in September 2015 and just enjoyed a belated honeymoon over Christmas in Mexico.
Traci's legacy will live on in the many lives she has touched. She was constantly making a difference in all the lives around her. We will miss her joyous laughter and sarcastic sense of humor. She is survived by her husband Matt Friess, parents Mary and Tim Brotherton, brothers TJ, Chad and Sean Brotherton, Missy (Weltz) Brotherton, nephews Kody and Russell Brotherton, grandmother Connie King and her beloved dog Lola. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Ruth and Frank Brotherton, grandfather Mack King and niece and nephew Hope and Cash Brotherton. She was blessed to have numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, that will all surely miss her. The world has lost an intelligent, compassionate, fun loving young woman who lived and loved life to the fullest, but Heaven has gained a special angel in its choir. Please remember Traci's favorite quote. "Be kind to everyone you meet, for everyone is fighting a battle."
A memorial service will be held Sat Jan 28th at 11 am at the Timberline Church, South Auditorium in Fort Collins Colorado (2908 S. Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525)
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or to the Traci Friess Scholarship Fund at South High School, Cheyenne Wyoming.
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Memories and Condolences
for Traci Friess
Sandy Coble
May 10, 2017
Dear Col & Mrs. Brotherton,
Please know and let Matt know that we are thinking of you all & praying for you all. We praise God for the time Traci had with us here and thank God for her life.
Raymond Lenski
February 11, 2017
Tim,
So sorry to hear about Traci, I remember how excited you were during the planning of her wedding. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Melissa Utzinger
February 10, 2017
Tim & Mary,
Thinking of you both during this difficult time. So sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Traci. Hope the love of family and friends can bring some comfort.
Arthur O'Dea
February 7, 2017
Tim and Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. I am so sorry.
-- But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God and no torment will ever touch them (Wisdom 3:1)
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A. Eberhart
February 3, 2017
Matt, Tim and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Traci's unexpected passing! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time!
Bill and Cindy Sobotka
February 3, 2017
Tim and Mary, we just heard of your loss. We are so very sorry. Our prayers are with you.
February 3, 2017
Tim and Mary, so very sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. May your memories give you comfort and the love of family and friends give you strength.
Nina Hansman McCoy
February 2, 2017
Tim and Mary, we are so very sorry. Our prayers are with your whole family.
Tim and Bonnie Geiger
Kevin Hampel
February 2, 2017
Mary, Tim and the entire Brotherton family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Traci's passing. My prayers and love are with you all.
Patty Brackett
January 30, 2017
My heart is saddened to hear the news of Traci's passing. I remember her as a child with a beautiful smile and curly blonde hair. She was part of a very special family and will not be forgotten. Prayers & love to the family.
Robert and Kathy Gregory
January 28, 2017
Our deepest sympathies and prayers during this very difficult time.
Kim Frick
January 27, 2017
I was so heartbroken to hear of Tracy's passing. She was such a beautiful, bubbly young lady. My prayers are with you all during this time.
Mary Jane & Dan Smith & Family
January 26, 2017
Sending prayers and healing for all your family! As our families were growing up we usually sat on the far right side in the back of OLP behind all the Brothertons. I remember being wowed by Traci's beautiful curly blond hair! Blessings to all.
Tara Harnacker
January 25, 2017
My deepest regards...Traci was a good friend to me in high school and ill never forget her!
Cathy Kusman
January 25, 2017
Traci was in my Confirmation class when she was in HS & the journey she has taken thru life is one of JOY! The world is a dimmer place without her! May she rest in Jesus' arms today! HUGS to the Brotherton & Friess Families- From Cathy Kusman
Vic and Diane Villhard
January 25, 2017
With sympathy and prayers for Traci and the entire family.
Mary Perroni
January 25, 2017
My heart is breaking for you all. I have known Traci since she was a young girl and her favorite quote is how I remember her. Always kind to others and worried about them. Please know that Jack and I are praying for your family and may the wonderful memories of this wonderful young woman comfort you.
John & Jean McGuire
January 25, 2017
Our Almighty Father and Savior gives and takes away. We ask why...His answer is always that He knows best and loves us without limit. He only asks us to pray, hope in Him, and love him from the bottom of our hearts. Traci is another angel in heaven watching over you, our deepest sympathy and prayers during this very difficult time.
John Kelleher
January 25, 2017
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
John and Krisi Kelleher
Robert and Leslie Waggener
January 25, 2017
To Matt and to Traci's family:
We were very saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Traci. It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating Traci and Matt's wedding in Colorado. To Matt, we know how much you and Traci loved each other and liked each other as great friends, and we are thinking of you during this time of loss. And to Traci's family, you have lost a beautiful and fun-loving daughter,sister, niece, and granddaughter, and our thoughts are with all of you.
Kerry White
January 25, 2017
Very very sorry to read this. The loss of life for this God centered family seems to be more than they should experience. May Traci rest in peace and may the family find peace and comfort in Christ.
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