Tracy Lynn Vormestrand-Awalt, 45, Minot, formerly of Upham, left to shake hands with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Tracy was born September 30, 1969 at Rugby, North Dakota the daughter of Clarence and Darlene (Anderson) Vormestrand. She was raised and educated at Upham and graduated from Upham High School in 1988. During her younger years, Tracy attended Cosmetology School and was employed at the Broadway Scheels and a local salon.

Tracy was united in marriage to Todd Awalt on June 23, 2000. They made their home in Minot. Tracy was an administrative assistant at Minot State University for 5 years. She had so much joy in becoming a stay-at-home mom with miracle baby #1, Jersey. Tracy so delighted in moving out in the country where miracle baby #2 came along, Jetta Bree.

Tracy was a member of Bloomfield Lutheran Church, Upham. The family currently attends Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.

Tracy\'s heart beat was getting family and friends together; always reminding her children," To make a friend, you must first be a friend!" Her special interests and hobbies included: snowmobiling, gardening, cooking, baking and making special cards for others. She loved her cat, Katy and dogs, Soco and Riley. Tracy always said, "I was put on this earth to be a wife and mother".

Tracy is survived by : her husband of 14 years, Todd; children, Jersey and Jetta Awalt, at home; mother, Darlene (Neil) Goodman, Minot; sisters, Debbie (Raynor) Hanson, Minot, Tammy Holen (Darryl Duchsherer) of Minot and Balfour; several nephews and nieces.

Tracy was preceded in death by her dad, Clarence, brother, Danny and father-in-law, Lloyd Awalt.

Funeral service: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in Our Redeemer's Church, Minot.
Interment: Bloomfield Cemetery, Upham, ND
Visitation: Tuesday, April 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
The family prefers memorials.

Child care will be provided at the service by Noon for anyone that wants to bring their children.