July 21, 1939 - Aug. 12, 2015
Clarice Marie (Tracy) Depaoli was born on July 21,1939 to Clarence Tracy and Jane (Piper) Tracy in Lakeview, Oregon. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her Fallon Nevada home on August 12, 2015. She grew up in Lakeview, graduating in the class 1957. She enjoyed life on the family ranch, and was very involved in Lake County activities, including 4-H. She served as Lake County Rodeo Princess. She met Ed Depaoli in 1975, and they were married July 26, 1983. They moved to Nevada and ended up with their ranch in Fallon. Clarice had a love for nature, gardening and cooking; and would make a pet of any animal that came close enough. She was an artist, musician, photographer, and writer. Her many talents made her a valuable part of Happy Sounds, Cowbelle’s and Range Magazine, Special Olympics, St Patrick’s Choir (Lakeview). Carrie, MD left a last impression on the people in her life, and could see the good in good people. She had a great sense of humor and an unwavering faith in God. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Jane Tracy ; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Gene Sheehy; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Jeannie Tracy and nephew, Buster Tracy. She is survived by her husband Ed Dapaoli; her “Children” Doug and Sarah Tracy; Bubbles and Pat DeWitt; Steve and Bonnie Felton; Shannon and Joey McKnight; Abby and Chris Finetti; her brothers and sisters-in-law; Bill and Ann Tracy; Carl and Charley Tracy; sisters and brothers-in-law; Beth and Bob Schaefers ; Bobbie and Steve Dulany; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and great- nieces and nephews. The family requests donations be made in her memory to Range Conservation Foundation: v PO Box 1595 Carson City, Nevada 89702 or St Patrick’s Catholic Church 850 W. 4th street Fallon, NV. 89406. A recitation of the Rosary will be said on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 5:00 PM at The Gardens Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:30am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fallon. A Gathering will be held for family and friends following service.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway Fallon, NV 89406 775 423-8928