Tracy Christley

Tracy Christley 57, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Altru Hospital. Tracy McWilliams was born September 9, 1960 to her beloved parents Harold (Tex) and Lucille McWilliams. I had the best childhood growing up with family vacations, holidays, and especially Christmas time. Growing up the 5th of 10 kids was amazing. I wish I could have the chance to do it all over again! In the spring of 1978, I met the love of my life Sam Christley. We married on September 23, 1978 and had 3 of the most beautiful daughters. We lived in Tacoma, Washington and later Germany while Sam served in the US Army. After we returned to Grand Forks before moving to Arvilla, from there to PA for 7 years, and then back to Grand Forks. Upon returning, I started working at the YMCA. What a wonderful place. I want to thank you coworkers and members for all their support and generosity. I loved seeing you every day. I am survived by my husband Sam, our daughters: Jen Christley, Samantha (Taylor) Jolin and Katie Christley, 7 grandchildren: Xander, Christian, Sophia and Mason Rye, Damien and Jazman Burnsworth and Teagen Jolin, my beautiful mom, Lucille McWilliams, brothers: Roger (Sue), Donny (Teresa), Randy (Dianne) and Bob (Mary), sisters: Lori (Paul) Johnson, Karen Lauchner, Donna (Marty) Steen, Tammy (Wade) Horners, brother-in-law Jackie Jorstad, many nieces and nephews. I love you all. I was preceded in death by my wonderful dad and sister Dianne “Chickie” Jorstad, brother in law Don Lauchner. Per my request, there will be no services.