Tracie Mae Hogan

Tracie Mae Hogan (nee Movold) passed away peacefully at the Comox Valley Hospice on November 28th 2024. She was just 60 years old. Tracie had suffered from ovarian cancer for more than two years and was an ardent supporter and fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada.

Tracie leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, Mike Hogan, and three children, Curtis (Melanie) Hogan of Lake Orion, Michigan, Kellie (Keegan) Hogan of Toronto, and Brett (Elizabeth) Hogan of Kingston, Ontario. Tracie was first and foremost a loving mother and felt very fortunate to have spent lots of quality time with Curtis, Kellie and Brett in the year, months, and weeks leading up to her passing. She especially loved having their life partners, Melanie, Keegan and Elizabeth, join the visit and to all spend time together.

Born on February 1st 1964 in Edmonton, Alberta to Eleanor (nee Hill) and Rodney Movold, she grew up and attended school in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, and was a rose amongst thorns to her three loving brothers, Grant (Shelley) Movold, David (Kim) Movold of Fort Saskatchewan and Wade (Karen) Movold of Calgary. They shared many boisterous, laughter-filled and memorable times together as a family.

She met her husband Mike the old fashioned way, at a party, in the summer of 1982 just before beginning University. When she finally decided she liked Mike enough to go on a date she was urged by her Mom to test his mettle by ordering the most expensive thing on the menu. Desperately in love, they married hurriedly on a memorably frigid December 29th, 1984 at Providence Center chapel in South Edmonton. They honeymooned and celebrated the New Year in the quaint little mountain village of Banff. She took pride in her work as a Dental Assistant and supported her young husband while he pursued his dream of becoming a pilot.

Mike joined the Air Force in 1987 and Tracie embarked on a much loved life as a military wife raising their children with a focus on joy, fun and adventure. The life of a military wife with three small children was not an easy one, but with the support of dear friends and family she never tired of it. During Mike's frequent deployments Tracie often took advantage of the 'space available' on military flights to visit family in Fort Saskatchewan and Ottawa. Her stories about travelling with three small kids on the Hercules, sharing cargo seats with paratroopers, were epic.

From Moose Jaw to Greenwood, to Comox and Ottawa, Tracie always smiled and took adventure in stride. Grandparents, Thelma, Ed, Eleanor and Rod were frequent and cherished visitors throughout Tracie's time as a young mother. Mike's sister Christine was a constant presence in Tracie's life forming a true sisterhood.

In 2008, Tracie and family were posted to Washington, DC where Mike worked at the Canadian Embassy. Tracie loved all the things the big city offered and was quickly hired to work in the Embassy's H.R. department. Later postings took Tracie and Mike to The Hague, Netherlands and New Delhi, India before retirement in the Comox Valley. In each Embassy posting Tracie worked as a loved & valued team member in a wide variety of jobs: Ambassador's assistant, Trade Commissioner's assistant, Summer Student coordinator and much more. She loved her role as the spouse of a diplomat and made fast friends with a vast number of people from all over the world. Always up for adventure and never afraid of new places, her favorite posting was to Delhi where she found the people and the city exhilarating. Blonde-haired Tracie turned many heads riding around town in a tuk-tuk accompanied by her border collie Cooper. Her favorite times in India were when the kids visited and they all explored together.

Tracie and Mike retired to the Comox Valley in 2021 and she enjoyed renewing old friendships, working on renovations to their home, and establishing new friendships with her wonderful neighbours. She especially loved hosting many family visits. Even throughout her illness, her smile never failed to light up the room.

Tracie was very disappointed to learn that treatments for Ovarian cancer have not advanced in 40 years. Through family and friends she was able to raise over $10,000 for this cause and bravely participated in September's Walk for Hope in Victoria. In her memory, you can support this cause by donating here:

https://secure.ovariancanada.org/site/TR/2024WalkofHope/General?px=1740094&pg=personal&fr_id=2013