

Tracy Linn Dermyer (Melhuse), 66, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 9,2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Tracy was born on January 8,1959, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Marita Mann (Melhuse) and Michael Melhuse. When she was four years old, her family moved to Birmingham, Michigan, and later relocated to Lake Orion, Michigan, where she lived until 1980. She then found her permanent home in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tracy was a vibrant, fun-loving individual whose infectious joy and kind heart brightened the lives of everyone around her. A passionate golf enthusiast, she found peace and camaraderie on the fairways, where her laughter and warmth were ever-present. She has left an indelible mark on her family and friends, who will deeply miss her but will continue to draw strength from her remarkable spirit.
Tracy is survived by her cherished daughters, Shayla (Joseph) Lemieux, Kendra (Ryan) Jordan, and Lindsey Dermyer; her adored grandchildren, Daxton, Ella, Brodee, Trace, Rhett, and Clara; her father, Mike Melhuse; her stepfather, Bernard Drzewinski; her dear Papa, Ray Moses; her sisters, Tammy Smart, Linda Hausman, and Anda Williams; and her brother, Adam Melhuse. They will carry her love in their hearts forever, honoring her legacy by living life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marita Mann, and her sister, Christy Melhuse.
Loved dearly by her family and friends, Tracy’s memory will live on in the countless lives she touched, a shining testament to the transformative power of love and kindness. Rest in eternal peace, Trace.
A funeral service to celebrate Tracy’s life will be held on August 16, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Dignity Memorial located at 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027.
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