Tracey L Hill

Tracey Louise Hill,

Our lovely Tracey, age 52, of Apple Valley, MN. is at peace with her Heavenly Father. She ended her courageous 10-month battle with ovarian cancer, filled with hope and optimism each day, on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the N.C. Little Hospice in Edina.

Born in Galesburg, IL, May 8, 1958, to Douglas and Constance Bergmann, she graduated from St. Olaf College in 1980 with degrees in Norwegian and Music History. She joined First Federal as a teller, and finished her banking career as the manager of the Teller Training and Manager Training Department to stay home and raise her daughters. She returned to work as a church secretary for the Music Director at Shepherd of the Valley (SOTV). Her last career move was to Apple Valley High School with a student support program for 9 years.

Tracey was a compassionate, kind, and caring person with her family and friends. She loved to sing, and participated in ensembles and choirs at SOTV, and sang at Carnegie Hall and in Germany with her church choir. She loved to travel with family and friends, both in U.S. and abroad. She loved the interaction with students, helping chaperone school music trips with Jefferson’s Band program to Ireland, Italy, and other venues in the U.S. for 8 years. She led many family camping trips; some of her favorite places were beaches on the Oceans and the Rockies in Estes Park. She enjoyed music and dance, especially kicking up her heels to Swing music. She enjoyed getting exercise outdoors including biking, walking, tennis, and golf. Tracey was an avid supporter of fine arts and athletics, as she followed her husband and daughters’ events at Apple Valley, Eastview, Kennedy, and Jefferson High Schools.

We are indebted to Minnesota Oncology, Dr A. Catherine Casey, and Nurse Nancy for their relentless care. She was very strong in her Lutheran faith; we are thankful for the care, support, and advice from the SOTV staff, especially Pastor Chris Smith.

Tracey will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Blessed be the memory of Tracey Louise Hill.

Tracey is survived by her loving husband of thirty years, Steve; her daughters, Kirsten and Siri; her granddaughter, Eva Luisa; her parents, Douglas and Constance Bergmann; her brothers Scott (Agma) and Curt (Susan); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frances and Ida Neseth, Edwin and Hilda Bergmann, and her Aunt Corky.

The visitation will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010, from 4-7 P.M. at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Apple Valley and on Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley. Please join the family after the service for a short lunch, followed by a procession to the Acacia Cemetery. Memorials can be gifted to the family.