Traci Kay Ross Obituary (1973 - 2021)

Traci Kay Ross was born in Sandy Utah, on March 1, 1973, to Ron and Sandi Ross. She passed away unexpectedly on Aug 18, 2021, from heart complications probably due to a life of irreverent humor, excessive laughter, over-the-top cheering, house shaking burps, spontaneous dance circles in public areas, working 12-hour shifts in caring for patients as a nurse, and standing in the sun for hours at family and friends events taking pictures and making memories. She grew up in Midvale Utah with her older brother Travis, and 2 younger sisters Tristin and Trisha. Traci ruled their “sibling fight club,” with sass, fear, and occasionally blood. She was their number one fan, and staunch protector. She attended Hillcrest High School, where she played basketball and volleyball. After graduating, she attended the University of Utah. Later in life, as a mom of 3, she found her passion and was determined to become a nurse. She graduated from SLCC with her nursing degree and was ready to tackle the world. She worked at Jordan Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health Care-Riverton, and Lone Peak Hospital. She loved being a nurse and caring for her patients. She was the comforting voice in moments of pain for many and her smile was so infectious, that she could light up the room. She made lifelong friends with nurses, staff, and doctors on her various teams. Traci’s favorite place in the world was Ireland, where she visited in 2018. She found a place where she could get lost in a crowd of redheads and take in the majestic scenery of the countryside, cliffs, castles, bagpipes, and kilts. She loved the stars and the moon at night. On full moons, you would find her outside gazing, snapping pictures, or texting people asking if they could see it. She lived in the present, soaking up the sights and sounds of this world. She had 3 wonderful children: daughters Baileigh, and Charleigh, and son MaGuire. They, in turn, made her the proudest grandma in the world. Thus far providing 3 beautiful grandchildren, Beckham, Lailah, and Gracie. She was known by many nicknames, but “Grandma” and “Mamma Bear” were her most cherished names. Traci is survived by her parents, Ron and Sandi, her brother Travis (Brittany), sister Tristin (Kirk), and sister Trisha (Trevis). As a mother, she is survived by her 2 daughters, Baileigh (Blake), and Charleigh (Lewis), and her favorite son MaGuire “Mac.” In addition, a host of beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all who knew her to come and join us to celebrate Traci’s life and share with each other how this amazing daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, touched and enriched our lives. Help us thank her for the gift she gave all of us by letting us spend time with her in her sojourn here on earth. The funeral services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095. The service will also be available to be viewed online at www.jenkins-soffe.com and clicking on her obituary. Viewings will be held Thursday evening, August 26, 2021, from 6-8:00 PM and Friday 12-12:45 pm prior to the service at the Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095. Interment will follow at the South Jordan Cemetery at 10630 S. 1055 W, South Jordan, UT 84095. The cemetery is located behind the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made by GoFundMe or Venmo @Baileigh-Veenendaal