Tracy (Gust) Howard, age 60, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. She was born on May 3, 1966, the daughter of Emil and Margaret (Hund) Gust, in Clare.
Tracy was employed as a book keeper at Grafx Central in Mount Pleasant. She loved to garden and enjoy the outdoors, and tending to her chickens. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children, cherishing the moments spent with them.
She is survived by her children: Erika (Aaron) Howe and Riley Howard; one grandchild on the way; significant other, Chuck Shepard; siblings: Ken Gust, Retha DeShano, Peggy (Mike) Laskus, Pat (Gary) Priemer, and Kip Gust; sister-in-law, Lynn Gust; along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Margaret; brother, Roger Gust; and sister-inlaw, Connie Gust.
Funeral services took place on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, in Gladwin. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Visitation was held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 from 4-8 p.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, in Gladwin. She was laid to rest at Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements were in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www. hallkokotovichfuneralhome. com.