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Submitted: 8/6/23 • Approved: 8/7/23 • Last Updated: 8/10/23 • R275230-G275230-S3
Tracy Obert Saboe
July 24, 1979 - June 29, 2020
Tracy Obert Saboe, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Monday, June 29, 2020. Tracy was 40.
Tracy was born July 24, 1979 in Bonners Ferry, ID. He was eagerly welcomed into the world by his parents, Robert and Verla May (Ruby) Saboe, and siblings, Jon (17), Edythe (15), and Phillip (7).
Tracy was a beautiful, delightful, happy baby. He used to "talk" chemistry with his brother Jon while in his buggy while the family ate together. He loved to learn new things. Tracy attended Valley View Elementary until 7th grade when he transferred to Basic School for Christians for a year. He skipped his 8th grade year and went directly to 9th grade being a freshman at Bonners Ferry High School where he Graduated with honors in 1997.
During his growing up years, he was active in Cub and Boy Scouts where doing popcorn sales helped him learn communication skills with others. He achieved the Eagle Scout rank alongside his older brothers, was active in 4H & church youth groups, and instrumental in starting the Christian Club in the high school. He and a friend led every "Meet me at the Pole" prayer circle asking God's blessing for the upcoming school year. Tracy also excelled in the musical arts; piano, violin, and clarinet. After graduation, Tracy attended Augustana in Sioux Falls, SD. He met his future wife who trained him when he started at what is now Five Star Call Centers. The job helped him earn money for his band trip to Asia through Augustana. He graduated from Augustana on May 20, 2001 and was married on May 22, 2001 in Sioux Falls, SD to Amy McCart.
The honeymoon was at the Ruby family farm. Two days before their first anniversary, they closed on their home - which was painted purple shortly after moving in. He became involved in politics during Ron Paul's 2008 run. He was then asked to run for state house, where he had a good showing but not enough to win. He continued in politics helping with Kermit Staggers unsuccessful bid for mayor. He spent two days most weeks at the Dragon's Den, playing D&D on Wednesdays and chess club on Thursdays. He taught many young chess players and participated in chess tournaments.
He spent a lot of his weekends caring for the Ruby farm and building a permaculture food forest. He planted blueberries, plums, pears, apples, apricots, Aronia berries, choke cherries, and goose berries. He also planted maple, locust, hazelnut and butternut trees in the grove.
Tracy had a successful Body Talk practice helping many clients a week, including some internationally. He loved seeing improvements in the lives of his clients; physically, emotionally, and spiritually, but always said it wasn't him that made the improvements. “My job is not to heal your body. My job is to help your body heal itself.”
Tracy and Amy did not have any children but have shared their home with 6 wonderful feline girls over the years; 3 of which are still keeping Amy company.
He attended church at Ridgecrest (now Restoration) Baptist and Red Door in Sioux Falls and Antelope Valley church near Revillo, SD.
Grateful for having shared his life are his loving wife, Amy Saboe of Sioux Falls; parents, Robert & Verla Saboe of Idaho; siblings, Jon (Valory) Saboe of Maryland, Edythe (Stewart) Waltner of Illinois and Phillip Saboe of Sioux Falls; nieces, Emily "Emma" (Matt) Grevan of Colorado and Amanda Waltner of Illinois; nephew, Tryston Voegele of Montana; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Tracy is preceded in death by his grandparents, Obert & Pearl Saboe and Clarence & Martha Ruby; and his nephew, David Paul Waltner.
Thank you to everyone that has contributed pictures for the slide show. Please no live foliage due to the feline children. In lieu of plants, family suggest memorials be given to a charity of your choice.
Funeral service 2:00 pm with family present to greet friends beginning at noon on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Miller Southside Chapel, 7400 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls. Inurnment will take place 10:00 am Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls.
Contributed on 8/6/23 by 9katz
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