Tracy Lynne (Prottsman) Beasley

Tracy Lynne Prottsman- Beasley, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on July 16, 2024.

 She was born at the Henry County Memorial Hospital on December 12, 1962, the daughter of James and Mary Lou (Hoover) Prottsman. She spent her formative years growing up in Rome, Iowa. She loved being from the small rural community, and was proud to call herself a Romanite. She endeavored to keep close ties to the town and returned almost weekly.

 Tracy’s youth was spent playing with her close knit family, which included a large amount of cousins. She was particularly close to her cousins Nancy Amos and Nicki Boughton. Her first loves were writing and showing horses. She won numerous awards, including a State Fair Championship. She always had a deep love for animals, most recently, her beloved English Shepherd, Pippin, and was a member of the ES Society. 

 Tracy graduated from the Mount Pleasant Community High School in 1981. She received her

B. A. in Spanish and Education at Iowa State University and Univerdad de cuidad de Mexico in 1984, and later received her Masters of Education from Drake University.  Tracy taught Spanish to all grade levels for 35 years. Her career began in DeWitt, Iowa, later teaching in Morning Sun, Iowa, and finally joining the Mount Pleasant Community School District where she worked the remainder of her years. She was a beloved educator who advocated for all her students, many of whom she remained in contact with after graduation. 

Tracy married her high school sweetheart, Jim Beasley in 1988. They had two children Michael and Jude. All three considered her their confidant and routinely sought her advice. She is also survived by her two brothers, Steve (Martha) Prottsman and Mike (Diane) Prottsman.  

She was proceeded in death by her parents, her brother, Tony Prottsman and uncle, Gene Prottsman.

Tracy loved working outdoors and after retirement started the Tombstone Cleaning Company. She could often be seen in local cemeteries with her supplies and Pippin. She will be missed by all whose life she touched with her compassion, knowledge, and humor.

Friends may call from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, July 25, 2024.  The family will be present from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Following the visitation there will be a gathering at the Mt. Pleasant Masonic Lodge from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be music, food, and Spanish bingo.  All are invited to attend.  Memorials in her honor may be directed to All God’s Creatures.

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