James Edwin Tracy was born on August 13, 1936 in Rupert, Idaho to John and Elizabeth Tracy. He died of Pancreatic Cancer peacefully in hi brother John's home in Boise, Idaho in the morning of January 4, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his mother Elizabeth, his brothers John, Mike, and Ray; sister, Marie; and children Mike (McNally), Barbara (Wojahn) both from Colorado and son Patrick from Idaho and 7 Granchildren.  Jim lived in Idaho, then Colorado where he attended Colorado State University before entering the armed forces for 2 years and then back to Idaho where he earned his certification as a Medical Technician.  Jim, also, lived in Oregon for about 15 years before returning to Idaho to care for his elderly mother.  He will be missed but his family is grateful is now out of pain.