We are so very sorry. This may take some time. God Bless you! I wanted to extend my sympathies to her family and friends. }); She is never gone, for she lives in every one of your hearts forever. She did this privately as well as alongside her teammates at Orange Theory. We are so very sorry. The last time they saw their dear friend was at a wedding last August, an event the friends say was "very special" because they danced the night away. Her sweet smile and light hearted personality will be an inspiration for me to continue to help other women with the same joy and passion she had. Select Tribute Gift in Honor of Victoria Strauss. Or call the schools athletic program at 561-297-2683. Our deepest condolences to the Strauss family and friends of Victoria. Click the link to accessthe service. Victoria was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend. She was 23. Victoria made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Those closest to. Vic, I am .#LegendsOfFAU Victoria Strauss @FAUSpirit RIP pic.twitter.com/nPEeb97KIg. The day before her grandmother died, Strauss wrote that she was heading into 2021 feeling pure happiness, which shed been lacking since the 2017 death of her father. Mechanical asphyxia was also listed as a significant condition that contributed to her death, but did not lead to the underlying cause. The Ohio State University graduate student was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, as per Columbus Dispatch. This story was originally published January 22, 2021 3:55 PM. Love, Lisa. Victoria Strauss Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. May the Lord give you strength during this difficult time. (Google). The three friends competed with Strauss on Florida Atlantic University's dance team while undergraduates. Powell United Methodist Church 825 E Olentangy St #1, Powell, OH 43065. Jennifer, Madison and Hannah Schultz. Gerald Stephen Strauss DDSWorthington, Ohio - Gerald Stephen Strauss, DDS, age 71, of Worthington, Ohio passed peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospi Always turn on the parking break when getting out of a car with the motor running. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com. Out thoughts and prayers are with your family. }); Hours later, Jacquelyn Castore, Brianna Domaeti and Charleston Carter, who competed with Strauss on Florida Atlantic Universitys Fly Girls dance team, spoke highly about the woman to Ohio station WBNS-TV. Dear Strauss Family, like many others we the Jones and Carpenter families of Massachusetts have been deeply touched by Victoria. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ The New York Post reported that the 23-year-old was leaving the garage in downtown Columbus at 11:37 pm Monday, when the freak accident took place. A 23-year-old woman, who was an Ohio State graduate student, was killed when her head became trapped between her vehicle and a payment machine at a parking garage in downtown Columbus. Then came the body cavity search, Massive Arctic creature spotted for first time in 25 years along coast of Scotland, Motorcyclist launched from bike when his girlfriend hits him with truck, Florida cops say, A man went in for kidney removal. Strauss had a blood alcohol level of 0.221. Strauss, 23, was killed Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, when her head became wedged between the door of her car and the toll booth at the garage's exit. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Victoria Strauss Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. Victoria Strauss, who died in a tragic accident on Monday, is being remembered by her friends in a very special way. Victoria Strauss January 18, 2021 Obituary Condolences (27) Add A Condolence Posted by: golda radefeld Posted on: February 2, 2021 Dear Susie and family, Our deepest Sympathy from Larry, myself and all of us that met you and Victoria in Venice. Live streamed at https://youtu.be/UVsB3tjjEnY. Funeral arrangement under the care ofUnderwood Funeral Home. I did not know Victoria but heard about her on the news. }); We are surrounding you in prayerful support as you grieve the loss of your sweet Victoria. I am so sorry for your loss. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Victoria was preceded in death by her father Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Strauss, her maternal grandmother Bonnie Hall, a cousin Bryan Yoder, her paternal grandparents Dr. Gerald and Virginia Strauss and an aunt Judy Fown. Victoria Strauss Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Victoria Strauss to pay them a last tribute. Catore said that the friends planned to honor Strauss through dance. To say that Victoria danced through life is an understatement. I did not know Victoria, but I read about your loss on line. We four had a connection and soon as we had a connection, we became best friends right away." hitType: 'event', Victoria Strauss, who was studying Social Work at the university, was found dead early Tuesday, January 19. Victoria's vibrance remains in many, many hearts. We continue this march of life with you always close in our hearts, honoring your legacy, memory, inspiration, and spirit. hitType: 'event', She will be dearly missed. Ohio State University told PEOPLE in a statement, "Victoria Strauss was a graduate student in the College of Social Work. I am so sorry for your loss. Those closest to Victoria describe her as vibrant, energetic, beautiful, caring and funny, with a proficient talent she most freely expressed through dance. Her time away from the dance floor was dedicated to bringing joy and laughter to all who knew her and spending cherished time with her loving family. She inadvertently accelerated and collided with the parking kiosk. She was very kind to everyone and had a natural knack to want to help people! A security guard found her six hours later, according to The Associated Press. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. ga('ads.send', { She inadvertently accelerated and collided with the parking kiosk.. Health and wellness were other passions that were central to her life. Strauss, VictoriaVictoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Monday, January 18, 2021. Its very special. It does make us feel at ease knowing that was the last memory we shared together, said Castore, adding, She kind of held us all together. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { "Each and every dance that she did, you could feel you could feel that she was dancing for a bigger purpose," Domaeti added. We only wish we had more time to do it again. Prayers, blessings, hugs, & peace to you. She is also survived by many cousins and other relatives. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. No drugs were detected in her system, but the coroner listed acute ethanol poisoning among their findings. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. May god be with your family in their deep loss in your family . We were heartbroken to learn she passed away on Monday, and we extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends during this difficult time," Ohio State University previously told PEOPLE in a statement. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. Strauss, 23, was killed Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, when her head . if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ I do not know Victoria, but I'm an alumni of Florida Atlantic University. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. She is originally from New York City and has two daughters. She will always be remembered as we have been blessed to have had the chance to know her and experience her joy of dance and her love for her family and friends. Victoria Strauss' young life was cut short Monday in a freak accident. Strauss's friends from Florida A&M paid tribute to their friend, recalling her passion for dancing. Victoria Strauss, 23, of Columbus, was pronounced dead at the scene, Columbus police officials said. Dad, Im gonna make you proud. She was voted upon by her peers and named captain her senior year. Sad for her family that have to deal with this.Security company needs better way to patrol their garages. We adored her. . One person commented, This is horrific I'm so sorry may she rest peacefully I cant imagine having 2 b the mother and family members 2 receive this news, how devastating. Another one said, I thought I'd heard of every kind of possible accident, but this is something new. My deepest condolences to Victorias family! Victoria Strauss, 23, a graduate student at Ohio State University, died in the freak accident in Downtown Columbus early Tuesday, according to reports. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. We are so very sorry for your loss. The Florida sheriff was about to start a radio interview when he went into policing mode, he said. These experiences, paired with her extensive education, were the driving forces in her vision of eventually creating a Women's Wellness Center. She is survived by : her pets, Frank, Sinatra, Callie and Alley; her mother Susie Hall Strauss; her brother Gerald "Jerry" Strauss Jr.; her grandfather James Hall; her uncles, Steve Hall (Karen) and Don Fown; and her aunt Sandy Yoder (Roger). A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. We enjoyed seeing you two ride in your golf cart making the best of Covid. According to reports, Strauss dropped her credit card while paying for parking, and as she tried to retrieve the card from the ground, she accidentally hit her vehicle gas pedal with her door still open. Victoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Monday, January 18, 2021. Love and prayers to both of you as you navigate the times aheadplease know Victoria and you, her sweet family, will hold a special place in all our hearts. She wanted to be a therapist; she was about to graduate grad school, she wanted to make a change in other peoples lives. Video footage shows Strauss dropped her credit card as she was trying to pay for parking inside the garage around 11:30pm on Monday. Her father Jerry and I were friends and classmates in Marion, Ohio. Meanwhile, several people on Facebook expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to the young woman. No one else was involved., Ohio State University told PEOPLE in a statement, Victoria Strauss was a graduate student in the College of Social Work. COLUMBUS, Ohio An Ohio State University graduate student was killed in a freak accident Monday night when her head became wedged between the door of her car and the toll booth in a Columbus parking garage. We have special memories of Vics bright smile and joyous celebration of the dance teams success at NDA 2018, their Glorious routine, in honor of her beloved dad! You do not know me but my heart hurts so much for all of you. She got an undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University, where she was a member of the dance team. Those closest to. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); God bless you sweet Victoria. Memorials may be made to Florida Atlantic University, Dance Program: https://fauf.fau.edu/paradise-club That might prevent something like this from happening again., Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant, Kyle Sambrook: Hiker falls 100ft to death while carrying his dog in one hand through 'appalling' weather, Bruce Willis's mom Marlene 'not sure if her son still recognizes her' as 'aggressiveness' creeps in, Killer mom Lindsay Clancy was suffering from drug withdrawal and had 'worst side effects,' says friend, 'End this crazy show': Julia Wandelt may seek court's help for DNA test to prove she is Madeleine McCann. I remember tho, when she came into your life Susie, how happy and proud, you and Jerry were. Strauss was a Florida native and earned her undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University, according to the New York Post. Victoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Tuesday, January 19, 2021. I just wanted to express my condolences to Susie and Jerry as this was such a shock to see such a young, beautiful girl taken too soon. A WOMAN was killed at a parking garage in Ohio after she dropped her credit card and accidentally hit her vehicle gas pedal while trying to retrieve it. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Powell United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends following the service. The women also revealed they planned to meet with their other dance team members to have a dancing session in Strauss's honor. Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. "When we feel her absence, we will be dancing for her now I think for the rest of our lives," she said. Deep in our hearts we give thanks to Victoria for her own unique, creative, and valuable gifts to this world and beyond. Condolences must be read and Approved by the funeral director before posting. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Victoria was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend. Strauss was reportedly a Florida native and a graduate student at Ohio State University. It was my honor and privilege to know her. COLUMBUS, Ohio An Ohio State University graduate student was killed in a freak accident Monday night when her head became wedged between the door of her car and the toll booth in a Columbus. 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A member of Powell United Methodist Church, Victoria led a life grounded in faith and her relationship with God gave her the strength and focus to pursue a full life. Please know our love and prayers are continual for you. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The three friends said they'd be dancing for her for the rest of their lives. So young, too! KIRO 7 News Seattle facebook feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle twitter feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle youtube feed(Opens a new window), Woman loses $29K after being targeted by banking scam with victims in 9 states, Driver killed after car goes off overpass in Georgetown, 84% of first-time home sellers have regrets, says new Zillow survey, Man caught with nearly $3K in stolen fragrance, allegedly planned to trade for fentanyl pills, Puyallup teen considered suicide after school beating. Dr. Strauss was my favorite dentist ever and I always looked forward to my visits with him. Whether it was working on the house or going off to golf, there was a lively fun spirit present. }) The collision caused Strauss head to become trapped between the car door and the door frame of the booth. Today we lost a beautiful soul. This may take some time. I can't imagine losing a child. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { Dear Susie, Jerry and family.,,.our heartfelt sympathies go out to you,..,a beautiful girl gone to soon..,remebering her sweet face..prayers to all of you in this tragic time of loss,.Kim, Rocco, Bianca and Sam Morrone. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "We feel her absence, we will be dancing for her for the rest of our lives, said Castore. Please join the family in celebrating Victoria's life while keeping pandemic restrictions in mind. Victoria was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Gerald Jerry Strauss, her maternal grandmother, Bonnie Hall, a cousin, Bryan Yoder, her paternal grandparents, Dr. Gerald and Virginia Strauss and an aunt, Judy Fown. According to the Columbus Dispatch, police responded to the downtown facility around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday after a security guard saw a motionless woman by her car. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Sierra and I were so very grateful for the recent invite you extended to us and equally glad we accepted and reconnected with you and Victoria. Prayers! Please accept my sincerest condolences. }); Strauss died as a result of her collision with the kiosk and was pronounced at scene. She is survived by her mother, Susie Hall Strauss; her brother, Gerald "Jerry" Strauss Jr.; her grandfather, James Hall; her uncles, Steve (Karen) Hall and Don Fown; her aunt, Sandy (Roger) Yoder; and many cousins and other relatives. It seems that the cause of her death was a dropped credit card. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. No one else was involved.Reports said that Strauss originally hailed from Florida and she did her undergraduate from Florida Atlantic University. Words cannot express my sympathies to your family. }); Her family mourned the loss of her grandmother on Jan. 2. Susie, I am so very sorry about the loss of your daughter Victoria. Dear Susie and family, Our deepest Sympathy from Larry, myself and all of us that met you and Victoria in Venice. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), COLUMBUS, Ohio Dancing is a way to express yourself through physical emotion. She is a wonderful amazing women and will be missed. I am sending prayers for peace and comfort to you all. She is survived by her mother, Susie Hall Strauss, her brother, Gerald Jerry Strauss Jr., her grandfather, James Hall; her uncles, Steve (Karen) Hall and Don Fown, her aunt, Sandy (Roger) Yoder, and many cousins and other relatives. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Catore shared the touching way the friends plan to honor Strauss. Our hearts are saddened. Strauss was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. let gads_event; The collision caused Strauss head to become trapped between the car door and the door frame of the booth. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Victoria Strauss to pay them a last tribute. ga('ads.send', { My heart goes out to you and your family. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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