Tracy Ruzele Strauss

Tracy Ruzele Strauss our beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away April 6, 2011 in Park City, Utah. Tracy was born on March 28, 1963 in Santa Maria, California to Kenneth Lee Strauss and Carol Ann McGee Strauss.

Raised in California Tracy moved to Park City in 1994 with her daughter, mother, sister and niece. Tracy attended Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, CA with a love of arts and crafts. Tracy had boundless energy that as a child she used riding her pony and rollerskating. Tracy worked tirelessly in the family business where her creative and organizational skills kept everything in order. Tracy's kind and loving spirit have blessed many during her short life. Tracy always had a smile and loving heart for everyone she met. She has been a loyal and loving friend to all those she has known. Her greatest joy has been being a mother to her daughter Ruzele. She will be deeply missed.

Tracy is survived by her daughter, Ruzele Strauss-Hayden; mother, Carol Strauss; sister, Alison Strauss; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Susan Strauss; nieces, Ashton and Carolann; nephews, Eric and Jason.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tracy Ruzele Strauss Memorial Fund, at Mountain America Credit Union in Park City.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Park City Stake Center, 2300 Monitor Drive, Park City, Utah. Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com