He said he told her everything. Mark Forgue, a Greeley police officer who transported Nelson to the police station and unsuccessfully searched for the murder weapon in the days following the murder. Later that evening, Victoria answered a different kind of phone call. At the time of her murder, Heather Garraus was 37-years-old and happily married to Ignacio Garraus, a police officer in the Greeley Police Department. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. A Roman Catholic memorial service was held for Victoria and family Friday March 20, at 1 PM at the Palms-Robarts, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, Florida with Father Michael Scheip officiating. my axal broke and my tire flew off there was no cars around me i merged off to left of road as far as i could i was almost tottally off high way then i called police right. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. She then lost control of the car. Long Island National Cemetery. Victoria and her father moved to Florida when her mother, Heather Garraus . She was a wiz at technology, had a sarcastic sweet nature, loved to kid around, was great in art, had an eye for fashion, was a dedicated gamer, loved fishing, was an old soul, and knew what she liked and didnt like. 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From SSDI: Last residence FL. Add a Memory Victoria had mentioned her discount to purchase clothing almost outweighed the fun she had with the people there. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. All rights reserved (About Us). This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Victoria Shea Garraus I found on Findagrave.com. ), 616.724.1800 | Contact Us | Careers | Customer Reviews | Delivery/Refund Policy | 2023 MKD Funeral Homes. Garraus had a knack for humor and was "always cracking jokes," DeGood-amato said. We talked about a lot of things. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. People who knew her described her as a wonderful and kind individual who welcomed everyone with a smile and was always ready to extend a helping hand. I didnt want this case to be botched up, I needed it to be clean, Garraus said. Her plan was to move back to Florida after graduation and join her father while attending State College of Florida and expand her knowledge in computers and learn computer graphics. He told me Heather was dead, said Garraus, who then told his daughter. Verify and try again. To prevent automated s-p-a-m submissions leave this field empty. E-mail John Tunison: jtunison@mlive.com and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/johntunison. He was earning well as a police officer in the Greeley Police Department and was happily married to Heather Garraus. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. To alter her body with my name we did not have that type of relationship. Oops, something didn't work. Ken Nelson approached the truck, upset and yelling, as Nelson slid across the passenger seat. Thanks for your help! A call for her father carrying the tragic news that her mother was dead. I did not find anything related to the case.. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. . Yes, well if peter had done a better job of providing, perhaps patti would not have been working so hard and not been at that place that morning. Nelson and Garraus had broken up before in there nearly three-year affair. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a massive mistake as Shawna finally took matters into her own hands and made up her mind to kill Heather. Sara Staley, worked at the credit union with Garraus: She called Ignacio Garraus to inform him of his wifes shooting. Victoria was buried with her mother on Friday March 20, 2015. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. Garraus said he called a fellow officer to drive him home because he had upward of eight beers and had taken Ambian, a sleeping aid. Sorry! Moreover, officers also found a Grim Reaper mask in the truck the accused was driving, further strengthening their case. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. but it can also be stressful. He reached into cab of the truck and pulled something out, Hartshorn said. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Try again later. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Victoria Shea Garraus, a senior at Byron Center High school in Bryon Township, MI died unexpectedly on March 13, 2015 at the age of 17. When the call came, she went with her father to the scene. Victoria was born May 20, 1997 in Greeley, Colorado. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Victoria Garraus (146726478)? A Roman Catholic memorial service was held for Victoria and family Friday March 20, at 1 PM at the Palms-Robarts, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, Florida with Father Michael Scheip officiating. The driver was pronounced deceased at the crash site, and the passenger, fellow student Cayla Dyer, was treated for minor injuries. In the summer of 2014, she had started working at Gordmans and enjoyed her job. There was an error deleting this problem. Although the accused insisted on her innocence, the police found her dressed all in black, while a grim reaper mask was recovered from the truck. Garraus said he never told his wife about the abortion. You (expletive) me be prepared.. James Hartshorn, 17, is a University High School student who testified he witnessed the confrontation between Nelson and her husband that night. You can always change this later in your Account settings. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Victoria Shea I found on Findagrave.com. Byron Center High School Principal Scott. Failed to remove flower. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please try again later. 2003 - The mother of Heather (Hodges) Garraus dies of cancer. Netherlands, Death Index, 1795-1970. Weve updated the security on the site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The small frame of Victoria Garraus settled in behind the microphone. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Garraus also held back tears as he recalled the night he found out his wife was dead. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In 2013, Victoria had moved in with family friends, the Seeses, in Byron Township, MI, seeking a more diverse academic curriculum and to complete her Junior and Senior year. Her plan was to move back to Florida after graduation and join her father while attending State College of Florida and expand her knowledge in computers and learn computer graphics. and an examination determined his cause of death as a heart attack. Failed to delete memorial. Garraus recounted more details about his affair with Nelson. Please try again later. Oops, something didn't work. Her father has previously passed away from a heart attack. Eyewitnesses present on the scene mentioned that the figure was dressed in a dark robe and had a Grim Reaper mask on their face to conceal their identity completely. Try again. Learn more about managing a memorial . The same tire pattern was found near the crime scene, while the police also recovered a pair of shoes from the same area, which had gunshot residue and Shawnas DNA on it. He said he disguised her name as Omar in his cell phone. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Jurors resumed deliberations Monday morning in Fort Collins and quickly reached a verdict, finding Shawna Nelson guilty of the first-degree murder in the slaying of Heather Garraus. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A few co-workers mentioned that although Heather was a wonderful person, a woman named Shawna Nelson had a massive grudge against her. Friends of Garraus say they'll remember her good-natured ribbing of Michigan's weather. The final breakup between Nelson and Ignacio Garraus came the month before she was killed. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The car struck a tree. 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