Victoria T. Schultz

Victoria Pauline Taylor, daughter of Eula Mae and Frederick Sr. was born in Chicago on July 18, 1941 and died in Falls Church, VA on October 5, 2012. Her family, including her brothers Fred and Danny, and twin sisters Camille and Careen moved to Zion, IL in 1947. Vicki graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1959, received a BA degree in Music Education from Roosevelt University in 1963 and completed coursework for an MA in Special Education at National Louis University. Victoria married Thomas Schultz on June 29, 1974.

Victoria taught in elementary schools in Zion, IL; at Lawrence Hall, a residential school for boys in Chicago; in Lexington, MA as a special education resource teacher; and in Arlington, VA with home-bound students. She also worked for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare as a Community Representative with Head Start programs in the state of Wisconsin.

A talented musician, Vicki played the piano and sang in the Roosevelt University Chorus and numerous church choirs. She loved visiting art museums, traveling and bringing friends and family together around the dinner table. Though Vicki had many physical challenges throughout her life, she faced them with courage, tenacity and faith in God. Her love of life, warm heart and sense of humor drew people to her like a magnet. Her big smile, acute curiosity and deep sympathy built strong and lasting bonds with her neighbors and church family. She was the heart of her home, always supporting Tom, David and Rachel with her love and prayers.

Victoria is survived by her husband Tom and children, David and Rachel (Christopher Yau), her sister Careen of Evanston, IL, her brother Fred Jr. (Linda) of Hillsboro, OR and her nephew Eric (Melissa) and niece Hillary as well as many cousins.

"In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the National Arthritis Research Foundation."

A Favorite Prayer of Victoria’s

In the Morning

This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer, p. 461.