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Michelle passed away after a long illness on Jan. 4, 2023, in Kirkland. She was born on March 5, 1995, in Seattle to Joseph and Cynthia La Vallie of Edmonds. She was a graduate of Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's degree in communication.

As a child of God, Christianity was her focus on life, with extensive Bible study teaching from her friend Elisa Anderson.

Michelle is survived by her father, Joe La Vallie; her grandmother Alicia Higgins and Ken Jacobson; her aunt and uncle, Mark and Monica Lundberg; cousin, Andrew Higgins, and his mother, Linda Higgins; cousins: Alex and Laura (Lundberg) Gillihan and husband, Preston; Adam, Rachel, Lily and Elie Lundberg; her best friend, Ester; and numerous other loyal close friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia La Vallie; her aunt Angela; her uncle Scott, and her grandfather Dr. Michael Higgins; and her grandparents Joe and Jean La Vallie of Wenatchee.

A private family committal will be held at the FAMILY plot in Edmonds Memorial Cemetery in June.