Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
JOSANNE LA VALLEY Obituary
passed away February 19, 2017, surrounded by family. She will be lovingly remembered for her enduring spirit, passion for travel and the arts, dedication to storytelling and moral integrity. She is survived by her husband, Bill Cass, her son, Eric Olsen (Jan Nelson), daughter-in-law, T. Therese Byrne, granddaughter, Chelsea Lawrence, (Brandon Lawrence), brother Richard LaValle, and sister Jeanne Hollenbeck. She was predeceased by her son, Rolf Olsen. Josanne received degrees from St. Lawrence University, Smith College and Vermont College of Fine Arts. She worked in arts management and as a professional musician before she turned to writing. Two of her recently published books for young readers, "The Vine Basket" and "Factory Girl," are narratives centered on the life of the Uyghur people, a Muslim population in Northwest China. Her legacy lives on through her family and her books, those she had finished and the ones she had just begun.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for JOSANNE LA VALLEY
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in JOSANNE LA VALLEY's name
Memorial Events
for JOSANNE LA VALLEY
How to support JOSANNE's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor JOSANNE LA VALLEY's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
