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Michelle Allen Obituary
Michelle Jane Allen, 38, of San Jose, California passed away at home, surrounded by family on June 7, 2013, after a long and courageous eight year battle with cancer.
Michelle was laid to rest in a private burial at Oak Hills Cemetery in San Jose on Sunday, June 9th.
Michelle was born in San Francisco on August 18, 1974. She graduated from George Washington High School in San Francisco and continued on to receive her bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific and her teaching credential from San Jose State University. She was a loved sister of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Michelle was married to Andrea Shively on October 19, 2008; they were together since 1997. Together they had two sons, Tyler (10) and Grayson (6).
Michelle was a loving wife and mother, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She will be remembered for her wit, sense of humor, beautiful smile, and her strength and spirit.
Michelle worked as an inspirational and dedicated 4th grade teacher at Eaton Elementary School in the Cupertino Union School District for 11 years. Michelle was more passionate about her teaching than anything else, other than her own family.
She is survived by her wife Andrea Shively, her sons Tyler and Grayson Allen-Shively, her mother Marilyn Allen and her sister Christine Ryerson.
Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Robert Allen, and her grandparents, Dorothy and Ivan Anixter and Jane and Herb Allen.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Avon Foundation for Women, Attn: Donations, 1 Avon Plaza, Rye, NY, 10580 or the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center, 3330 Geary Blvd., 3rd Floor West, SF, Ca. 94118
A Celebration of her life will be held June 23, 2013, 11AM at Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos, 95032, Raintree Picnic Area
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Betina and Adam Baumgarten
June 14, 2013
Michelle, it is with such a heavy heart that I write this in an attempt to say goodbye. There are few memories of my childhood without you in them. I will so miss your roaring laughter, your inner exuberance, your kind and pure heart, and your soft spoken exterior. You touched everyone you ever met with your inner and outer beauty, and the world is less of a place without you here. I pray that finally, despite your hard fight and valiant struggles, which are nothing short of admirable, that you may finally rest and be free of pain. I know your have reunited with your dad and that you both will continue to watch over The beautiful family you created and have here. Sleep peacefully my dear friend. I'm on the hunt for the Sherith Israel time capsule we did in 1984, that they are supposed to open next year. We talked in video of all our plans together.... When I see you again, promise we will make good on them, ok? With love always, Betina
Keri Gill
June 13, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. I used to babysit her and Chrissy while I was going through school for my nursing. I have such fond memories of her and am so saddened. Please extend my sympathies to the whole family at this very difficult time.
RHODA AND PETER SAMUELS
June 13, 2013
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS OF MICHELLE'S PASSING. WE ARE THINKING OF ALL OF YOU.
Tina Vega
June 13, 2013
Michelle is a really sweet but feisty women. She was a joy to be around, it was a honor to have known her. Michelle will be truly missed. I'll miss our late night FB I.M's :o)
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Sharon Genkin
June 13, 2013
My heart goes out to Michelle's family , who loved her and supported her and have suffered such a huge loss. I am so blessed to have had Shelly in my life. May her memory always be a blessing.
June 13, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Michelle. These times can be very difficult, but God's Word hold out a sure promise. John 5:29-29
My sincere condolences, C. Rutledge
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