Valenda APPLEGARTH

I knew Valenda through her amazing work with survivors over many years. I was so sad to see that she had passed. She was the "go to" person for relocation and I frequently called her when we had a difficult case. Her knowledge was deep and she was always incredibly generous and patient with her time. She came to Alaska many years ago to train and it was great spend time with her in person. What a sad and unfortunate loss - my condolences to her family.

Oh I loved my friend Valenda! We were so close in junior high. I was so saddened to see she had passed. Love to the family.

I was fortunate enough to have known Valenda for over 20 years though our mutual work with survivors of domestic violence and stalking. Her expertise went beyond anyone else's knowledge in the field around relocation and identity change at that time. We worked to assist so many survivors I could not keep count. We presented together, shared knowledge and learned from one another as the years went on. I will miss Valenda's kindness, wit, and willingness to go beyond where all others would...

She was a good friend, and we shared a love of bikes. Latterly would stop by to see how she was doing. I´ll miss her.

I was saddened to hear yesterday that Valenda has passed on. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. I was a neighbor and childhood friend of Valenda's in Muskegon, Michigan. I have fond memories of our friendship and of all the fun we had: making forts, picnic lunches, fishing Mona Lake on a neighbor's dock, swimming, Halloween costume parades with our siblings, listening to Bobby Sherman, and our pet bunnies. I recall sitting with Valenda while she practiced the piano. I...

I met Valenda through our mutual work on behalf of survivors, but she quickly became so much more than a work colleague. We would often meet up at state and national conferences and enjoy hours of conversation. She would visit us when she came west for bike rides (or to boost her Alaska Airline frequent flyer status at the end of the year!), and she got to know my kids and family. She was especially excited as they each took to the unicycle. Valenda and I would sometimes go on bike rides...

Valenda was a good friend. She started as a customer and then one day asked if I could teach her how to work on her bike in exchange for her helping at Salem Cycle. She really loved talking to the customers. Sometimes I had to tell her she was talking to much and not actually selling them anything. But she loved to talk and always asking questions to better her understanding. I am sorry I didn't come to visit this last couple of months. I am going to miss you.

I extend my deepest sympathies to Valenda's family and friends on her untimely loss. I was so very sorry to learn of her passing. Valenda and I worked together at Greater Boston Legal Services for several years, and from our working relationship on grant reports, a friendship grew. I always enjoyed out chats on myriad topics. These always included our cats. When we last spoke a few months ago, we talked about getting together in person again, which we had not done since before COVID. I...