Allison Walther Van Gieson

Ali tragically passed away with her father on July 19, 2008 in a car accident near Rupert, Idaho. She was born in Mesa Arizona on September 21, 1979 to Craig and Kathy Walther. She was the middle child and the only girl of five children. In her early childhood Ali developed a love for teaching, singing, volleyball, along with several other talents. Ali sang in several choirs and played volleyball throughout school. In 1998 she graduated with honors from Rogers High School in Puyallup, WA. She attended Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah from 1998-2002. In June 2000, she was married to the love of her life, Jeremy Van Gieson, in the Seattle LDS temple. In April of 2002 she received a BS in elementary education, and taught for one year prior to having her first child. The birth of Ali's first child fulfilled a life long dream of being a mother. She has dedicated her life to this cause. Ali was born to be a mother. As a child she always helped with her little brothers. She was a friend to all those she knew. Her absence has left both family and friends devastated. She is survived by her husband and three beautiful children; Brinley, Jacob and Tyler. Ali will always be remembered for her loving personality, her beautiful smile and the fact that she always knew she was right. She is loved by so many and will always be remembered. Services will be held at the Puyallup South Stake Center on Monday July 28th 2008 at 11AM. 13420 94th Ave E Puyallup, WA 98373 From 9:30AM to 10:45 prior to the funeral there will be an opportunity for friends to grieve with the family. With the tragic passing of Allison Van Gieson, and her father, Craig Walther, many have expressed a desire to help both families, Jeremy Van Gieson and his young family of three and Craig's wife, Katherine Walther. In order to facilitate this desire, a Benevolent Accounts has been established at Washington Mutual Bank for Jeremy Van Gieson and Kathy Walter. The account number for Jeremy is 8851636264 and for Katherine it is 3411479723. Anyone can make a donation for either Jeremy or Katherine at any Washington Mutual Bank Branch or if one is not located near you, you can mail it to the below Washington Mutual Address or any other Washington Mutual Bank branch. Washington Mutual Bank North Puyallup Financial Center 607 1100 N. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 In the Pay to Order line of the check, put the persons name, Jeremy Van Gieson or Katherine Walther and in the bottom left line put "Benevolent and the account #" or just the "account #". Both families appreciate all of your prayers and your expressions of love and concern during this trying time.