Valle worked on local campaigns and served as legislative chairwoman for the Highline chapter of the National Organization of Women. She later became legislative chairwoman of the Democratic Party's 1969 task force, and acted as a catalyst for bringing environmentalists in touch with the Democratic Caucus. She was an alumna of the
University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in occupational therapy and worked as an occupational therapist. She was married to Odd Valle, originally from Norway, who was a dentist. Valle died in her sleep at home on July 10, 2024, at the age of 99. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee directed flags at all state agency facilities to be lowered to half-staff on July 30, 2024 in her honor. ==References==