Michalla J Beardall Obituary (1994

Michalla J Beardall was born July 1, 1994 to Richard J Beardall and Teri Jennings Beardall Call in Orem, Utah. Her dad always said she was the prettiest baby. Michalla grew up in Pleasant Grove and graduated with honors from PGHS in 2012. She was active in choir, swim team and Seminary Council During her senior year of high school, Michalla attended the Forum Hair Academy. She had a natural ability for all things artistic which showed in her hair and nail designs. She loved serving those that cared for her at Primary Childrens with one of a kind nail designs. Michalla worked as a life guard and swim instructor at the PG Pool and filled her family's sweet tooth with her jobs at both Cold Stone and Smart Cookie. Shortly after graduation Michalla was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia or AML. After a 6 month fight in the hospital her cancer was put into remission in January 2013. Michalla spent the next year preparing to serve an LDS mission, having fun with family and friends and finishing hair school. She served as a primary teacher and gospel principles instructor in her church. Michalla received an LDS mission call to Knoxville, TN. Having wanted to serve a mission since she was a little girl, Michalla was ecstatic. However, 2 days before her mission farewell, her cancer relapsed. Instead of entering the MTC, Michalla entered Primary Childrens in January 2014 for more chemo treatments and a bone marrow transplant. Michalla made the most of her new mission by being an inspiration to those around her in the hospital. She was a role model to the children in her oncology unit. She had many pen pals and she taught them to be brave and that being bald was cool. She will be missed by many children still fighting the battle against cancer. After witnessing many miracles, Michalla's battle against leukemia ended on Father's day, June 15, 2014. Michalla was allowed to leave her earthly father and return to her Heavenly Father, where she was met with open arms for living an obedient, Christ centered life. Her lifelong dream of serving a mission and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is now continuing on the other side of the veil. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of Primary Childrens for their years of caring for Michalla. They are considered friends and family. They would also like to thank family, ward and community members for the overwhelming show of love and support. When asked one week before passing away if there was anything Michalla would like to say to everyone she said, "Thank you. What else can I say, but Thank you." You will be greatly missed Michalla. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the Pleasant Grove East Stake Center, 825 South Loader Drive, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove at the church on Thursday from 10-11:30 am prior to services. Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery, 600 North 200 East, Lindon, Utah. Condolences may be sent and further information obtained at Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. To read more about Michalla's journey go to michallasmiracles.blogspot.com A memorial fund has been set up for Michalla at the Pleasant Grove Branch of UCCU. Donations may also be accepted through paypal on the blog.