Barbara Seubert Michel passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023 in Pasadena, CA. Barbara was born on November 9, 1936 to Arthur and Elsie Seubert at Alhambra Hospital in Alhambra, CA.<br><br>Barbara was raised in South Pasadena, CA and graduated from South Pasadena/ San Marino High School. Barbara was attending Pasadena City College until she married the love of her life John Eric Michel in 1956.<br><br>They made their home in San Marino, CA where they had 2 children. Barbara was very active in her community with the Women’s Group of South Pasadena, then the Assistance League of Pasadena where she was elected president.<br><br>While involved in the Assistance league she was instrumental in establishing their thrift shop, Treasure Fair and the Haunted House in the parking lot of Bullocks on Lake Avenue. Barbara also belonged to several bridge groups (both ladies and couples) over the years. Barbara loved to shop and find bargains. After her children left the house, Barbara and a partner started their own business “Treasure Transfers” where they would do estate liquidations in the San Gabriel Valley.<br><br>Barbara lived within a 5 mile radius her entire life.<br><br>Barbara is survived by her husband of 67 years, John Eric Michel; daughter Carla (Shane) Harvey; son John Eric (Christine) Michel II along with 5 grandchildren Garrick (Britney) Harvey: Matthew Harvey; John (Yasmin) Michel III; Robert (Allison) Michel; Elizabeth (Edwin) Mazariegos. In addition to grandchildren Barbara had 6 great grandchildren: Kenadie Harvey, Avery Harvey, Annabelle Michel, Emma Mazariegos, Addison Michel and John Michel IV.<br><br>In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Assistance League of Pasadena or the Pasadena Humane Society.<br><br>Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/sgvtribune.<div></div>