Michele was born September 13, 1966 in Cody, Wyoming. She was educated in Casper and attended Business College in Arizona. Michele then went to the Walter Hoving Home in Garrison, New York. Michele just adored her Mom B and Big Brother Benton.

She returned to Arizona and worked at Buttes Resort and often got to see big teams at the resort. She quit because they asked her to wear a hulu skirt, that was Michele.

She worked at Mobile Oil as a cashier, Grandma always taught her she needed to work. Michele came back to Casper when she found out she had M.S.
She worked in Casper at Rescued Treasures and had her own store, Heavenly Seconds.

Michele will be remembered for her beautiful smile, sense of humor, and her love for Jesus. If you knew her you know she would ask if you were saved and if you were going to heaven.

Ian, you should know your sister Michele is very very proud of you, and she says"Eliza has my nose".

Michele is survived by her parents, Constance J. Mitford-Barberton and John Septer; brother, Ian (Shar) Barberton, and niece, Elyza; and her grandparents, R.E. “Bob” and Genevieve Whitaker of Casper. Michele is preceded death by her brother, Michael Strauch; father, Benjamin H. Strauch; step-father, Ian Mitford-Barberton; grandfather, Esther and Ben Strauch; and her uncle, Kenneth Walter King.

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