Michel Roy Barth

1944 - 2016

Michel Roy Barth August 28, 1944 - August 11, 2016 La Jolla Michel Roy Barth, 71, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. His passing was unexpected after prostate surgery. Doctors speculated that a pulmonary embolism caused his passing.Mike grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and spent wonderful summers at the family lake cabin in Wacouta (Red Wing). After graduating from high school, Mike drove to Santa Barbara, California, in his WWII surplus Willys Jeep to attend Brooks Photography Institute and graduated with a BA degree. He moved to San Diego, California, where he met and married his wife, Sidoney, in 1971. They have two sons, Dan and Stephen.Mike started his business, Mike Barth Photography, in La Jolla, California. He maintained a level of quality in his work and a camaraderie with the community that was unmatched for over 40 years until his retirement. Mike was a principle part of the fabric that was the La Jolla and University City communities where he worked and lived. In 2014 Mike and Sidoney moved to Spokane, Washington, for its closeness to nature, which Mike loved dearly.Mike carried a beautiful persona and spirit with himself at all times that affected everyone positively. He caught many fish in his life, and he planted many a tree. Some of them stand in his remembrance; he planted the Torrey Pines that grow alongside the highway that enters La Jolla.Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sidoney, and his sons, Dan and Steve. He will be missed by Dan's fiance, Kelli; daughter-in-Law, Becky; two grandsons, Dorian and Spencer; brother, Jerry; sister-in-Law, Nancy; and many other family members and friends. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight .