Paula Michele Judd Zimmerman

Michele was born in 1950 in Los Angeles on September 1, 1950- November 13, 2020. She passed away peacefully in her home on November 13, 2020 in Concord, CA.

She was survived by her loving partner of almost thirty years, Al Ichikawa, her brother, Steve, her sister, Kathy, one niece and two great nieces.

She was lover of life and experiences, and an avid athlete. Earlier in her life, she ran an Iron Man, did a fifty mile run through the desert and was a professional racket ball player in Chicago. She continued to work out throughout her life. She was an avid fan of Pilates and worked out daily.

She was a business consultant, teacher, curriculum developer and author. She wrote curriculum for how to start a business and how to manage income properties. She also taught tax compliance with the IRS pro bono.

She was an advocate for people who fell victim to unfair business practices.

Michele was known for her high IQ and her dry wit. She graduated from high school and UCLA a month apart. She studied in Japan for a year and spoke Japanese and Spanish fluently. She did some graduate studies in Chicago but she had to leave because she got sick.

She was an avid jewelry maker and beader.

She is missed by her friends and family.