Barbara Music Spelbring was born on October 14, 1953 at Cottage Hospital, in Galesburg, IL to her parents William A. and Marna J. Music (nee McKey). She passed away on November 4, 2026 in Glendora, CA. She is survived by her husband, David Leonard Spelbring, of San Dimas, her mother Marna Jean Music of Pomona, CA, sister Kathy Bentz of Atascadero, CA, sister Doreen (David) Hudson of Sierra Madre, CA, niece Megan Larson and nephews Scott and Drew Bentz of the Central Coast. She was preceded in death by her father, William A. Music and brother-in-law David Bentz.

Barbara lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a short time until moving with family to Los Angeles, California in 1956. As a young girl, she enjoyed school, needlework, backpacking and hiking with friends and time spent in nature’s beauty. In high school and college, she worked summers at the Metropolitan Water District and also at Schwein Engineering in Pomona, CA.

Barbara graduated from Pomona High School in 1971, attended Mt. San Antonio College and earned her Baccalaureate degree in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. Her career, in wealth management, was a progression beginning with the investment firm of Crowell Weedon, then Agman Industries, Wedbush Noble Cook and later ending her career as a licensed stock broker at Merrill Lynch, all in Los Angeles. She met the love of her life, David Spelbring, on the Park and Ride commuter bus traveling to and from Pomona to Los Angeles.

Barbara and Dave married on April 4, 1981 and made their home first in Monterey Park and then permanently nesting in La Crescenta, CA. Together, they enjoyed travelling with friends and family, attending community theatre, dining and dancing, camping and touring in National Parks. Barbara was meticulous in every way, including her home décor, cooking, personal appearance, mementos and friendships.

After retirement, she enjoyed watching professional tennis, worked part time in tax preparation and volunteered at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society until her Alzheimer’s diagnosis changed her life course. She passed away November 4, 2026 from complications due to Alzheimer’s. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Park Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association .

A memorial gathering will be held on November 21, 2026 at Todd Memorial, 570 N. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA from noon to three pm.