Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Stanley Daman Wood, BHS 1960

Stanley "Stan" Daman Wood
Scottsdale AZ
April 15, 1942 - January 3, 2021

https://everloved.com/life-of/stanley-wood/obituary/
 
Stanley Daman Wood of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, January 3rd 2021 at the age of 78. He passed away due to complications with congestive heart failure, exasperated by COVID.

Stan, was born to Charlotte and Stanley Wood on April 15, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. Stan grew up the eldest of three children and graduated from Burbank High School in 1960. Stan graduated from Arizona State University in 1965 and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

On June 4th, 1965, Stan married Carolyn Ruth Moore and the couple had two children. Stan and Carolyn moved to Bakersfield, California shortly after they were married.

One of Stan’s greatest passions was football. He played football in high school and had a huge love for the game. Another passion of Stan’s was playing tennis with friends and family while living in Bakersfield. He was often seen, coaching his children as they played competitive tennis. Lastly, Stan and Carolyn were great hosts and loved to entertain friends at their home and often times Neil Diamond, Eagles or the Bee Gee’s were played on the stereo. Stan will be remembered by his warm smile, big laugh and the twinkle in his eyes.
Stan is survived by his wife Carolyn, children Lorne’ (Victor) and Daman, 4 grandchildren and his sister Janet Woerner (Jon). He is preceded in death by his parents Charlotte and Stan Wood along with his brother, Bill Wood.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating the American Heart Association. 

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Carolyn A. Savoie Cohl, BHS 1962

Carolyn A. Savoie Cohl, BHS 1962

The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California

Thursday, January 5, 1989

Carolyn Cohl loving and devoted daughter, wife and mother; survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Savoie; husband, Phillip Cohl and children, Barbara, Wendy, Sheila and Gerald.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to U.S.C. “Spirit of Troy Marching Band” Carolyn Cohl Scholarship Fund, 820 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, California 90089-1441. Services 10 a.m. Friday, January 6 at Eden Memorial Park. Groman-Eden Mortuary directors.

Monday, December 8, 2025

Bettyann Marie Baltzer Yost, BHS 1959

Bettyann Marie Baltzer Yost, BHS 1959

Clay County, Nebraska,  News 20 May 1977

Funeral services were held Monday, May 23, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. for Bettyann Marie Yost of Harvard. She was born April 25, 1941 and passed away May 20, 1977. 

Conducting the services was Reverend Fred A. Roberts at the First United Methodist Church. Music was furnished by Mrs. Doris Lovgren, soloist and Mrs. Frances Brenneman, organist. Selections were "Abide With Me" and "The Old Rugged Cross." 

Casket bearers were Gerald Schmidt, Terry Yost, Dean Yost, Tom Pierce, Jack Schlimmer and Jerald Reichert. Interment was in Harvard Cemetery, Harvard, Nebraska, with arrangements by Alberding Funeral Home. Find A Grave Memorial


Sunday, December 7, 2025

Chris Ann Hogeland, BHS 1980

Chris Ann Hogeland, BHS 1980

September 7, 1962 - September 24, 2023

From Facebook

Dearest Friends and Family, it is with profound sadness that we let you know that the inimitable, ever-loving, kind, wise, gentle, creative, talented, funny, Chris/Christie Hogeland died unexpectedly (and without suffering) early on Sunday September 24th after a food (including a delicious shrimp/lime/cilantro salad Chris made) and fun filled evening with several good friends.

Chris was an art lover and enjoyed painting and art shows.

There will be a memorial art show in her honor to occur in the months ahead; details to be posted here. Donations to the Marfan Foundation https://marfan.org or to Housing Matters https://housingmatterssc.org are welcome. 

May she continue to reap in her afterlife all the love and goodness she sowed in this life…Peace Out. 










Friday, December 5, 2025

Lois Ellen Thrasher Pauls, BHS 1936

Lois Ellen Thrasher Pauls, BHS 1936
September 29, 1918 – June 17, 2001

Published in the Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, Friday, June 22, 2001

Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Samuel, and her brother, Orwyn Thrasher of Tehachapi.

She is survived by sons, Larry and his wife, Patti of Santa Rosa, California, Lonney and his wife, Wilda Pauls, of Eugene, Oregon; daughter, Barbara Louden of Auburn, California; eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; sister, Margaret Stitcher of El Cajon, California; brother, Mel Thrasher and his wife Joyce of Ventura, California and sister, Joyce Leach and her husband, Leonard of Grants Pass, Oregon.

Funeral Services will be held at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Reedley on Friday, June 22, 2001, at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests that remembrances be made to Palm Village Heath Care Center, 701 W. Herbert, Reedley, CA 93354. The Full Gospel Tabernacle, P.O. BOX 876, Reedley, CA 93654 or a charity of your choice. Cairns Funeral Home.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Stephen Christopher Pieratt , BHS 1972

Stephen Christopher Pieratt , BHS 1972

June 17, 1954 - June 17, 2009 

 Big Bear Lake, California 

Kelly Lee posted on Facebook that Steve Pieratt passed away from the same cancer as his brother, Jim Pieratt, who died April 15, 2021.

When Stephen Christopher Pieratt was born on 17 June 1954, in Orlando, Florida, his father, Paul Myron Pieratt Sr., was 25 and his mother, Cynthia Ann Gage, was 23. He died on 17 June 2009, in San Bernardino, California, at the age of 55, and was buried in Temecula, Riverside, California. 

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Diane Aleta Boudinot Helmers, BHS 1970

Diane Aleta Boudinot Helmers, BHS 1970

Diane Aleta Helmers, 69, of Ames, IA passed away May 2, 2022 at Israel Family Hospice in Ames. Graveside services will be Saturday May 7, 2022 at 11am at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Diane was born on September 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Don and Donna (Lem) Boudinot. She married Robert Helmers on April 12, 1980 and he was by her side when she transitioned. She most recently worked supporting Bob's business, in every role from vice president all the way down to mail clerk. Many might remember Diane's tales from when she was younger and worked at the psych ward in Iowa City.

Diane loved animals, reading, and her marshmallow peeps, especially the chocolate covered ones. Diane had a lot of love for her family and never hesitated to put others before herself.

She is survived by husband, Bob of Ames; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Standard of Boulder, CO; her son, Michael (fiancée Ty Elliott) of Ames; a granddaughter, Maddie; the family's very loved dog Callie, her step-mother Margie Boudinot of California, her brother, Doug Boudinot of Oregon and her half-sister, Wendy Godfrey of Califronia.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents and half-sister, Donna Rae Boudinot, and Paul, Jean, Brian and BJ Lem, who were all so important to her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Israel Family Hospice House.

Adams Funeral Home in Ames is entrusted with arrangements




Sunday, November 23, 2025

Paul William Schyck, BHS 1968

PAUL WILLIAM SCHYCK, of Waterford, Michigan, died March 15, 2008 at 58 years of age.

Husband of Judith Stadler

Father of Linda Schyck, Lisa Schyck, Paul Schyck, Jr. and Michelle Stadler

Son of Steve Schyck and the late Margery Schyck

Brother of Steve and Douglas Schyck

Paul was a veteran of the U.S.Army, Vietnam.

He retired from G.M. Truck and Bus, was a member of the Clare VFW and formerly owned and operated Acorn Lawn Maintenance.

Memorial Service: Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Joseph H. Norton, BHS 1947

Joseph H. Norton, BHS 1947


Joseph H. Norton, 91 of Henderson, passed away January 8, 2020. He was born in San Fernando, California December 30, 1928. Joseph graduated from Burbank High School. He married Ann Marie Norton June 3, 1961. 

Joseph is survived by his wife, Ann Marie; sons, Bruce (Tami) and Bryan (Brandi); grandchildren, Louis J. (deceased), Amber (Gilberto), Rhea Lynn, Robyn, Michael, Kami and Walter; great-grandchildren, Sumara, Norellie, Joselynn, Kingston, Sunneva and Alexa; brother, Louis F. Norton; sister, Darragh Clinton (deceased). 

Services will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 1399 San Felipe Dr., Boulder City, Neveda 89005 on January 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Published in Pahrump Valley Times on Jan. 17, 2020



Saturday, November 15, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Dorsett Bertone, BHS 1958

Mary Elizabeth Dorsett Bertone, BHS 1958

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Saturday, October 10, 1992

Mary E. Bertone, age 52, passed away on Wednesday< October 7, 1992. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 12, 1940. She was a longtime resident of Arcadia and Crescent City.

She is survivedby her husband, Phillip; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law; Mark Bertone, Kathy and David Bertone, Connie and Daniel Bertone; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Joe Vaca; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Margaret and Charles Dorsett; 8 grandchildren, and many cherished friends.

Services wll be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 10 at the Chapel of Live Oak Memorial Park, 200 E. Duarte Road, Monrovia with Rev. Larry Parks, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to City Of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte. Turner & Stevens Mortuaries serving the family.