Ralph Easton Cutler, BHS 1946

Ralph Easton Cutler, BHS 1946

Redlands Daily Facts, Redlands, California, Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Ralph Easton Cutler, a 26-year resident of Redlands, died of heart failure July 5, 2007 at his home in Redlands. He was 79. He was born March 15, 1928, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Mary Easton and Guy V. Cutler. In 1940 he moved with his family to Burbank, where he attended John Muir and Burbank high schools. He graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1952, and earned his medical degree from UCLA in 1958. Before finishing his education, he served a two-year mission in Ontario, Canada, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1948 to 1950.

He married Carol Barlow Clinger on September 5, 1952, and they lived in Glendale, Culver City and San Leandro. While he was attending medical school at UCLA, he and his wife had three sons and later a daughter. He spent two years in the United States Navy as lieutenant commander in medical services in Oakland.

In 1963, he moved his family to Seattle, where they later had their fifth child, a daughter. He took a job as chief of nephrology at Harborview Medical Center and a teaching position at the University of Washington. In 1961, he accepted a job offer as the chief of nephrology at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Hospital and a teaching position at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He retired in 1997, but continued teaching and writing for medical journals until March 2007.

According to his family, Cutler was a respected physician and pharmacologist, loving husband, affectionate father and tender grandfather. He was a religious man with a brilliant mind and a wonderful sense of humor, they said.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Cutler of Redlands; his children, Drew Cutler of Redlands, Curtis Cutler of Highland, Utah, Carin Ferris of Tucson, Arizona, and Allison Haight of Redlands; his sister, Gae Weaver of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 640 S. Center St. Redlands, with visitation at 9 a.m. Emmerson-Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands is handling arrangements.

Wesley Greer Ling, BHS 1936

Wesley Greer Ling, BHS 1936

Published in the Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet, Thursday, September 13, 1956

Wesley Ling Is Killed in Car Accident

Funeral services are pending today for Wesley Greer Ling, 38, advertising man of Burbank who was killed early yesterday when his car crashed into a bridge railing on Victory Blvd. east of Ethel Ave. Ling was the son of Harvey Ling, Sr., former owner and publisher of the Burbank Daily Review, and Mrs. Ling. The Lings now reside in Carlsbad, California.

Witnesses told police his car was traveling close to the curb when it reached a point where the street narrowed down. The vehicle then struck a wooden barricade, a reflector pole, chain link fence and came to rest on the end of a street railing that crosses the bridge. He suffered a crushed chest, compound fracture of the leg and other injuries.

Wesley Ling was a former Air Force pilot in World War II.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his widow, Eva, who was in Wisconsin at the time of the accident; two children, Marcie and Chris; three brothers and a sister. Max M. 

Eckerman Funeral Home of Burbank is in charge.

PFC Douglas Louis Dispensiero, BHS 1965

PFC Douglas Louis Dispensiero, BHS 1965

Bearcat Base was a U.S. Army base near the city of Bien Hoa in Bien Hoa Province, RVN. For most of 1967, it was the base camp for the 9th Infantry Division.

A little after noon on March 13, 1967, a 9th Infantry soldier was mortally wounded at Bearcat in an accidental discharge incident. PFC Douglas L. Dispensiero, an infantryman serving with A Company, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, was in a tent when after another soldier’s M16 rifle accidently discharged while he was cleaning it. The errant round struck Dispensiero in the right lower back above his ilium (hip bone and pelvis), rupturing his bladder and causing other abdominal injuries. 

He was admitted to the 24th Evacuation Hospital on Long Binh Post in critical condition. Despite life-saving measures applied by medical staff, Dispensiero succumbed two days later when circulatory difficulties developed. He was 20 years old. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Doug is buried at Forest Lawn memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, CA.

Robert (Bob) Herman Bachenheimer, BHS 1958

Robert (Bob) Herman Bachenheimer, BHS 1958

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Friday, April 1, 2011

Robert (Bob) Bachenheimer, May 11, 1940 - March 27, 2011

Beloved father of Todd and Adam, brother to Cecile (Ron) and uncle to Cary. He truly loved his family and friends and will be deeply missed. Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills, 800-600-0076

Norma Joyce Keith Newell, BHS 1953

Norma Joyce Keith Newell, BHS 1953 

Nov. 1, 1934 - Nov. 14, 2018 

Norma Newell, a woman of faith, love, compassion, and a world traveler, passed away following a sudden illness. She will be remembered as a loving sister, mom, grandma, and GG to her family. She was also a devoted friend to all who had the privilege to know her. 

Norma is survived by her brother, Curtis Keith, sisters, Valda Keith and Janis Miller, her two daughters, Kim (Fred) Parks and Jeri Newell- (Tom) Davis, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR.org). 

Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/pasadenastarnews.

Published by Pasadena Star-News on Dec. 23, 2018.

Charla “Char, Charlie” Wendy Moore, BHS 1964

Charla “Char, Charlie” Wendy Moore, BHS 1964

Charla “Char, Charlie” Wendy Moore, 78 of Burbank, California passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones November 10, 2024, in Carlsbad, California.

Charla was born July 1,1946 to Jackie (Klowgard) Moore and Charles W. Moore in Glendale, California. Charla and her sister Mary were raised by their WWII widow single mom in Burbank, California.  Char was a member of the senior class at Burbank High School in 1964 and received her GED later. Early in her life she was a switch board operator and a bank officer specializing in new accounts.  She also worked for a long time as a receptionist in a hair salon and hostess at a restaurant and night club. While working at the salon she modeled many hairstyles for the stylists in addition to her receptionist duties. While she was a hostess at the restaurant and nightclub, she performed at many LBGTQ+ fundraising events held there as Marilyn Monroe. She developed many meaningful and lasting friendships. 

Her second career was being a “Jill of all trades”. She taught herself many skills to remodel the home she lived in with her mom and her sister’s home.  These skills included, but were not limited to, painting, wallpapering, laying tile inside the home and brink patios, crown molding, hanging and changing light fixtures, designing and laying sprinkler systems in the yard, and anything else that needed to be fixed.  Not only was she handy around the house, but she was also extremely creative when it came to sewing her own clothes, drapes, and other crafts including beautiful fabric covered photo albums. She loved jewelry and was talented in creating and fixing those items as well.  

Charla was always an avid dog lover.  Her first dog was a Mini Pincher named Susie. After that she rescued 3 German Shepherds, Brandi, Mandi and Katie. She also cared for her sister’s dogs often as well. She often referred to herself as a dog whisperer. Early in her life she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. This disease controlled a lot of her activities due to the debilitating nature of her case. She became involved with The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and served on the board for a time.  She was also an active contributor to many charities. She also volunteered with the Women of Salem circle her mother was an active part of. She made food and took pictures at events her mother hosted or attended. She enjoyed being of service.  

Charla was preceded in death by her father Charles W. Moore (January 17, 1946) and her mother Jackie (Klowgard) Moore (September 18, 2011).  Charla is survived by her sister Mary (Steve) Seekins, Her niece Stephanie (Michael) Roberts and her nephew David (Mikelle) Seekins. Her great nieces and nephews Alex, John and Samantha Roberts and Graham and Savanah Seekins. As well as many beloved cousins.Charla was always ready to help others with a cheerful attitude and self-taught knowledge of many things.  She loved to dress to the 9’s and had bling on every finger! She told great stories and was positive and upbeat. 

A memorial service for Charla will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Salem Lutheran Church Glendale, CA with a luncheon following. There will be a family graveside internment at Forrest Lawn Hollywood Hills. In lieu of follows, donations can be given in her name to The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals or Woman of Salem Lutheran Church. 

Donald "Don" Robert Brown, BHS 1955

Donald "Don" Robert Brown, BHS 1955

Retired Burbank Police Department Lieutenant and Airport Commissioner Don Brown

Donald "Don" Robert Brown, was born September 4, 1936 in Manhattan, New York. Don moved with his family to Burbank, California in 1945. He graduated from Burbank High in 1955, Riverside College in 1962, and in the 1970s, he attended USC to receive his teaching credential in Administration of Justice, while working full time with four children.

Don started working for the Public Service Department with the City of Burbank in 1956 and was then hired by the Burbank Police Department in 1960. Don worked his way up the ranks from Patrolman, Detective, Motors, Sergeant, and finished his career with the rank of Lieutenant. Don retired from the Burbank Police Department in 2001, totaling 45 years of service for the City of Burbank.

Don worked numerous details, including Narcotics, Fraud "Bunko Unit", Gangs, and Robbery Homicide. Don's favorite assignment by far was his years working in the Traffic Bureau and being part of the Motor Squad.

After retiring Don quickly began his next career working for the Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena Airport as a Commissioner in 2001. He retired in 2024 after dedicating 23 years of additional service to "Burbank" the town he loved.Burbank.

One of Don's proudest accomplishments was being involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank.

Don passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dog Daisy. Don is survived by his children, Julie, Mike, Terrilyn (son-in-law James Walker), and Cameron. His grandchildren, Andrew, Myshella (grandson son-in-law Edgar Vela), Bryce, Cooper, and Chasen. His Great-Grandchildren: Ezekiel, Kaiden, and Everhett.

Burbank City Council will adjourn their meeting on June 24, 2025, in Memory of Don Brown

The Funeral for Don, or as he called it, my "Going Away Service," will be held as follows:

Closed Casket Viewing

Sunday, June 29, 2025, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Main Building)

Funeral Services

Monday, June 30 at 3:00 PM- Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr Los Angeles, CA 90068

In place of flowers the family invites you to donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. In the comments, indicate your gift is in the honor of Don Brown

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Billie Faye Davis Hyatt, BHS 1946

Billie Faye Davis Hyatt, BHS 1946

Tulare Advance-Register, Tulare, California, Monday, May 22, 2017

Billie Faye Hyatt, June 27, 1928 – May 13, 2017, Visalia

Billie Faye Hyatt was born in Paris, Arkansas on June 27, 1928 to Guy Clarence and Audie Leona Davis. She was one of 9 children. Billie and her family moved from Paris, Arkansas to Perris, California in 1930 and then moved to Glendale, California in 1932 where she attended elementary school. She moved to Corcoran to live with her grandparents in 1941 during WWII and attended John Muir Junior High School. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1946. She married Melvin Goetzinger in October of 1946 in Glendale, California. She had three children, Sherian Lynn Goetzinger, Ricky Allen Goetzinger and Debra Sue Goetzinger. She married Kenneth Ray Hyatt in 1965 in Las Vegas, they were married 45 years. Ken passed away in 2011. Billie Faye Hyatt, 88, died on May 13, 2017 with her family by her side at Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia, California.

Billie was preceded in death by twin sisters Maxine and Florence Davis in 1927. A brother Robert Ray Davis in 1932. Twin sisters Norma Loletta and Margaret Lavetta in 1932. Her mother Audie Leona Davis in 1934 and an infant brother in 1934. Brother Harold Clarence Davis in WWII in 1943. Brother Carold Edmund Davis in 1977. Her father Guy Clarence Davis in 1989. She is survived by 3 children, Sherian Lynn Andrade of Tulare, Ricky Allen Goetzinger of Visalia, and Debra Sue Robertson and husband Marty of Tulare, nephew Michael Davis and wife Lori of Visalia, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, 1 grandniece and 1 grandnephew, 5 great-grand nieces and 1 great-grandnephew.

Her main interests were her family and all the grandkids. She loved dancing and traveling with her husband all over the United States.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Home, 132 W. Kern Ave. in Tulare. A special celebration of life will follow at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St. in Tulare. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the First Baptist Church in Tulare.

A special thank you to the staff of Linwood Meadows Care Center for all the love and care they provided for the last two years. Also a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Kaweah Delta Hospital for all their care in the last days of her life. A special thank you to Dr. Thomas Evans. Deepest appreciation to Dr. Vinod Gupta for going above and beyond in your care of my mother and father. Funeral Arrangements by Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Service.

Danny Ross Maddy, BHS 1967

Danny Ross Maddy, BHS 1967

Danny Ross Maddy was well liked by all who knew him. Danny was born on October 31, 1948, the son of Ervin Denny Maddy and  Lois ByBee Perkins Maddy. He grew up in Oregon when in 1960 the Maddy family moved to Southern California. Danny graduated from Burbank High School in 1967.

Danny was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army where he attained the rank of SP4. After returning from Vietnam, Danny married Linda Mae Helsel on October 15, 1977 in Clark County, Nevada. Some where along the way Danny moved back to Oregon. In 1999 Danny's parents returned to Oregon where they became caregivers for their son, Danny, who suffered from early onset Alzheimer's Disease and Ower Neurological Degenerative Disease. Danny passed away on December 26, 2006 in Corvallis, Oregon. He was 57 years old.

Danny is survived by his parents, Ervin and Lois Maddy; brother, David Maddy (BHS 1969) and sister, Marsha Maddy (BHS 1965). Danny was buried in the Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Corvallis, Oregon.

Barbara Mae Beck Kilm, BHS 1945

Barbara Mae Beck Kilm, BHS 1945

The Daily Spectrum, Saint George, Utah, Sunday, October 19, 2003

ST. GEORGE – Barbara Mae Beck Kilm, 76, died peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2003 in St. George, Utah. She was born March 12, 1927 in Lehi, Utah, the oldest child of Artie Merrill and Bertha Mae Bradshaw Beck. Her first five years were spent in Lehi within close proximity of her large extended family. She loved to spend time and visit often with her family, and often shared cherished memories of her early years.

At the age of five, her family moved to California where she spent her teen years. She graduated from Burbank High in 1945 and kept in contact with several of her dear high school friends. Barbara worked many years in banking. She met her husband Frank Kihm while they were working together at the same branch. They were married in October 1948 and raised all five of their children in West Covina, California. Barbara has lived in St. George for the past eight years, where she has enjoyed many friendships.

Barbara’s passion through her whole life was family history work. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings over the years, but her favorite was always helping others with their family history work. From 1993-1994 she and Frank served a Family History Mission in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Barbara is survived by her husband, children, Kathy Barker, Carolyn (Larry) Nevarez, Lorraine Kihm, Linda (Brian) Voigt, Michael (Lorraine) Kihm, sister, Dianne (Gil) Farley, 19 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday October 20th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills LDS, 4th Ward Chapel, 750 E. Fort Pierce Dr. in St. George. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through our web site at www.metcalf-mortuary.com.