Max Stanley Byers, BHS 1968

Max Stanley Byers, BHS 1968

SALINAS – Max Stanley Byers, 55, died Saturday, December 24, 2005, at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He was born on February 6, 1950. He was a longtime horticulture student at Monterey Peninsula College.

Services; 4 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2006, at the Life Science Building at MPC, 980 Fremont Street, Monterey. Arrangements; Healey Mortuary, 405 North Sanborn Road, Salinas.

Published in the Californian, Salinas, California, Friday, January 13, 2006

NOTE: Cause of death was cancer.

Lesta Isabelle Davidson Faxon, BHS 1920

 Lesta Isabelle Davidson Faxon, BHS 1920

The Tribune, Wednesday, April 1, 1998

Lesta Isabelle Faxon, 94, of Cambria died Monday, March 30, 1998, at a San Luis Obispo hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Reis Chapel in Cayucos, the Rev. Walter Robie officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Cambria Community Cemetery.

Mrs. Faxon was born April 8, 1905, in El Monte and was raised and educated in Burbank. She attended UCLA with a major in general education. In 1923 she married Lee Buffington who preceded her in death in 1966. She married Webster Faxon in 1979, he died in 1991. Mrs. Faxon worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Erwin Pratt in Burbank for 20 years. She had been a resident of Cambria since 1964.

Among her interests were fancy handwork and beading and gardening. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge No. 352 of Burbank and the Native Daughters of the Golden West of Cambria.

She is survived by a son, David L. Buffington of Kerrville, Texas; a daughter, Marjorie Maine of Santa Clara; grandsons Forest Buffington of Gallup, N.M. and Mark Maine of Yorba Linda, granddaughters Kathy Ruess of Albuquerque, N.M., and Marcia Jordan of Elgin, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Reis Chapel in Cayucos.

Donald Marsh Forker, BHS 1941

Donald Marsh Forker, BHS 1941

The Magee Courier, Magee, Mississippi, Thursday, April 12, 2012

Donald Marsh Forker, Magee- Born July 6, 1923 in Burbank, California. Donald Marsh Forker was the second son of Donald and Florence Elizabeth Podmore Forker. Raised during The Great Depression. Don graduated from Burbank High School in June 1941 and attended Pasadena Junior College until he entered the Tenth (10th) Mountain Division during World War II.

Assigned to Company B, 86th Mountain Infantry Division, he trained at Camp Hale, Colorado for eighteen months and Camp Swift, Texas for five months, ultimately landing in Naples, Italy on Christmas Eve, 1944. Entering combat January 8, 1945, Don participated in the Battle of Riva Ridge, Italy, receiving a Bronze Star for his service. Discharged on November 29, 1945, Don married Jane Humphrey on June 20, 1947. They would have celebrated sixty-five years of marriage this June. They had two children, Linda Diane Forker Bulgar and Robert Randall Forker.

Jarvis Glenn Copeland, Jr., BHS 1966

Jarvis Glenn Copeland, Jr., BHS 1966

Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, June 1, 2014

In loving memory of Jarvis Glenn Copeland, Jr. An avid fisherman/outdoors man and resident of Sacramento passed away on May 16, 2014 due to cancer. His love for animals, nature, and people will be remembered by many.

A memorial of his life is to be held June 8, 2014, 11 a.m. at 315 V. Street, Sacramento, California. It was his wish that all attended in color or a splash of purple. For more info email memoryofglenn@gmail.com.

Gloria Lyn Mischke Metcalf, BHS 1965

Gloria Lyn Mischke Metcalf, BHS 1965

June 6, 1947 - September 19, 2009

The Modesto Bee, Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Gloria Lyn Metcalf passed away due to complications from breast cancer on September 19th at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. She was 62. Born in Glendale, California, she lived there through most of her young years. As a person with great morals, she was loved very much by her family and the people she worked with and for. She was a RN at Memorial Medical Center.

Preceded in death by her husband John Metcalf. She is survived by her children, Cobbie Gurule, Dee Metcalf, and Robin Miller; brother, Lester Mischke; grandchildren, Annie Metcalf, Tyler Miller, Sage Miller, Katie Gurule, Ryan Gurule, and Jason Miller; dog, Dusty. Small family services for her were held September 26th.

The family requests remembrances to Memorial Hospital Foundation for Triumph Fitness Program. In Honor of Gloria Metcalf; 1316 Celeste Drive, Suite 104, Modesto, California 95355.

James Arthur Mulgrew, BHS 1927

James Arthur Mulgrew, BHS 1927

Burbank Daily Evening Review, Burbank, California, Monday, November 28, 1927

James Mulgrew

Stricken with a strange ailment that racked his body with aches. James Mulgrew, 17, popularly known Burbank High School graduate, who moved with his parents to 1426 LeMoyne Street, Los Angeles recently, died yesterday at 3 a.m., in a city hospital where a squad of specialists labored futilely to check an unknown illness contracted less than 24 hours before.

Jimmy, who was well known here as a merry-hearted fellow, and an all-around athlete, arose Friday morning with a feeling of pain in his muscles. He asked his father to call a doctor. Shortly after he was taken to the California hospital, and later to the General hospital where a hurried consultation was held in a vain attempt to save his life. According to his father, it is believed that Jimmy was attacked by a form of infantile paralysis.

The Mulgrew family moved here nine years ago, Mr. Mulgrew being employed as a postman. Jimmy attended grammar school, junior high school and high school, graduating from the latter last June. He was a swimmer of exceptional ability, and gained credit for Burbank High School meets. He was also a hunter, fisherman, and skilled in handicraft. Versatile in his talents, he was also an excellent pianist, and enjoyed a large circle of high school chums, as well as older friends.

Jimmy had planned to attend the University of Southern California next year and was working this year in preparation. He is survived by a brother, Jack, who is studying at the University of California at Los Angeles; a sister, Miss Vivian Mulgrew, a student at Belmont High School, and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Mulgrew, who formerly resided at 602 Santa Anita avenue.

Funeral services will be held at the grave, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, tomorrow at 2 p.m., the father said today. 

 

Kathryn June (Kathy) Kelley, BHS 1966

Kathryn June (Kathy) Kelley, BHS 1966

Burbank Review, Wednesday, April 1, 1964

GIRL STUDENTS INJURED WHILE CROSSING STREET, AUTO HITS STUDENTS IN CROSSWALK

Two Burbank High School students were injured, one of them critically, when they were struck Tuesday afternoon by an automobile at Glenoaks Boulevard and Grinnell Drive, shortly after leaving school. The motorist, Harry Miller, 34, of Saugus, was charged with felony drunk driving, according to Burbank Police Traffic Lt. Alan Ostroff.

Kathy Kelley, 15, of 2848 N. Keystone St., and Mary Wood, 15, of 2722 N. Brighton St., were crossing Glenoaks Boulevard when they were struck by the car. The Kelley girl was given emergency treatment at Burbank Community Hospital and then taken to the Glendale Sanitarium with a compound fracture of the right leg and numerous abrasions and contusions. Doctors there described her condition as “critical” today.

Miss Wood was taken to Burbank Community Hospital suffering from a laceration of the forehead, contusions and abrasions of the face. She was released after treatment.

The girls told police they were walking east across Glenoaks Boulevard in the pedestrian crosswalk at the time of the accident. They said that they reached the center of the street before they realized that Miller’s car was coming too fast to stop before hitting them. They added that they tried to run across the street but were unable to avoid being hit.

Miller reportedly told police he was northbound on Glenoaks Boulevard, approaching the intersection of Grinnell Drive, when he observed the two girls running in front of him. The accident was one of seven which occurred within a two-hour period from about 3 to 5 p.m. as rain pelted the streets

Burbank Daily Review, Thursday, April 2, 1964

DEATH SNUFFS OUT A BRIGHT LIGHT – KATHY STRUCK DOWN NEAR SCHOOL

Young and gay and full of life. At the age of 15, Kathy Kelley of 2848 N. Keystone St. had so much to live for. She was an honor student, popular with her classmates and admired by her teachers. Now she is dead, Victim of a tragic automobile accident.

At 3:25 Tuesday afternoon, Kathy left Burbank High. Accompanying her was classmate Mary Wood, 15, of 2722 N. Brighton St. At 3:27 they started across Glenoaks Blvd. walking in the crosswalk at Grinnell Drive. Kathy waved to her mother, her laughter radiating sunshine on a rainy afternoon. Observing the girls in the crosswalk, motorists told police of slowing to a stop in wait for the girls. As the children neared the center of the street, they saw an approaching car and began to run.

Then it happened. It was over in an instant. Kathy lay in the street, critically injured. Her mother ran to her and clutched her daughter to her side. She removed her coat and placed it over Kathy. From somewhere bystanders brought blankets. There they waited for an ambulance in the drizzling rain of a cloudy, dark afternoon – made darker for those present by the tragedy that had unfolded before their eyes.

Kathy and her companion were taken to Burbank Community Hospital. There Kathy was to receive emergency care before being transferred to the Glendale Sanitarium where she died Wednesday afternoon, a little less than 24 hours after the accident. Mary was more fortunate. A step ahead of Kathy, she sustained contusions and abrasions and was released from the hospital after treatment.

Kathy’s teachers had described her as an unusually capable girl, with high standards and a desire to do more than was expected of her. Kathy’s grades bore out the opinions of her teachers. She was a member of the California Scholarship Federation, for which include a far above ordinary scholastic average. 

Through in her first year at Burbank High School, she had already become active as a member of the Foreign Exchange Club and the school a cappella choir. Her activities didn’t stop at school either. She was an active participant in the Presbyterian Church youth organization and was supervisor of a Junior Achievement group.

The motorist, Harry Miller, 34, of Saugus, reportedly told police he observed the girls when they ran in front of him. Traffic investigator Jack Bell said he has been charged with felony manslaughter. Kathy will be buried in the same dress she wore to her junior high school graduation.

Burbank Daily Review, April 3, 1964

MEMORIAL TO KATHY KELLEY PLANNED

Contributions for a memorial college scholarship fund are being accepted in lieu of flowers for, Miss Kathy Kelley, a Burbank High School student who died Wednesday. Ralph Kelley, father of the student, said Mrs. Thomas Murphy, of 3037 N. Lamer St., will set as collector of the fund. Later, a committee will be set up with school people for distribution to a deserving student or students, possibly for study in the fields of Spanish or music.

Funeral services for Miss Kelley, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale. She is survived by her father and mother, Ralph and Lillie Kelley; brother, Tom; grandparents, Dr. R.H. Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Sutton and Mrs. Reba C. Kelley.

 

Elisa Susan Levine Krute, BHS 1961

Elisa Susan Levine Krute, BHS 1961

Elisa Susan Levine Krute,  BHS 1961 – Two-time breast cancer patient. 

Elisa was preceded in death by her sister Myrna, father Peter Levine, mother Norma Levine, and ex-husband Michael Krute. She is survived by her brother Larry Levine, sons David and Bryan Krute, and grandchildren Cassidy, Justin and Nathan Krute.

She is one of the reasons why all profits from sale of my book Cooking for a Beautiful Woman, a food memoir, are going to breast cancer and leukemia research. Learn more at www.larrylevineauthor.com

Larry Levine – BHS Class of W’57

Craig Leslie Crawford, BHS 1973

Craig Leslie Crawford, BHS 1973

December 14, 1954 - December 15, 1983

Los Angeles Times, Friday, December 16, 1983

LAKESIDE, CA -  A Lakesie man was killed Wednesday evening after he lost control of his truck on El Monte Road in Lakeside. Craig Leslie Crawford, 29, was discovered about 10 p.m. by the CHP officier, pinned underneath his 1979 pickup. He died five hours later at El Cajon Hospital. 

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Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial.

Dean Cunningham, BHS 1968

Dean Cunningham, BHS 1968

September 2, 1949 – October 2, 1999

Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii, Tuesday, October 5, 1999

SKELTON IDENTIFIED FROM DENTAL RECORDS

KAILUA-KONA – Police have identified a man whose skeleton was found in a remote area of Kailua-Kona Saturday as Dean Cunningham, 50, of Kailua-Kona, they said.

Cunningham was identified through dental records. An autopsy was unable to determine the cause of death, but there was no sign of foul play. The skeleton was found on a back street by a person looking for rocks to build a wall.

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KONA REMAINS ARE IDENTIFIED

KEALAKEHE, Hawaii – Police identified skeletal remains found Saturday as Dean Cunningham, 50, of Kailua-Kona. Cunningham’s family reported him missing on September 13th. Police said the cause of death was not known. An autopsy was conducted Monday at Kona Community Hospital.

A man gathering stones for a rock wall found the remains at the end of Kamaka Eha Street in Kailua-Kona. They were identified through dental records.

George Francis Hall, BHS 1970

George Hall of Larimore, North Dakota | 1952 - 2022 |

George Hall

April 14, 1952 - October 2, 2022

SMSgt. George Francis Hall, Retired; age 70, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND.

On April 14, 1952 George was born at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, MN to Marian Therese (Winkler) and George Octavia DeLisle.  When George was a few years older the family moved to Burbank, California.  George attended and graduated from Burbank High School in May of 1970. 

In March, 1971, he enlisted in the Air Force.  His first duty station was at SAC Headquarters Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska where he met his wife Jewell Anna DuPree.  They had three children: John Paul (Claire) Hall of Larimore, ND; Marian Eloise (CMSgt. David) Southall of Elgin AFB, Florida and George Robert Ward (Dani) Hall of Grand Forks, ND.

George served in Vietnam while stationed in Thailand.  He was then stationed at Minot AFB, ND for 9-1/2 years.  He was then stationed at Misawa, AB, Japan for 4-1/2 years where his youngest child was born.  After Japan he was stationed at Grand Forks AFB, ND. He purchased a home in Larimore, ND, at that time where he and his family stayed after his retirement in April, 1992.

George was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather.  He is survived by 4 siblings, 4 siblings-in-law, 7 grandchildren: Aerica (Alex), Matthew, Michael, Megan, Sarah, Fara and Luca; several nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

George will be remembered as the youngest Eagle Scout in Burbank, California when he made rank, as an avid gardener, someone that would help anyone and watching his children and  grandchildren living life experiences and having fun.

Celebration of Life Services will be at Harvest Baptist Church, 701 East Front St., Larimore on October 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ken Shaffer officiating.

Interment will be Monday, October 24 at 11 a.m. in the Fargo National Cemetery.

Bakke Funeral Home, Larimore, North Dakota

Donald Norman Flowers, BHS 1958

Donald Norman Flowers, BHS 1958

The Signal, Santa Clarita, California, Wednesday, August 12, 1981

Donald Norman Flowers

Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for Donald Norman Flowers at Hilburn's Funeral Chapel. Dr. Bernard Rice will officiate. A native of Glendale, Mr. Flowers lived in Newhall for ten years. He worked as a machinist.

Mr. Flowers was camping near Grass Valley when he was involved in an automobile accident. He died Saturday at the age of 41.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimberlie June Flowers of Valencia; his mother, Helen Flowers of Newhall; and foster family Jack and Rosalie Brush and David and Terri. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Arrangements were made by Hilburn's Chapel.

Pamela Jo Pyner McKiney, BHS 1964

 Pamela Jo Pyner McKiney, BHS 1964

October 24, 1946 - May 1, 2008

Published in The World, Coos Bay, Oregon, May 6, 2008

At her request, no services will be held for Pamela Jo McKiney, 61, of Coquille. Pamela Jo was born on October 24, 1946 in Altadena, California, to Bill and Vivien (Froyd) Pyner. She died May 1, 2008, in Coos Bay.

She grew up and was educated in Southern California. She married David McKiney on March 1, 1975 in Los Angeles, California. They moved to Coquille in 1978. Pamela worked for the Coquille School District for many years, as well as at Umpqua Bank and most recently at Chery Creek Floral in Myrtle Point. She was an avid cook and loved gardening.

Pamela is survived by her husband, David of Coquille; son, Kevin and his wife, Kelly McKiney of St. Louis, Mo.; stepson, Geoffrey McKiney of Los Angeles; twin sister, Paige Ann Pyner of Coquille; and eight cats. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Coquille Public Library, 105 N. Birch Street, Coquille, OR 97423; F.A.W.N., 57499 Crest Acres, Coquille, OR 97423; or Catnip Sanctuary, P.O. Box 576, Coquille, OR 97423.

Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service - Coquille Chapel., 396-3846. 

James Melvin Thrasher, BHS 1945

James Melvin Thrasher, BHS 1945

Port Hueneme

James Melvin “Mel” Thrasher, 76, died of natural causes on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at his home in Port Hueneme.

Mel was born in San Fernando on June 16, 1927, the son of Virgil and Alice Thrasher. He joined the United States Navy immediately after graduating from Burbank High School in 1945. He served as a machinist’s mate on board the YMS 349, a 137-foot wooden minesweeper, surviving both Typhoon Louise and the mine clearing of Kobe Harbor, Japan. Upon his discharge in 1946, he married Joyce Whittington of Los Angeles. He spent his entire working career at the Andrew Jergens Company’s Burbank plant, originally as a mechanic and retiring as production manager. After his retirement, he sailed extensively from the sea of Cortez to Canada’s Inland Passage on board the 40-foot sloop Rejoyce.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Thrasher; children, Kathleen Sue Thrasher of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Charles Thrasher of Kingston, Washington, and William Thrasher of Monrovia, California; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at South Coast Fellowship Church, 4050 Market Street, Ventura. Rather than flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the South Coast Fellowship Youth Center.

Ventura County Star, Ventura, California, Friday, June 6, 2003

Donald Bruce Kershaw, BHS 1975

Donald Bruce Kershaw, BHS 1975

Published in Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno, Nevada, Wednesday, September 17, 1986

Fall Victim Identified

BISHOP, California – The man killed Sunday, September, 14, 1986, while mountain climbing above Pallisades Glacier was Donald Kershaw, a 28-year-old Los Angeles County social worker, the Inyo County Coroner’s Office reported Tuesday.

He fell from the sheer face of a rock formation while climbing with three companions.

 

Robert F. Kimble, III, BHS 1960

Robert F. Kimble, III, BHS 1960

San Luis Obispo, California – Robert Kimble passed away in San Luis Obispo on January 21, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Burbank, California to Robert and Myrtell Kimble, and graduated from Burbank High School in 1960. He attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he studied Printing, and served as an offset pressman in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Bob worked as a Theatre Technician at Cal Poly for many years until his retirement. He was a projectionist in local theatres, enjoyed Native Sons of the Golden West, and was a member of Caballeros de San Luis Obispo and the American Legion.

Bob met his wife Mary in 1975. They enjoyed water skiing, Steam trains and their history, photography, estate sales, and traveling to Printers Faires. “Lovey” was a kind and thoughtful partner, as well as an amazing father to their three children; Elizabeth Ann, Brian, and Evan.

Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary, and his sons Brian (JoLin) and Evan (Kory). He cherished his granddaughter, Adelin Jo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Myrtell, his infant daughter Elizabeth Ann, and his brother John.

Please remember Bob with a smile on his face, a mischievous twinkle in his eye, and a toothpick in the corner of his mouth. 

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, California, Saturday, January 30, 2021

 

Donald Robert Burnside, BHS 1965

Donald Robert Burnside, BHS 1965

Published in Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, Wednesday, March 28, 1984

Donald R. Burnside, in Sacramento March 26, 1984. Beloved husband of Sandra I. Burnside of Elk Grove. Son of Allan and Kathryn Burnside of Burbank, California,. Brother of Keith Burnside of Orange, California. A native of Burbank. Aged 36 years. 

Friends are respectfully invited to attend Memorial Service Thursday at 4 p.m. in the LAND PARK CHAPEL OF HARRY A. NAUMAN & SON, 4041 Freeport Blvd. Memorial contrubutions may be sent to the Brain Tumor Research Center, HSW 783, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, 94143.

Jeffrey Kent Cochran, BHS 1983

Jeffrey Kent Cochran, BHS 1983

Los Angeles Times, May 29, 1999

Jeffrey Kent Cochran, 34, of Burbank, California, self-employed building maintenance worker. The Valley Funeral Home, Burbank is in charge of arrangements. No other details at this time.

Thomas Robert Arnott, BHS 1964

Thomas Robert Arnott, BHS 1964

The Signal, Santa Clarita, California, Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Thomas Robert Arnott - Realtor

Thomas Robert Arnott, 57, died suddenly on December 15, 2003 in Santa Clarita. He was born on July 14,1946, in Los Angeles. Arnott was a Realtor with Dilbeck Realtors and was a member of the Burbank Magnolia Park Optimist Club, DeBell Men's Golf Club, Burbank Board of Realtors, and First Presbyerian Church of Burbank.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Arnott of Santa Clarita; son Jeff (Laura) Arnott of Santa Clarita; and grandchildren Camryn and Chloe Arnott of Santa Clarita.

A service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Burbank, 521 East Olive Street, Burbank. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial

John Edward Miser, BHS 1982

John Edward Miser, BHS 1982

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Monday, May 25, 1987

Suspect Sought In Van Nuys Stabbing

A Van Nuys man suspected of stabbing another man to death during an argument over a woman was still at large Sunday, authorities said.

Los Angeles police issued an all-points bulletin for Gregorio Maximo, 23, on Saturday. Witnesses told police Maximo fled after stabbing John Miser, also 23, about 3:45 a.m., said Officer Cindy Rangwala. Miser was found on the floor of a bedroom of his home in a trailer park in the 7600 block of Balboa Boulevard in Van Nuys, police said.

Miser was pronounced dead at the scene of stab wounds to his upper body.

Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial.

Michael Lawrence Pastoret, BHS 1955

Michael Lawrence Pastoret, BHS 1955

Record Searchlight, Redding, California, Thursday, August 14, 1997

Michael Pastoret, Redding, California

Services for Michael Lawrence Pastoret, 59, of Shasta Lake will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. James Allen of the chapel will officiate.

Mr. Pastoret died Monday, August 11, 1997, at Redding Medical Center. Born November 7, 1937, in Duluth, Minnesota, he moved to Shasta County in 1969. He owned and operated Aladdin Welding in Redding, and was a member of the Redding Moose Losge and Palo Cedro Golf Course.

Survivors include wife Iva; five stepchildren; and many grandchildren. Memorialcontributions may be made to the Michael Pastoret Trust Fund at the Redding Bank of Commerce, 1177 Placer Street, Redding, California, 96001.

Nicholas John Yonan, BHS 1995

Nicholas John Yonan, BHS 1995

The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California, Thursday, May 26, 1994

Burbank Teen Thrown From Motorcycle Dies

Windy Point - A Burbank resident died Wednesday May 25, 1994, aapparently after a strong gust pushed his motorcycle off Higway 111, causing it to roll and throwing him from the bike, officials said.

Nicholas John Yonan, 17, was pronounced dead at 1: 13 p.m. atthe sceane, about one mile south of Overture Drive, a Riverside County deputy coroner said.

California Highway Patrol Officers Dawn Price said witnesses told her Yonan was traveling south on Highway 111 at 80 to 90 mph when strong gusts drove him into the center divider. The motorcycle left the road and flew end over end at least three times, Price said. 

Yonan, who was wearing a helmet, was thrown and suffered multiple traumatic injuries, the deputy coroner said. He was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Visit his Find A Grave Memorial Here

Clifford Patrick Cook, BHS 1971

Clifford Patrick Cook, BHS 1971

Published in the Van Nuys News, Thursday, April 3, 1975

HEAD-ON CRASH KILLS BURBANK MOTORCYCLIST

A 22-year-old Burbank man was killed Tuesday after his motorcycle went out of control and smashed into an oncoming car. Clifford P. Cook of 1438 N. Broadway, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident in the 6300 block of Forest Lawn Drive in the Griffith Park area.

Officers said Cook was apparently traveling too fast on a turn when his motorcycle went out of control and smashed into an oncoming auto. The accident occurred at 4:20 p.m. 

The death was the 17th this year in Valley area traffic accidents. NOTE: Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial

Dennis James Canterbury, BHS 1970

Dennis James Canterbury, BHS 1970

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Saturday, December, 17, 1994

Dennis Canterbury, 42, of Los Angeles, died of cancer on Friday, December 9, 1994. Survived by his loving parents, Jim and Esther Canterbury of Canyon Country; brother, Doug Canterbury, sister-in-law, Diann Canterbury; neice, Nicole, and nephews, Brandon and Ryan of Camarillo; brother, Michael Canterbury and nephew, Michael of Tujunga; and many beloved friends. 

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 1994 aboard the Pacific Hornblower in Marina Del Rey.

Terry Patrick Runyon, BHS 1975

Terry Patrick Runyon, BHS 1975

Los Angeles Times, Friday, August 5, 2005

Terry P. Runyon, Born November 12, 1957, passed away July 15, 2005. Terry was a devoted employee of the City of Los Angeles, Civic Center as a plumber for 25 years. Every project he accomplished was first rate and done with pride. He had a hugh heart and gave to all he met. He will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his fiancee, Linda Stoddard, mother, Anna, sons Eric and Charles, a granddaughter and many friends.

A Memorial service will be held at Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hill (L.A.) on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 5 p. m.

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Los Angeles Medicial Examier Office listed his cause of death as Accident, Multiple Drug Intoxication. 

Rodney George Asp, BHS 1961

Rodney George Asp, BHS 1961

July 31, 1943 - June 29, 1990

Forth Worth Star - Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, July 3, 1990

Rodney George Asp - Tool Company Employee

WEATHERFORD - Rodney George Asp of Willow Park died Friday June 29, 1990 in Weatherford. He was 46. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home in Weatherford. 

Mr. Asp was born in Burbank, California, and had lived in Parker County for twelve years. He was an employee of Wayne Tool and Die Company. Mr. Asp was a veteran and a Methodist.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Criswell's Children, KDFW/Channel 4, or to any home for abused and neglected children.

Survivors; Wife, Jo Asp of Willow Park; three daughters, Terry Asp of Washington, Dana Buntin of Fort Worth and Robbie Lindley of Weatherford; two sons, Kenneth Asp of Washington and Stephen Jenkins of California; one brother, Wayne Asp of California; and three grandchildren.

Stanley Russell Sobiegraj, BHS 1959

Stanley Russell Sobiegraj, BHS 1959

Published in the Daily Press, Victorville, California, Tuesday, February 11, 1975

Stanley Russell Sobiegraj, 33, of Phelan died February 9, 1975 in a Barstow hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident north of Baker that earlier claimedthe life of his wife, Carol.

A graveside service and interment is scheduled Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Sawtelle Veterans Cemetery in West Los Angeles; visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Kern Memorial Chapel in Victorville.

Mr. Sobiegraj, a Michigan native, had lived in Phelan for one year. He is survived by a daughter and son, Joyce and James of Burbank; two step-sons, James and Jon Ashforth of Phelan; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sobiegraj of Arleta; his maternal grandmother, Lucy Hamlin of Florida; and one sister, Peggy Cody of Arleta.

Virginia Karen Casciato Spencer, BHS 1968

Virginia Karen Casciato Spencer, BHS 1968

Virginia Karen Casciato was born on April 14, 1950 in Los Aneles County, California and graduated from Burbank High School in 1968. On January 12, 1974 Virginia married  her husband Richard O. Spencer in Los Aneles County, California. Virginia passed away on June 27, 1995 at the age of 45. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial

From Los Angeles Times, June 28, 1995, Tuesday

Virginia Karen Spencer, 45, of Burbank, office manager for Avalar Medical Group. The Valley Funeral Home, Burbank.

Dee Ann Dickens, BHS 1965

Dee Ann Dickens, BHS 1965

Published in The Ogden Standard-Examiner, Odgen, Utah, Monday, November 27, 1967

BYU Coed Killed In Crash on Utah Highway

LEEDS, Utah - A Brigham Young University coed was killed Sunday November 26, 1967 at 4:35 p.p. on Interstate 15 about five miles south of here when the car in which she was riding crashed out of control.

Killed wasDee Ann Dickens, 19, El Segundo, California, who was apparently returning to school following the Thanksgiving holiday.

Investigating officer, Trooper Donald Best, Utah Highway Patrol, said the victim was northbound in a vehicle driven by Robert Alton Anderson, 17, also of El Segundo. Anderson lost control of the car and it sliced off the left side of the freeway, came back onto the road and traveled off the right side and down an embankment where it rolled.

Miss Dickens was thrown from the vehicle and apparently killed instantly. Anderson suffered only minor injuries.

Christopher J. Bettencourt, BHS 1980

Christopher J. Bettencourt, BHS 1980

Christopher J. Bettencourt was born on November 17, 1962 and he passed away in Los Angeles County, California on August 10, 2007. According to a facebook post awhile back a classmate said that Chris choked on a piece of food. Chris's official cause of death from the Los Angeles County Medicial Examiner was listed as an accident at his residence due to Aspiration of Food Bolus. Christopher was just 44 years old. Gone too soon. May he rest in peace.

Robert Henry Ford, BHS 1935

Robert Henry Ford, BHS 1935

Funeral services were held for Robert Henry Ford, 87, of Chico on Monday at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. He died Friday June 18, 2004 at a local convalescent hospital. Bob was born on March 29, 1917 in Long Beach, Calif. to Nellie and Irven Ford. 

He was raised and educated in Burbank where he graduated from high school. On June 12, 1936 he married Curtyne Van Buskirk. Bob worked for Warner Brothers and Lockheed Aircraft before beginning a 29-year career with IBM. Following his retirement in 1975, the couple moved to Las Vegas and later to Chico in 1998. Bob enjoyed fishing, photography and was an avid train buff. 

Survivors include his daughter, Bev Rozendaal of Chico; a brother, Harold P. Ford of Gaithersburg, Maryland; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. His wife, "Teen" and daughter, Anita Prentice, predeceased him. 

Entombment will take place next to his wife at Chico Memorial Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or to a favorite charity in care of the funeral home, and condolences can be sent online at nbcfh.com.

Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Jun. 22, 2004.

Shelley Rae Kirkwood Reichardt, BHS 1962

Shelley Rae Kirkwood Reichardt, BHS 1962

Published in the Albert Lea Evening Tribune, Albert Lea, Minnesota, October 31, 1977, Page 3

FAA Checking Plane Death of Former State Woman

TONOPAH, Nevada - Authorities are investigating the cause of a single-engine plane crash that killed a former Rochester, Minnesota woman and her husband during an attempt to break a world speed record last Tuesday October 25, 1977. 

The victims were identified as Robert and Shelley Reichardt of Ojai, California. Mrs. Reichardt was the former Shelley Kirkwood of Rochester.

Authorities said the 1932 Howard aircraft named "Mr. Mulligan" was flying in excess of 300 miles an per hour when it crashed on a dry lake bed near the Tonopah Airport last Tuesday. Nye County Sheriff C.J. Howard said the plane was flying low to the ground when it suddenly plummeted downward. "It pretty near disintegrated," he said.

One observer at the scene said the aircraft was making its third pass in a westerly direction when it suddenly pitched upward before crashing. Reichardt was still in the plane when rescuers reached the wreckage. His wife had been thrown from the craft. Authorities said both were dead at the scene.

Federal Aviation Administration officials are inveatigating the cause of the crash. "Mr. Mulligan" reportedly crashed 11 years ago and had been rebuilt.

NOTE: Shelley was survived by her parents, one sister LaVonne Kirkwood, and a brother Jon Kirkwood. Shelley and her husband are buried in the Nordhoff Cemetery, Ojai, California. Visit her Find A Grave memorial. 

David Goodman, BHS 1994

David Goodman, BHS 1994

This was posted on Facebook by a good friend of David 

I was devastated to hear that my old high school buddy and track teammate David Goodman suddenly and tragically passed away from a major stroke in March 2022.  David was so full of life it is inconceivable this could happen to him. He had an infectious smile and laugh that could turn anyone's day around. He had a huge heart and was always supportive and positive to those around him. He left behind his wife and his 6 year old son, who could really use our help right now.

David was a great guy! I remember hanging out with him from time to time watching Boys Basketball games at Burbank High School when I was a Senior and he was a Sophomore. He absolutely loved sports and was a very good Track and Field athlete in the Long Jump. I was a little surprised that he didn't try and take his talents in that Field event to College as he decided to enlist in the US Army instead for 4 or 5 years, but he wanted to see some of the world and he was able to do that during his time in the military. 

I actually used to call David Goodman AC when we were in High School because I always thought he looked so much like former NBA great A.C. Green who had a very successful playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.

No other detailsat this time.

Paige Rodgers Parrish, BHS 1974

Paige Rodgers Parrish, BHS 1974

It is with great sadness that I report that my beloved brother, Paige Rodgers Parrish class of ‘74 passed away on July 28, 2022.

Paige was very active member of the student body at BHS, participating in student council, various musical groups and the BHS water polo team.

After leaving BHS, Paige went on to USC. There he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and continued his love of music by singing a solo at the Hollywood Bowl as part of their Songfest festivities.

He then went on to Santa Clara law school and graduated  with a Jurist doctor degree in 1981.

He married Peggy Blake in 1984, started his law career in Pasadena, California and was a member of the Tournament of Roses for more than 30 years. He became a father to 4 beautiful children- Blake, Alexandra, Alana and Bridget. In 2021 he became a grandfather to his first granddaughter, Keaton Alexandra Parrish.

Paige fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer for 2  1/2 years always with a smile on his face and little if any complaints.

Paige touched the lives of many people and he will be missed dearly but his legacy to his friends and family will live on through the memories we made with him.

Posted on Facebook by his sister, Pamela

Joanna Ruth Woods Verardo, BHS 1960

Joanna Ruth Woods Verardo, BHS 1960

Joanna Ruth Verardo, 78, went home to be with her Saviour on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She leaves behind 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Joanna was born on November 27, 1942, in Glendale, CA. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1960. She married Nicholas Verardo on March 4, 1961, and they had three children Jeffrey, Gerry and Leslie. 

In 1978, the family moved to Redding, CA and began attending North Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Royal Blue. Joanna received Christ as her Saviour on March 28, 1978, and was baptized on September 24, 1978, along with her family who had also trusted Christ that year. Several years later Nick & Joanna joined Shasta Baptist Church (Pastor Mike Johnson) where they served as faithful members for many years. In 2015, Joanna moved to Westfield, MA to be near her children and grandchildren.

Joanna was an amazing seamstress and worked for several years at Fabricland in Redding. She also loved gardening. She was a devoted wife, a loving and caring mom and grandma, and lived a very selfless life. She had a wonderful sense of humor which she never lost. She loved to collect anything with hummingbirds, chickens/roosters, and snowmen.

She is preceded in death by her husband Nick, her son Jeffrey, and her sister Darlene. She will be missed by her son Gerry Verardo (Carole) of Westfield, MA, and their children and families, as well as her daughter Leslie Montoro (Jim) of Westfield, MA, and their children.

The Celebration of Life service for Joanna will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 2p at Pioneer Valley Baptist Church (265 Ponders Hollow Rd, Westfield, MA). We will also hold a service on March 19, 2022, at Shasta Baptist Church in Redding. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Millville Cemetery.

Betty Anne Blanchard Heitmann, BHS 1941

 Betty Anne Blanchard Heitmann, BHS 1941

EX-BURBANKER SLAIN IN NEVADA HOLDUP

A Burbank High School graduate was one of three persons killed Tuesday August 29, 1967, in the $35, 000 robbery of a bank at Overton, Nevada, a small town near Las Vegas.

The victim was Mrs. Betty Heitmann, 44, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Blanchard, of 421 N. Lomita.

Mrs. Heitmann, a 1941 graduate of Burbank High School, had three daughters, Martha, 24, of Burbank; and Betty Lou, 12, and Barbara, 15, both of whom were visiting their grandmother here at the time of the slaying.

Arrested in connection with the murders of the two women clerks and the bank manager was Terry Lynn Conger, 23, a construction worker. He was arrested in Las Vegas Wednesday on three counts of murder, and held without bail.

A major search is still under way by the Clark County, Nevada Sheriff's office to find evidence in the case, including all but $2,000 of the stolen money which was found in a farmhouse.

The robbery was staged just before closing time at the one-story bank on Main Street. Investigators said "the bodies of the victims were stacked like cordwood" in the vault. They were all shot in the back of the head. 

Mrs. Heitmann's other survivors include her husband, Jack, and two sisters, Mrs. Warren Jackson, of 711 E. Harvard, and Mrs. Wayne Haggard, of Ogallala, Nebraska. 

Services for Mrs. Heitmann will be Friday in Overton.  Find A Grave Memorial

NOTE: Terry Lynn Conger, who 32 years ago killed the manager and two women tellers of an Overton Bank and stole $35,000, died Sunday September 19, 1999 due to complications from diabetes at University Medical Center. He was 55. 

He killed 30-year-old bank manager Larry Staley and clerks Vera Walkington, 30, and Betty Heitmann, 42. They each were shot in the head with .45-caliber rounds from a semiautomatic pistol.

Michael James Spindle, BHS 1967

Michael James Spindle, BHS 1967

Published by Orange County Register on June 19, 2022.

In April, dad died too soon at the age of 73. Michael James Spindle is survived by his daughter Shikera, son-in-law Daniel, granddaughter, grandson, son Nathan, brother Steve, and in the memories of the friends and family who he had such happy times with.

 When Dad turned 18, he served our country in Korea as a military policeman. When he returned, he earned a bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton. Dad loved cars and he started buying and flipping everything from Porsches to a De Tomaso Mangusta. He then worked in real estate in Laguna Beach for over 40 years and enjoyed mentoring many. 

Dad was selfless, calm, positive, ethical, the greatest example of unconditional love to those he loved, and the best best friend and dad ever: my hero and a role model for many. 

We are so grateful for the time that we had with him. Be at peace dad. We love you so much and will miss you forever.

Marlene Paula Lyneis Bost, BHS 1953

Marlene Paula Lyneis Bost, BHS 1955

1936 - 2022

Marlene Paula Bost, 1936-2022, Valencia, CA

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our mother, Marlene Paula Bost. She passed away peacefully at the age of 86. She was born January 29, 1936, to William and Elsa Lyneis in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

In 1942, Marlene's father, William "Bill" Lyneis, moved the family to Burbank, California where he worked for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Marlene attended George Washington Elementary, John Muir Junior High School, and graduated from Burbank High School in 1953. In February of 1953, Marlene was introduced to Jack Bost by a mutual friend. They married in October of 1953. Jack and Marlene's marriage of 64 years was filled with true love and endless devotion. The two of them had the blessing of growing older together. They had two sons, Robert and William Bost.

Marlene resided in the Santa Clarita Valley for 60 years. She worked in the field of education for the majority of her adult life. Most recently, as the purchasing agent for the William S. Hart UHSD. Marlene retired in 1997. She enjoyed traveling, cruising, church, cooking, wine tasting, and watching the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mostly, her and Jack enjoyed spending time together and with family and friends.

Marlene is survived by her sons, Robert (Cynde) Bost and William (Kathy) Bost; brother Carlyle (Susan) Lyneis; sister Yvonne (Lonnie) Foy; grandchildren, Barbara (Nick) Tracy, Laura (Travis) Spann, Kenneth (Briana) Bost, Robyn Palazzolo, Ryan (Caitie) Bost, Heather (Collin) Davis, Paige Laurent, Courtney (Bladimir) De Leon, and Chase Laurent; great-grandchildren, Taylor Tracy, Kyle Tracy, Landon Strick, Bear Spann, Rayden Spann, Claire Davis, and Benjamin Davis. Marlene's love extended to her nieces and nephews and their children, as well as to her many friends.

Marlene was preceded in death by her husband Jack who passed away in 2018, her father, mother, brothers Donald Lyneis, Joseph Lyneis, Edward Lyneis, Richard Lyneis,

and her sister Carol Olmstead.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on August 6, 2022, at Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia. Marlene will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. Her smile would light up every room.

Published by The Santa Clarita Valley Signal from Jul. 29 to Aug. 27, 2022.