June 25, 1952 - December 31, 2023
I am so sorry to deliver the sad news that our dear friend, Alan Landros, passed away on December 31, 2023. Alan fought his cancer diagnosis with determination and grit.
Alan was born on June 25, 1952 to Marion and Martin at California Lutheran Hospital in Los Angeles . He was an only child and was raised in Burbank. He attended Jefferson Elementary, John Muir junior high and Burbank high schools. He then graduated from CSULA with a degree in police science. Alan became an investigator while working at Forest Lawn as well as a security position at Arco Oil.
Alan unfortunately inherited his mother’s poly cystic kidney disease which greatly restricted his life. He was granted a second chance at a full life when his classmate, Blyden Loutensock, stepped up and donated his kidney to Alan. Blyden and Alan shared a life long unbreakable bond.
To adequately describe Alan is a daunting task. He was a gentleman with a deep Christian faith, a car lover who enjoyed purchasing new cars throughout his life, a world traveler, a tale teller and somewhat of a perfectionist.
He was also the class historian of our BHS 1970 class and he could recall minute details of most everyone’s life that he knew.
The unfortunate consequence of being an organ recipient is the side effects of the anti-rejection medicine that was crucial. It suppresses the immune system which led to his many skin cancer surgeries and ultimately to his stage 4 diagnosis.
Alan will be deeply missed by his many, many friends from church, school, his neighborhood and life .
Once again, please feel free to DM me with questions or thoughts.
Thank you
(Written by long time faithful friend and classmate, Joyce Starleaf)
UPDATE: Memorial Service Information is as follows:
Alan’s memorial service will be held on February 6th at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills which is just outside of Burbank
The time is noon and the doors open at 11:30. The location is the Old North Church which is at the far right rear of the cemetery. It’s a red brick building. A short graveside service will follow. Alan’s grave is a short walking distance from the church.
There will be a reception after the service . The location is yet to be determined but I will post it as soon as we know. It would be very helpful to us if you could let us know if you will be attending the reception. We need to give an estimate of how many will be joining us.
Thanks, Joyce
Pleas DM me with any questions .
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