William Edward Largey, Jr, BHS 1967

William Edward Largey, Jr, BHS 1967

December 1, 1948 Los Angelels CA - November 3, 2023 Fillmore CA

Daughter Ashley Largey posted this on Facebook:

On this Veterans Day, I'm so sad to report that we lost my amazing dad @eddies.almanac one week ago, November 3rd, 2023 to pancreatic cancer. I can barely type this without bursting into tears, this time of year has been hard for me my entire adult life but this is the ultimate gut punch. He was a Veteran, retired LAPD, Indiana Jones Enthusiast, Saints Fanatic, Model-T Expert, Avocado Extraordinaire, Nickname Aficionado, Grill Master, Pirate. Certified Baby and Puppy Whisperer, He could fix literally anything, Knew all the words to every song by the Doors, Can quote episodes of California Gold, Loved red meat and red potato salad. Dad, you were so stubborn, funny, smart, handsome, kind, giving, strong, talented, selfless and wise. But your best quality is how much you cared about, sacrifice for, and loved your family and your country. Thank you for making @ragtymestation a mom, for giving me great siblings and a great work ethic. Thanks for teaching me how to throw a football and change a tire. Thanks for giving me the nickname "Lumpy", the shoulders of a line backer, and the hands of a power forward. Thanks for teaching me to stick to what I believe in and to never let other people's opinions sway my own. You're like, a really great father. I love you, Ed Largey, time to "break on through to the other side".

Sidebar: I am very grateful and thankful for my family, friends, all of my clients, and colleagues who helped me get him into the right doctors and take the time off to spend his last days with him.

Theresa (Terri) Marie Foglia Bailey, BHS 1959

Theresa Marie Foglia Bailey, BHS 1959

September 20, 1941 — January 17, 2024

VENTURA- Theresa Marie Bailey born September 20, 1941

Theresa Marie Bailey passed away Wednesday January 17th 2024 at 12:04 am after a prolonged illness with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born 2nd generation Italian in Brooklyn , NY to Vincent and Ester Foglia.

At an early age she and her family of 6 siblings moved from Canarsie Brooklyn, NY to Burbank, California for the USA west coast opportunity.

She attended Luther Burbank Jr High School and then Burbank High school . She loved and excelled in dancing and appeared as dance competition during High School on the Al Jarvis Show . Her graduating class was 1959 where she met her husband of 62 years Keith Bailey.

She and Keith bore two children, both boys , Carl  on 7/11/1965  & Michael Bailey 9/3/69.

She was 100% total stay at home Mother. Theresa suffered tragedy and is predeceased by her son Carl William Bailey who died in a car accident 41 years ago January 14th 1983.

Theresa was much appreciated due to her sense of humor ,generosity, and love of  family  by her immediate family and additionally by her coworkers as Vice President at West Coast propeller her family company for 15 years .

In retirement , she was philanthropic and gave back to her community in Ventura Calif donating her time at the animal rescue Thrift shops that all proceeds went to spay / neuter programs for all furry animals big and small.

Glen Walter Haws, BHS 1953

Glen Walter Haws, BHS 1953 

Sept. 24, 1935 — Feb. 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Glen Walter Haws, who passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, at the age of 90.

Glen was born on Sept. 24, 1935, in Burbank, California, at the home of his grandparents, to parents Glen and Maxine (Odermatt) Haws. A lifelong resident of Burbank, he took great pride in the city that shaped him. One of his favorite childhood stories was serving as paperboy to heavyweight boxing champion Jeff Jeffries — a story he never tired of telling.

He attended Burbank High School, where he met the love of his life, Beverly (Danell) Haws. After graduating in 1953, Glen enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Following boot camp at Camp Pendleton, he returned home to elope with his 17-year-old sweetheart before being deployed to Japan and Korea. In 1956, they welcomed their first son, John, while living in a trailer at Camp Pendleton.

After his honorable discharge from the Marines in 1956, Glen worked as an apprentice machinist at Mitchell Cameras in Glendale before achieving what he considered his true calling. On Sept. 1, 1957, he was hired as a firefighter for the city of Burbank — becoming a proud second-generation Burbank firefighter, following in the footsteps of his father, who joined the department in 1943.

In those early years, when firefighter pay was modest, Glen worked multiple jobs to provide for his growing family. He drove his Model A Ford pickup to local dairies, loaded it with manure, and sold it door-to-door, spreading it on lawns throughout the neighborhood. He also worked as a plasterer and painter — doing whatever it took to build a stable life for his family.

In 1959, their second son, James, was born. The following year, Glen purchased a home on Kenneth Road in Burbank, where he would live for the rest of his life. Robert was born in 1962, and their daughter Linda (Wright) in 1968, completing their family of four children.

Over his 40-year career with the Burbank Fire Department, Glen rose through the ranks, promoting to engineer and later to captain in 1973. Being a firefighter was not just his profession — it was his dream. He loved the camaraderie, the service, and the stories that came with the job. Though he retired in 1998 due to a medical condition, it was a career he never truly wanted to leave.

Glen was a storyteller at heart. He cherished sharing memories of growing up in Burbank and recounting his years on the fire department. His life was rooted in family, hard work, and dedication to his community.

He is survived by his children: John and daughter-in-law Kathy; Robert and daughter-in-law Terrie; and Linda and son-in-law Mark Wright; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Donna Edwards. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beverly, in 2009, and his son James in 2025. Glen’s legacy lives on in the family he built, the city he loved, and the department he proudly served.

Burbank Leader, Feb 21, 2026

Henry Louis Rebbe, Jr., Retired BHS Teacher

Henry Louis Rebbe, Jr., Retired BHS Teacher

Rapid City Journal, 27 Oct 1974, page 5

Graveside services for Henry L. Rebbe, 61, will be Sunday 2 p.m. at the Rosehill Cemetery, Spearfish with the Rev. Arthur W. Westwood, pastor of the United Church of Christ, Spearfish, officiating. Masonic services will be conducted by Rudolph Rittberger, with burial in Rosehill Cemetery. Fidler Funeral Chapel, Spearfish in charge of arrangements.

He was born in Meridian, Idaho, June 14, 1913. He was the son of the late Henry and Leona Rebbe. The family resided at Boise, Idaho and moved to Spearfish in March 1917 where they established the Rebbe Ranch 10 miles west of Spearfish.

He graduated from Spearfish High School in the class of 1929. He attended Black Hills State College and received his B.S. in education at Northern Colorado University, Greeley, in 1933. He later received his M.S. degree at the University of Wyoming, Laramie and did work toward his doctoral degree at UCLA.

He was a high school and junior college mathematics instructor and administrator through his professional career. He retired in 1970 due to ill health, at Burbank, California. He was a life member of the education association.

He was married Dec. 25, 1937 to the former Margaret Davis, Redig, at Belle Fourche. Mr. Rebbe died Oct. 13 at Burbank, California.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughters, Mrs. Clifford Rita Oden, Brea, Calif.; Mrs. Neil Bette Tillett, Canoga Park, Calif.; Lana Rebbe, Leucada, Calif.; son, Randal, at home; three grandchildren; mother Mrs. Leona Rebbe, Spearfish; sister Mrs. Eugene Virginia Kennedy, Spearfish; brothers Richard, Boring, Ore., and Robert of Sherman Oaks, California. He was preceded in death by his father Henry L. Rebbe Sr., and son Deane.

A memorial has been established for the Heart and Cancer fund.

Yvonne Marie Johnson Flores, BHS 1958

Yvonne Marie Johnson Flores, BHS 1953

Yvonne Marie Johnson (Flores) class of 1958 passed away July 19, 2014. 

My mom never left Burbank after high school and passed away peacefully after attending a BHS/JBHS reunion in 2013 at the Castaway were she was the oldest graduate there. 

RIP mom and thank you for this page to preserve her memory.

Posted by her daughter on Facebook in November 2014. No other details at this time.

Kermit Frederick Ehrman, BHS 1929

Kermit Frederick Ehrman, BHS 1929

Published in The Burbank Daily Review, June 1945

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Little Church of the Flowers for Kermit Ehrman, of Maywood, who died at the White Memorial hospital Saturday morning.

Mr. Ehrman came to Burbank with his parents in 1922 and graduated from Burbank High School in 1929. He was employed by the J.C. company, Wilmington, California, An active participant in Boy Scout work, he was a scoutmaster for several years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. May Ehrman; one step-daughter, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ehrman, 101 East Burbank Blvd.

NOTE: Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California

Julia Ann Pollino Howick, BHS 1965

Julia Ann Pollino Howick, BHS 1965

August 31, 1947 — February 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Ann Howick, who was called to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026, in North Hollywood, California. Her spirit will forever resonate in the hearts of those she cherished.

Julia is lovingly remembered by her family, including her daughter Tina and her husband Chris, her daughter Dana, her son Johnathon and his wife Terry, and her two beloved grandchildren, Skyler and Tyler. Each of them carries a piece of her warmth and laughter, a living legacy of a mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to nurturing and supporting her loved ones.

Born in Jamestown, New York, to John and Rose Pollino, Julia’s journey began before her family moved to Burbank, California, where she grew up and proudly graduated from Burbank High School. It was in this vibrant community that she forged lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for her future.

After completing her education, Julia found her soulmate in Robert (Bob), and they entered into a beautiful marriage filled with love and adventure. During Bob's service in the U.S. Navy, they embraced the joys of living in San Diego before returning to Burbank to nurture their growing family.

A woman of boundless spirit, Julia took immense joy in spending time with her family, traveling the world, and cultivating connections with friends, both near and far. Her unyielding devotion to her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother was evident in all that she did. Julia’s warmth, grace, and indomitable presence will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on March 4, 2026, where family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of a remarkable woman who brought joy and love to so many lives.

Published in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills on Feb. 20, 2026.

Tracey Denise Carroll, BHS 1993

Tracey Denise Carroll, BHS 1993

December 26, 1974 - April 30, 2022

From her mother Jeri ... just wanted you to know our daughter passed away Saturday, April 30th from acute heart failure. 

Please know that I appreciate all the prayers and thoughts. We are taking Tracey to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills to be close to Jack, her grandparents & aunt. 

Her brother, Chris (BHS '89) is working on a short obituary which he will put on the Forest Lawns website. 

SERVICES

June 2, 1:00 Graveside Service

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills

Tracey Denise Carroll, 47, born on December 26, 1974 and passed away April 30, 2022. She resided in Phoenix, Arizona at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California.

George Thomas Van Hoye, BHS 1964

George Thomas Van Hoye, BHS 1964

September 14, 1945 – May 24, 2015

In The Care of Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives

George Thomas Van Hoye, 69, of Medford, Oregon, passed away May 24, 2015 at Providence Medford Medical Center. He was born in Alderson, West Virginia to Charles and Azelda (Burns) Van Hoye.

Dad served in the U.S Marine Corp and fought in Vietnam. After the service he began his love for riding motorcycles and loved the ape hanger Harley Davidson. He loved riding and spending time outside while camping, fishing or going on walks, especially in the desert. He collected coins and enjoyed working out, but the thing that really meant a lot to him was rebuilding his 51’ Chevy pick up truck.

He fell in love with Kimberly Grinstead and became a father of two. He was a proud dad that always showed his kids the correct way of doing things and taught them manners and to treat people with respect. He worked hard in life to support his family no matter what he had to do. Family meant the world to him, he taught us, that without family you have nobody. Dad also loved animals, at times it seemed as if he could talk to them. He had a good heart and would do anything for anyone who needed him.

George is survived by a son Daniel (Somer) Van Hoye, their children Kryztian Van Hoye, Nevaeh Van Hoye and Rayven Boatwright. Daughter Tasey Graves and children Kyle Graves, Kira Graves, Michael Glockling and

Anna Glockling. He is also survived by his girlfriend Cindy McJunkin, a sister Wanda Morris, and a brother Will Van Hoye.

A committal service will be held Friday June 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford, OR. 

Betty B. Manley Collins, BHS 1949

Betty B. Manley Collins, BHS 1949

Betty B. Collins passed away October 1, 2018, at the age of 87. Betty was born in Kansas City, MO, on July 3rd, 1931. At the young age of 5 ½ her parents and two brothers moved to Burbank, California where she elementally attended and graduated from Burbank High School. On Sunday, September 16, Betty fell and broke her hip. Surgery was very successful however, Betty unfortunately passed due to other compilations

Prior to Betty's passing, she relocated to Simi Valley, CA where she lived her last 6 month in a Boarding House Care home with five other people. Once established in the Board and Care home Betty started feeling better health wise and in her last two months would go twice a week to the Simi Senior Citizens Center to play cards sometimes from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and then take Dial-A Ride bus back to the home in time for dinner. As friends and family knew, her passions over the years were roller skating, fishing, camping, RV travel, playing card, Bingo, reading, doing math puzzle, but most of all gambling at Casino near and far. As most know Betty's number 1 "LOVE" was my father (Dick) and she has missed him very much over the years. I happy to say to say, Betty now rests in peace with my father and her Lord in Savior. She will be missed by family and friends.

The family will be hosting a "Celebration of Life" in honor of Betty on November 8th, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. Service will be held at the graveside at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills. The address is 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. If you're planning on attending the family would like to be notified and you can do so by calling or text to 661-510-4131 or 805-404-8833 also sent emailing Bob Collins at bobtennis@sbcglobal.net. Anyone wishing may donate in Betty's name to American Diabetes Association. 

Dixie Lavonne Turner Cargill, BHS 1957

Dixie Lavonne Turner Cargill, BHS 1957

Dixie Lavonne (Turner) Cargill passed away at home February 4, 2018 after a brief illness. 

She was born June 7, 1939 in Los Angeles, California to Floyd Ester Turner and Edith Lavonne Tiwater Turner. She was a loving daughter, sister, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who first love God and secondly her family without condition. She and Jimmie Cargill (deceased) were married July 19, 1957 in Glendale, California where their four children were born. Jean Kay (Cargill) Waller (deceased); Roy Lee Cargill, Russell Brian Cargill and Teresa Lavonne (Cargill) Spohr.

Dixie never said no to a challenge and when her grandchildren needed care she was there for them. Her loving and kind heart was huge and we each shared in the blanket of love she showered on everyone including friends. 

She is survived by her living children and grandkids Stephanie Waller, Kevin Cargill, Michael Waller, Landon Cargill and James Cargill. She was a special Mom Great Grandma to Jean Marie Lee Waller who lived with her since a baby. She loved all of her grandkids Havyn Morris, Anna, Bella, Elizabeth. Her sister Betty Jean Turner Johnsen of Palm Desert, CA. Her brother Jimmie Turner preceded her. 

Services will be Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11AM graveside, Sunset Hill Cemetery Corning, CA. a celebration of life will be held at 1PM, East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Avenue, Chico, CA. We invite all to come celebrate the life of this incredible woman of God. The Family of Dixie.

Published in Chico Enterprise-Record on Feb. 14, 2018

Maxine Leta Kensinger Collins, BHS 1950

Maxine Leta Kensinger Collins, BHS 1950

Maxine Collins, 68, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died Jan. 9, 2001 at United Medical Center-West.

She was born February 10, 1932, in Loup City, Nebraska., and had lived here from 1934 - 1948 and since 1990.

Mrs. Collins was a bookkeeper.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Collins of Cheyenne, whom she married April 14, 1951, in Burbank, California; sons, Jeffrey Collins of Cheyenne and Andrew Collins of Santee, California.; daughters, Cheryl House of Riverton and Patricia Haraldson of Lakewood, Colorado.; and 15 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Laura Kensinger; brother, Carl Kensinger; and a granddaughter, Mary Ann Collins.

Interment was in the Cheyenne Memorial Gardens, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Michael Dennis Kubelka, BHS 1967

Michael Dennis Kubelka, BHS 1967

Michael Dennis Kubelka was a 1967 graduate of Burbank High School in Burbank, California. The Valley Funeral Home in Burbank was in charge of the Arrangements. Next to his senior picture is says the following: Coll. Prep, Will be at Valley J.C.

From Mike's son Derek:

Michael Kubelka is my father. He passed away from throat and lung cancer on 02/21/2006 at his childhood home in Burbank. My father was very proud of his military service during the Vietnam war. He served in the 101st Airborne Division as a medic. After his service, he returned home to Burbank and worked as a finishing carpenter. He married my mother, Jackie, and had one child (me - Michael Derek Kubelka) in 1976. My mother and father were only married for a few years, but remained close friends until his death. My father never remarried. When my father was diagnosed with cancer in December 2005 my mother insisted that she take care of him, which she did, until he passed away on February 21, 2006. 

My father has two grandchildren, ages 3 and 1. Unfortunately, he never had a chance to meet the youngest. He was only around for the first 4 months of the oldest life. Nevertheless, he was extremely proud to be a Grandpa! My father was a good and honest man. He had his fair share of flaws, but he always put friends and family first. He was known as "everyone's dad" because he always seemed to be giving fatherly advise to all of my friends when I was growing up. He is missed a great deal by all of those that knew him.

Mildred Ruth James Lee, BHS 1953

Mildred Ruth James Lee, BHS 1953

Mildred Ruth James Lee, age 87 of Sunset, Utah left this life on September 17, 2022 due to natural causes to join her parents, husband, Richard "Dick" Lee and infant twin granddaughters.

She was born in Glendale, CA on July 27, 1935 to John W. and Ruth Thompson James.

She grew-up in Burbank, CA with her four siblings. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1953 and from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT in 1957.

Mildred taught school in CA for two years, served a mission for two years in Germany for her Church and then taught two more years in CA. She came back to UT in 1963 to teach in Weber County which she did for six years. She married Richard Lee (Dick) on November 22, 1969 in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She raised her husband's two children, Brian and Marti, and had one daughter, Nancy. She has six grandchildren: Crystal, Hunter, Sieana, Roslyn, Todd and Scott.

She was dedicated to her family, friends and Church assignments, with teaching as her favorite. One of the highlights of her life was the special relationship she had with her friends at Enable Industries where she had worked for seven years. She also served a mission for her Church with her husband in Canada.

Mildred is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, three brothers in UT: Morris of Salt Lake City, Richard of Alpine, and Joe of Layton.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Kathleen Hansen of Hesperia, CA and twin infant granddaughters.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Sunset 3rd Ward chapel, 338 W 1800 N, Sunset, UT. A viewing will be held Friday, September 23, 2022 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Myers Mortuary 5865 S 1900 W Roy, UT and 9:00-9:45 AM at the church prior to services.

Robert "Bob" Allen Brinkworth, BHS 1962

Robert "Bob" Allen Brinkworth, BHS 1962

Published by Legacy on Feb. 28, 2026.

Age 81, of Bloomington, passed away suddenly January 26, 2026. He was born in Burbank to George and (Hilda) Louise Brinkworth and grew up in Burbank, California where he was active in track and football at Burbank High School and the University of California, Berkeley. After college, he did one tour of duty in the Army in Vietnam. He loved music and sports, and was diligent in keeping up with various sports teams. He was also a supporter of the Minnesota Orchestra. Most importantly was his faith in God as he was a member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother, two brothers, George and William, and ex-wife, Connie. He will be missed by his wife, (Elizabeth) Gail Brinkworth; three children, Jennifer (Keith) Van Cleave, Chris Brinkworth, and Pamela (Mark) Rutyna; two stepchildren, Dan (Kelly) Nelson and Ashley (Joe) Campbell; and 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held June 30, 2026 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church-5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Visitation at 12PM with a Service at 1PM. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Mark Baldwin Dubiel, BHS 1974

Mark Baldwin Dubiel, BHS 1974

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2007.

DUBIEL, Mark Baldwin, 50, of Mesa died Sept. 2, 2007, in Mesa, Arizona. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View Memorial Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona. (480) 832-2850. No other details at this time.

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Sharon Lee Musson Shoemaker, BHS 1958

Sharon Lee Musson, BHS 1958

Sharon L. Shoemaker, 70, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 18, 2010 in Burbank, California.

Sharon was born in Burbank, California on December 5, 1939. She attended Burbank schools and graduated from Burbank High School in 1958.

She is survived by Donald Shoemaker, her daughters Shareen and Holly, son Richard, and seven grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

Published in the Los Angeles Times on May 26, 2010.

Arlet Zorlu Kurian, BHS 1986

Arlet Zorlu Kurian, BHS 1986

Mrs. Arlet Kurian (1968-2026) 

Survived By, 

Beloved Wife of Dickran Kurian

Her Son  M/M  Hagop & Lauren Kurian

Her  Daughter M/M Marat & Natalie Papazian

Grandmother of Sophia Papazian, Gisele Papazian, Alaia Kurian

Brother in law M/M Garo & Agavni  Kurian

Sister in law M/M Kevork &  Agavni Kovan

Daughter of Manas and Verjin Zorian

Sister of  M/M  Murat &Sonya Yanik

Brother Steve Zorian

Niece and Nephews

M/M Michael & Karleena Olsen

Kevin Yanik and Anthony Yanik

Extended Families:

Kurian, Cilingirian, Barin, Boyaci, Yanik,

Yanikoglu, Zorlu, Zorian, Zorayan, Hess,

Mamigonyan, Userr, Kirkiroglu, Danielyan,

Salbazian,  Sariboyaciyan, Kovan, 

Cepkinian, Cinar, Nizamian.

Dear friends and extended families

Funeral Services will be held 

On Wednesday 2/25/2026 at 9:00am

Old North (Red) Church

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills

6300 Forest lawn Dr.

Los Angeles ,CA 9006

It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers,

Donations in her memory be made to:

Friends of Armenia

Donations  will be sent to,

Eternal Nation Foundation

For A  Better  Future, Armenia

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Ardona Keith Van Winkle Jr., BHS 1972

Ardona Keith Van Winkle Jr., BHS 1972

In memory of Ardona "RD" Keith Van Winkle, San Diego, CA

May 14, 1954 - March 6, 2026

Ardona Keith Van Winkle Jr. was an amazing father, a devoted Papa, and a man whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and family.

Born on May 14, 1954, in Corona, California, he was the second-born of six children and the oldest son of Ardona and Beatrice Van Winkle (née Binkerd). He was raised with strong family values that he carried throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his baby sister Debbie, who passed as an infant; his older sister Diane McCall; his younger brother Randy Van Winkle; and his beloved parents.

He is survived by his younger sisters, Robyn and Lorrie; his children, Patsy, Sommer, Cathy, Michael, and Skylar; his cherished grandchildren, JuliAnna, Thomas, Dalilah, Levi, Aubree, and Milo; his sons-in-law, Jesse Jackson and Michael Bendos; and his daughter-in-law, Tulie Barlow.

He grew up in Burbank, California, where he attended school and graduated from Burbank High School. In 1974, he became a father with the birth of his daughter Patricia Van Winkle, born to his first wife, Diane. Becoming a dad was a defining moment in his life—one that shaped everything that followed.

In his younger years, he was a proud member of the Chosen Few Motorcycle Club and spent many years riding throughout the western United States, from Kern County to Colorado, where he lived for a short time. His love for motorcycles ran deep; he built his Harley-Davidson himself, modifying and refining it over many years. Eventually, he chose to step away from that chapter of his life so he could focus fully on what mattered most to him—his children.

A hard worker through and through, he held many jobs over the years. He worked for the City of Burbank alongside his father, spent time in bike shops and auto repair, worked in construction, drove a tow truck, hauled freight as a cross-country semi-truck driver, and later became a bottom dump driver for Hanson Aggregates. He remained there until a work-related injury in 2009.

In 1988, he married Erica Anderson, lovingly welcoming his second daughter, Sommer Jackson (Anderson). Later that same year, he welcomed his third daughter, Cathy Bendos (Van Winkle). He went on to become the proud father of his only son, Michael Van Winkle, in 1993, and his youngest child, Skylar Anderson, in 1996.

He was many things in his lifetime, and he was proud of much—but nothing ever compared to his pride in being a dad and a Papa. For the last 30+ years, his children and grandchildren were his world. He was known as everyone’s dad, uncle, and Papa—the steady presence who showed up, listened, helped, and loved without condition.

He taught his children that family is everything—and that family isn’t only blood. He lived that belief every day, welcoming others into his heart and home. He shared an unbreakable bond with his kids and was deeply loved by many because of how fiercely and genuinely he loved others.

His legacy lives on through the lives he shaped, the values he passed down, and the deep love he gave so freely. He will be missed beyond words and remembered always.

Dinah Duffy Martini, BHS 1964

Dinah Duffy Martini, BHS 1964

Dinah Duffy Martini born as Dinah Duffy to Charles Morris Duffy and Lucile Mardaga Duffy in Buffalo New York on August 18,1946, died December 1, 2021 at Overlake Hospital in Belleview, Washington at the age of 75. The cause of death was complications from acute leukemia. 

When Dinah was three the Duffys moved from Buffalo to Burbank California where she grew up attending Burbank schools through high school graduating in 1964. She then enrolled at the University of California Berkeley earning a degree in education and a teaching certificate in 1969. During her time at UC Berkeley she met Steve Roberts and soon after married him. The couple moved to Boston where she taught primary school in Cambridge while Steve earned a PhD in geology from Harvard. After Boston they moved to Butte, Montana for four years while her husband worked for Anaconda Mining Co. He died in 1979 in a river rafting accident. 

Dinah then moved back to Burbank and onto Berkeley starting a career as a stockbroker and financial planner. She ended up in the Napa Valley working with Emmet Larkin, a small brokerage firm based in San Francisco, as their agent in St. Helena, California. There she met Peter Martini in 1985 and they were married in 1987. She continued her business while Peter worked for his family winery, Louis M. Martini. While in the Napa Valley Dinah taught classes in financial planning for adults and formed four women investment clubs. 

In 1992 Dinah and Peter enrolled at Golden Gate University and earned MBAs, after they moved to the Seattle area. At the age of 55 while living in Washington, Dinah attended the University of Washington and received a PhD in economics in 2002. Her PhD thesis on the rate of change for tractor power replacing horse power for Midwest agriculture from 1932 through 1942 was published in The American Journal of Economics.  

Dinah has no children but is survived by her husband of 33 years; Peter, her twin sister Suzanne Duffy, sister Trish Amin, Brother Chuck Duffy, and five nieces and nephews, Carlen, Darien, Leah, Christine and John.

Published on December 21, 2021

Sharon Kay Woodward Sexton, BHS 1969

Sharon Kay Woodward Sexton, BHS 1969

Sharon Kay Sexton, age 71 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born in Burbank, CA on September 7, 1951, daughter of the late Harold & Ester Woodward.

Class of 1969, Burbank High School (California). She went to school in Burbank, California and Idaho. She married Michael S. "Steve" Sexton on December 19, 1992 in Chatsworth, California. While she worked for various companies and as an entrepreneur, she loved working with animals and worked in the Veterinarian field for many years. She was passionate about her many animals and was a proud Navy Spouse. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ester Woodward and her brothers Harold (Woody) Woodward and Richard Woodward.

Survivors include her husband Steve Sexton, Sister-in-Law Debbie Woodward, and numerous nieces and nephews. She left her beloved dogs Ember and Brady in the care of her husband Steve.

A celebration of Sharon's life will be conducted in the near future Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (scottcares.org) or the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (billygraham.org).

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3009 Columbia Avenue

Franklin, TN 37064

Tel: (615) 794-2289

Elaine Joyce Wall Serra, BHS 1959

Elaine Joyce Wall Serra, BHS 1959

4 Apr 1941 - 18 Dec 1994

Elaine Joyce Serra, 53, of Irvine, a director of nursing for UCI Medical Center, died Sunday, December 18, 1994. Services at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine. 

Burial will be at Glen Haven Cemetery, San Fernando. Arrangements by McCormick & Son Mortuary, Laguna Hills. Elaine was a 1959 graduate of Burbank High School, Burbank, California. No other details at this time.

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William Albert "Bill" Paul, BHS 1954

William Albert "Bill" Paul, BHS 1954 

April 17, 1936 ~ July 22, 2022

William "Bill" Paul, BHS '54, passed away at home on Friday evening, July 22nd, while his wife read Bible scripture aloud, with other family members with them. He was 85. Bill had been diagnosed last December with an aggressive form of multiple myeloma cancer. He had done well with treatment for many months until about two weeks before his passing when the disease became much worse.

Bill was the oldest of three in the Paul family, with Gary (BHS '57), and Jeff (BHS '64 - deceased in 2019), his younger brothers. On September 22, 1956 Bill married Lois Becken (BHS '55) at the First Baptist Church of Burbank which was across the street from Burbank High. They were exactly two months away from their 66th wedding anniversary when Bill passed away. Bill and Lois have three children, Ken Paul (BHS '76), Julie Paul Letts (BHS '79), and Darren Paul (BHS '82). They also have 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

In 1964 Bill and Lois moved to 737 Uclan Dr. in Burbank, where they raised their family, and where they lived for the next 40 years until they moved to a new home in Santa Clarita at the end of 2004, which is where they continued to live, and where Bill passed away. Bill worked in the printing industry with Church Press in Glendale for many years. He and Lois were always active and involved with their church, First Baptist of Burbank, MacArthur Memorial Bible Church/Calvary Bible Church of Burbank for 45+ years, and Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita since 2005. Bill and Lois loved to travel, and had taken many extensive trips over the years, all over the world, probably to 45 or 50 countries by the end of their travels a few years ago. Bill also loved to golf, both before and after retirement. Throughout Bill's life he could always be described as a Fine Christian Gentleman.  

Because of Bill's faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ his family has the assurance that the moment he left this life he was instantly in Heaven with his Savior, for all of eternity. 

Bill Paul is survived by his wife, Lois Paul; son Ken Paul; daughter Julie Letts; son Darren Paul; granddaughter Kelsea Alcantar; grandsons Ryan, Zach, and Taylor Letts; grandsons Nathan and Matthew Paul; granddaughter Jackie Paul Spargifiore; son-in-law Mark Letts; daughter-in-law Mila Paul; great-granddaughters Averrie and Kendall; great-grandson Wyatt; brother Gary Paul; brother-in-law Don Becken (BHS '59); and many nephews and nieces and their families.

 Alan Landros, BHS '70

SERVICES FOR BILL PAUL:

Visitation-Viewing: Friday, August 5, 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Mortuary

6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles 90068

Graveside Service-Interment: Friday, August 5, 3:00 P.M.

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Memorial Park

6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles 90068

Memorial Service: Saturday, August 6, 11:00 A.M., Reception follows

Calvary Bible Church, 1101 S. Main St., Burbank 91506

Roger Lewis Odom, BHS 1965

Roger Lewis Odom, BHS 1965 

Born June 22, 1947 and passed away on March 21, 2026 in Rayville, LA as a result of sepsis from infections in an artery and recent stent procedure. 

BHS classmates remember Roger as being a great fullback for the Bulldogs’ Varsity football team. After graduation, he returned to Louisiana for college and more football. 

He was a retired US Army Veteran and had earned a master’s degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe. He was also retired from the Richland Parish School Board where he served as a teacher, coach, and Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation. 

Roger is survived by his wife, Charline, four children, ten grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

From Trudie Hentze, BHS 65

Myron Eugene Mikkelson, Sr., BHS 1968

Myron Eugene Mikkelson, Sr., BHS 1968

Myron E. Mikkelson, Sr. 1949 ~ 2007

Myron E. Mikkelson, Sr., loving husband and father, passed away Dec. 16, 2007 at the age of 57, at the Salt Lake City Veteran's Hospital. He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on November 2, 1949. 

Myron will be greatly missed by his wife, Elena; son, Gene Mikkelson and his wife Jennifer; and grandchildren, Julian and Jeanette. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Murray 8th Ward, 4600 S. 160 E. Friends and family may attend the viewing at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary on Thursday, Dec. 20th from 6-8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment: Utah Veteran's Memorial Park. 

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com

Eddys Lee Beasley Rough, BHS 1941

Eddys Lee Beasley Rough, BHS 1941

1 May 1923 - 14 Aug 2021

Eddys Lee Rough (nee Beasley) passed away August 14, 2021 in Chico, California at the age of 98. She was born to Edgar and Emily Beasley in Burbank, California, May 1, 1923. Her parents and her younger brother Alfred predeceased her. 

She enjoyed a long and loving marriage of over 70 years to Charles Lamont Rough who predeceased her in 2012. Beloved by her family, she is survived by her two sons Charles (Patricia) and Richard (Mandy); six grandsons James, Sean (Kendall), Charles (Genevieve), Jonathan (Kaitlin), Christopher, & Alexander; and nine great-grand-children. She was also blessed with five step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

Her husband Charles always remarked on the moment when he first saw Eddys at a DeMolay dance where she was wearing a turban in the style of Lana Turner and dancing her heart out. When they started dating, they both enjoyed spending evenings out in Hollywood listening and dancing to the big bands. Her love of music is a legacy that passed to her sons and continues to enrich their lives to this day. 

She graduated from Burbank High School in 1941. Eddys and Charles were married April 5, 1942 in Montecito, CA. While her husband was in Europe fighting in World War II, she worked at Disney Studios in Burbank during a period when Disney was not only creating many of their animated classics, but also producing films to support the war effort. During this time she met and worked with many of the creative talents and contributors to those classics. When the war ended, she welcomed her husband home with joy and open arms as they began their life together. 

Besides raising two sons with her husband, she was engaged in many volunteer activities over the years. Her favorite was serving as a volunteer coordinator for over 23 years with the American Red Cross. It was there that she made many dear and lasting friends. Her Christian faith and resiliency were legend, most recently surviving the Camp Fire in 2018 that destroyed the Town of Paradise. where she was living at the time. 

During the last year of her life, she had said that she was ready to go to the Lord and be reunited with her husband Charles. Her family is certain God granted her wish. Her family would like to thank Windchime Assisted Living in Chico and Butte Home Health & Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Eddys. 

There will be an internment of her ashes at the Beasley family plot in the San Gabriel Cemetery on September 13, 2021 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the American Red Cross.

Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Aug. 29, 2021.

Larry Thomas Johnson, BHS 1961

Larry Thomas Johnson, BHS 1961

Larry Johnson, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on August 30, 2022. Born Larry Thomas Johnson on July 27, 1943 in Tampa, Florida to Alvin and Mary Johnson. 

Larry was raised in Virginia by his grandparents and then moved to Burbank, California where he attended Burbank High School. Larry then joined the Air Force after graduating from California State College, Los Angeles. When he returned to Burbank he was a Fireman with Lockheed Airport and co-owned Firehouse Tavern with his lifelong friend, Michael Sugg. 

Larry then moved to Reno, Nevada and started his long career in Real Estate. He also met the love of his life, Anne Johnson. They were married for 29 years before Annie passed in 2014. 

Larry loved sports, riding motorcycles, camping, travelling, and playing golf. He is survived by his children Frank Deras, Tony Deras (Cathy), Gina Lord Garland Fennell (Jeff), Joey Lord (Stacy), Michelle Sugg (Tom), 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. We will miss Larry very much - he was a wonderful father, husband, and friend. A private ceremony is being planned. For more information, please contact Michelle Sugg at msugg@rwglaw.com

Published in Reno Gazette-Journal, September 12, 2022

John Lamar "Jack" Loutensock, Retired BHS Teacher/Coach

John Lamar Loutensock, Retired BHS Teacher/Coach

Born January 16, 1926 in Wilmar, California.

He passed away peacefully at his home in Orem, Utah on July 31, 2009.

Jack is survived by his wife and eternal companion of 59 years, Barbara Newmeyer Loutensock, his three children, Blyden Loutensock, Brett Loutensock, and Wendy Ruff, and preceded in death by his son, Mark Loutensock. He is survived by four grandchildren, Jason, Chelcie, Ashlee Loutensock, and London Ruff.

Funeral Services will be held in the Orem Park Sixth Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 114 South 400 West, Orem, on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, and also on Thursday one hour prior to the services at the Ward Chapel.

Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be conducted by the VFW District #4.

Published in the Deseret News on August 4, 2009.