David E. Ruch, BHS 1951

David E. Ruch, BHS 1951

1934 – 2024

Santa Barbara Independent, Monday,  Jan 06, 2025 

David Ruch was born on January 18, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died peacefully in Santa Barbara, California, surrounded by his daughter, and so much love from the caregivers and Hospice nurse at Heritage House. 

He was born in Philadelphia and came with his parents and their next-door neighbors to Burbank California when he was 12. He attended Burbank high school where he lettered in tennis. He graduated from UCLA for his undergraduate. And then USC  for his post graduate work.

He went to work for AC electronics in LA where he met the love of his life, Elaine . He was quickly transferred to Delco in Goleta where they bought an unfinished home in the foothills and proceeded to make it theirs. 

His mind was brilliant, but his woodworking skills were just as brilliant. He completed the home and then added a pool. Where his kids and all the neighborhood kids froliced for hours on end. He was first of all extremely brilliant, he was steadfast, he was gentle, and he was generous oh so generous. He helped so many people over his life.. He was a man of very few words, but his action spoke volumes. He will be missed by so many. 

He is survived by his daughter, Robin and his son David, four grandchildren, and one great grandson, he adored them all.  He was a very simple man. He gave to many charities, if you feel so inclined, you can make a donation in his name to any charity of your choice or to Cycling without Age. Which gave him hours and hours of pleasure in the last three years of his life. He would like that. 

Rest in peace Papa, your work here is done, and you lived such a beautiful and gentle life. Mom is waiting for you with open arms as always. You will be missed, oh so missed. But your love will continue on. You are never going to be forgotten.

A graveside service will be held Friday January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Goleta Cemetery, 44 South San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, lunch will follow.

Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary

Mario Trotta, BHS 1951

Mario Trotta, BHS 1951

March 11, 1933 - July 14, 2024

Mario Trotta was born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 11, 1933 to Antonio & Concetta Trotta .

He is survived by his wife Lana and  five children, Rick Trotta (Kerry), John Trotta (Yvonne), Dorene (Trotta) Finch (Lonny), Gary Trotta (Sharon) & Steve Trotta (Kate) who he had with his first wife Jackie. He also had 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Mario lived in Dearborn, Michigan until 1947. He eventually helped in the family market until the family moved to Burbank, CA. He graduated Burbank High School in 1951 and then shortly thereafter enlisted in the U.S. Navy. During that time, he married Jacquoline Cook. After Boot Camp he attended Aviation Structural Mechanic "A" school. After completing "A" school he spent time training in Texas and Oklahoma. After his training was complete, he was stationed at Atsugi Naval Air Station, Japan for the duration of his enlistment. Jackie and son Rick joined him in Japan and his second son John was "made in Japan". After his discharge from the Navy, he had a few different jobs...a milkman for a short time, then found work at Weber Aircraft and Zero Manufacturing. In the early to mid-sixties, he moved into construction as a carpenter setting patio doors. He stayed in construction as a contractor until the mid-nineties. In 1978 he fell in love with Lana Thornton, and they were married in September of that year. She brought him much joy and happiness for the next 46 years.

He spent his retirement time going to estate and garage sales. Some of his grandchildren have fun memories of going to sales with him. He went from buying and refurbishing old sewing machines and pump organs to clocks. Clocks became his passion/obsession. He could work miracles with clocks in dire need of part replacement. He often said there was a story for every clock that he owned. He made several long-time good friends during his estate sale visits, often times trading treasures they had found. He also restored a 1946 Chevy Pick-up from the ground up to factory original. There wasn't much that he couldn't fix, repair or refurbish.  Mario loved his family and loved bragging about their successes in life. He could tell you in detail, even at 91, memories of his own childhood while growing up in Dearborn and Burbank. He loved to reminisce about the family market in Dearborn.

We will always carry his memory in our hearts.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers for our Dad we are asking that a donation be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.

Click on the below link and it will take you to his memorial page there. Thank you for your donations to this worthy cause.

https://communityfundraising.woundedwarriorproject.org/campaign/Mario-Trotta-Memorial

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Funeral Service

Thursday, August 01, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Wesley Lyle Hoggan, BHS 1951

Wesley Lyle Hoggan, BHS 1951

Simi Valley Star, Simi Valley, California, Saturday, May 18, 1996

Wesley Lyle Hoggan, age 63, died May 15, 1996 at his home in Simi Valley.

Mr. Hoggan was graduated from Burbank High School and attended one year at Glendale Community College. He then attended Brigham Young University where he graduated. He served in the Naval Air for four years and worked on the flight deck of the ships during the war. 

He served his mission for two and a half years in Berlin, Germany. He was one of the first missionaries in Germany after the war. Mr. Hoggan sang with the Southern California Mormon Choir and sang with the Harmony Oaks Chorus, a men’s barber shop group. He and his sister used to dance in dance competitions, and he danced with his sister on a TV program. He has been involved with numerous plays and Community Theater. 

He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Kiwanis. He was married for five years to Karen Lee Cassell, prior to his marriage to Inella. From this first marriage, Kari Dawn was born in March 1967.

He is survived by his wife, Inella May Hoggan of Simi Valley; daughter, Kari Dawn Hoggan Jordan of Ukiah; daughter, Tammy Colleen Hoggan of Simi Valley; and sister, Lela Hoggan of Burbank.

Visitation will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Simi Valley in the Sinaloa Building on Monday, May 20, 1996 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with the service to follow. Burial will be at Glen Haven Memorial Park in San Fernando. Arrangements by Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary.

Dr. Wesley Neal Manor, BHS 1951

Dr. Wesley Neal Manor, BHS 1951

Dr. Wesley Neal Manor, 67, who had a practice in Anacortes at one time, died suddenly early Saturday morning, June 9, in Oak Harbor. He was a resident of Oak Harbor.

Dr. Manor was born Aug. 16, 1933, to Mildred and Wesley Manor in Lancaster, Calif. As a child, he had a love for music and was an accomplished pianist. 

Dr. Manor served four years in  U.S. Army intelligence in the early 1950s. Deciding on a career in medicine instead of music, Dr. Manor graduated from the California College of Medicine, now the University of California at Irvine, in 1964. 

In 1965, he moved with his family to Coupeville and opened one of the first family practices on Whidbey Island. This was a happy period in Dr. Manor's life because making house calls still was a common occurrence and payment for his services often took the form of produce or other barter. 

During this time, Dr. Manor also was instrumental in Whidbey General Hospital's inception and development. In 1971, he returned to school at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Ore., and completed his ear, nose and throat specialty residency.

In 1975, Dr. Manor and his younger brother "Dr. Norm" opened two ear, nose and throat clinics, one in Mount Vernon and the other in Anacortes. The brothers practiced together until 1980, when "Dr. Neal" returned to Coupeville to practice -- a town that he loved. 

Dr. Manor also served as director of the Island County Health Department for several years, while running his busy practice. In addition, he traveled to Ketchikan, Alaska, several times a year to provide needed ENT medical services to patients in that remote area.

Dr. Manor is survived by his beloved wife, Rhonda, in Oak Harbor; three children from his first marriage to Jeannette Beatty of Anacortes -- daughter Janell and her husband Colin Key of Scotland, son Darrin and his wife Karey Manor of Bainbridge Island and daughter Tonja and her husband Jason Dunton of Anacortes; two stepsons from his marriage to Rhonda -- Joshua and his wife Rachael Lancaster of Oak Harbor and Lee Lancaster of North Carolina. He also is survived by his brother, Norman Manor, M.D., of Miles City, Mont. and by eight grandchildren, Lauren and Ellen Key, Sarah and Jordan Manor, Alex, Megan and Taylor Dunton and Jacob Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Neal Manor Fund, c/o Whidbey Island Hospital Foundation, POB 400, Coupeville, Wash., 98239.

Memorial services for Dr. Manor are 1 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001, at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor

Arrangements were under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.

Clyde Edward Argo, BHS 1951

Clyde Edward Argo, BHS 1951

1933 - 2021

Clyde Edward Argo, born May 4, 1933, passed away on May 3, 2021, in Lancaster, California just one day before his 88th birthday. Clyde was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Clyde was born in Joplin Missouri to Ray Benjamin Argo and Ena Irene Argo (Spencer) in 1933. Clyde was raised by his mother in Burbank, California, along with his younger brother Larry, after the untimely passing of their father when Clyde was just 3 years of age. He attended John Muir Junior High School and Burbank High School (Class of 1951) and at the age of 16, met Dolores (age 14). Both attended Burbank High and lived on the same block. They became high school sweethearts and were married June 12, 1954.

At age of 18 Clyde started working at a sheet metal company in Burbank. At age 22, he began working with Hoffman-Atchley Cabinet Company. Clyde loved fishing, football, camping, and travelling with his family. When his sons were youngsters, Clyde managed/coached Little League Baseball. Throughout their marriage, Clyde and Dolores lived in Burbank, Encino, Chatsworth, and Simi Valley. They remained close with many of their long-time high school friends, raising families, travelling and vacationing together, and attended a number high school reunions throughout the years.

After raising two sons and working for more than 40 years, Clyde retired and set out to travel with Dolores in their 5th wheel, where they visited state parks, beaches, and many casinos, until they finally settled and moved to Lancaster in 2000. Clyde was invited to join the Elks by his brother-in-law, Joe Warder, and has remained active over the past years, acting a Greeter, and participating in the Camping Club.

Clyde is preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother Larry. He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Dolores Joan Argo, their two sons, Thomas E. Argo and David C. Argo, Grandsons, David Argo and Dennis Argo, sister-in-law Pat Warder, and nieces, Christine Widmer, Kathy Wells, and Julie Aguilar.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 1pm at B.P.O. Elks Lodge in Lancaster, California.

Posted by Valley of Peace Cremations & Burial 

Patsy J. Mead Redditt, BHS 1951

Patsy J. (Mead) Redditt passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, with her adoring husband holding her hand.

Patsy was born to the late Roy and Lora Mead on April 15, 1935, in Duncan, OK. The Mead family moved to Burbank, CA, in 1939. Pat graduated from Burbank High School in 1951. She lived throughout Southern California. Having been married and divorced, she met the love of her life, Gene Redditt, in 1985. They were married in 1992, and just celebrated their 25th anniversary.

Patsy was an aerospace electrician. She worked on many projects and aircrafts including the B-1, B-2 and the SR71. She retired in 1997. Patsy and Gene moved to Sutherlin, Oregon, to be close to their grandkids in 2004.

During her retirement, Patsy enjoyed spending her time with Gene. You could always find them together. They were members of a local camper club enjoying monthly RV trips and a classic car club with their 48 Plymouth. They traveled to the East Coast several times to visit family. Patsy loved meeting people and learning their stories. She volunteered for local nonprofit events in Sutherlin.

Patsy leaves behind her best friend and husband, Gene Redditt; she passes on her compassionate hardworking, giving attitude to her children, Jon Campbell (Carrie), Carolyn Kucera (Steve), Christian Epps (Mark), Tim Redditt (Andria), Cindy Embry (Ted); grandchildren, Brant Campbell (Emily), Amanda Campbell, Shelby Campbell, Tyson Redditt and Aiden Redditt; brother, Bobbie Mead; her sister, Carolyn Marciano, will miss their daily phone calls; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who will remember a strong lady that impacted their lives and kept the family together.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Guy Mead.

The family held a Celebration of Patsy's Life on Friday, May 19, 2017.

Marlan Andrew Guiliacci, BHS 1951

Marlan Andrew Guiliacci, BHS 1951................... Marlan Andrew Guiliacci passed away on November 2014. He had resided in Burbank for 68 years. He was born April 5, 1933 in Gillespie, Illinois the son of Sesto and Lillian (Johnson) Guiliacci. They moved to Burbank in 1946. Marlan graduated from Burbank High School in 1951. He joined the Navy in 1951 during the Korean War, and served proudly on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga. ................ In November 1974 Marlan married the love of his life, Judy Hurst. As a painting contractor Andrews Painting Company) for 35 plus years, he made friends with evert job. He was truly a caring man and put so much effort into making sure he created a relationship with every client, and did"t just "complete a project". Marlan was active in his church and community. He had logged thousands of volunteer hours. He volunteered for the Burbank Police Department, and Joslyn Adult Center. He also helped the RSVP Program, by picking up pastries and delivering them for the Mary Stoica Cafe. For the past fours years he led the "One Warm Coat Drive" for Veterans. ..................Marlan is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy; two daughters, Marla Goodwyn, and Tracy Andrews; two sons, Brian Andrews, and Todd Randall. He was the proud grandfather to 5 grandsons, Spencer Andrews, Marlan, Joshua, and CodyPette, and Taylor and Connor Goodwyn. Granddaughter-in-law, Brittany Andrews, is the mother of his first great-grandson, Oliver Andrews. He is also survived by brother, Ron Randall, step-parents, Neda Guiliacci and Rudy Triana, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Robert S. Guiliacci.

Wilmadele Baker Hunt, BHS 1951

Wilmadele Baker Hunt February 10, 1934 - July 9, 2013 After just 20 days of separation, Wilmadele Baker Hunt was reunited with her beloved husband, Bud, as she passed away in her Vista, CA home on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.Wilmadele was born on February 10, 1934 in Huntington Park, CA to George Albert Baker and Gertrude Eliza Cluff. She moved to Burbank, CA in 1948 where she soon met her eternal sweetheart, Henry Barlow Hunt. They married in 1955, after she had graduated from Occidental College, and he had returned from the Korean War. Wilma and Bud were blessed with six children, who all were raised in Burbank, CA and received college degrees. A gifted musician and compassionate woman, Wilma served her community as a member of National Charity League, held many positions in PTA, and served faithfully in her church until the end of her life. Of all the titles she held throughout her life, “Mother” was the one she loved best. Wilmadele is survived by her children, Carolee and Ron Whitehead, Marissa and John Munoa, Colleen and Brian Hervey, Kevin and Monica Hunt, Elizabeth and Scott Lowry, and David and Leanna Hunt, 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She will be remembered by all for being “Loving, Sweet and Kind.” Memorial services will be held in her honor on Monday, July 29 at Noon at the LDS Church, 1545 Melrose Ave, Vista, CA. Published in the Glendale News Press, July 19, 2013

Patricia Patterson Lacey, BHS 1951

Patricia Patterson Lacey, BHS 1951

Patricia Patterson Lacey passed away on May 17, 2013. She married Norman Lacey in 1958, and they were married for 54 years at the time of her passing. Patricia is survived by her husband, Norman Lacey, of Sun Valley; one child and two grandchildren, all of Burbank. No other details at this time.

Juanita Morton Sullivan, BHS 1951

Juanita Morton Sullivan, BHS 1951

Juanita (Morton) Sullivan passed away on July 22, 2013 just six days before her 80th birthday in her sleep.  Her death was attributed to bronchitis and dementia.

She was proceeded in death by her sister Marie Morton, Beverly Morton, Susie Morton and Arthur Morton. She was the next to the oldest.

She will be missed. No other details at this time.

Charles "Chuck" McCalmont, BHS 1951

Charles "Chuck" McCalmont, BHS 1951

(1933-2013)

Chuck McCalmont, Sr. ... Retired IRS Special Agent Chuck McCalmont, Sr. passed away on May 17, 2013 in Temecula, CA, from complications due to a bacterial infection. He was 80 years old.

He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Chuck Sr. became a Revenue Agent in 1961 and a Special Agent in 1965 with what was then Intelligence Division. He worked in the Los Angeles, Atlanta, Macon and National Offices. He retired from the Los Angeles Field Office in 1988. Respecting his wishes, there will not be any public services.

Chuck McCalmont, Sr. is survived by his wife, Toni, and two sons--Chuck McCalmont (Los Angeles Field Office Special Agent) and Bob (Riverside County Sheriff's Department Deputy). Condolences may be sent to:

Toni McCalmont
43924 Alencon Court
Temecula, CA 92592

Dr. Henry B. "Bud" Hunt, BHS 1951

Dr. Henry B. "Bud" Hunt, BHS 1951

Dr. Henry B. Hunt, known as "Bud", passed away peacefully, in his home, in Vista, California, on June 19, 2013.

Bud was born on February 15, 1933, to Henry Robert Hunt and Mildred Ferguson Hunt in Burbank, California. He graduated from Burbank High School. He served his country in the Army’s 25th Infantry "Tropic Lightning" Division during the Korean War. After returning to Burbank, he married his high school sweetheart, Wilmadele Baker and raised a family of six children. He attended USC and Loyola and had a successful dental practice in Burbank for 42 years.

Dr. Hunt spent much of his time serving his family and community. He was a member of Kiwanis and Rotary. He served for 12 years on the Burbank Unified School District, and for several years on the Boards of Planning and Parks and Recreation. He coached little league, built and flew model airplanes, raised parrots, raced pigeons, restored antique cars and was an avid fisherman, treating patients and friends to Memorial Day fishing trips on "The Betty-O."

Bud was a member and served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Bishop, High Councilor and Scoutmaster.

His proudest accomplishment was his family. Bud is survived by his wife Wilmadele, his sister Billee Hunt Carr, children Carolee and Ron Whitehead, Marissa and John Munoa, Kevin and Monica Hunt, Colleen and Brian Hervey, Elizabeth and Scott Lowry and David and Leanna Hunt, twenty-four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. His favorite quote was, "No success can compensate for failure in the home." -David O McKay

Services will be held on Friday, June 28 at 12 noon, at the LDS chapel at 1545 S. Melrose Drive, Vista California.

Burbank Leader, June 24, 2013

Robert Sidney Tinker, Jr., BHS 1951

Robert Sidney Tinker, Jr., BHS 1951

Los Angeles Times, January 25, 1951

"Joint Services Slated for Jeep Crash Victims"

Joint funeral services for two Burbank High School seniors killed in a jeep accident Monday will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, members of the youths' families announced yesterday.

 Robert Sidney Tinker Jr., 17, of 714 E. Palm Ave., and Larry W. Hughes, 18, of 703 E. Harvard Road, both of Burbank, were found dead Tuesday morning January 22, 1951 beside a demolished jeep on a fire road in the Burbank Hills.

Their companion, Kenneth Lee Harrison, 17, of 925 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, was found unconscious nearby and was still in critical condition yesterday at St. Joseph Hospital with head injuries.

Police reported the boys apparently went riding in the hills Monday night. While attempting to negotiate a narrow fire road they lost control of the jeep and hurtled to a dirt road about 90 feet down a cliff.

The three youths were to graduate with their senior class at the Burbank High School commencement tonight. Principal Gerald Ogborn said the diplomas of the two dead youths will be awarded posthumously during the exercises. Ogborn said that members of the class had voted to cancel the traditional senior candlelight supper scheduled for yesterday in memory of the two youths.

The Tinker boy leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinker, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Pagones, of Burbank.

The Hughes boy leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hughes, and two brothers, Lt. C. Lee Healy with the Air Forces in Japan and Robert Hughes of Laguna Beach.

Elinor H. Goodman Guenther, BHS 1951

Elinor H. Goodman Guenther, BHS 1951

September 16, 1933 - January 6, 2012

Born in Los Angeles, Mom grew up in Burbank, graduating from Burbank High School in 1951. She worked at Lockheed until 1958, when she married Wrynn Guenther, and became a homemaker, and the mother of 4 children.

In 1971, Mom went back to school, and for over 30 years, she worked as a CNA at Valley Presbyterian Hospital. She retired at the age 67, and she moved to Vancouver, Washington in 2006 to be with her daughter and son.

Mom enjoyed reading, movies, music, singing, gardening, socializing, and playing games.

She is survived by her four children, Glenna (John) Dersch, sons Patrick (Barbara) Guenther, Vance Guenther, and David (Sylvia) Guenther, eight grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, several nieces, nephews, and friends. Mom was preceded in death by her parents, Manny and Marion Goodman, and brother, D.A.A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date in California.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ray Hickey Hospice House, PO Box 1600, Vancouver, WA, 98668.

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on January 15, 2012

Robert Lee Radcliffe, BHS 1951

Robert Lee Radcliffe, BHS 1951

ROBERT LEE RADCLIFFE

Robert Lee Radcliffe, 69, died Jan. 16, 2003, in Campo. Born March 8, 1933, in Pomona, he grew up in Burbank and graduated from Burbank High School. He worked as a businessman and a movie-set painter.

Mr. Radcliffe is survived by his daughters, Donna Spears and Karen Cumming; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service is at 1 p.m. March 21 at the National Cemetery in Westwood.
The North County Cremation service of San Marcos is in charge of direction.
Burbank Leader, February 22, 2003

Diane Virginia Nelson Lange, BHS 1951

Diane Virginia Nelson Lange, BHS 1951

Diane Virginia Lange, 70, of Pine City, Minnesota, died peacefully at Kanabec Hospital in Mora on Tuesday, July 29, 2003. She was born in Hollywood, CA on May 17, 1933, the daughter of Fred and Ruth Nelson. She grew up in Los Angeles, Glendale and Burbank, CA. graduating from Burbank High School in 1951. She then went on to Bible school in Los Angeles for a year.

Diane met Delbert Lange at St. Matthews Church in 1951, when he was stationed with the Air Force at Cal Airo Tech in Glendale. They were married on June 12, 1953 and set up their home in rural Pine City.

Diane was a faithful and precious wife, always concerned for her family. She put them first. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ, whom she accepted as her personal Savior while at Bible camp. It showed in her raising of six children in a simple home.

Diane and Delbert read the Word of God together daily. She was quiet but friendly, a stalwart supporter and encourager to her pastor husband, children and grandchildren. She was always there to share others problems and help with a smile. Among the simple pleasures Diane enjoyed were reading books, working puzzles, watching game shows with her family and collecting refrigerator magnets. She liked to take care of her cats and enjoyed watching the flowers bloom in her gardens.

Visiting with her children and grandchildren was another favorite pursuit. Few visits ended without at least a game or two of Skip-Bo or tiles. Diane also loved to travel and look through all the pictures and videos she and Delbert accumulated during their many trips through the western states and Canada. She was able to celebrate her and Delbert's 50th wedding anniversary with all of her family at the North Shore in June and travel up to the Yukon this month to see her great granddaughter.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruth Nelson, and her granddaughter, Becky Kappauf. She is survived by her husband, Delbert, Pine City; her sister, Barbara Toshach, Long Beach, CA: six children, Linda Andrews of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada; Nancy and Scott Nichols, Fredonia, WI; Lisa Kappauf, Hinckley; Steven and Kim Lange, Pine City; Jeanine Macapageal, Coon Rapids; and Larry Lange, Hinckley; 17 grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth Freemantle, Darcie Andrews, Reggie Andrews, Nathan, Stacy and Steven Nichols, Michael, James and Alicia Kappauf, Stephanie, Jonathan, Christine, David, Katelyn and Joshua Lange, and Mark and Daniel Macapagel, one great granddaughter, Caroline Freemantle, and many brothers and sisters in Christ.

Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church. Pastor Ken Dalbey officiated. Casketbearers were Mike Kappauf, James Kappauf, Jonathan Lange, Nathan Nichols, Steven Nichols and Scott Nichols.

Burial was at Hustletown Cemetery in rural Pine City.

Frank Larry Imera, BHS 1951

The Tehachapi News, 2004

Frank Larry Imera, BHS 1951
May 16, 1932 - November 28, 2004

A Mass of the Christian Burial was held on December 3, 2004 at St. Malachy Catholic Church for Frank Larry Imera, 72, who passed away on November 28, 2004 at his home in Tehachapi.
Mr. Imera was born May 16, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Loreto and Josephine Imera. As a teenager, he moved with his family to Burbank, California, graduating from Burbank High School.

Mr. Imera served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He worked as a general machinist and project coordinator for Lockheed Martin for 39 years. He married his wife of 47 years, Gloria K. Williamson, on October 12, 1957 in Burbank.

Mr. Imera was a former president and member of Club DaVinci. He enjoyed camping, fishing and woodworking, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was a loving and faithful husband and father. He and his wife retired to Tehachapi nine years ago where he loved the mountains and peaceful setting.

Mr. Imera is survived by his wife, Gloria Imera of Tehachapi; son Dean Imera and his wife Michelle of Castaic; daughters Tammy Birrer and her husband Kelly of Leona Valley, Nancy Reid of Gardena and Gina Imera of Bakersfield; grandchildren Kurt, Brandon, Jennifer, Bethany and Travis Birrer and Nicole imera; great-granddaughter, Allison Birrer; sisters Josephine Christoff of Tustin and twin sister, Loretta Furlong of Las Vegas, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Imera is preceded in death by his faithful companion and loving cocker spaniel, Charlie.

Father Joel Davadilla officiated at the service. Interment followed at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements.