Ruth Lois Bayon Casper, BHS 1932

This is from The Senior Bulldog Newsletter that Ruth Lois Bayon Casper passed away on August 2, 2018 at age of 104 and half years old. She is survived by at least one daughter, Sue Reynolds. Her daughter Sue said Ruth enjoyed her time as a Bulldog at Burbank High School. No other details at this time.

Bonnie Diaz Voigt, BHS 1972

Bonnie Diaz Voigt, BHS 1972

Posted on Facebook that Bonnie Diaz Voigt passed away sometime this week September 2019. Bonnie was a 1972 graduate of Burbank High School. No other details at this time. Thoughts and Prayers to her family.

Otto Kenneth Lahlum, BHS 1945?

BURBANK JET PILOT DIES IN GERMANY
February 24, 1928 - December 16, 1954

Lt. Kenneth Lahlum, 27, Burbank jet pilot, died of shock and exposure after he bailed out of his disabled jet plane over Germany Thursday, December 16, 1954 according to a telegram received by his father, Otto Lahlum, a guitarist of 1806 Rosita Ave., Burbank.

The government telegram, delivered yesterday, said the pilot became lost after bailing out of his crippled plane. The first lieutenant's wife, Patricia, and his daughter, Lane Susan, one year old, live at 428 N. Lincoln Street, Burbank.

A graduate of Burbank High School, Lt. Lahlum flew 100 missions over Korea before being transferred to Germany two and a half years ago. He was a member of the 527th Fighter Bomber Squadron.

His stepmother, Mrs. Doris Lahlum, an accordionist, is spending Christmas in Korea entertaining the troops. Lt.Lahlum is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Borg Lahlum Wyzga, 510 E. Harvard Street, Glendale, California.

Michael Harvey Gunderman, BHS 2000

Michael Gunderman, BHS 2000 passed away on February 23, 2018 according to a fellow 2000 grad who posted this on Facebook. No other details at this time. May he rest in peace.

Douglas Craig Ward, BHS 1980

Douglas Craig Ward, Burbank High Class of 1980  
June 14, 1961 to March 12, 2019

Posted on Facebook

Douglas Craig Ward, passed away at City of Hope, Duarte, CA. March 12, 2019 from Stage four melanoma cancer diagnosed in January gone in two months at 57 years old after finding late in life love, only a year and a half prior. Life cut way too short. He was an awesome human being, friend, co worker and an incredible musician. He worked at IKEA for almost 26 years. No other details at this time.

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Thomas Steven Christian, BHS 1965

Thomas Steven Christian, BHS 1965

Burbank Leader, Wednesday, September 25, 1985

Thomas S. Christian, 39, died September 21,1985 in his Burbank home. He was born in Glendale and had lived all his life in the Burbank area. He was a salesman for Levi-Strauss for 10 years.

He is survived by mother, June Christian Legnar of Burbank; grandmother, Mable Walker of Burbank; brother Frank Christian of Arleta; and sister Carol June Brentner of Burbank.

Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m.at the Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service. Burial will be private at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.

Lawrence "Larry" Strong, BHS 1950

Larry Strong

Born on July 18, 1932, in Glendale, California, and passed away on November 24, 2000, in Marina Del Rey, California. After graduating from Burbank High School, Larry began his career in the motion picture industry at Disney Studios. His career was interrupted by a tour of duty in the Korean War conflict from 1950-1953.

Larry enjoyed a 45 year career as a film editor and was twice nominated for an Emmy award and was nominated for an Eddie award for "Battlestar Galactica." He was a member of American Cinema Editors, an honorary society of motion pictures editors who are voted into membership on the basis of their professional achievements, their dedication to the education of others and their commitment to the craft of editing.

He is survived by his loving wife Elaine; his stepchildren Don McPherson, Jr, Jane Vogel and Marilee Ravana, and his step grandchildren Jennifer Patton and Douglas Vogel.

Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2000, at Wee Kirk o' the Heather, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.

Nancy Bennett Collins, BHS 1969

This was posted on Facebook by her sister as follows: "Heartbroken to lose my big sister, Nancy (Bennett) Collins BHS class of 1969. She is survived by two sisters, a son and daughter and her husband Martin Collins. No other details at this time.

Martin Akmakjian, BHS 1937

Martin Akmakjian, BHS 1937

It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Martin Akmakjian. Born November 12, 1918, Martin finished his course of faith on February 19, 2016, as the longest standing member of our church family. Martin is beloved by many and now rests from his labors. He is survived by his wife Joyce, their two sons, Michael and Gregory, and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on:

Friday, March 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM
Burbank First United Methodist Church
700 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502

Fountiene Duda Prince, BHS 1953

Fountiene Duda Prince, age 84, passed away peacefully in Bellingham, Washington on Saturday August 24, 2019.

Fountiene was born June 3, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska. After moving to Long Beach, she attended Longfellow Elementary School. In 1950 her family moved to Burbank, California, where she attended Burbank High School and graduated in 1953 as an accomplished violinist. She received an academic scholarship to Michigan State University, where she spent her first 2 years of college. She then transferred to University of Southern California and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1957.

On June 28, 1958, Fountiene married John Dudley Prince, a Naval officer stationed in San Diego. After their marriage and John’s retirement from the Navy, Fountiene and John moved to Ukiah, California where they both taught grade school. They returned to the Southern California area in 1959 and continued to work as teachers in the Simi Valley School District.

In 1960, Fountiene and John started their family. Fountiene was the loving mother of three children; Wendy Lee (1960), John Fredrick (1962), and Jeffrey Alden (1964). In 1978, after 18 years of staying at home to raise her family, she returned to graduate school to earn her MS in Psychology. She was a counselor for the Oak Park School district until 1998, when she returned to graduate school and obtained a PhD in Psychology. After receiving her PhD, she worked in the adolescent ward at Charter Hospital and also managed her own private practice until she retired in December of 2000.

In 1994, Fountiene and John built a vacation home on Orcas Island, a place Fountiene had fallen in love with after visiting on vacation. Fountiene spent her later years on Orcas Island hiking the trails, visiting neighboring islands, and enjoying a wonderful retirement with friends and family. Fountiene loved to cook and sew, and was most happy when she was helping others. She also loved to travel, and made numerous trips to reconnect with her relatives in the Czech Republic.

Fountiene was preceded in death by her mother Fountiene Lee Duda and Ferdinand Vincent Duda is survived by her husband of 61 years, John; her brother Fritz; her

three children Wendy, John and Jeff; and her 10 grandchildren Chris, Katie, Jordan, Natasha, Carter, Alex, Scarlett, Alden, John and Melia. Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Fountiene are invited to attend a memorial service on Orcas Island at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 242 Main St, Eastsound, WA 98245 on Saturday, September 7 at 1pm.

Published in the Islands' Sounder, Fri Aug 30th, 2019, Orcas Island, WA