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.

Allen B. Collins, BHS 1949

Allen B. Collins, BHS 1949

Allen Collins, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, formerly of Cheyenne, passed away April 13, 2017 in Aurora, Colorado.

Allen was born Feb. 24, 1931, in Winchester, Indiana, to Wendell and Mary Virginia Collins. His family moved to California in 1937.

Allen attended Burbank High School and that is where he met his wife, Maxine Kensinger. They married in 1951, and were married for 49 years and had four children, Jeff (Kay), Andy (Teresa), Cheryl Forget (Mike) and Patricia Haraldson (Mike).

After the passing of Maxine, Allen married Rita Custer in 2002. Rita has two children, Joe Hesketh (Shannon) and Ricki Thompson (Charles).

Allen had 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren who loved him tremendously.

Allen served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict, and worked 31 years for Mountain Bell.

Wyoming Tribune Eagle April 16, 2017 

Walter Asa Story, BHS 1916

Walter Asa Story, BHS 1916

Burbank Daily Review, January 1988

Walter Asa Story, 88, died January 5, 1988 in Glendale, California.

Born in Burbank, California, he lived here all his life. He was the son of the first mayor of Burbank, Thomas Story, and was the owner of a hardware store on the Golden Mall. He was also, one of the founding fathers of the Golden Mall.

Mr. Story is survived by his son, Robert of Burbank; daughter, Kathleen Au of Sunland; and three grandchildren.

Services were held January 7, at the Eckerman - Heisman Funeral Home. Burial was held at Grand View Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Donations may be made to the Burbank Historical Society.

Joseph Clayton Proctor, BHS 1938

Joseph Clayton Proctor, BHS 1938 

March 12,1920 – November 28, 2022 

Joseph Clayton Proctor was born on March 12, 1920, in Muncie, Indiana to Virgil and Josephine. He had one brother, Ray and one sister, Marjorie, both deceased. 

Joe was in the Burbank High School Class of 1938. In 1939 he worked for Lockheed Aircraft as a Tool Planner. In 1942 he joined the Merchant Marines as a Baker. Joe was discharged in 1945 and married Norma Grahn in 1947. She passed in April 2000. They had one adopted son, Mark C. Proctor. 

Joe later worked for Hughes Aircraft Co. His hobby was building model airplanes. They were NOT store bought. Some were large, with a wing span of 4 to 5 feet. Some were small with a wing span of only 2 ½ feet. His planes are now in a few Aerospace Museums. 

Joe passed away on November 28, 2022. He is survived by family and many friends where he lived.

Richard Lee Gilman, BHS 1967

Richard Lee Gilman, BHS 1967

17 Jan 1949 - 19 Sep 1996

Richard Lee Gilman was a United States Army veteran, having served his country in the Vietnam war. Richard was a 1967 graduate of Burbank High School in Burbank, California. 

Next to his senior picture it says the following: Elec. Civil Air Patrol Capt., Will be going to school and then enlist in the navy. 

Richard passed away in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon on September 19, 1996. Richard was living in Oregon at the time of his death.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Joseph William Gilman and Ruth Louise Corl. He was survived by at least one daughter, Tracy. He was buried in the Miller Cemetery, Scio, Oregon.

A classmate remembers Richard Gilman:

I was a close friend of him during High School, in his senior year he dropped out his last year and I lost contact. I found out that he was in the Army and in Vietnam. I was drafted and served my term in Germany. When I got out, I met Richard again. I got married and only saw him occasionally. Then I lost track of him until I received a phone call from his sister that he had died. The story I got from her that he was on the road with his truck and was not feeling well, he pulled into a truck stop and died. I do miss him but time has changed our friendship that we had in High School. My mom always talked about him she really liked him. I guess she can talk to him now since she passed away this year. Richard was a great friend and always be .

Kees de Vries, BHS 1967

Kathleen Mary O'Rell Schaedler, BHS 1968

Kathleen Mary O'Rell Schaedler, BHS 1968

Kathleen Mary O'Rell Schaedler passed away on May 11, 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer.

Kathy was born February 12, 1950 to Bob and Mary O'Rell. She was the eldest of 3 children. Kathy was born in Chicago, Illinois, but after a year the family moved to Burbank, California, where she lived the remaining 71 years.

Kathy was a graduate of Burbank High School, Class of 1968. She began working at the Burbank Unified School District in 1969, starting as an intern in the work experience program. She retired from the school district in 2005 after 37 years.

Kathy met the love of her life in 1968. Gary Schaedler and Kathy were married in February 1969 (53 years). In retirement they enjoyed boating and camping.

Kathy leaves behind her husband Gary, their daughter Jennifer and her brother, Brian, along with many lifelong friends. Kathy will be missed, but never forgotten! May she rest in peace.

Marilyn Fretz French, BHS 1954

Marilyn Fretz French, BHS 1954

WHITE OAK — Marilyn Fretz French 85 passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. Marilyn was born in Guthrie, OK on June 21, 1936 to Meredith and Thelma DeEtte Fretz. When she was a little girl her family moved to Southern CA and then finally settled down in Burbank, CA. Marilyn graduated high school in 1954. Milton and Marilyn were self-employed in the commercial art business in Burbank before retiring to White Oak, TX in 2006 to be closer to family.

Marilyn married Milton Read French in 1958. They have two children: David Read French of Portland, OR and Regina French Mattingly of White Oak, TX.

Marilyn was preceded in death by Milton French in 2019, and a sister Francis Savene in 2020.

Marilyn is survived by son David French of Portland, OR, daughter Regina French Mattingly and husband John Mattingly of White Oak, TX, sister Ellen Hays of Tehachapi, CA, brother-in-law Dennis French and wife Carol of Oro, AZ, granddaughter Michelle Longoria and husband Ezekial of Longview, TX John Mattingly, II of White Oak, TX, Kirk Mattingly and wife Brittany of White Oak, TX, Anthony Mattingly of White Oak, TX; great grandchildren, Braydon Mattingly, Hayden Mattingly, Kayden Mattingly, Maverick Youngblood, Alexander Bishop, Victoria Longoria, finance Ryan Sellers, Kristen Youngblood and Stephanie Youngblood; great-great grandchildren, Grace Lynn Youngblood, Maverick Youngblood, II, Olivia Youngblood, Michael Youngblood, Ryker Sellers and Lena Sellers.

Celebration of life will be Friday, October 1, 2021at 2:00 pm at Croley Funeral Home, 401 N. Center St., Gladewater, TX 75647.

Published on the Croley Funeral Home, Gladewater, Texas