Allen H. Larson, BHS 1954

Allen H. Larson, BHS 1954

Daily News of Los Angeles (CA) - Wednesday, March 26, 2008

ALLEN H. LARSON 1936-2008 Allen "Red" Larson was born on April 26, 1936 in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on March 8, 2008. He was a life-long resident of Burbank. Red attended Burbank High School and worked at Technicolor as an Expeditor for 46 years. Red was very active in Burbank softball, and was a AAA fast-pitch pitcher for a number of teams over the years, most notably Karl's Shoes. Thousands of area residents would attend the games, cheering on the team and Red to numerous no-hitters. Red later took up golf and was a member of several golf clubs, including the Chic-A-Shay Golf Cl ub. He was also a member of the Burbank Elk's Club.

Red is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gail, his daughter Sandy Diamond of Herndon, VA, daughter Cindy Hernandez of Burbank, son Rich Larson of Los Angeles, daughter Chris Morrow of Seattle, WA, granddaughter Kelly Bush of Burbank and sister Carolyn Manskar of San Diego. He is also survived by many extended family members and wonderful friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 12:00 pm at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hill s, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA, in the North Chapel. Friends are invited to join the family at the Burbank Elk's Lodge, 2232 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to GREAT (Golden Retriever Rescue Education And Training), PO Box 3169, Falls Church, VA 22043 or www.grreat.org/ donate/index.html a non-profit organization run by Red's daughter Sandy.

Richard R. “Dick’ Reinke, BHS 1953

Richard R. “Dick’ Reinke, BHS 1953


Richard R. “Dick’ Reinke, age 75, went to our Lord in Heaven at 11:21 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev. Dick was born June 17, 1935, in Glendale, Calif. to Jack and Mary Reinke. He graduated from Burbank High in Calif. in 1953, and joined the Navy in 1956. In 1958, he married Barbara.

Dick retired in 1987 from his air conditioning business in North Hollywood, Calif., and he and Barb moved to Bullhead City where he became a General Contractor.

“Dick, you put up such a brave fight to live,but now you are safe in God’s arms. We love you so much, and we miss you terribly.”

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack, mom, Mary, and brother, Don.

Dick leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Barb; two sons, Mark (Deb) and Kurt of Bullhead City; daughter, Mindy (Tim) of Henderson, Nev.; sister, Rosemary; two brothers, Glen and Jon, and sister Marla; granddaughter, Kelli; grandson, Scott (Candace); grandson, T.J.; great-grandson, Bryce; two nephews, Tony and Chris; and other nieces and nephews.

A family viewing and service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Desert Lawn Funeral Home, 9250 S. Ranchero Lane, Mohave Valley. A gravesite service will immediately follow at Desert Lawn Cemetery.

Visit our Obituary Guest Book at www.mohavedailynews.com

Raymond I. Gibson, BHS 1960

Raymond I. Gibson, BHS 1960


Herald and News (Klamath Falls, OR) - Tuesday, November 30, 2010


Raymond I. Gibson, 68, passed away on Nov. 24, 2010, in Klamath Falls, Ore., from mesothelioma (asbestos cancer). At Raymond's request , there will be no formal funeral services. A memorial service w i l l take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at the Keno Fire Department Recreation Hall.


Raymond was born on Oct. 8, 1942, in Glendale, Calif., to Raymond and Ova (Hodges) Gibson. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1960 and became a journeyman plumber in 1966. In 1971, he married Donna Jean Wragg at Knott's Berry Farm Chapel of the Reflections in Buena Park, Calif. Two children were born to this union, Gregory Gibson and Cheri (Gibson) Englestadter.


In 1976 , the family moved from Newport Beach, Calif., to Keno, Ore., and opened a restaurant, The Deli, in Klamath Falls with their close family friends Mary and Gary Williams. In 1979, the family moved to Bonanza, Ore., and resided there until 1997 when they moved back to Keno, where he resided until his death.


Raymond returned to plumbing work in 1979, working for a number of plumbing companies (Baldwin Plumbing, Stites Plumbing, B & D Plumbing). In 1983, he went to work as the plumber at Oregon Institute of Technology and retired from there in 1997.


Raymond enjoyed traveling around the state of Oregon and the Oregon Coast in their motor home, bowling with the RV Club on Wednesdays, and snowmobiling, but electronics and computers were his love. He was a member of the Klamath Basin Snowdrifters and the Pelican RV Club. An Amateur Radio operator since 1972, h i s c a l l si g n s were W B6BW F (California) and W B70K X (Oregon).


Survivors include his wife, Donna; his son, Gregory Gibson and his daughter, Cheri Gibson-Englestadter, both of Klamath Falls; grandchildren, Joshua, Carly, Whitney and Cai Gibson and Blake and Priscilla Englestadter; two brothers, Donald Gibson of Manassas, Va., and Francis (Shirley) Gibson of San Diego, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Lynda (Jeff) Arimond of Fountain Valley, Calif., Debbie (Rick) Armijo of Yorba Linda, Calif., Kathy Bolkovatz of Orange, Calif., and Laurie (Eddie) Wragg of Corona, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; uncle, Gene (Joy) Boyer; "Favorite Cousin" Ron (Sherry and Eva) Jackson; and "Adopted Big Brother," Clyde (Jean) Freed.


He will be missed by all of his family and many friends. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, Gregory Eugene Gibson, sister-i n-law, Viola Gibson, and mother-in-law, and father-inlaw Frances and Donald Wragg. The family would like to give a "special thank you" to Dr. Jon McKellar and Klamath Hospice for their loving care of Raymond during his illness.


In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you to give to your favorite charity or the Klamath Hospice. Disposition will be by Pyramid Cremations. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, directors, now located at 2680 Memorial Drive, Klamath Falls, Ore., 541-883-3458, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lance Gregory Clenard, BHS 1968

Lance Gregory Clenard, BHS 1968

September 05, 2008, Chicago Tribune

Lance G. Clenard, 58, of Barrington.

Beloved husband of Cindy, nee Weber, Clenard; loving father of Jeff (Julie) McElroy, Bryan McElroy and Anna (Jon) Grice; cherished grandfather of Lucas; dear son of the late Vincent and late Barbara, nee Ferris, Clenard; fond brother of Jeff (Colleen) Clenard, Chris (Karyn) Clenard and Carol (Randy) Johnson; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 12 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland, Des Plaines.

An ice cream social to follow at 2 p.m. Casual attire please.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Wounded Hero's Fund, 415 Garnsey Ave., Bakersfield, Ca 93309 or Salute, Inc., P.O. Box 236 Prospect Heights, IL 60070.

Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or847-253-0168
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Lance G. Clenard, of Barrington

Lance G. Clenard was born March 6, 1950 to Vincent and Barbara (nee Ferris) Clenard, in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Clenard was a member of the Allegro Choir of Palatine, the Harper Festival Chorus, the Bartlett Community Theatre Productions, a board member of the St. Marcelline Productions and a member of Presbyteria of Chicago.

Lance is survived by his wife Cindy (nee Weber) Clenard; his children Jeff (Julie) McElroy, Bryan McElroy and Anna (Jon) Grice; his grandson Lucas; his siblings Jeff (Colleen) Clenard, Chris (Karyn) Clenard, Carol (Randy) Johnson and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday September 6 from 12:00 PM until the time of memorial service at 1:00 PM at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland, Des Plaines. An ice cream social to follow at 2 PM. Casual attire please.

Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to: Wounded Hero’s Fund 415 Garnsey Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309 or Salute, Inc . P.O. Box 236 Prospect Heights, IL 60070

George Carl Gebby, BHS 1959

George Carl Gebby, BHS 1959

Los Angeles Times, July 1974

George C. Gebby, age 32, beloved son of Francis and Betty Gebby, brother of Donna Simms and Carol Gebby. Founder and director of Carlwood Home for Boys in Crossville, Tennessee.

Note: Died in July 1974 in TN and buried in the Crossville City Cemetery, Crossville, Cumberland County, TN.

Patrick Michael Timothy Sheehan, BHS 1971

Patrick Michael Timothy Sheehan, BHS 1971

Patrick Michael Timothy Sheehan, 24, died Friday, January 7, 1977 in North Hollywood.

Born in California, he was a Burbank resident for 24 years.

He is survived by his wife Shelley, two brothers, Dean Sheehan of Burbank, and Jeff Sheehan of Burbank; one sister, Gina Sheehan of Huntington Beach; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheehan of Burbank.

Mass will be celebrated 9a.m., Thursday, January 13, 1977 at St. Robert Bellermine Church, Burbank. Interment will follow at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery. The Valley Funeral Home, Fred Kubisak & Sons, directors.
Published in the Burbank Review, Wednesday, January 12, 1977

Beatrice Mary Hughes Clark, BHS 1927?

Beatrice Mary Hughes Clark, BHS 1927?

Beatrice Mary Clark; Longtime Burbank Resident

October 3, 1990, Los Angeles Times

Beatrice Mary Clark, a resident of Burbank for more than 60 years, has died at age 81.

Mrs. Clark died Monday of heart failure, said her daughter-in-law, Pauline Clark.

Born Beatrice Mary Hughes in Ohio, she moved to Burbank in 1922, graduated from Burbank High School and raised a family there. Recently she lived in a convalescent home in Toluca Lake.

She is survived by her son, Robert Clark of Burbank; a granddaughter; four step-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Jack Clark, died in 1976.

A funeral is scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Chapel, 333 E. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park in San Fernando.

Robert Benjamin Zion, BHS 1964

Robert Benjamin Zion, BHS 1964

Robert B. Zion, 55, died July 15, 2002, in Burbank.

He was born in Glendale and lived in Burbank for 51 years. He worked as a security guard. During the Vietnam War, he served in the Navy on board the U.S. aircraft carrier Tawasa ATF-92.

Mr. Zion is survived by his wife, Sandra; two sons, Robert and David; mother, Maryon; and sister, Julie Ann Coogan.

Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services are private.

Published in the Burbank Leader, July 24, 2002

Dennis Michael MacCaskey, BHS 1961?

Dennis Michael MacCaskey, BHS 1961? 

Dennis Michael MacCaskey - Died on October 12th 2006 at age of 63. Married for 27 years to Susan and has four children. He was a long time proprietor of MacCaskey's Arco Station in Burbank and Glendale, and a resident of Arcadia for over twenty years. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Susan; and his children, Andrew, Breezy, Chance and Shane. His greatest joy in life was his family, and they will carry his memory in their hearts forever. 

There will be a gathering in memory of Dennis at the MacCaskey home on Saturday, November 4, 2006.

Published in the Los Angeles Daily News on 11/1/2006.

Note: Dennis went to High School in Glendale and Burbank High School. The MacCaskey Arco service station was known as MacCaskey's Richfield Service (Station Number 009) from 1933 through 1969. According to Dennis' Father Graydon "Mac" MacCaskey, he and his Brother (Dennis' Uncle), Michael Nathaniel MacCaskey, purchased this station from the original owner in 1933. Again, according to "Mac", he began working for the original owner in 1925.

Joan Dixon Jones, BHS 1947

Joan Dixon Jones, BHS 1947

North County Times, San Diego, 11/1/2005

Joni Dixon Jones, 76

ESCONDIDO - Joni Jones, 76, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, of pancreatic cancer.
Born Dec. 9, 1928, in Los Angeles, she lived in Escondido for 45 years. She graduated from Burbank High School and was a member of the Church of God in Oceanside. She was a tennis and sports lover and an avid reader.

Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband of 57 years, Daniel Jones of Escondido; son and partner Daniel P. Jones and Ty Taylor of Santa Rosa; and brother Richard Dixon of Thailand.A memorial service is planned at 1 p.m., today, Nov. 1, at the Church of God in Oceanside.
The family suggests donations to the San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.

Donna Hall Fishburn, BHS 1946

Donna Hall Fishburn, BHS 1946

Donna Hall Fishburn, a veteran Hollywood stunt double and horsewoman who worked in hundreds of westerns in a 40-year career in which she doubled for Barbara Stanwyck in "The Maverick Queen," Debbie Reynolds in "How the West Was Won" and Doris Day in "Calamity Jane," has died. She was 74.

Fishburn, whose professional name was Donna Hall, died of lung disease Aug 7, 2002 at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank. Born in Los Angeles, Fishburn was the daughter of stuntman Frank "Shorty" Hall, a former jockey, who put her on a horse almost as soon as she could walk. At 3, she was thrown from a horse for the first time."Dad put me back on the saddle again and I've never been afraid of a horse," Fishburn said when she was an 18-year-old Burbank High School graduate and already wrangling movie horses.

Fishburn made her movie debut at 10 when a little girl was needed to come out of the starting gate in a racehorse picture. After she began her stunt career in the late '40s, she jumped off trains, fell off horses and transferred from horses to moving stagecoaches. She even jumped to a stagecoach while standing on two horses. Fishburn once said she was too scared to become an actress. But doing anything on horseback never frightened her, although movie work sometimes took a toll. In "Cat Ballou," she jumped off a train and hit a rock. And while she was working as a stuntwoman for Stanwyck on location for "Maverick Queen," a horse fell on her."Then," as she once recalled, "I got food poisoning from the catering truck, and the next day they accidentally dropped me on my head. But they paid me well--and I got to see a lot of Colorado."

Fishburn, who did trick-riding in rodeos on the weekends and once appeared at Madison Square Garden, was among only a dozen or so women doing western stunt work in those days. Among her other feature film credits are "Annie Get Your Gun," "Big Country" and "The Apple Dumpling Gang."

Fishburn also worked in numerous TV westerns, including "Kit Carson," "The Lone Ranger," "The Cisco Kid," "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Have Gun Will Travel."She appeared frequently on TV's "Annie Oakley," doubling for star Gail Davis, said her husband and only survivor, retired movie wrangler Jay Fishburn, who said his wife did what she loved to do. "We couldn't wait for the sun to come up and hated to see it go down," Fishburn recalled of her movie days in 2000, the year she received a Golden Boot Award.

Josephine N. O'Malley Huismann, BHS 1952

Josephine N. O'Malley Huismann, BHS 1952

Josephine N. “Jo” Huismann, age 64, a resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away October 30, 1998, at her home.

Memorial services were held November 3 at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. David Steffenson officiating.

Josephine N. Huismann was born June 24, 1934, in St. Paul, MN, to Patrick and Ethel (Brooks) O’Malley. She grew up in Mahtomedi and Duluth, MN. In 1948, the family relocated to Burbank, CA, where Jo graduated from Burbank High School in 1952. She worked at Bank of America in Los Angeles, CA, and later at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

She was united in marriage to Daniel Huismann on November 17, 1973, in Monument, CO. In 1975, the couple moved to Onamia, MN, and farmed. They relocated to Pierz, MN, in 1979 and farmed until 1990 when they moved to Little Falls. Jo was very active with Morrison County Social Services foster care. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Little Falls and the Martha Circle. She was the president of the Lutheran Brotherhood Branch 8380, served on the board of Kinship of Morrison County, committee member of Share A Meal, and served on the board of Oasis/ Share A Meal.

Survivors include husband, Daniel Huismann; sons, Paul Bochow and wife Cindy of Little Falls; Steven Bochow and wife Michelle of Pierz; Kevin Jones and friend Lisa of Little Falls; Daniel Huismann and friend Jane of Palmer Lake, CO; foster daughters, Mary Ann Taylor and husband Andy of Little Falls; Alicia Mae Smith of Little Falls; brother, Walter O’Malley and wife Jeanne of St. Cloud, MN; 13 grandchildren and three foster grandchildren. Morrison County, Minnesota

Amerio Corradi, BHS 1941

Amerio Corradi, BHS 1941

Corradi, Amerio November 10, 1922 - February 17, 2010

Hail to the King of Tea Cakes Amerio Corradi, known in Burbank, for fifty years, as the King of Tea Cakes has passed away at the age of 87. Blessed with an irrepressible lust for life he brought to generations of Angelenos the taste of pleasure and comfort which grew into the cult of the Tea Cake.

Born in 1922 to Italian immigrant parents Rudolpho and Francesca Corradi, Amerio lived and worked his entire life in Burbank. He attended Burbank High School when he met his wife Mary. In 1943 they married before he began his World War ll service in the Army Corps of Engineers. Amerio distinguished himself in service during his participation in the landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day June 6, 1944. He subsequently, acted as an outstanding member of his company which liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp.Returning to Burbank in 1945 Amerio went into business with his life long, best friend and partner Victor Martino, Jr. at Martino's Bakery which would become the largest diversified commercial bakery in Southern California with fresh daily deliveries via more than sixty trucks to the greater So. Cal. and Nevada areas.

Martino's Bakery became a competitive force to be reckoned using the slogan "a tasty pie, a tender crust". But the enduring legacy of Amerio Corradi and Martino's Bakery is the Tea Cake. The Tea Cake was developed by Amerio and his partner Victor at the behest of client looking for a special light and airy cake, buttery and delicious. The result has been enjoyed by legends of people for more than fifty years.

Martino's Bakery was sold to Campbell's Soup/Pepperidge Farms in 1979. Amerio stayed on with Pepperidge Farms as a consultant for ten years. At which time he kept his creative needs satisfied by financing and directing a retail bakery in Burbank called The Original Martino's Bakery where Tea Cakes continue to satisfy the public each and every day. Amerio had continued to be the driving force- working daily from early in the morning until very recently when he began to contemplate retirement.

He is survived by countless friends and family, his loving and supportive wife Mary, son Dennis, his wife Erika; son Gerald, his wife Christie and his grandchildren Jesse, Alexys and Aron.

Services will be held Saturday February 27, 2010 at noon Old North Church/ Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills/ 6300 Forest Lawn Dr. LA 90068.

In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to the charity of your choice in honor of Amerio Corradi.

Published in Los Angeles Times on February 23, 2010

Martin Harry Smith, BHS 1942

Martin Harry Smith<>Martin Harry "Jiggs" Smith passed away on Oct. 26, 2010 in Burbank. He was 87.


He was born on April 18, 1923 in Burbank and lived in Burbank for 31 years. After high school, he served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a hardware clerk for 40 years in the San Gabriel Valley. He was a member of the Presbyterian churches of Burbank and La Puente as well as the Funsters Square Dance Club in Covina and the Burbank High School Bulldog Alumni Foundation.


He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Aleta; three children, Carolyn Pecho, Lowell Smith, Rhonda Gallardo and their spouses; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Oct. 30 at the Presbyterian Church of Burbank and graveside service with a military honor guard was performed on Nov. 1 at Pierce Bros. Valhalla Memorial Park.From the Burbank Leader, November 27, 2010

Richard "Dick" Hesselgrave, BHS 1957

Richard "Dick" Hesselgrave, BHS 1957

From Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Vol.2, Number 10, L.A. Aero Star, October 2001

Richard "Dick" Hesselgrave, former VP Ops, dead at age 61

Richard "Dick" Hesselgrave,61, former vice president of Operations, died September 30, 2001 following a long battle with cancer. He joined Lockheed in 1957 as an electronics development apprentice. Following a two-year tour in the United States Army, Hesselgrave returned to Lockheed in 1965 and quickly rose through a number of management positions.

He joined the Skunk Works as a department manager in 1978 and was promoted to division manager in 1979, where he was in charge of all manufacturing operations on a classified program.

In 1984, he was promoted to production mamager, where he was responsible for manufacturing special projects, prototyping, aircraft modification and proposal efforts for new programs. He was appointed vice president of Operations in 1994 and retired in February 1999.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Jo); mother, Ann Dowsett; daughter, Leanne; son. Scott; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held in Santa Clarita October 4, 2001.

Leonard "Lenny" Ingoldsby, BHS 1967

Leonard "Lenny" Ingoldsby, BHS 1967

LEONARD "LENNY" INGOLDSBY

A resident of Burbank and Glendale, California, died of complications related to Multiple Sclerosis on December 7, 2010 in Montrose, California. He was 62.

Lenny was born May 6, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, fifth of six children. He is survived by his wife, Denise of Gainesville, Georgia; two daughters, Tiffany Tolbert of Gainseville, and Trish Stires of Kingston, Jamaica; sisters, Sheila Hindery and Roni Dressel; and brother, Dave Ingoldsby.

Lenny attended St. Finbar School, Bellarmine-Jefferson and Burbank High School. He enjoyed being at Toluca Lake Bob's Big Boy restaurant on Friday nights and a "River Road" (Forest Lawn Drive) regular. Lenny loved building up muscle cars and was an excellent self taught metal machinist.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or online at http://www.nationalmssociety.org or your own favorite charity.

VALLEY FUNERAL HOME www.ValleyFuneralHomeBurbank.com Burbank (818) 845-3766

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on December 12, 2010

Lenny Leonard Ingoldsby 1948-2010

Burbank Leader, December 13, 2010

Lenny Ingoldsby, resident of Burbank and Glendale, CA, died of complications related to Multiple Sclerosis on Dec. 7, 2010, in Montrose, CA. He was 62. Lenny was born May 6, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA fifth of six children.
Lenny is survived by his wife, Denise, Gainesville, CA; two daughters, Tiffany Tolbert, Gainseville, GA and Trish Stires, Kingston, Jamaica; sisters, Sheila Hindery and Roni Dressel; and brother, Dave Ingoldsby.

Lenny attended St. Finbar School, Bellarmine-Jefferson and Burbank High School. He enjoyed being at Toluca Lake Bob’s Big Boy restaurant on Friday nights and a “River Road” (Forest Lawn Drive) regular. Lenny loved building up muscle cars and was an excellent self taught metal machinist.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or online at http://www.nationmssociety.org or your own favorite charity.
Assisting the family with funeral arragenes is Valley Funeral Home, Burbank, CA.

Frances "Fran" Whitaker Ziegler, BHS 1933?

Frances "Fran" Whitaker Ziegler, BHS 1933?

March 18, 1915 - Nov. 28, 2010

Frances "Fran" Roth Ziegler, 95, of Albany peacefully passed away Sunday evening November 28, 2010.

Fran was born March 18, 1915, in Albany, the daughter of William and Anna B. (Roth) Whitaker. As a young girl, Fran moved with her family to California, where she graduated from Burbank High School and acquired her associate degree from Glendale Community College.

She met Ernest Ziegler and they married on Aug. 24, 1935, in Vancouver, Wash. Fran attended and graduated from cosmetology college in Salem. She worked at a few salons, then opened her own shop. Fran managed the Pop's Café, now known as Pop's Branding Iron, after managing Tops Café.

Fran attended the Albany Presbyterian Church, and was involved in the Al Kader Shriners and the Shriners Hospital in Portland. She was a member of the Elks lodge, the Eagles lodge, American Legion Post 10, Order of the Eastern Star, the Albany Gleaners and the Daughters of the Nile.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest; and sisters Viola, Elma, Virginia, Margaret and Beverly. Survivors include sister Doris Graupensperger and her husband, George, of Albany; a "special sisty," Leona Schrock of Albany; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and close friends.

Viewing will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Fisher Funeral Home. A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. It is suggested memorial contributions be made to the Shriner Children's Hospital in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321.

Regnal Hall, Burbank Music Teacher

Regnal Hall, Burbank High School Music Teacher

Regnal Hall relocated to heaven on November 27, 2010, just short of the age of 84.

His career in music began with playing in the Navy band from 1944-46. He taught music in Burbank for 30 years as the instrumental teacher at Jordan Junior High School from 1952-57, and as the vocal teacher at Burbank High School from1958-82.

He was known for his creativity and his willingness to embrace diverse styles of music. He was the forerunner of the Show Choir genre by producing the Pop ‘n Rockananny series of shows that began in 1969 and continue to this day. He helped to establish the national Young Men in Harmony program with the first barbershop boys chorus in 1972. From renaissance madrigals to Broadway musicals, almost no genre escaped his attention. He was a greatly-loved teacher who had two yearbooks dedicated to him.

After “retiring” from BHS in 1983, he served as the orchestra contractor at Disney Studios until 1990. He started a chorus at Burbank’s continuation high school with Disney’s partnership. He also directed 3 different church choirs in Burbank and composed sacred music for St. Mark’s in Glendale for the better part of 4 decades.

He is survived by his sons Steve (McMinneville, OR), Mark (Auburn, CA), daughter Leslie (Santa Clarita, CA) and sister Joyce (Sherman Oaks, CA).His memorial and a reception luncheon will be hosted on Sat. Jan. 15th at 11amat St. Mark’s Episcopal church in Glendale, CA located at 1020 No. Brand Blvd.

Eugene "Gene" Harmon, BHS 1946

Eugene "Gene" Harmon, BHS 1946

Eugene "Gene" Harmon, 73, died Aug. 28, 2001, in San Diego.

Mr. Harmon was born July 20, 1928, in Los Angeles. He was a lifetime resident of Burbank and a 1946 graduate of Burbank High School. He was a lieutenant in the Korean conflict. In civilian life, Mr. Harmon was an investment banker. He was the founder, head coach and president of the Burbank Vikings Youth Tackle Football program.

Survivors include daughters, Sheryl Goldberg, Susan Barry and Kimberly Becica; son Kirk Harmon; mother Edithrea Harmon; former wife Shirley Harmon; and six grandchildren.Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Faith Chapel, Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills.

Jack Raymond Laws, BHS 1948

Jack Raymond. Laws, BHS 1948

Jack R. Laws, 70, died May 8, 2001, in his Burbank home. Mr. Laws was a Burbank resident for 60 years. He was a driver for Aero Powder Coating for 18 years prior to retiring.

He is survived by his daughters, Jackie Reynolds and Laura Laws; son Randy Laws; mother Pearl Laws; two sisters; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were Monday at Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, Hollywood Hills.

May 19, 2001 Burbank Leader

Paul C.R. Peterson, BHS 1936?

Paul C.R. Peterson, BHS 1936?

May 31, 2000, Burbank Leader

Paul C.R. Peterson, 82, died May 19, 2000.

Mr. Peterson was born in Chicago and moved to Burbank at 12 years of age. After graduating from Burbank High School he went on to achieve his bachelor's degree from UCLA and amaster's degree at Berkeley Baptist Divinity School.

At the age of 75 Mr. Peterson was awarded a PhD in theology from Fuller Seminary School. After founding San Francisco's Youth for Christ and serving as minister to San Rafael's First Congregational Church, he returned to Burbank to minister First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia; daughters, Pauline Cozzens and Debbie Lewis; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Peterson.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. June 10 at Calvary Bible Church in Burbank.

Daniel Ralph Fanderlik, BHS 1981

Daniel Ralph Fanderlik, BHS 1981

Born: April 5, 1964
Died: November 13, 2010

Arrangements under the direction of Valley Funeral Home, Burbank, CA.

Burbank Leader, November 2010

Note: Passed away from Pancreatic cancer

William Arthur Jones, BHS 1975?

William Arthur Jones, BHS 1975?

William Arthur Jones, 43, died May 4, 2000, in San Diego.

Mr. Jones was born in Burbank. A year after graduating from Burbank High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard eight ships, including the USS John F. Kennedy and the USS New Orleans. He also served at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. While stationed in Holy Loch, Scotland, he repaired nuclear submarines

Mr. Jones retired from the Navy as a Machinist's Mate First Class in 1996. He entered many marathon and and triathlon competitions and enjoyed off-road motorcycling and scuba diving. At the time of his death, he was assistant manager of Automotive Hobby Shop at San Diego Naval Station.

He is survived by his daughter, Aimee Erica Jones; parents, Hattie and Richard Pierce, of Burbank; brother, Don Jones; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were private. Interment was at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, San Diego.

May 20, 2000, San Diego Union

Gary Leland Miller, BHS 1964

Gary Leland Miller, BHS 1964

Burbank Leader, March 08, 2003

Gary Leland Miller

Gary Leland Miller, 56, died December 10, 2002, in Burbank. Born July 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, he was a 35-year resident of Burbank who worked for Lockheed Company.

Mr. Miller is survived by his daughters, Beauty Carver and Rebecca Aittama. Services will be in May at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside.

The Valley Funeral Home is in charge if direction.

Lorence Lee "Larry" Burdorf, BHS 1971

Lorence Lee "Larry" Burdorf, BHS 1971 

Burbank Leader, January 3-4 1998 

Mr. Larry Burdorf,44, died December 25, 1997 at his home. Mr. Burdorf attended Burbank High School and graduated from Valley Medical School as a respiratory therapist. He moved to Ventura and was the owner of The Original Plant People for 12 years. He won first place awards for his interior home, hospital and corporate designs. 

Mr. Burdorf is survived by his mother, Lena, sister, Roberta Rens, and her two children, Shannon and Robert. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.

Linda Joan Golden Nicol, BHS 1959

Linda Joan Golden Nicol, BHS 1959

Linda Joan Nicol entered into life on July 30, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, and entered into rest on November 16, 2007, in Burbank, California.

Linda lived in Burbank, California area from 1950 to the present. Linda graduated from Burbank High School in 1959 with honors. Linda worked as a Bookkeeper for firms such as Community Chevrolet, Westinghouse Elevators, and Best Locking Systems, all located in the Burbank, California area.

Linda marrried Robert W. Nicol on December 23, 1961 in Burbank, California. Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life was devoted to her church, and her love of Christ. She loved being with her family, especially spoiling her grandchildren. She will be missed, but her love for life, her laughter, and her gentle demeanor will never be forgotten.

Before her death, she said she was ready "to go with the Angels". We know that she is in heaven, dancing with Jesus and the Angels right now.

Linda is survived by her husband, Robert Nicol, son, Douglas Nicol, daughter, Sandra Lieffers, mother, Flora Golden, sister, Judith Durcan, sister, Frances Jean Hardin, and grandchildren Delaney Nicol, Kyle Nicol, Benjamin Lieffers, Gretchen Lieffers, Cort Lieffers, and Coralie Lieffers.

Linda suffered from disabling Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with complications. Donations can be made in Linda's name to: Lupus Foundation of Northern California, 2635 N. First St., San Jose, CA. 95134. Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood, CA.

James Thomas Woods, BHS 1947

James Thomas Woods, BHS 1947

Burbank Leader, December 25, 2004

James Thomas Woods died Dec. 2, 2004.

Woods graduated from Burbank High School and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was the former finance director for the city of Burbank. He was active in the California Society of Municipal FinanceOfficers and the Government Finance Officers Assn. Woods also received a gubernatorial appointment to the state of California Government Efficiency Team.

Woods was preceded in death by his son, Mark. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter; son- in-law; daughter-in-law; seven grandchildren; brother; sister-in- law; four nieces and nephews.

Services will be Tuesday at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside. Donations can be made in Woods' memory to Home Health and Hospice in Murrieta.

Roy W. Van Holm, BHS 1940

Roy W. Van Holm, BHS 1940

Roy W. Van Holm (VSLPSTSIDO, Ind.)

Roy W. Van Holm, 81, of Valparaiso, Ind., formerly of Wedowee and Burbank, Calif., died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, in Valparaiso.

He was born Dec. 9, 1921, in Oconto, Wis., son of Anton and Agnes Van Holm. He was a graduate of Burbank High School in Burbank, Calif., a World War II Navy veteran, and a retired tool maker. On July 18, 1954, in Las Vegas, he married Lola Donley, who preceded him in death in 2000.

He is survived by a son, Brian Van Holm of Roswell, Ga.; a daughter, Robbin Benacka of Valparaiso; a stepson, Gary Meyers of Burbank, Calif.; a sister, Dolores Tabb of Burbank; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, wife, and stepdaughter, Karen Barnhart.

Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory in Valparaiso, private family services will be held.

Kenneth William Howell, BHS 1943

Kenneth William Howell, BHS 1943

From Yavapai County, Arizona, 6 February 2008

Kenneth William Howell, 73, died Monday, May 31, 1999, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center nursing facility, following a long illness. He was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Denver, Colo., to Kenneth Wood Howell and Helen Louise (Hinman) Howell. He had lived in Prescott since 1983.

Mr. Howell was educated in southern California, attending Burbank High School, Occidental College and the University of Southern California in the V12 program during World War II. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was stationed in both Parris Island, S.C., and Quantico, Va., where he was commissioned in 1946.

He was called back to the Marine Corps to serve in Korea, and remained in the Marine Corps Reserve until 1962, when he left as the captain of an artillery unit. He received his degree in civil engineering and land surveying from the University of Wyoming, in 1949. After operating his own engineering office in Cody, Wyo., he joined the engineering firm of Stearns-Rogers and headed projects in Colorado, Georgia and Arizona.

He was employed by Martin-Marietta in Littleton, Colo., where he was most proud of his work in developing the lunar drill used on the moon landing. He entered a graduate program for a master's degree in anthropology at the University of Denver, after which he taught the summer field school for several years for Southern Methodist University at the Archaeological Research Center at Fort Burgwin in Taos, N.M.

Mr. Howell was a Mason and a member of the National Honorary Engineering Society, Sigma Tau. He was an Eagle Scout, and remained active in scouting most of his life, earning a Silver Beaver, in 1966, in the Denver Area Council. He was a member of the Yavapai Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society and taught several archaeology classes for the state society.

He was a founding member of the Prescott Airport Users Association, and a member of the Copper State Detachment of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was very active in the Smoki Museum, where he was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1992, and subsequently served as board chairman and director of the museum for several years.

Mr. Howell married Helena McIver Bradley in 1969, and they lived in Littleton, Colo. He retired in 1983, and the couple moved to Prescott. Survivors include his wife, Helena; sister, Myra Ford of Glendale; son, Kenneth of Goffstown, N.H.; daughters, Dee Warner of Broomfield, Colo., and Amy Hoover of Thornton, Colo.; stepdaughter, Katie Jones of Prescott; stepson, Craig Bradley of Eagle River, Alaska; five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Hampton Funeral Home, 240 S. Cortez St. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Mr. Howell's name to the Smoki Museum, P.O. Box 10224, Prescott, AZ 86304. Hampton Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.

Betty Steinkolk, BHS Principal

Betty Steinkolk, BHS Principal

March 18, 1928 - June 06, 2009 Valley Center, CA

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. June 20, 2009 at St Stephen's Catholic Church, 31020 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center Interment: , at Beaver Creek, Minnesota Betty had no children. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Richard Steinkolk, one surviving sibling, her brother Donald, in Occoquan, Virginia; and numerous nephews and nieces scattered throughout the United States.

She was officially born Elizabeth Jean Ohs in Owatonna, Minnesota on March 18, 1928, the daughter of Merle and Emma Ohs. She had naturally bright red hair and a temper to match. She was the 4th child of a family with six children. Betty never liked her given name of Elizabeth and renamed herself Betty Jean Ohs.

She was reared in Little Falls Minnesota where she attended the local public schools. She graduated with a degree in teaching from the University of Minnesota in Saint Cloud and taught elementary school in Minnesota for three years before moving to Southern California. She received her Masters degree at Cal State Northridge and also a California reading specialist credential.

She initially taught in Redondo Beach, CA for a year, but didn't like the damp coastal climate. She then applied for a teaching job with the Burbank Unified School District. When she was in a group interviewing session she answered the following question "what was the best thing you did last year" with the retort "I taught a non-reader to read". She was hired on the spot. Betty was a teacher, principal and administrator for the next 34 years until she retired.

She substituted after retirement as a temporary acting principal for various schools, including a full year stretch as the principal of Burbank High School. She married her husband Richard in 1965. They resided in Sherman Oaks for the next 34 years before moving to Valley Center. They purchased property in Valley Center in 1976, developed an avocado and orange grove, built their "dream house" and finally moved to VC in 1999.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary225 South Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025760-745-2162

Richard "Dick" Garard, BHS 1946

Richard "Dick" Garard, BHS 1946

Richard "Dick" Garard, 82, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System.

He was born January 23, 1928 and raised in Burbank, California, moved to San Diego in 1996 and then moved to Owensboro in June 2007 to be with his daughter and son-in-law at Diamond Lake Resort. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #1496 in Burbank, CA.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jan Garard; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Brian Smith of Owensboro and Jill and Malcolm Thomas of Northridge, CA; five grandchildren, Brianne Smith, Amy Smith, Chelsea Thomas, Keith Thomas and Mason Thomas and a sister, Bettie Hummel of Encinitas, CA.

Memorial services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, at Faith Lutheran Church, 2830 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY with a reception to immediately follow in the church hall. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, 1302 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 42301.

Josephine Robins Bailey, BHS 1925

Josephine Robins Bailey, BHS 1925

Burbank Leader, June 2009

Josephine (Robins) Bailey passed away at home Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

A native Californian, she was born December 13, 1907, in Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles. In 1920, after having lived for a time in Bishop, CA, the family moved to Burbank, and in 1925 she graduated from Burbank High School and began working for the Burbank Public Library. She married Robert L. Bailey, a designer and advertising executive, in 1936. He passed away in 1982. They had one daughter, Carolyn.

Jo's passion for travel, bridge, reading and her family filled her life. She was a member of Chapter U, P.E.O., La Providencia Guild of the Children's Hospital, Zonta, the Burbank Historical Society, Burbank Friends of the Library, and the Burbank Senior Bulldogs. She also was involved in supporting the Burbank Sister City Committee and the Burbank YMCA as well as PTA and Girl Scouts. Many of the Robins/Bailey artifacts reside at the Burbank Historical Society where she was a docent. Last fall she was honored as the Grand Marshall of the Burbank High School Centennial Parade.

Jo (or "Nana" as she was known to many the past 30 years) balanced work, motherhood, family, and community service with grace. She filled her life with interesting activities and wonderful people who kept her vital and happy for over a century. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Grogan; granddaughter Tracey (Martin) Grogan-Collazos and great-grandson Liam; grandson Christopher (Karen Escalante) Grogan; niece Mary (Robert) Taddeo and their daughter Taryn; and other cousins and family. Her siblings, Don and Tom Robins and Carolyn (Robins) Donnet preceded her in death.

A gathering in her honor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11 at the Holiday Inn Carousel room, 150 Angelino Ave., Burbank, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burbank Historical Society, Senior Bulldogs, La Providencia Guild of the Children's Hospital or Friends of the Burbank Library.

Mary Catherine Johnson Smith, BHS 1942

Mary Catherine Johnson Smith, BHS 1942

NASHUA - Mary Catherine Smith, 79, of Baldwin Street, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua after a lengthy illness.
Born in Wisconsin on Dec. 17, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Irma (Gessert) Johnson.

She was the wife of Walter J. Smith, whom she married on Aug. 27, 1946, in Reno, Nev. The couple recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Burbank High School in Burbank, Calif., with the Class of 1942.
During World War II, Mrs. Smith worked for Warner Bros. Studios in California and was a longtime Nashua Realtor.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Amy F. Smith, who died Jan. 3, 2004, and two sisters, Betty Banner and Ruth Annette Johnson.

Besides her husband, she is survived by five sons and a daughter-in-law, Kevin W. and Debra J. Smith, and Steven Smith, all of Nashua, Brian F. Smith and Matthew P. Smith of Portsmouth, and Daniel J. Smith of Sanford, Maine; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cathlin L. Smith of Portsmouth, Melissa E. and Nathaniel Hall of Nashua, and Mary E. and Keith Tinker of Hudson; 15 grandchildren; and a niece and two nephews.

WE REMEMBER: At age 12, Mrs. Smith moved with her family to Burbank, Calif., where she lived until 1967, when she moved to Nashua. Mrs. Smith later resided in York, Maine, before moving back to Nashua.

She was an artist and held membership in the Copley Society of Boston, and was a communicant of St. Christopher Church in Nashua. Mrs. Smith was a loving mother to her nine children.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Farwell Funeral Home, 18 Lock St., Nashua. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester St., Nashua, at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. All are invited to gather at the church.

Ruth Evelyn Barret Scott McPherson, BHS 1941

Ruth Evelyn Scott McPherson, BHS 1941

Ruth Evelyn Scott McPherson, 77, of Ashland, died Sunday (March 3, 2002) at Skylark Assisted Living Center in Ashland. A private service will be held. Interment will be in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2823, Portland, OR 97208.

She was born Oct. 10, 1924, in Memphis, a daughter of Noel E. and Bertha Barret. Prior to World War II, her family moved to Burbank, Calif., where she graduated from Burbank High School in 1941.

During World War II, she was a lead accountant for McDonnell Douglas. In 1944, she married Dale Scott. They divorced in 1955. On Nov. 19, 1959, in Reno, Nev., she married Bert Arthur McPherson, who preceded her in death. They lived in various communities in Northern California, including Cloverdale, Rohnert Park, Citrus Heights and North Bend.

The McPhersons owned and operated Coos Bay Salvage in Coos Bay. In 1982 and 1983, Mrs. McPherson attended Southwestern Oregon College in Coos Bay. She moved to Ashland in 1998.
She was an accomplished potter, winning blue ribbons at several shows. She enjoyed playing bridge and making crafts.

Survivors include two sons, Geoffrey, Ashland, Jonathan, Richmond, Calif.; a daughter, Patricia Long, Moss Beach, Calif.; two sisters, two brothers; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael.

Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland.

The Mail Tribune, March 2002

Dorothy "Dottie" Sickler Remy Quinlan, BHS 1950

Dorothy "Dottie" Sickler Remy Quinlan, BHS 1950

Dorothy "Dottie" Remy Quinlan, passed away April 1, 2007 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with family by her side. She was born January 10, 1933 in Glendale, California to the late Charles and Valborg Sickler of Burbank, California. She attended school in Burbank, graduating from Burbank High School, then attended Palos Verdes College and Glendale College in Southern California and graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

Dottie was an elementary school teacher for the City of Los Angeles School District for over 20 years. Upon retirement she and her late husband, Paul moved to Lake Nacimiento, California. In 1999 they relocated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to be closer to family.

All her life Dottie loved to read, but her greatest love was fishing, first from the lakes and streams in the High Sierras (Aberdeen) and later from her boat at Lake Nacimiento. In later years, she enjoyed playing the poker machines in Las Vegas and honing her skills on her computer. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, sewing, painting, Notre Dame Football and anything about Ireland.

Dottie is survived by her children, Kevin Remy and wife, Lorrie, Dan Remy and his wife, Tanya, all of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Kathy Silvey and her husband, Scott of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Brooke Remy, Zack Remy and Max Remy of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Payne Silvey and Hunter Silvey of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kacey Remy of Burbank, California; and sister, Jane Dege of Fort Collins, Colorado. All who knew her loved her and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The Sun Sentinel, Florida, April 21, 2007

Elizabeth Daniel De La Mare, BHS 1934

Elizabeth Daniel De La Mare, BHS 1934

Elizabeth (Betty) De La Mare; Special Effects Expert

October 04, 1990, Los Angeles Times

Elizabeth (Betty) De La Mare, an award-winning special effects expert, has died in Granada Hills. She was 73. Mrs. De La Mare died Monday of complications from Alzheimer's disease, said her daughter-in-law, Sharon Bell.

Born Elizabeth Daniel on Nov. 12, 1916, in Fresno, she graduated from Burbank High School. In 1952, she and her husband, Glenn, started De La Mare Engineering Inc., a special effects manufacturing company in San Fernando. For her dedication to the research and development of special effects pyrotechnics, she received a technical achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1984. She was a longtime resident of Sylmar before she moved to a convalescent home in Granada Hills.

She is survived by her son, George Jackman of Granada Hills; stepsons William and Doug De La Mare of Duvall, Wash.; brothers Ken Daniel of Torrance, Jim Daniel of Moses Lake, Wash., and John Daniel of Asheville, N.C.; a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Her husband died in 1979.

Visitation is planned from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Mortuary, 10621 Victory Blvd. in North Hollywood, which is handling the arrangements. A funeral is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Friday at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Mortuary, with burial to follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood.

Donations to Alzheimer's disease research can be made in Mrs. De La Mare's name to The Regents of the University of California, UCLA Center for the Health Sciences, 10833 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles 90027-1724.

Norman C. Rogers, BHS 1939

Norman C. Rogers, BHS 1939

Nov. 6, 1920 - Nov. 7, 2001

Norman C. "Bucky" Rogers, 81, was born in Calgary, Canada to Herbert P. Rogers and Vivian Rogers. Mr. Rogers served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946 and was on the U.S.S. Hornet when it sank. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1939 and married Betty Gridley on June 22, 1946 in Burbank. He was a school bus driver and custodian for the Paradise Unified School District for 30 years until he retired in 1983.

He enjoyed oil painting, stained glass, fishing, and gardening, loved music and played the violin at a young age. He also played the clarinet in the high school band, and marched at the Rose Bowl several times. He also played the piano and organ.

His wife, Betty A. Rogers of Paradise; son, Mike Rogers and grandson, Matt Rogers, of Paradise, survive him.

No services are planned. Donations may be made to Feather River Hospital Hospice. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is making arrangements.

Scott Wayne Carlson, BHS 1967

Scott Wayne Carlson, BHS 1967

Scott Wayne Carlson July 11, 1949 - July 18, 2009 Scott Wayne Carlson was born to William and Lorraine Carlson on July 11, 1949 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The family, including Scott's older brother, Steve, and younger brother, Brent, moved to Grand Junction, Colorado in 1953. The family owned and worked a small farm and ranch. During these early years in Colorado, Scott delighted in the outdoors and was often found hunting, fishing, or hiking.

In 1963 economic necessity required a move to Burbank, California and Scott became very involved in his church, developing a lifelong passion and commitment to serve his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. After graduating from Burbank High School, Scott joined the Marine Corps and proudly served his country. He was a three tour decorated Vietnam Veteran achieving the rank of Corporal. The Purple Heart was among the honors that Scott received.

Scott was eventually placed on full Veteran's disability due to a number of life impairing ailments that included chronic debilitating headaches and sinus issues related to Agent Orange exposure and shrapnel that remained lodged in his brain following a close proximity grenade explosion. Despite Scott's difficulties, his heart's desire was to serve the Lord and following military service he began to pursue becoming a missionary bush pilot to bring the gospel to people groups living in hard to reach areas of the earth.

He became further disabled from a second story fall when the floor gave way on a decaying church building he was helping to tear down and then rebuild with others from his missionary organization. Following hip replacement surgery, Scott's plan to become a missionary bush pilot was dashed. However, he continued with his desire to serve God and pursued nursing and Bible degrees in college. Scott also returned to live in his beloved Colorado.

Scott had many and varied interests. He also continued as an avid outdoorsman throughout his life when health permitted. Known as a man of deep and abiding faith, Scott was a regular member of Calvary Chapel Grand Junction and hosted a weekly men's Bible study in his home. He was a generous donor in the name of the Lord to missionaries in far off lands and those in need at home. Scott went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2009 at age 60.

He is survived by his brothers, Brent and Steve, who reside in California and Minnesota respectively, as well as a host of extended family members. Scott will be greatly missed by all who had the honor and privilege of knowing this quiet and gentle servant of Christ.

Published Jul 31, 2009, Colorado Home Times, Boulder, Colorado.

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The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado, Friday, July 24, 2009

Dead man in desert ID’d

Scott Wayne Carlson, 60, of Clifton has been identified as the man found dead Saturday evening in the desert north of Grand Junction. 

Carlson had two brothers in other states who were notified before a death notice for Carlson was released Thursday.

The Mesa County coroner concluded earlier this week that Carlson’s death likely did not involve foul play. Toxicology tests have not yet produced results.

Roland C. Nivette, BHS 1977

Roland C. Nivette, BHS 1977

ROLAND C. NIVETTE

MAY 10, 1959 - JUNE 19, 2010 Survived by son, Nicholas; daughter, Amy; grandson, Troy; mother, Lillian; sister, Lori (Jim) Fox; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on July 1, 2010

Margaret A. Cranston Stoutenburg, BHS 1961

Margaret A. Cranston Stoutenburg, BHS 1961

Margaret A. Stoutenburg, 65, passed away on July 10, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Tom, two children, Cindy Hinrichs and Casey Stoutenburg, four grandchildren, sister, Dale Truskett, and their families.

A memorial service to Celebrate Her Life will be held on Sunday, 3:00 at Crown Hill Chapel of Peace, 29th and Wadsworth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society or the Denver Dumb Friends League.

Published in the Denver Post, July 12, 2008

Carol Jane Smallenburg, BHS Teacher

Carol Jane Smallenburg would have been 95 years old on Christmas Day. This evening (Tuesday, November 16th, 2010) she quietly passed away in her chair around 7:30 PM. We will not dwell on the loss of life, but rather upon the greatness of hers. Mrs. Smallenburg, known affectionately to many as "Mama Doc", received a doctorate in education after graduating from high school at 16 and earning her BA from Stanford University. This would be quite an achievement at any age, let alone for a woman in the 1930's. When she was born in 1915 women were not even allowed to vote yet! Mrs. Smallenburg retired in the early 1980's as a professor from Cal State Los Angeles and Head of the Social Sciences Dept.

I'll bet most people don't know that one of Mrs. Smallenburg first teaching positions was at Burbank High School in the late 1930's, which made her the oldest living BHS teacher. Mr. LiPera was one of her students! She once told me that she loved coming out of the building after school and looking out over the entire San Fernando Valley, which consisted mostly of farmland and orchards.

In addition to the thousands of students Mrs. Smallenburg inspired over the years, she was also a loving and devoted wife and mother. All four of her children (Harry - BHS 60, John - BHS 63, Carol Benson - BHS 65, and Bob - BHS 72) graduated from college and became teachers. Tonight, as we gathered at the old homestead located at the very end of Alameda in Burbank, we added up all of the people she paid for or assisted financially to complete their college degrees. In addition to her four children and four grandchildren, we counted at least four other people, for a total of no less than 12. She also created and annually funded several scholarships, including one at Burbank High, so her legacy will continue in years to come.

Arrangements are pending; however, cards for Harry, John, Carol or Bob may be sent to the family home at 840 South Sunset Canyon, Burbank, CA 91501. If you want to reach one of them personally, please email Trudie at tjhentze@aol.com and she will make sure they receive your message.

Rest in peace our darling friend. We will miss your brilliant mind and incredible sense of humor, but treasure the memories forever.

Eilleen Marie Lewis Bowen, BHS 1925

Eilleen Marie Lewis Bowen, BHS 1925

Eilleen Marie Lewis Bowen, 92, formerly of Los Osos, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Ingleside Assisted Living in Atascadero. She was born in 1917 in Ipswich, S.D., the only child of Cora Liggett Lewis and Elmer David Lewis. She moved with her family to Burbank, Calif., in 1925, where she graduated from Burbank High School. An honors graduate from UCLA, Eilleen was a teacher for more than 25 years in Redlands, Santa Maria and Pasadena, Calif.

From the late 1950s until 1974, she taught in the Pasadena public school system. She was a member of Pi Lambda Theta and Delta Kappa Gamma. She also was an active member of the California Teachers Association and the National Education Association. Following her retirement in 1974, she and her husband, Charles Gordon Bowen, spent the rest of their lives on the Central Coast. Los Osos was her home until she moved into an assisted living facility in Atascadero in 2008.

Eilleen was a member of the first group of docents at the Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, where she later served as President of the Docent Council and as Chairman of the Natural History Association. She volunteered over 7500 hours and the Learning Center at the museum was named in her honor. She organized the museum library and served as the docent librarian for over 25 years. Additionally, she was one of the founding members of the Friends of the Estuary at Morro Bay, and was a member of the Morro Coast Audubon Society. In 1997, she was honored by Cuesta College as a "Woman of Distinction," and received the Community and Public Service Volunteer award.

Surviving are her two sons, J. Thomas Bowen (Sandra) of Lafayette, Calif., and Gordon Lewis Bowen (Linda) of Staunton, Va.; four granddaughters Rebecca Bowen Jamil of Fremont, Calif., Jennifer Bowen Wieland of Shawnee, Kan., Susanne Eilleen Bowen of Lafayette, Calif., and Lisa Bowen Heymann of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; and five great-grandchildren Maya Sandra Jamil, Benjamin Bowen Wieland, Margaret Rose Wieland, Zachary Cyrus Wieland, and Noah Bowen Heymann. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles, in 1996.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. Benedict-Rettey 772-7382 Morro BayPublished in San Luis Obispo Tribune on September 26, 2010

James Lester Murphy, BHS 1945

James Lester Murphy, BHS 1945

May 21, 1927-Nov. 1, 2010 Benicia Resident Jim was the son of Lester and Harriet Murphy. He grew up in Burbank, CA and graduated from Burbank High School where he was student body president and star football player.

Jim joined the Army and became drill sergeant at Fort Sill, OK and played football for the team at Camp Lee, VA. After serving in the Army, Jim worked on the ski patrol and as a beach life guard in southern California.

He joined the U.S. Forest Service working on and supervising hot shot crews. After returning to school, Jim obtained a B.S. and M.S. in Forestry from Utah State University, then a Ph.D. in Forest Economics from University of Michigan. Jim spent over 50 years working in the field of forest fire sciences. He was known as the pioneer of helicopter use in forest fire control, and has been referred to as the "Father of Helitack."

He spent years working for the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho, California, Washington, and Washington D.C. He began the country's first graduate university program in forest fire science implemented at the University of Washington. He trained fire fighters around the world, including Peace Corps members in Chile, and fire management specialists in Spain and Australia.

In Washington D.C., Jim served as the Deputy Assistant Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and later as a fire science researcher associated with the U.C. Berkeley Fire Research Station.

After retirement, Jim started his own fire management consulting firm, Fire Science Systems, and together with his family, traveled to Africa, China, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South America.

Jim married "the love of his life," Elizabeth Wilson Murphy, on August 18, 1955, in Glendale, California, and they were later sealed in the Los Angeles temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they had four children, Maureen Murphy Stanton, Eileen Murphy Allred, Sean Murphy, and Colleen Murphy Gosser. Jim was also the proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren. Jim was preceeded in death by his friend and sister, Virginia Murphy Schwartzrock.

Jim was a family man, and he shared his life and love with all of his family. He was deeply intelligent, clever and funny, genuine and kind. We will miss him, but we know we will see him again.

Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 12:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Benicia, 1125 Southampton Road. In lieu of flowers, the family invites contributions to be made to the National Museum of Forest Service History, Box 2772, Missoula, MT, 59806.

Gerald "Gene" Unger, BHS 1956

Gerald "Gene" Unger, BHS 1956

Gerald died Dec. 22, 2002 in Victorville, California. He was born in Burbank on October 13, 1938.

He has 6 children---12 grandchildren. Went to Emerson Elem, John Muir Junior High, Burbank High. He died from a ruptured brain anuerism.

DeForrest Orval "Dick" Young, BHS 1963

DeForrest Orval "Dick" Young, BHS 1963

DeForrest Orval Young, 64, of Littleton, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2010. Dick was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease due to diabetes a year ago. He died at home in Littleton, Colorado.

He was born in Glendale, California on February 16, 1946 and grew up in Burbank, California. Dick graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971 and from the University of Southern California School of Law in 1974. Dick married Kim Kathleen Murphy on September 10, 1970 in the LDS Mesa, Arizona Temple. They have lived in Colorado off and on since 1978.

Dick recently retired after practicing law for 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his son, Collin Forrest Young, and his father, Orval Harold Young. He is survived by wife Kim Kathleen Young of Littleton, CO; mother Lola Young of Fairfield, CA; brother Anthony Garnett (Vicki) Young of Fairfield, CA; daughter Meagan (Mark) Gueller of Centennial CO; son Sean Patrick (Shelley) Young of Kaysville UT; son Matthew Orval (Leslie) Young of Castle Rock, CO; son Jeffrey Charles (Jennifer) Young of Denver, CO; daughter Kathryn (Hunter) Jackson of Littleton, CO and 12 grandchildren; Maxwell DeForrest, Mason Clarence, Mallory Kathleen, Marshall James, Thomas Orval, Zachary Brent, Ethan James, Sean Alexander, Lindsay Kate, Keelia Kim, William Patrick, and Benjamin Matthew .

The funeral will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the LDS Church at 910 W. Ridge Road, Littleton CO 80120. A viewing will precede the funeral from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Humanitarian Fund at http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6944-1-3685-1,00.html

Here is a link to his memorial website by his family:
http://inmemoryofdoyoung.blogspot.com/

Earl C. Joslen, BHS 1938

Earl C. Joslen, BHS 1938

Earl C. Joslen; Retired Lockheed Manager

September 5, 1996, Los Angeles Times

Earl C. Joslen, a retired product support manager for Lockheed Corp., died Friday at his home in Ventura. He was 76.

Joslen was born April 6, 1920, in Redlands. He attended schools in Burbank from kindergarten through high school, graduating from Burbank High in 1938. He attended Glendale College, where he earned an associate of arts degree.

He worked as a riveter for Lockheed during the early part of World War II and then served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific.

Before the war, Joslen married Eileen Leona Hale of Glendale, whom he later divorced, and they had a son, David E. Joslen, who lives in Santa Clarita.

After the war, Earl Joslen resumed working for Lockheed and later attended Cal State Los Angeles, where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. He did graduate work in psychology at USC and obtained a general secondary teaching credential to teach high school.
But David Joslen said his father's job with Lockheed came before either teaching or practicing psychology.

Joslen became an inspector supervisor for Lockheed and later a product support manager, a position that took him around the world. He led and managed teams in Colombia; Charleston, S.C.; Newburgh, N.Y.; and Dayton, Ohio. He lived in Tehran, Iran, and Ottawa, Canada, for many years.

Joslen, who enjoyed boating and motorcycling, retired from Lockheed in 1983. He was a licensed pilot and had flown all over the world. Joslen and his daughter by another marriage, Jillian Kate Joslen, 12, of Santa Paula, were sponsors to eight children in South America. He had been president of several clubs, including the Stewart Air Force Base flying club in Newburgh.

In addition to Hale and his two children, Joslen is survived by two other former wives, Francoise Papparoze and April Bassile.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home in Ventura. Graveside services are planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Control Society in Los Angeles.