Gordon P. Kolisnyk, BHS 1976

Gordon P Kolisnyk
September 16, 1957 - October 28, 2018

Sad news posted on Facebook by Richard Brescia...
"I heard we lost Gordon Kolisnyk, Class of 76. He was one of my closest High School Friends.

R.I.P. MY FRIEND" Gordon passed away in Longmont, Colorado and his memorial service was held in Longmont. RIP Gordon. No other details at this time.

Some of his classmates comments on Facebook: 

Such a nice guy. RIP Gordon. 

I remember this picture of Gordon. I was intrigued on how this white boy had such an awesome Afro.

Laura Cecile Johnson Chambers, BHS 1970

LAURA CECILE JOHNSON CHAMBERS
May 15, 1952 ~ January 25, 2019

Laura Johnson Chambers passed away at 6:14 P.M. this evening, Friday, January 25, 2019, at a Hospice Home in Simi Valley, CA, at age 66.

Laura’s passing was due to liver failure, thought to be the result of a prolonged period of using large doses of Tylenol for back problems.

Laura Cecile Johnson was born on May 15, 1952, the fourth of five children in the Johnson family. The family lived at 1080 Walnut Ave. in Burbank while the kids grew up. Laura attended Emerson Elementary, John Muir Junior High, and Burbank High, graduating in 1970. Laura, along with her family, was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Laura and her husband were residents of Simi Valley for the last several years.

Laura is survived by her husband, Richmond “Richard” Chambers, of Simi Valley; two sons, David Dutton of Gilbert, Arizona, and Nathan Dutton of Southern California; one daughter, Elizabeth Dutton of Riverton, Utah; one grandson, David Dutton, Jr., and Laura’s daughter-in-law, both of Gilbert, Arizona, also; two older sisters, Mary Lou Johnson Anderson (BHS ‘64) of Southern California, and Constance “Connie” Johnson Marrone (BHS ‘66) of Santa Clarita; one younger brother, Phillip Johnson (BHS ‘72) of Grants Pass, Oregon; three step-children, including Walter Chambers of Phoenix, Arizona and Jason Chambers of Plano, Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces. 

Laura was predeceased by her parents, and by her older brother, Howard Johnson (BHS ‘61) on June 27, 2010, the same evening Laura was attending her BHS ‘70 40th Reunion in Burbank. Laura was now the same age that Howard was at his passing in 2010.

With thanks to Jennifer Tutterrow Todd and Charmaine Lambrecht Chastain, both BHS ‘70, for their help with information and Laura’s senior class photo.

Alan Landros
January 25, 2019
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Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Laura Cecile Johnson Chambers, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2019 at 6:14pm in Simi Valley, CA with family and friends by her side. Laura was born May 15, 1952 in Burbank, California to Cecil and Jean Johnson, the fourth of five children. Laura married Gerald Dutton in June of 1970. Together they had three children, 2 boys (David in 1972 and Nathan in 1979) and a girl (Elizabeth in 1975). Though Laura and Gerald parted ways in 1983, she met and married her final love, Clyde Richmond Chambers, in March of 2003.

 Family meant everything to Laura - especially in her later years when David Jr., her first grandchild (from her oldest David Dutton) was born in 2005. She babysat David Jr. every weekend for the first 2 years of his life. She truly adored David Jr., as well as her inherited grandson, Brandon Chacon. She was also immensely fond of Lola, her granddaughter, Lola, and her grandson, Augustas, who are from Richard’s son Jason. She didn’t get to visit Lola and Augustas a lot, but, in the time she did, she made many memories for herself and them. 

Laura enjoyed many hobbies in her short time here on earth. Those hobbies included being an avid craft designer, as well as having the largest collection of Build-A-Bears known to mankind. Her collection spanned over 400 bears, and, if her kids hadn’t had a say in any of this, her collection would've grown to over 1000, easily. Laura was very crafty. She would love to collect her stamps and have stamping parties at her home with a group of her friends. She found great pleasure in creating wedding, newborn, and general announcements for her friends and members of the church.

 She always made time to help others when they were in need; just as others did for her in her life. She’d always offer her assistance in providing meals and rides when the time arose. From feeding missionaries to assisting in any relief society duties, Laura was truly an angel on earth. She always thought of others before thinking of herself and that is one of the many traits that made her the amazing woman that she was.

Laura is survived by her husband, Clyde Richmond (Richard) Chambers, of Simi Valley; two sons, David Dutton of Gilbert, Arizona, and Nathan Dutton of Encino, California; one daughter, Elizabeth Dutton of Riverton, Utah; one grandson, David Dutton Jr., and daughter-in-law Teresa Dutton, both of Gilbert, Arizona. Also; two older sisters, Mary Lou & David Anderson of Woodland Hills, California, and Constance "Connie" Marrone of Santa Clarita, California; one younger brother, Phillip & Kathy Johnson of Grants Pass, Oregon; three step-children, including Jared Chambers of Arizona; Jason Chambers of Hawaii and Rosana Chambers of Texas; and numerous grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Laura was preceded in death by her Father Cecil Marion Johnson; Sister in Law Collette Johnson; Brother Howard Johnson; Mother Wilma Jean Johnson; Step Mother Irene Johnson.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday February 2nd at 11 am at the Sinaloa LDS chapel - 480 Sinaloa Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065. The viewing will be held at the Sinaloa LDS chapel from 6 - 9 pm on Friday February 1st, and a family viewing will be held 1 hour before the service on Saturday.

In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests that you send a check made payable to Nathan Dutton at the following address to assist with the funeral expenses:
5455 White Oak Ave #201

Encino, CA 91316

UPDATE:
This information just came through from Laura's sister MaryLou Johnson Anderson BHS '64:

Friends and family. For those that are able to attend - Funeral services for my sister Laura Johnson Chambers will be held this Saturday at 11am PST at the Simi Valley Sinaloa LDS chapel located at:
480 Sinaloa Rd
Simi Valley, Ca 93065

Viewing will be held on Friday 2/1/19 at the LDS church from 6pm-9pm.


We're looking forward to celebrating her life with you all this weekend.

Delbert Carl Trout, BHS 1922

Delbert Carl Trout, BHS 1922

Burbank Leader, Saturday, March 11, 1989

Delbert C. Trout, 86, died March 7, 1989 in Glendale, California. Mr. Trout moved to Burbank in 1903 at the age of six weeks and has lived here all his life. He was very active in the community.

He had been a driver for thirty years for Dr. Elmer Thompson of Burbank. Mr. Trout was also employed with the Burbank School District and had worked as a mechanic at Lockheed for six years.

Mr. Trout is survived by his wife, Pearl, sons, Delbert and James; daughters, Peggy Bowman and Dody Gaffoy, ten grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. Services were March 10 at the Old North Church, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills handled the arrangements.

Sharise Lynn Luttrell Wingfield, BHS 1990

Sharise Lynn Wingfield, BHS 1990
September 18, 1972 - January 10, 2019

Sharise Lynn Wingfield, born September 18 1972 passed January 10 2019. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. 

She is survived by her husband Rickie Wingfield, her 6 children Geremy Harding, Dalton Harding, Madison Harding, Logan Wingfield, Kourtnye Wingfield, and Austin Wingfield. Six grandchildren. Her mother Sharon, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her aunts Susan and Shelly, her uncle Stan, her grandfather Luis, and her mother in law Di. 

She was a purely kind and compassionate woman whom when times were rough would still give the shirt off her back to help any friends family and even strangers in need. She will be missed and remembered by so many.

Henry Corradi, BHS 1941

Henry Corradi, BHS 1941

The Burbank Daily Review, Wednesday, March 7, 1973

Henry Corradi, 50, a lifetime resident of Burbank, has died in a Burbank hospital. Employed as a sales manager of Verda Poultry Company, he was born in Burbank and spent his entire life here.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; three daughters, Mrs. Linda Cripps, Janice, and Barbara; and two sisters, Rika Camperi and Mrs. Melvin Sagona.

Rosary will be recited 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Finbar Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Finbar Church. J.T. Oswald Funeral Home in North Hollywood is in charge of arrangements.

George Glen Bell, BHS 1950, Former Burbank Police Chief

In Memoriam – Retired Burbank Police Chief Glen Bell

It saddens me to announce the passing of retired Burbank Police Chief Glen Bell. Chief Bell passed away peacefully on the evening of January 10, 2019.

George Glen Bell was born in Rugby, Texas on December 14, 1931. He was a longtime Burbank resident, having moved here in 1938. As a young man, Chief Bell earned the rank of Eagle Scout before graduating from Burbank High School in 1950. In 1951, Chief Bell enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, Pacific Fleet. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Submarine Service Course in New London, Connecticut, and he received an honorable discharge in 1954. Chief Bell held a Master’s Degree in Government and Public Service from California State University, Los Angeles.

Chief Bell joined the Burbank Police Department on October 3, 1955 as a Patrol Officer. During his tenure, Chief Bell held assignments as a Motor Officer, Detective, and earned the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain, before being appointed as Chief of Police on December 1, 1982, following the passing of Chief James Schaffer.

Under Chief Bell’s command, the Burbank Police Department expanded to approximately 150 sworn officers and nearly 80 civilian employees. Chief Bell led the implementation of efficiencies such as computerized report writing, upgraded radio systems, and other technological advancements. The Golden Mall policing program was an operation developed during his tenure, and the initiation of the police helicopter program and gang detail occurred at this time as well.

Chief Bell was highly respected and received numerous accolades and commendations throughout his career. He was known for holding Burbank Police Officers to the highest levels of professional standards and was instrumental in the development of modern policing standards that still exist today. In 1985, Chief Bell was named Burbank’s Citizen of the Year by the Kiwanis Club.
Chief Bell served as Chief of Police until his retirement in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Marcia, and two adult children.

Funeral services for Chief Bell will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, located at 301 Trinity Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

- Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse

Sherman Chavoor, Former BHS Teacher

Sherman Chavoor

Sherman Chavoor was born in Los Angeles in 1914 and died on January 29, 2008. He attended Polytechnic High School (in Los Angeles) and UCLA. Sherman was an outstanding athlete. His first love was football, playing center and defensive line backer in high school and college. While in high school, he was named to the Los Angeles All City first team in 1932 and 1933; and while at UCLA, was named to the All Coast team in 1935. In 1935, Sherman also was named UCLA's most valuable player. He lettered in 1934, 1935, and 1936. Sherman loved to win. He played a fierce game, and was known for his courage and sportsmanship. 

Following his marriage to Lily Bedig in 1939, Sherman began a 35-year career with the Burbank Unified School District. He started out at Burbank High School, teaching mathematics and physical education and coaching football. 

In 1942, he volunteered for the United States Army where he taught celestial navigation. He returned to the Burbank Schools in 1945, and became an administrator in 1950. He rounded out his career serving as the Principal of John Burroughs High School from 1964 to 1974. Sherman always went beyond the call of duty in carrying out his responsibilities; he maintained and promoted excellent parent-teacher relationships, and contributed significantly to the general programs of the schools and community he served. 

Throughout his career and in retirement, Sherman belonged to many professional and civic organizations, often serving as an officer and/or director. Among them are the Kiwanis Club of Burbank, Camp Fire Girls Council of Burbank, YMCA, United Way, Red Cross, and Burbank Temporary Aid Center. He also served on the Burbank Community Development and Goals Committee, Civil Service Board, and Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals. An avid bridge player, he was a volunteer bridge teacher at the Joslyn Adult Center and the Director of the Joslyn Duplicate Bridge Club in Burbank. 

Sherman is survived by his daughter, Jean Chavoor, of Burbank; his sister, Evelyn Chavoor, of Washington, D.C.; and his sister-in-law, Freda Stephen, of Watertown, Massachusetts. Contributions to: Burbank Temporary Aid Center, 1304 West Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506; or BPIE/Field Campaign, c/o Burbank Chamber of Commerce, 200 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502, are welcome. Burbank Temporary Aid Center is dedicated to helping homeless and low-income members of the Burbank community with the necessities of life. Burbank Priorities in Education/Field Campaign is part of an effort to renovate and rebuild Memorial Stadium at John Burroughs High School and install all-weather tracks and fields at John Burroughs High School and Burbank High School.

Published in the Los Angeles Times on Feb. 12, 2008

Debra Jean Hathaway, BHS 1970

Debra Jean Hathaway, BHS 1970

Burbank Daily Review, Thursday, April 26, 1973

Debra J. Hathaway, 21, died Sunday, April 22, 1973, in a West Los Angeles hospital. A native of Burbank, Miss Hathaway had lived in the area all her life.

She was employed by the General Controls Division of the International Telegraph and Telephone Corporation.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keyn Hathaway of Burbank; a sister, Karen of Burbank; and grandparents, Mrs. Sylvia Hathaway of Sun Valley, and Mr.  and Mrs. M.D. Crady of South Dakota.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Interment will be at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills.

Forrest Lamont Glenn, BHS 1967

Burbank Daily Review, Friday, June 13, 1980

Forrest L. Glenn

Beloved son of Cmdr and Mrs. Oliver Glenn. Brother of Gayle O. and Mr. Lawrence R. Glenn. 

Mr. Glenn was a graduate of Burbank High School and California State University of Northridge. His death occurred during a Dune Buggy accident at El Mirage, California last Sunday, June 8. 1980. He was 30 years old. 

His services were held yesterday (Th) at the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, California. Interment at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, California.

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San Bernardino Sun, 10 June 1980

Man dies in dune buggy 

ADELANTO - Burbank man was killed when his dune buggy flipped over on El Mirage Dry Lake near here, the CIIP said Monday. Forrest Glenn. 30. was pronounced dead at the scene. The CHP said Glenn was driving "at a high rale of speed" Sunday when the vehicle went into a broadside skid and flipped side-ways.

Richard Gilman, Former BHS Teacher

message from Shelby Allen BHS '64...

Sorry to report that I have heard from Dick Gilman's daughter that he passed away on February 24, 2018 at the age of 96. 

Dick, "Mr. Gilman" to those of us who took Biology from him, was a fascinating character and quite the Renaissance man. After he left BHS, he went on to teach at a college in Moorpark (as did Marjorie Imbach, one of our English teachers). He'd always had an interest in agriculture and became a hands-on rancher raising avocados on acreage near Ventura where he lived with his wife, Dottie, and their children. 

Dick maintained his intellectual curiosity throughout his long life and enjoyed sharing insights with those of us who were fortunate enough to have known him after the BHS years. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family c/o Claudia Gilman, 5284 Elmhurst, Ventura, CA 93003. There will be a memorial service in late-April, details not confirmed yet...

Mr. Gilman was a wonderful teacher and many of us have very special memories of him...Our condolences go out to his family. Thanks for everything you taught us, Mr. Gilman...God Bless...

The 1964 Burbank High School Yearbook was dedicated to Mr. Gilman.

Erma Beth Lindesmith Alcorn, BHS 1915

Burbank Daily Review, Thursday, April 21, 1983

Erma B. Alcorn, 87, died April 16, 1983 in a Glendale hospital. She was a school teacher for the Burbank School District for 40 years. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills are in charge of arrangements. 

NOTE: Erma was a 1915 graduate of Burbank High School and was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

Donald Lusk, BHS 1931, Disney, Hanna-Barbera Animator

Don Lusk, Animator on 'Pinocchio,' 'Fantasia' and Charlie Brown Specials, Dies at 105

He served during Disney's 'Golden Age' and later worked on episodes of 'The Smurfs.' Don Lusk, the prolific animator whose pencil drawings brought to life Pinocchio, Fantasia and 11 other classic films during Disney's Golden Age, has died. He was 105.

Lusk died Sunday December 30, 2018, at a retirement home in San Clemente, California, his son, Skip Lusk, told The Hollywood Reporter.

From 1933-60, Lusk was one of the many animators employed by Walt Disney to work on shorts and feature films, and his output was staggering. He drew Geppetto's pet goldfish Cleo and pet tuxedo cat Figaro for Pinocchio (1940), the Arabian Fish Dance to the "Nutcracker Suite" for Fantasia (1940), the dog chase for Bambi (1942), the mice for Cinderella (1950) and the title character floating down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland (1951).

After leaving Disney, he joined Bill Melendez Productions and animated such films as A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969), Snoopy, Come Home (1972) and Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977). He worked on 10 Peanuts primetime specials through the 1970s, including the enduring classic A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

At Hanna-Barbera, Lusk directed 136 episodes of The Smurfs as well as installments of Challenge of the GoBots, Pound Puppies, The Addams Family cartoon series and a Jetsons-Flintstones TV movie before retiring in 1993 at age 80.

In the 1981 book Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life, animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston — two of Disney's famed "Nine Old Men" crew — wrote about Lusk's work on Fantasia: "The scenes of the glowing white fish in the Arabian Dance section of 'Nutcracker Suite' amazed the whole studio. Never has an object on celluloid looked so diaphanous and delicate … No one had ever seen such a gossamer effect, and very few knew how it had been achieved."

Four decades earlier, Lusk was one of the 334 Disney animators who went on strike, demanding a bump in salary from $87.50 a week.

"I didn't know what people at MGM or Warner Bros. were making, but I know they were making more than we were," Lusk told the Animation Guild in a 2013 interview. "So, I just said to hell with it, I'm going to go out on strike." He went to work at a liquor store until the walkout ended five weeks later.

Lusk then missed another three years at the studio when he served with the U.S. Marines in its newly created Animation Unit. Upon his return, he found his pay had increased to $125 a week.

The strike created friction between Walt and his animators, and Lusk recalled that the studio chief drew up a list of strikers to eventually be blacklisted. He survived at the studio until 1960, when he drew puppies for 101 Dalmatians. "I just barely got credit," he said. "I think I was the next to last name."

Lusk was born in Burbank on Oct. 28, 1913. He began his career in set and costume design. After being laid off, he caught a glimpse of Walt Disney's Hyperion Studio on his drive home to Glendale, California. (He ended up working over a lightbox there for nearly 30 years.)

He began as an "in-betweener" — those who filled in the action between key poses — on Goofy short films. "He wasn't easy. Goofy has too much detail on him," he recalled. Then, as a clean-up artist, he helped Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) make deadline.

Other Disney classics on which he worked included Song of the South (1946), Peter Pan (1953), Lady and the Tramp (1955) and Sleeping Beauty (1959).

Late in his career, he directed episodes of Yogi's Treasure Hunt, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry Kids.

His wife, Marge, was a secretary at Disney in the personnel department and later in charge of the move of the studio to Burbank.

Disney conceptual artist Mike Peraza wrote in a Facebook post Sunday that "as with so many animation veterans, [Lusk] was as talented [and he was] as he was generous to others with his advice and help over the years. He will be missed, but his wonderful work will live on."

In addition to his son, survivors include his daughter Marilyn; grandchildren Jason and Erica; and great-grandchildren Kyler, Catalina, Conner and Kayla.

In 2015, Lusk was the recipient of the Winsor McCay lifetime achievement award at the Annies event. "This is certainly a great honor for me," he said in a taped acceptance speech. "Somebody has to have a peak of their career, and this is it."

Mike Barnes contributed to this report.

Sharon Diane Kuntz Haas Eisenberg, BHS 1962

Sharon Eisenberg
August 17, 1944 ~ December 31, 2018

Sharon Eisenberg, loving mother and grandmother, passed away suddenly at home with her family. Sharon moved with her parents from North Dakota and grew up in Burbank. She attended Burbank High School. 

 She was the sweetest, most caring, loving, and selfless mother and grandmother. She leaves behind daughter Karen, 38, her granddaughters Katie, 14, and Luella, 6, and her furry best friend Lulu the yorkie. We are all shocked, saddened, and devastated by her sudden passing. 

Services will be held shortly at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. For any further information please email: eisenberg.karen@gmail.com.

Published in the Los Angeles Times on Jan. 3, 2019
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Also posted on Facebook from Alan Landros, BHS 70 about Sharon:

Sharon Kuntz, BHS '62, passed away suddenly on New Year's Eve morning at her home, with her family present. She was born in North Dakota and grew up in Burbank on Naomi St. Sharon was first married to Don Haas. Her second husband, Lawrence Eisenberg, passed away in 1988. 

Sharon is survived by her daughter, Karen Eisenberg, BHS '99, and two granddaughters, Katie, age 14, and Luella, age 6 (Karen's children). She is also survived by her sister, Susan Kuntz Rohrer, BHS '70, and Susan's son and daughter.

Funeral arrangements are pending at 
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

H. Bradford Atwood, BHS 1933

Published in The Coastline Pilot, Laguna Beach, California, October 11, 2002

H. Bradford (Brad) Atwood

Born Feb. 17, 1916 in Danielson, Conn., H. Bradford (Brad) Atwood
died Oct. 2. He was 86. Mr. Atwood was a founding administrator at UC Irvine. After his retirement in October 1978, as assistant chancellor emeritus, he was
elected president of the UC Irvine Retirees and Emeriti Assn. His two
former UCI department heads created a scholarship fund in his name at
the Graduate School for Management at UC Davis.

Mr. Atwood moved to Burbank in 1927, and graduated from Burbank
High School in 1933, where he earned nine letters in five sports. He
graduated from UCLA in 1938. After graduation from UCLA, he was
sports editor of the Burbank Daily Review and a stringer for the Los
Angeles Times while doing play-by-play announcing of college and high
school football games.

Mr. Atwood moved on to become the public relations director of the
Hollywood Stars Baseball Club in 1948 and 1949. He then took a job as
a public relations executive with Southern Pacific from 1950 to 1963.
During this period he was president of the Los Angeles Chapter Public
Relations Society of America and president of the Catholic Press
Council of Southern California. He served on public relations
advisory councils for the University of Southern California,
Occidental College and Queen of Angels Hospital. He was elected
president of the Downtown Los Angeles Kiwanis Club and a member of
the Jonathan Club.

Mr. Atwood is survived by his wife of 57 years, Georgia of Laguna
Beach; a daughter Gale in Corona del Mar; and sons Todd in San
Clemente and Mark in San Diego.

Services were graveside at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona
del Mar. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Brad
Atwood Scholarship Fund, c/o UC Davis Foundation, UC Davis, 1 Shields
Ave., Davis, Calif., 95616.