Linda Jean Cull Lown, BHS 1963

Linda Jean Cull Lown BHS 1963 

Linda Jean Cull Lown was born on May 5, 1945 in Los Angeles County, California and passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2019. Linda had been living in Anaheim, California. On October 19, 1963 in Los Angele County, California Linda married David D. Lown. 

She is survived by her daughter's Ashley and Beth and sister Nancy Cull Charichner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Marge Cull; a brother, Craig Stephen Cull (BHS 1960). No other details at this time.

Vicki Hovestreydt, BHS 1975

Vicki Hovestreydt was born on May 12,1957 in Glendale, California and passed away on January 8, 2018 in Van Nuys, California. She was only 60 years old. According to her Facebook page she was employed as a paymaster for Paymaster entertainment partners. 

Vicki was a 1975 graduate of Burbank High School where she played on the Burbank High 1975 CIF Girl's Softball Champs and in 2014 was inducted into Burbank High School Sports Hall of Fame along with her teammates. 

Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Vicki is missed by her family and friends. May she rest in peace!

BHS Hall of Fame, 1975 Softball Champs inducted

Ronnie Garner, BHS 1962

posted by his daughter, Kelli Garner...

It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that I report the passing of my father, Ronnie Garner. Ronnie passed away last night July 16, 2019 in Henderson, Nevada after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Ronnie had a distinguished law enforcement career spanning over 30 years across three agencies culminating as Chief of Police for Arcadia PD, from where he retired in 1999. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to his cherished wife, Paula, for over 50 years. He leaves an indelible legacy of admiration and respect with those who both knew and loved him, and will be deeply missed.

Ronnie will be missed by so many besides his loving family. He was always a "ray of sunshine" with a wonderful sense of humor.

May God Bless him and his wife (Paula) and his loving Family...

Funeral Services will be held on Sat., July 27
All are Welcome 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 
2497 Cozy Hill Circle
Henderson, Nevada 89012
Viewing at 10 AM /Funeral Service at 11 AM

Graveside Service with Military Honors at Noon:
Palm Mortuary - Eastern
7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Return to the Church for Luncheon

Sandra Gean Proctor Smith Bevins, BHS 1961

Sandra Gean Proctor Smith Bevins, BHS 1961

Sandy Bevins, 70, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away July 17, 2013. She was born March 21, 1943, in Beaverdam, Wisconsin and was an 18-year resident of Las Vegas.

Sandy was a cashier for Ralph's Grocery Store in California for 15 years.

Sandy is survived by her sons, Michael Alan Smith and Patrick William Smith; daughter, Kelly Diane Smith-Archuletta; 16 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

Sandy will be truly missed and in our hearts forever. "We love you, Mom!"


NOTE: Passed away suddenly due to an aneurysm.

Steve Gary Kubelka, BHS 1969

Steve Kubelka 

April 23,1951-January 22,1990 

Steve left this world on Jan. 22 to join his lover, Charlie Weaver, who had passed away only seven weeks earlier. Steve bravely participated in the S.F. General Compound Q study last year in the hope that he could make a difference in the AIDS epidemic. That treatment failed to make a difference in Steve’s own life expectancy, though. Steve died of an AIDS-related illness with his mother at his side at Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs. 

Steve was a longtime resident of San Francisco. He had just moved himself and his lover to Palm Springs in October. His hope was that he could extend both their lives in the more tranquil surroundings of the desert. 

Steve is survived by his parents, Bob and Pat of Burbank, his brothers, Bob Jr. and Mike, and the many friends he had in San Francisco. 

Steve devoted his life to Charlie. He constantly strived to better their lives. After Charlie was disabled by the effects of Compound Q, Steve was not satisfied to trust Charlie’s care to healthcare professionals. He made Charlie’s care and rehabilitation his full time job. 

Steve was also the best of friends. He was a great listener who was never judgmental. He was there to share the fun times and he was always supportive during the bad times. Steve was an avid collector of dance music and spent many hours mixing music and composing tapes for his friends’ enjoyment. He was greatly loved and is already sorely missed. 

A memorial of Steve’s life will be held during March. For information, please call 558-9037. Donations may be made in Steve’s name to the Shanti Project or the S.F. General AIDS Ward, Volunteer Program.

Fern M. Lutge Hollis, BHS 1941

Lifelong Burbank resident, Fern M. Lutge Hollis passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019, at the age of 94. Fern was born in Burbank on May 20, 1924, and lived her entire life in Burbank until this last year when she moved to The Foothills of Simi Valley. 

She was born to parents Harry and Flossie Lutge. She attended McKinley Elementary School, John Burroughs Junior High, and Burbank High School graduating in 1941. 

She married her childhood sweetheart, John Harrison Hollis Jr. in 1942. They were happily married for 75 years. Together they raised five children: Johnianne (Jo) Canada, Linda Zulager, Mark Hollis, Mike Hollis and Katie Hollis. In addition they had nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 

Fern was a homemaker all of her married life. She created a warm and loving home and always welcomed family and friends. She enjoyed traveling across the United Stated and Canada with John in their motorhome. She also enjoyed their annual fishing trips to Crowley Lake with family and friends. 

A private burial was held at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills on April 4, 2019. A celebration of her life followed at the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank.

Published in The Burbank Leader on Apr. 13, 2019

John Baldaseroni Jr., BHS 1958

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John Baldaseroni Jr., BHS 1958
September 12, 1940 - June 6, 2019 

John Baldaseroni Jr., 78, passed away June 6, 2919, at his home in Burbank, California. John was born September 12, 1940 in Summit, Illinois and raised in Burbank. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1958, and retired from TRW in 2003. John loved his cars, from a 1957 Chevy to his Buick Grand National, not to forget drag racing on the weekend.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Linda in 2016. His sister Mary Breckinridge passed away in 2014. John is survived by his son Rick Baldaseroni and wife Leonita; brother Don Baldaseroni; sisters, Jo Barrett and Lucille Borne; and too many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews to mention.

John, we miss your presence and hope your journey was as incredible as you were.There will be no memorial, abiding by John's wishes, but family is gathering for a celebration of life. We miss you buddy!

Published in The Burbank Leader on July 6, 2019

Clyde A. Kirkbride, BHS 1942

Clyde A. Kirkbride

March 14, 1924 - September 15, 2011

Clyde A. Kirkbride died on September 15, 2011 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Clyde was born on March 14, 1924 in California to Hosea W. and Alma Christine (Kahler) Kirkbride. He grew up in Tehachapi, CA and graduated from Burbank CA High School. He attended one semester at UCLA until he was inducted into the Army Air Corp in 1943.

In April 1943 he met with his wife, Dorothy J. Cribbs. They were married on April 19, 1944. During World War II, Clyde served with the 9th Air Force as a B-26 pilot, completing twenty-one missions out of England and Belgium. After the war's end, Clyde completed his education, graduating in 1953 from Oklahoma A&M with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He was in private practice from 1953 through 1963 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. 

Clyde then served on the faculty of Kansas State University from 1963 until 1967. In 1967, the family moved to Brookings where he spent the next 23 years working at the veterinary diagnostic laboratory. He received his Master's degree in microbiology in 1970 from SDSU.Clyde taught courses in animal disease and their control for more than 20 years, as well as serving as an advisor to pre-veterinary medicine students. 

He authored the "Control of Livestock Diseases" textbook and over 70 scientific papers on his research. He presented scientific papers in the US, Canada, South America ,New Zealand and Europe. He was an honorary lifetime member of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association and an honorary Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. 

Gamma Sigma Delta named him the 1986 Researcher of the Year and in 1989 the South Dakota VMA named him Veterinarian of the Year. He also served as president of the Western Veterinary Conference and was an active member for over 25 years. He also served the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Leptospirosis Research Conference, the National Mastitis Counsel and the US Animal Health Association.

After his retirement in 1989, he served Meals on Wheels and was active with the Volunteer Service Bank. He and his wife continued to travel to see friends and family. He served as commander for the 391st Bomb group and was active in producing a news letter for that organization as well as archiving historical information. 

He spent many hours fishing, gardening, working on his computer and reading.When his health started to fail in April of 2011, he and his wife moved to a retirement center in Sioux Falls to be closer to family.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his five children, Sharon Arndt, Barbara Brown, Katie Gilmore and her husband Paul, Tom Kirkbride, and Steve Kirkbride, his four grandchildren, Erika Klimecky and her husband Chris, Frank Arndt and his wife Kristi, Kelsey Gilmore-Futeral and her husband Stephan, and Austin Cody Brown and his wife Rachel. Clyde is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Peyton Arndt and Alex and Erik Klimecky and his sister Eileen Culp of Portland OR 

Memorial services will be held at 1 pm on Monday Sept 19 at the United Methodist church in Brookings. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorials be directed to the SDSU Foundation Jackrabbit Guarantee scholarship program, Advance in Brookings or the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
4800 S Minnesota Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Robert John Sanfilippo, BHS 1968

Robert "Bob" Sanfilippo
SEPTEMBER 16, 1950 ~ JUNE 20, 2019 (AGE 68)

Robert “Bob” Sanfilippo, 68, of Jamestown, New York passed away at home on June 20, 2019 from complications of kidney failure. 

Born in Jamestown, New York, his parents Eva and Joseph Sanfilippo moved to Burbank California with their three sons when Bob was 1. Bob was the youngest of the three sons. Bob graduated from Burbank High School and the University of California Irvine. He opened and ran a tax and financial planning practice in Fountain Valley, California for 30 years. Following his official retirement, he and his wife followed his coworker and extended family to Post Falls, Idaho. 

He was amazed by the beauty of North Idaho and would sit for hours on his back deck and watch others enjoy the Spokane River as they floated by, or as they cast a line in the water. If you floated by, he was the one sitting on his “perch” waving as you passed. When asked by his Southern California friends, “Why Post Falls?” He would smile and tell them of his church home at St George Catholic Church, the friends he had from Knights of Columbus, the way an osprey hovers as it fishes, or the Idaho night sky which is filled with brilliant stars. “North Idaho is where God lives” he would say.   

Bob is best remembered for his strong work ethic, his dry humor, and his deep and quiet love for his family. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda and two sons; Brian, a certified substance abuse counselor living in Jefferson City, Missouri and Ian, a Firefighter-Paramedic living in McKinney, Texas. He was blessed to have a beautiful daughter in law, Alexandra, added to the family May of 2017. 

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St George Catholic Church: 2010 N Lucas St, Post Falls, ID 83854. A reception and Celebration of “A life well-lived” will follow the mass at English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Idaho Disaster Dogs or Guns and Hoses of North Texas will be gratefully appreciated.

English Funeral Chapel | 1700 N. Spokane St. | Post Falls, ID

Richard Campbell King, BHS 1929

Richard Campbell King, BHS 1929
Orange County Register, February 27, 1998

Richard Campbell King, died February 25, 1998 of congestive heart failure at the age of 87. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie Holt King; daughter, Marcia King Miller of Anaheim Hills; son, Brian King of Boston, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Mandy Miller of San Francisco, Ashley King of Seattle, Washington and Alison King of Boston, Massachusetts. 

Richard graduated from Burbank High in 1929. He worked in the oil industry in Iran in the 1940's. He began work as an electrician in the 1950's and retired in 1973. He was a member of the Los Angeles Masonic Temple. He traveled to the Middle East, New Zealand and Mexico. He took up motorcycling at the age of 72 and was an avid rider until the age of 86. He was a Fullerton resident since 1954.

Burton L. Court, BHS 1954

Burton “Burt” L. Court passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Born in Burbank, California in 1935.

Burt grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended Burbank High School graduating in 1954. Burt later moved to Upland/Rancho Cucamonga to pursue business opportunities. He owned and operated Court and Thomas, Inc. for over 30 years. He lived in Rancho Cucamonga until his passing. 

Burt looked at life as an adventure and capitalized on all that it had to offer. Whether it was racing motorcycles and go-karts in his youth, dramatically growing his chemical pump business, racing boats (he won the Long Beach to Catalina Ski Race as a driver on two separate occasions) or driving his cars fast – he loved life. 

He also had a passion for his family – he was most proud of this part of his life. In passing, Burt is survived by his daughter Pam Cummings (and husband Rick), daughter Nancy Court (and long-time boyfriend Andy Slotke) , step-son Shaun Skinner (and wife Marci), step-daughter Carrie Esparza (and husband Javier), and seven grandchildren plus one great grandchild that he did spend some time bragging about – grandchildren Mandy Adams, Heidi and Rick Cummings Jr., Ryan and Jennifer Skinner, Samuel and Catherine (“Cate”) Esparza and great granddaughter Kaylee Adams. Burt is also survived by his lady-friend Sherrie Wood. Burt was preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years Nancy Court and his two brothers Hank Court and Jim Court. 

Burt will be dearly missed by his family and many friends, but if you knew Burt - you know wherever he is – he is not doing any one thing for too long – or as he liked to say “I’m sticking to the vinyl”, he is enjoying a piece of Cinnamon Dentyne gum, going fast in whatever he is driving and most importantly of all – he won’t be late.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the City of Hope, Duarte or the Veteran’s Administration.

Published in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on Dec. 5, 2017

Karen Jo Wallace Voralik, BHS 1968

In Memory of
Karen Jo Voralik
1950 - 2015

Funeral services for Karen Voralik will be held this Saturday, February 21st, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Karen passed away at her home suddenly on January 31st. She was 64 years old.

Karen was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 17, 1950. After graduating from Burbank High School, she attended Los Angeles City College. Karen was married in March 1970 and then moved to Boulder Creek in 1974 where she was a resident of Santa Cruz County for 41 years.

Karen was a loving mother and raised six children. In addition, she helped her husband with the family owned Home Medical Supply store and Internet business. Karen loved music, entertainment, and long walks. She also enjoyed swimming, sewing, reading, gardening, antiques, camping, and spending time with her family. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of San Lorenzo Valley (now called Trinity Bible Church) where she served as a Deaconess, played the piano and hand bells, sung in the choir, and led Bible studies. Karen will be missed greatly by her family and many friends.

Karen is survived by her four sons; John (Julie) Voralik, Matthew (Maria) Voralik, Andrew Voralik, Mark Voralik, daughter Tara (Rick) Archibald, brother Phillip Wallace and sister Susan Heller. She is also survived by her four grandchildren; Dylan Voralik, Elijah Voralik, and Esther and Lydia Archibald, as well as nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, David Franklin Voralik (2012), and her son, Paul Bryan Voralik (1998).

Funeral services for Karen Voralik will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21st at 12:00 pm at Trinity Bible Church, 7301 Highway 9, Felton, CA. There will be a graveside service to follow at Santa Cruz Memorial and then a reception back at Trinity Bible Church after the services. All are welcome. Interment will be at Santa Cruz Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Trinity Bible Church.

George Ernest Randell, Jr., BHS 1970

George Ernest Randell, Jr. was born November 15, 1951 and passed away on June 19, 2016. George leaves his wife, Tricia, their three daughters and their families. 

"George was retired from a long career with the studios. He and his family have lived in Simi Valley for many years, and his memorial gathering will be there this Saturday, June 25. George went through John Muir with many of us, along with graduating from BHS with us.

From Alan Landros, BHS 1970

Norman David Abrams, Jr., BHS 1964

Norman Abrams, BHS 1964, passed away January 17, 1984 from liver cancer according to his sister. He was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1946 and served in the Army during the Vietnam Nam era. After the Army he worked for the post office until his death.

He lived in Simi Valley, where he lived with his wife Cheryl and children, JoAnn and Scott. 

He is missed by his family and friends. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. No other details at this time.

Mark Richard Burrows, BHS 1981

Mark Richard Burrows, BHS 1981

From Facebook:

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Mark Burrows, class of 1981, yesterday, July 03, 2019 after suffering through a long illness. Many may remember him from not only school, but also as the manager of the Whiskey Bend. Mark was manager of the Whiskey Bend from 2006 up to its closing in 2015

He will be greatly missed but we all take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain.

Mark R Burrows funeral service will be Friday, July 12 at 9:30 AM at the church at The Hills, Forest lawn Hollywood Hills

No other details at this time.

Jonathan Caswell Davis, BHS 1965

Jonathan C. Davis passed away with a massive heart attack on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at the age of 61.

Jon Davis spent his senior year at BHS and went on to UCLA on a Regents' Scholarship to receive degrees in both Psychology and Math. He completed his MA and Ph.D. at the University of Toronto and post graduate work at McGill University in Montreal. He had a thriving practice as a clinical psychologist in Montreal for the past 35 years.

He leaves five children -- Deric 31, Tamara 28, Alexander 24, Brittany 16 and Kelsey 14. He would say that his children were his greatest accomplishment. He also leaves his three brothers Edward, James (BHS 66) and Harold (BHS 70?).

His funeral will be held on Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 AM in Montreal's Centre funeraire Cote-des-Neiges, Quebec, Canada.

John Raymond DeLesley, Jr., BHS 1967

John R. DeLesley Jr.
MARCH 16, 1948 – MARCH 7, 2019

John R. DeLesley Jr. 1948-2019 

John’s passing was so sudden and unexpected, after a six week illness he thought was influenza, that the shock of his passing has left our hearts broken yet still soaring with him, in spirit. No sweeter, kinder and more gentle soul could have accomplished what John did, by enriching our lives with his unique sense of the world, our galaxy, and how we all experience our glorious existence. 

Johnny leaves us treasuring all he taught us about Human Dignity, Love, Friendship, Spirituality and our lives. He left us so many “Johnnyisms” of delightful stories about his many avocations, including astronomy, spirituality, our humanity and respect; as well as meditation; and his love of photography and “antiquing” for unique books and videos, mostly about the nature of our galaxy and our earth’s animals, geology and geography. 

Johnny, as he was often called by friends, worked for over forty years as a desk Manager for The Safari Inn and the Coast Annabelle Hotel, in Burbank, California, where he had resided since 1948. After he received his Associates of Arts at L.A Valley College, he entered the service as a National Guardsman, PFC in the U.S. Military and left with an honorable discharge. 

He worked for Pacific Telephone, yet received a better offer at the Safari Inn, and remained a loyal and committed employee at both the Safari Inn and the Annabelle Hotel for over forty years. He often spoke of friends, respected colleagues and bosses and of the very loyal guests, who returned over the years, with whom he enjoyed special longstanding relationships, as well. 

John is survived by his Beloved sister Susan (Delesley) Reed and his brother in law William Reed; He was a beloved uncle and great uncle of: Kyle (Audra Angelo) Reed; Grand Niece: Lauren, Emily Dale (Whitmayer) Picolla, Olivia Picolla, Michele (Whitmayer) Aggasid, Grand Nephew Trevor Grant (Christine Trang) Reed, Bryce Aggasid. 

John is preceded in death by his parents; Josephine (Wysocki) DeLesley, John R. DeLesley Sr.; and his sister Mary Lou (DeLesley) Whitmayer. A special Mention to those who grieve with us: his friends at work have been stunned by his sudden illness and passing, and will be having a gathering Celebration of Life to Memorialize John DeLesley. 

Services will take place at The Coast Annabelle Hotel/Safari Inn 2011 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank Ca 91506 on Sunday, March 17, 2019 between 4:00pm – 6:00pm. If you wish to attend or send flowers, you may have them delivered to the Coast Anabelle Hotel, in care of Nora.

Randall Charles Unch, BHS 1969

Published in the Daily Review, Burbank, California, Monday, July 12, 1971
Fiery Sports Car Crash Kills 2 Burbank Men 

Two men burned to death Sunday when their small sports car went out of control, flipped over and burst into flames on Forest Lawn Drive one mile west of Zoo Drive. The victims were so badly burned they were first unidentifiable, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman said.  

The victims were finally identified as Randy Unch, 20, of 1823 Karen, Burbank and his roommate, Charles Tabor, 35, formerly of Mercer, Colorado. A lighter found at the scene led to the identification by a brother of Unch, Daniel Unch of Burbank. Unch is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Joseph Unch, of 1830 Karen, Burbank. The parents are on vacation and have not yet been notified of their son's death. Police are attempting to locate them in Oregon.

A witness to the crash told officers that the car ran off the roadway, skidded and overturned. The motorist said he heard screams, and as he was attempting to help the two victims the car burst into flames. 

Police said the car skidded 207 feet on the roadway. They speculated that the car was traveling too fast for the curving roadway. The accident occurred at 5 am. Due to extensive damage to the car, police said they were unable to check the brakes.
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Obituary, Burbank Daily Review, Burbank, California, Tuesday, July 13, 1971

R.C. Unch

Rosary for Randall Charles Unch will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Valley Funeral Home, 2121 W. Burbank Blvd. 

Requiem Mass for Mr. Unch will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at Saint Francis Xavier Church with interment at San Fernando Mission Cemetery.  Mr. Unch, who made his home at 1830 Karen, died Sunday in an automobile accident at the age of 20. A 1969 graduate of Burbank High School, he was a former member of Explorer Scouts post 217. He was a native of California. 

Mr. Unch is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Unch; a sister, Jacqueline; and two brothers, Kenneth and Darrell, all of Burbank.