Friday, April 29, 2022

Eric Norman Friday, BHS 1979

Eric Norman Friday, BHS 1979

Published in the Feather River Bulletin, Quicy, California, Wednesday, February 2, 1994

Eric N. Friday, 32, died Saturday, January 29, 1994, at home in Lake Almanor Peninsula.

He was born November 28, 1961, in Burbank and had been a resident of Lake Almanor Peninsula since November 1992 coming from Palmdale, California. He had been employed by Security Pacific Bank as a computer specialist for eight years.

He was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Chester, the Glendale Model Train Club; the Feather River Rail Society in Portola, the Santa Monica Conservancy and he played the flute.

He is survived by his parents, Rudolph and Nancy Friday of Lake Almanor Peninsula; his brothers, Wayne of Bouget Canyon and James of La Crescenta; his grand-mother Edna Reed of Chico; one niece and one nephew.

Funderal services were held on Tuesday, Feb 1 at the Chester Community United Methodist Church. Burial followed at the Chester District Cemetery in Chester.

His Find A Grave Memorial



Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Martha "Marta" Talavera, BHS 1980

Martha "Marta" Talaverda. BHS 1980

On January 7, 2020, Elsie Franchini-Estes posted this photo and sad note...

‎Last night my precious, loving, goodhearted, and God devoted aunt, Marta Talavera class of 1980. She fought until her last breath. If you ever had the privilege of meeting her you know she made a difference in your life for the positive. 

She raised 4 beautiful children who will pass on her legacy. Aunt Marta you were taken too young but boy did you leave your beautiful imprint on this earth. I thank God for choosing me to be your first niece. I will still be talking to you every day. I love you more than you know. Have fun with Abuela and keep dancing!!! 

Monday, April 25, 2022

Louise Marie Trotta Fowler, BHS 1967

Louise Marie Trotta Fowler, BHS 1967

Published in the Burbank Daily Review, Tuesday, May 24, 1977

Louise Fowler

Louise Marie Fowler, 28, died Saturday, May 21, 1977, in a Burbank hospital. Born in California, she was a Burbank resident for 28 years. She was a member of the Walt Disney School PTA.

She is survved by her husband Carl; one son, John of Burbank; one daughter Jennifer of Burbank; two brothers, Nick of San Juan Capistrano and Dante of Burbank; one sister, Diana Pasolona of North Hollywood; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicola Trotta of Burbank; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trotta of Burbank; and her grandmother, Mrs. Angelina Spadafora of Dearborn, Michigan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., today, May 24, at the Valley Funeral Home in Burbank. Recitation of the Rosary will be 7:30 p.m., also today at the Valley Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at St. Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank. Interment will be priviate, the Valley Funeral Home, Fred Kubasak sons, Burbank.

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From Louise Fowler daughter Jennifer:

My mom died May 21, 1977; she somehow contacted encephalitis and got traumatic headaches the week before she died. They were so severe that by the time my family put her in the hospital, she that night went into a convulsion that put her in a coma. She was 28. All the stories I've heard about my mom, everyone remembers her laugh.

NOTE: Louise was laid to rest at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Marlee Marie Roy Andrews, BHS 1957

Marlee Marie Roy Andrews, BHS 1957

Marlee passed away on November 6, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1939.

Marlee and her late husband Gordon resided in Burbank, California. They opened their first jewelry store, Andrews Jewelers, in Sylmar in 1972, and later opened a second location in Canyon Country. They were active members of their community, as were their pets. Anyone visiting either store would be greeted by Marlee's dog (always a German Shepard) and a parrot or two. After Gordon's passing, she continued on in the Jewelry business and eventually met and married "Papa Gene". Marlee's true passion was dog training, and she eventually closed the jewelry store to start Dogone-it Moble Dog Training and Pet Sitting.

Marlee is survived by her dog Maxx, her three children, Sean, Stacie, and Kimberly, her son-in-law Tracy, her brother Walt and sister-in-law Helena, her sister Linda, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roger Harkness, Gordon Andrews, and "Papa Gene" Grooms, her brother Jack, and her grandson, Michael.

A celebration of life will be held on November 16, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm at the Sierra Hills Racquet Club: 28616 Kenroy Avenue, Canyon Country 91387. If you would like, please bring a toy or treats for Maxx as he will be there celebrating with us. We know it would mean the world to her for him to be spoiled rotten in his time of grieving.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles

3016 S Hill St, Los Angeles, Ca 90007 Phone (213) 493 – 4412 (or any German Shepherd rescue for that matter)

Published by The Santa Clarita Valley Signal from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10, 2021.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Patrick Arthur Downie, BHS 1960

Patrick Arthur Downie, BHS 1960

Patrick Arthur Downie, 76, of Port Angeles, Washington, died peacefully Thursday, May 17, 2018 with his wife by his side. From birth until death he found the tenacity and courage to endure various health problems, including an arduous journey with cancer. Patrick said he often prayed for comfort & strength, and wrote that even in his most difficult times, "I never feel totally alone." The same attributes he admired in his personal heroes - Lou Gehrig, Abraham Lincoln and David O. McKay - others have also admired in him: humble, courageous, dedicated, and spiritual. He defined success as being a trusted professional, recognized by others as a good and honorable man, and being loved and respected by your family.

Patrick was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 3, 1942, to Elwood Ernest ("Spike") Downie and Reba Wyllis Carlton, a commercial neon glass-blower and devoted mother. His fondest memories of childhood were Sunday dinners with his grandmother, Ann Carlton, sports activities, and also family fishing trips to the Eastern High Sierras of California. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1960. He attended LA Valley College, where he met his future bride, and finally continued on to receive a BA in Sociology from California State Northridge. He began his career at Lockheed Martin in the computer division of the company, after selling newspapers there for a first job as a boy.

Patrick married his eternal companion, Jayne Elin Johnson, on January 30, 1964, and cherished their 54 years together. In 1974, they moved to Port Angeles to raise their young family in a small town, far from LA and nearer to his parents, who had retired to Sequim. Pat and Jayne owned and operated the Royal Victorian Motel for roughly three years, followed by opening a local Baskin Robbins franchise in 1978. During the 1980's, Patrick worked primarily in real estate with Carrol Realty and as a developer for various local projects. Finally, he retired after twelve years supervising Volunteer Chore for Catholic Community Services. This final job provided him with a satisfying feeling of knowing he was helping needy seniors.

Pat felt he was called to serve others; the work he was most proud of centered on public service. Most recently, he served on the City Council of Port Angeles, from 2009-2017, including roles as Deputy Mayor and Mayor within that time. He was also actively involved in his church community, serving in several lay leadership positions, including Bishop of his LDS ward for several years. Some of the civic organizations Patrick belonged to included: Paint the Town, North Olympic Peninsula Visitors and Convention Bureau Board, PA Light Opera Association, City Planning Commission, PA Ministerial Association, and Rotary Club.

Patrick enjoyed everyday, simple pleasures: a baseball game, a long walk, reading sports history and other non-fiction, or an unhurried meal, which hopefully included peanut butter or chocolate. Or both. Each one of those activities was decidedly better with family or friends. Jayne and Pat also loved to travel whenever possible, enjoying cruises, trips to visit distant friends, Mariners Spring Training, and especially weekend jaunts to the Puget Sound to see family.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Jayne and their two children, Erin Craver and Lynn Crumb (Michael). He will also be lovingly remembered by his four grandchildren Ian, Heidi, Julia and Jackson. Patrick is preceded in death by his beloved parents, to whom he was a loving, thoughtful and dedicated son.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monroe Road. Carpooling is encouraged. Burial will follow the funeral at Ocean View Cemetery directly after the service. Then, family and friends are warmly invited to join a reception of remembrance and fellowship back at the LDS Church. Arrangements are being handled by Linde-Price Funeral Services, of Sequim. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.

Published by Peninsula Daily News from May 23 to May 24, 2018.

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Walter Louis Hoehn, BHS 1938

Walter Louis Hoehn, BHS 1938

Published in The Valley Times, North Hollywood, California, Tuesday, Febrary17, 1953

Arrange Rites For Walter L. Hoehn

Funeral services were being arranged today for Walter Louis Hoehn, former Burbank High School athlete, who died at California Lutheran Hospital.

Hoehn, of 48-1 1/2 Park Avenue, Yorba Linda, died yesterday at 32 years of age. He was a graduate of Burbank High School where he made 15 letters in athletics and also a graduate of Whittier College where he was an outstanding athlete. He served as a coach at Big Bear and Valencia High Schools.

Survivors include his wife, Marie; sister, Maxine Munch and brother, Whitford Hoehn. Services will be held Thursday at 1p.m. at Friends Church in Yorba Linda. Friends may call all day Wednesday at Pierce Brothers Mortuary, 10621 Victory Blvd.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Dr. Bruce David Gorlick, DPM, BHS 1964

Bruce David Gorlick, BHS 1964

October 5, 1946 - April 30, 2015, Gold River, CA

Services By Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary

Bruce Gorlick passed away April 30, 2015 in Gold River, California, after a battle with cancer. He was deeply loved and missed by his wife of 33 years, Cynthia and his children, Marissa and Stephen. 

Bruce was a physican in Sacramento, California. He loved sport cars, jazz, fishing and traveled all over the world. 

A rememberance by his wife Cynthia: 

My husband had a really interesting life! We met when he was a medical resident and I, a staff nurse at Jerry L. Pettis VA Hospital in Loma Linda , CA in 1982. We had a great life for 33 years and have two children, Marissa, who has a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and Stephen a degree in Economics and Accounting from UC Berkeley. Our family traveled the world together...Too much to share here, but he was a fabulous husband, father and son. Always in our hearts. We miss you more than words can say. I love you Bruce.

Cynthia Gorlick

10/01/2017

Tonight would be our 35th anniversary. Bruce and I married September 30th, 1982 at 7:30 pm. It was a perfect evening in Laguna Beach. He looked so handsome that evening. We got married by candlelight and we had ferns and gorgeous fuschias everywhere...stained glass and a twinkling gazebo that we took our wedding vow's in made it very romantic. I will never forget that honey. God Bless You, you are in a special place in my heart Bruce. Love always, Cynthia

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Laura Georges, BHS 1994

Laura Georges, BHS 1994

Posted on Facebook:

On December 16, 2021 Laura Georges, passed away. She would have been 46 this week. Sadly, her father preceded her in death by only a couple weeks. She leaves behind a heartbroken husband, mother, 2 brothers, nieces and nephews, and countless friends who loved her very much.  

Her parents used to own a restaurant called Middle East Connection at the old 5 points. When that was sold her older brother opened up Gittana on Magnolia, shortly followed by her younger brother opening up Cafe O next door. Both remain today.

Graveside funeral services for Laura are being held tomorrow, January 6th, 8:30am at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. No other details at this time.


Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Marlene Ann Schoepfer Russing, BHS 1965

Marlene Ann Schoepfer Russing, BHS 1965

Marlene Ann Russing, age 65, of Las Vegas, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, after fighting a long bout with cancer. Marlene is survived by her two children, son, Royce and daughter, Gina; and four grandchildren, Enrique, Nani, Eizea and little Sophia. 

Visitaiton will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Funeral and Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 130 N. Pecos Road, Henderson. Burial following, at 11:30 a.m. at Davis Memorial Park.

Published online by the Las Vegas Review Journal., Jan 2013



Monday, April 4, 2022

Stephen Theodore Mojonier, BHS 1966

STEPHEN T. MOJONIER

September 6, 1947 ~ December 13, 2016

Stephen Mojonier passed peacefully to be with the Lord.

He was surrounded by high school sweetheart and wife of 50 years, Susan; daughters, Jennifer Ingram (Brad) and Julie Murphy (Bryan); grandchildren, Brianna, Kayla, Joseph, and Kaitlynn: and great-granddaughter, Addisyn.

Steve will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery where his family will have a private gathering.

Published by The Columbian, Vancouver, WA, on Dec. 25, 2016.

Note: Stephen married his high school sweetheart Susan Marie Lusko on Deember 3, 1966 in Los Angeles County. Stephen loved the outdoors, his passion was fishing. Stephen was a Vietnam Vet. 

Mojonier, Stephen T., Rank: SP4, Branch: US ARMY, War: VIETNAM, was born 6 September 1947, died 13 December 2016, and was buried in Section COL-6, Row 452, Site B in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.



Sunday, April 3, 2022

Stephen Reed Whatcott, BHS 1974

Stephen Reed Whatcott, BHS 1974

Published in The Atlanta Journal/ The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, December 18, 1993

Stephen Reed Whatcott, 37, of Lawrenceville died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sints in Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bill Head Funeral Home in Duluth. Burial will be at Logan City Cemetery in Logan, Utah.

Dr. Whatcott, a native of Glendale, California, was a dentist with an office in Lithonia. He was a graduate of Emory University and Brigham Young University.

He is survived by his wife, Patti Smith Whatcott of Lawrenceville; two sons, Bradley Whatcott and Chad Whatcott, both of Lawrenceville; one daughter, Jamie Whatcott of Lawrenceville; his parents, Ross and Bonnie Whatcott of Burbank, California; four brothers, Craig Whatcott of Glendora, California, Lee Whatcott of Mission Viejo, California, Lin Whatcott of Kent, Washington, and Kerry Whatcott of West Jordan, Utah; and two sisters, Laura Ridge of Palmdale, California, and LeRae Dean of Dallas.