Dean Cunningham, BHS 1968

Dean Cunningham, BHS 1968

September 2, 1949 – October 2, 1999

Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii, Tuesday, October 5, 1999

SKELTON IDENTIFIED FROM DENTAL RECORDS

KAILUA-KONA – Police have identified a man whose skeleton was found in a remote area of Kailua-Kona Saturday as Dean Cunningham, 50, of Kailua-Kona, they said.

Cunningham was identified through dental records. An autopsy was unable to determine the cause of death, but there was no sign of foul play. The skeleton was found on a back street by a person looking for rocks to build a wall.

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KONA REMAINS ARE IDENTIFIED

KEALAKEHE, Hawaii – Police identified skeletal remains found Saturday as Dean Cunningham, 50, of Kailua-Kona. Cunningham’s family reported him missing on September 13th. Police said the cause of death was not known. An autopsy was conducted Monday at Kona Community Hospital.

A man gathering stones for a rock wall found the remains at the end of Kamaka Eha Street in Kailua-Kona. They were identified through dental records.

George Francis Hall, BHS 1970

George Hall of Larimore, North Dakota | 1952 - 2022 |

George Hall

April 14, 1952 - October 2, 2022

SMSgt. George Francis Hall, Retired; age 70, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND.

On April 14, 1952 George was born at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, MN to Marian Therese (Winkler) and George Octavia DeLisle.  When George was a few years older the family moved to Burbank, California.  George attended and graduated from Burbank High School in May of 1970. 

In March, 1971, he enlisted in the Air Force.  His first duty station was at SAC Headquarters Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska where he met his wife Jewell Anna DuPree.  They had three children: John Paul (Claire) Hall of Larimore, ND; Marian Eloise (CMSgt. David) Southall of Elgin AFB, Florida and George Robert Ward (Dani) Hall of Grand Forks, ND.

George served in Vietnam while stationed in Thailand.  He was then stationed at Minot AFB, ND for 9-1/2 years.  He was then stationed at Misawa, AB, Japan for 4-1/2 years where his youngest child was born.  After Japan he was stationed at Grand Forks AFB, ND. He purchased a home in Larimore, ND, at that time where he and his family stayed after his retirement in April, 1992.

George was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather.  He is survived by 4 siblings, 4 siblings-in-law, 7 grandchildren: Aerica (Alex), Matthew, Michael, Megan, Sarah, Fara and Luca; several nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

George will be remembered as the youngest Eagle Scout in Burbank, California when he made rank, as an avid gardener, someone that would help anyone and watching his children and  grandchildren living life experiences and having fun.

Celebration of Life Services will be at Harvest Baptist Church, 701 East Front St., Larimore on October 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ken Shaffer officiating.

Interment will be Monday, October 24 at 11 a.m. in the Fargo National Cemetery.

Bakke Funeral Home, Larimore, North Dakota

Donald Norman Flowers, BHS 1958

Donald Norman Flowers, BHS 1958

The Signal, Santa Clarita, California, Wednesday, August 12, 1981

Donald Norman Flowers

Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for Donald Norman Flowers at Hilburn's Funeral Chapel. Dr. Bernard Rice will officiate. A native of Glendale, Mr. Flowers lived in Newhall for ten years. He worked as a machinist.

Mr. Flowers was camping near Grass Valley when he was involved in an automobile accident. He died Saturday at the age of 41.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimberlie June Flowers of Valencia; his mother, Helen Flowers of Newhall; and foster family Jack and Rosalie Brush and David and Terri. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Arrangements were made by Hilburn's Chapel.

Pamela Jo Pyner McKiney, BHS 1964

 Pamela Jo Pyner McKiney, BHS 1964

October 24, 1946 - May 1, 2008

Published in The World, Coos Bay, Oregon, May 6, 2008

At her request, no services will be held for Pamela Jo McKiney, 61, of Coquille. Pamela Jo was born on October 24, 1946 in Altadena, California, to Bill and Vivien (Froyd) Pyner. She died May 1, 2008, in Coos Bay.

She grew up and was educated in Southern California. She married David McKiney on March 1, 1975 in Los Angeles, California. They moved to Coquille in 1978. Pamela worked for the Coquille School District for many years, as well as at Umpqua Bank and most recently at Chery Creek Floral in Myrtle Point. She was an avid cook and loved gardening.

Pamela is survived by her husband, David of Coquille; son, Kevin and his wife, Kelly McKiney of St. Louis, Mo.; stepson, Geoffrey McKiney of Los Angeles; twin sister, Paige Ann Pyner of Coquille; and eight cats. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Coquille Public Library, 105 N. Birch Street, Coquille, OR 97423; F.A.W.N., 57499 Crest Acres, Coquille, OR 97423; or Catnip Sanctuary, P.O. Box 576, Coquille, OR 97423.

Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service - Coquille Chapel., 396-3846. 

James Melvin Thrasher, BHS 1945

James Melvin Thrasher, BHS 1945

Port Hueneme

James Melvin “Mel” Thrasher, 76, died of natural causes on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at his home in Port Hueneme.

Mel was born in San Fernando on June 16, 1927, the son of Virgil and Alice Thrasher. He joined the United States Navy immediately after graduating from Burbank High School in 1945. He served as a machinist’s mate on board the YMS 349, a 137-foot wooden minesweeper, surviving both Typhoon Louise and the mine clearing of Kobe Harbor, Japan. Upon his discharge in 1946, he married Joyce Whittington of Los Angeles. He spent his entire working career at the Andrew Jergens Company’s Burbank plant, originally as a mechanic and retiring as production manager. After his retirement, he sailed extensively from the sea of Cortez to Canada’s Inland Passage on board the 40-foot sloop Rejoyce.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Thrasher; children, Kathleen Sue Thrasher of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Charles Thrasher of Kingston, Washington, and William Thrasher of Monrovia, California; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at South Coast Fellowship Church, 4050 Market Street, Ventura. Rather than flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the South Coast Fellowship Youth Center.

Ventura County Star, Ventura, California, Friday, June 6, 2003

Donald Bruce Kershaw, BHS 1975

Donald Bruce Kershaw, BHS 1975

Published in Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno, Nevada, Wednesday, September 17, 1986

Fall Victim Identified

BISHOP, California – The man killed Sunday, September, 14, 1986, while mountain climbing above Pallisades Glacier was Donald Kershaw, a 28-year-old Los Angeles County social worker, the Inyo County Coroner’s Office reported Tuesday.

He fell from the sheer face of a rock formation while climbing with three companions.

 

Robert F. Kimble, III, BHS 1960

Robert F. Kimble, III, BHS 1960

San Luis Obispo, California – Robert Kimble passed away in San Luis Obispo on January 21, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Burbank, California to Robert and Myrtell Kimble, and graduated from Burbank High School in 1960. He attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he studied Printing, and served as an offset pressman in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Bob worked as a Theatre Technician at Cal Poly for many years until his retirement. He was a projectionist in local theatres, enjoyed Native Sons of the Golden West, and was a member of Caballeros de San Luis Obispo and the American Legion.

Bob met his wife Mary in 1975. They enjoyed water skiing, Steam trains and their history, photography, estate sales, and traveling to Printers Faires. “Lovey” was a kind and thoughtful partner, as well as an amazing father to their three children; Elizabeth Ann, Brian, and Evan.

Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary, and his sons Brian (JoLin) and Evan (Kory). He cherished his granddaughter, Adelin Jo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Myrtell, his infant daughter Elizabeth Ann, and his brother John.

Please remember Bob with a smile on his face, a mischievous twinkle in his eye, and a toothpick in the corner of his mouth. 

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, California, Saturday, January 30, 2021

 

Donald Robert Burnside, BHS 1965

Donald Robert Burnside, BHS 1965

Published in Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, Wednesday, March 28, 1984

Donald R. Burnside, in Sacramento March 26, 1984. Beloved husband of Sandra I. Burnside of Elk Grove. Son of Allan and Kathryn Burnside of Burbank, California,. Brother of Keith Burnside of Orange, California. A native of Burbank. Aged 36 years. 

Friends are respectfully invited to attend Memorial Service Thursday at 4 p.m. in the LAND PARK CHAPEL OF HARRY A. NAUMAN & SON, 4041 Freeport Blvd. Memorial contrubutions may be sent to the Brain Tumor Research Center, HSW 783, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, 94143.

Jeffrey Kent Cochran, BHS 1983

Jeffrey Kent Cochran, BHS 1983

Los Angeles Times, May 29, 1999

Jeffrey Kent Cochran, 34, of Burbank, California, self-employed building maintenance worker. The Valley Funeral Home, Burbank is in charge of arrangements. No other details at this time.

Thomas Robert Arnott, BHS 1964

Thomas Robert Arnott, BHS 1964

The Signal, Santa Clarita, California, Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Thomas Robert Arnott - Realtor

Thomas Robert Arnott, 57, died suddenly on December 15, 2003 in Santa Clarita. He was born on July 14,1946, in Los Angeles. Arnott was a Realtor with Dilbeck Realtors and was a member of the Burbank Magnolia Park Optimist Club, DeBell Men's Golf Club, Burbank Board of Realtors, and First Presbyerian Church of Burbank.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Arnott of Santa Clarita; son Jeff (Laura) Arnott of Santa Clarita; and grandchildren Camryn and Chloe Arnott of Santa Clarita.

A service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Burbank, 521 East Olive Street, Burbank. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial