Frederic Douglas Biddle, BHS 1949

Frederic Douglas Biddle, BHS 1949

Published in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Walla Walla, Washington, December 31, 1984

Frederic Douglas Biddle, 53, of 1809 Plaza Way, Apartment 18, died Sunday at St. Mary Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Herring Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Robin Peterson will officiate. Private inurnment will be held later.

Biddle was born November 21, 1931, in Longview, Washington, James and Georgia McKinnis Biddle. He attended grade school in Longview and graduated from Burbank High School, Burbank, California. He attended Pasadena City Junior College, Pasadena, California.

He served in the United States Navy Fleet Marines, having served in Korea as a corpsman. Following his discharge he returned to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was a deputy sheriff for 17 years.

Biddle married Ramona Chancey. In 1967 they moved to Waitsburg and he was manager of Duckworth Ambulance Service. He later worked at Rose Street Safeway Store and at the Washington State Penitentiary as a physician’s assistant, retiring in 1980.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in College Place, the Masonic Lodge and Blue Mountain Shriners El Katif, and Elks Lodge 287, “Good Sam” Recreational Vehicle Club.

Riddle is survived by his wife, at the home; two daughters, Tammi Biddle, at the home, and Jean LaRue of Walla Walla; two sons, Andrew Biddle and Douglas Biddle, both of Walla Walla; his mother of Las Vegas; two brothers, Harold Biddle of Reseda, California, and James Biddle of Sedona, Arizona and five grandchildren.

Kim Christopher Norwood, BHS 1970

Kim Christopher Norwood, BHS 1970

Kim was an independent Cinematographer and when he passed away this was written by one of his co-workers and friend:

In Memory of Kim Norwood – December 21, 2009 by A V. 

It is with great pain and deep sadness I have to announce that Kim Norwood, my friend and Director of Photography for “The Chronic Pain Educational Documentary Series,” has passed away on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 due to liver metastatic cancer complications. Kim’s 22 year battle with hairy cell Leukemia and chronic pain combined with an Emmy Award (4) 35 year broadcasting career experience he shared with my valuable team made him an indispensable member of our team’s effort to educate on the issues related to chronic pain. He will be missed greatly.

During the past year that I have been fortunate to work and become friends with Kim he has been a driving force and constant source of inspiration. Kim’s life experience will serve as reminder of why ‘The Chronic Pain Educational Series” have started and how we have all discovered each other set on our mission to educate on the issues related to chronic pain.

Kim, thank you for your humanity, your friendship, your great work and most of all for being courageous, honest and authentic. Wherever you might be at I wish you are cancer and pain free, safe, loved and pampered with joy, fulfillment and pleasure should you wish toying with the best camera your mind can conceive, your hands can operate and your eyes can record through. Thank you and have a good trip.

Kim was survived by family, siblings, his father, a few friends, colleagues, the numerous people that treated him over the years, the millions that struggle to battle cancer and chronic pain day after day and the many millions around the world who have witnessed countless hours of 4 different Olympic events coverage through his eyes and ears. As an independent Cinematographer Kim had made an equal contribution and his work will be seen in 2010 through “The Chronic Pain Educational Documentary Series,” and his spirit will live on. My sympathies go to his family members, friends and everyone Kim’s life has touched. 

With Gratitude

Charalambos Kesta, Executive Producer/Director, “The Chronic Pain Educational Documentary Series”

John Henry Niers, BHS 1969

John Henry Niers, BHS 1969

SEPTEMBER 26, 1951 – AUGUST 16, 2023

IN THE CARE OF - Weerts Funeral Home

John H. Niers, 71, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Genesis East Medical Center. Per his request cremation rites have been accorded. Following the cremation he will be inurned at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials in John’s name may be made to the Humane Society of Scott County.

John was born on September 26, 1951 in the Netherlands to John and Bernadina Niers. John and his family immigrated to the United States in 1956. He was a 1969 graduate of Burbank High School. Following high school, he enlisted with the United States Army and served for six years. John married Carolyn Metcalfe on April 27, 1974 in Burbank, California. Shortly after their two children were born John and Carolyn moved to Davenport. John became an official United State Citizen in the early 1980’s. While in Davenport, John worked as a Medical Assistant at St. Luke’s Hospital in the Pathology Department. He later went on to work at Vera French as Administrative Staff and retired from Vera French after 27 years in June of 2014. John also enjoyed driving limos for Luxury Limousines. He enjoyed watching movies, going on vacation with his family, and spending time with his pets. John was an excellent joke teller and his jokes will be greatly missed.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife of 49 years, Carolyn; children Caryn (Ed) Wright and Bryan (Lori) Niers; and his grandson Dylan Niers. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings Harry, Hetty, and Marion.

David W. Seaborg, BHS 1965

David W. Seaborg, BHS 1965

David W. Seaborg, passed away on November 4, 2015 from complications of pancreatic cancer. Dave graduated from UCSB in 1969 with a degree in psychology. He moved to Seattle, Washington and worked many years for the King County Department of Corrections.

Dave had a wonderful sense of humor, loved working with wood, and collected quirky things. David is survived by his beloved wife, Flora, and sister Judy Seaborg Parker (BHS 60). David was preceded in death by his sister Lynne Seaborg Owomoyela (BHS 62) in 2014.

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Catherine (Kay) Stimolo Adams, BHS 1942

Catherine (Kay) Stimolo Adams, BHS 1942

March 29, 1924 – May 18, 2021  

Catherine (Kay) Stimolo, passed away at age 97 in Burbank, California. She was born and raised in Burbank, attended John Burroughs when it wasa junior high, and graduated with the Burbank High class of 1942. 

Her grandparents were one of the first Italian families to settle in Burbank. She had a brother Sammy who was killed in WWII, and a sister Georgia who passed away years ago. She worked at Lockheed during WWII. She was married 71 years to Wes Adams, who passed away May 20, 2019 at age 99.

She is survived by her daughter Cindy (JBHS 69), her son, Sam *JBHS 72), one granddaughter, and two great grandkids. She lived in Burbank her entire life. She loved attending the BHS lunches and witnessed all the changes in Burbank for 97 years. 

Submitted by Cindy Adams, daughter, to the Senior Bulldogs.

Allegra Behar Menashe, BHS 1941

Allegra Behar Menashe, BHS 1941

Ventura County, Ventura, California Star-Free Press, Thursday, November 29, 1962

DIVERS RECOVER BODY OF MOORPARK WOMAN

Funeral services were to be conducted in Ventura today for Mrs. Abraham Menashe, 39, Moorpark housewife who died in the crash of her light plane off Santa Barbara Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Menashe’s body was recovered yesterday from her shattered aircraft a few hundred feet offshore of the Hope Ranch area by divers working in a dense curtain of kelp in 60 feet of water.

CAUSE UNKNOWN – Attempts were being made to bring the wreckage of the Cessna 175 Skylark to shore, so that FAA investigators can probe the cause of the crash, which came moments after the student pilot had taken off at Goleta airport. Mrs. Menashe, the former Allegra Behar, was born in New York City, November 21, 1923.

Her family moved to Burbank where she and her husband-to-be, Abraham, were classmates in Burbank High School. Mr. Menashe is a prominent Moorpark poultry man. They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary recently with an air trip to Arizona. They had lived in Ventura County 11 years.

SURVIVORS – Survivors include three sons, Victor, Jack and Marc Menashe, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Behar, Burbank; sisters, Mrs. Stella Gilbert, Miss Rose Behar, and Mrs. Jack Mutal, and a brother, Eli Behar, all of Burbank.

Cantor Theo Cotler was to officiate at funeral rites in the Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Chapel, Ventura, at 2:30 p.m. today with burial following in Ivy Lawn Cemetery.

Paul Dwight Thomas, BHS 1952

Paul Dwight Thomas, BHS 1952

August 27, 1934 – February 22, 2020

When Paul was 5 years old, his family relocated from Missouri Valley, Iowa to Southern California. The family settled in Burbank and bought houses to fix up and sell. It was from this that he learned his sense for working hard. 

He attended Emerson Elementary, John Muir Junior High, and Burbank High. After graduation, he toured the USA in his 1932 Roadster before enlisting in the Army and serving on a troop ship in Germany. Through the G.I. Bill, he was able to attend Glendale College, and where he met his wife-to-be Elaine Dickes in 1956. They were married in 1958, finished college together (at what is now CSUN), and had two children, Kevin and Karen. 

Paul started his career as an insurance adjuster, then launched his own business as a handyman. He had a special gift for providing comedy relief, and was always friendly to everyone. Paul and Elaine were married for nearly 62 years.

Suzanne Waite Hays, BHS 1964

Suzanne Waite Hays, BHS 1964

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Friday, January 16, 2004

Suzanne Waite Hays of Newport Beach, passed away January 11, 2004. She is survived by her mother, Betty Waite Taylor; brother, Chuck Waite; nephew, Charlie Waite, III; stepbrother, Richard D. Taylor.

Respecting Suzanne’s wishes, private family services were held at Pacific View Memorial Park. Find A Grave Memorial

For those who wish to honor her, donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. 

Dignity Memorial handled the arrangements. 

Brian Allen Lowe, BHS 1958

Brian Allen Lowe, BHS 1958

News Pilot, San Pedro, California, Saturday, August 4, 1962

DEATH OF BOY STILL MYSTERY

TIJUANA - The District Attorney's office said Friday the death of a Burbank policeman's son is still a mystery. Deputy Dist. Atty. Guillermo Bertram said the victim, Brian Allen Lowe, 22, apparently died of internal bleeding.

Police originally said Lowe died of an overdose of toxic pills. Lowe's nude body was found Wednesday in a downtown motel. Police said they found an envelope containing pills in Lowe's room, which appeared to be barbiturates. The coroner's office said Friday there was no evidence of barbiturates in the body.

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Valley Times, North Hollywood, California, Tuesday, August 28, 1962

POLICEMAN'S SON DIED OF POISONING

The death of a Burbank policeman's son in Tijuana has been attributed to toxic poisoning, it was learned today. 

Brian Allen Lowe, 22, 3306 N. Lamer Street, was found dead in a Tijuana motel room last August 1, and a private autopsy, financed by the victim's family, determined the cause of death. The victim's father, Patrolman Harold N. Lowe, said futher tests would be required to ascertain the nature of poison.

Tijuana authorities had originally attributed cause of death to internal bleeding.

Steven Warren Kant, BHS 1967

Steven Warren Kant, BHS 1967

Los Angeles Times, Friday, September 25, 1992

 Steven Warren Kant, age 43, passed away on August 20, 1992 in Sherman Oaks, California, following a long battle with A.I.D.S. He is survived by his parents, William and Vivian Kant of Burbank, California; his sister, Debbie Kant Smith of Fontana, California; and many dear friends.

Steven spent most of his life in the Los Angeles area, then moved to Santa Fe in November, 1987, with his life-partner, Louis Sawaya, and his daughter, Morgan Sawaya. Steven was a Science of Mind Practitioner and taught at the Church of Religious Science in Santa Fe.

A Memorial Service will be held at Founders Church, 3281 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, on September 27, 1992 at 12:20 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Search Alliance, 7461 Beverly Blvd, suite 304, Los Angeles, California, 90036.

David Read French, BHS 1973

David Read French, BHS 1973

November 28, 1954 to June 21, 2023

David Read French 68, passed away June 21, 2023. David was born November 28, 1954 to Milton and Frances French at St. Joseph hospital in Burbank, California. He is survived by half sister Amy Blocker of Chino Valley, Arizona, step sister, Regina French Mattingly of White Oak, Texas. Several uncles and aunts, and many nieces and nephews.

David was born and raised in Burbank, California and started playing guitar at a very young age. He was a member of the track team at John Muir Junior High and Burbank High School where he won awards in track. He worked at “Small Veterinary Hospital” when he was in high school and had a passion for cats. He graduated from Burbank High School class of 1973. He went to college at Pearce Junior College and the University of Davis, California. He traveled the United States for many years and worked as a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his father Milton Read French; mother Frances French McCoy; stepmother Marilyn Fern.

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