Robert James Childress, BHS 1969

Robert James Childress, BHS 1969

Great Fall Tribune, Great Falls, Montana, Friday, May 22, 1987

Principal who resigned found dead at his home 

THOMPSON FALLS – The principal of the Thompson Falls Elementary School was found dead at his home earlier this week, and authorities say he may have died accidentally after deciding not to go through with a suicide attempt.

Bob Childress, in his 30s, was found dead on the floor of his garage Monday morning by Superintendent of Schools Gene Ostwald after Childress failed to report to work, according to Sanders County Coroner Mark Denke.

Denke said the garage door was closed and a key was found in the ignition of Childress pickup, but the engine was not running, apparently having run out of gas. Results of an autopsy performed this week are not complete, and the exact cause of death has not been determined, he said.

Denke said he suspected Childress died either from carbon monoxide poisoning or possibly from injuries received in a fall inside the garage. Childress apparently got out of the cab of his pickup, fell and hit his head on a faucet fixture, got up again, and then fell backwards onto the concrete floor, the coroner said.

Denke said it’s possible that Childress intended to commit suicide, but changed his mind as he was being overcome by carbon monoxide and was trying to get out of the truck when he fell. Childress had been principal at the school for three years, and last week submitted his resignation.

Vanessa Cristina Martinez, BHS 2007

Vanessa Cristina Martinez, BHS 2007

Vanessa Cristina Martinez beloved daughter, sister, fiancée, and aunt passed away on May 30, 2024.

Vanessa was born in Granada Hills, California to Javier and Cristina Martinez on October 8, 1989. She grew up in a loving family and attended Burbank High School, where she graduated in 2007. Pursuing her passion for science, she went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Biology from California State University, Northridge in 2018 which led her to achieving a career in laboratory sciences.

Vanessa had many passions and interests. She loved hiking, going to the beach, watching anime, and playing video games. However, her greatest joy came from spending quality time with her family and friends. Her deep love for her family was evident in everything she did, and it was the cornerstone of her life.

She is survived by her fiancé Rodney and their pets Dawny, Axel, and King; her sister Samantha, her husband Robert, and their son RJ; her brother Christopher, his partner Siomara, and their daughters Mia, Layla, and Ariel. Vanessa's kind spirit and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Vanessa's presence brought warmth and love to those around her, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Vanessa's name.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rose Family Funeral Home & Cremation on Jun. 8, 2024.

Doris Lucille Geer Lease, BHS 1930

Doris Lucille Geer Lease, BHS 1930

The Chico Enterprise, Chico, California, Friday, August 15, 1986

MAGALIA – Memorial services for Doris Lucille Lease, 73, of Magalia will be held next Friday at 10 a.m. at the Brusie Funeral Home. She died Monday at a Chico hospital.

Mrs. Lease was born August 13, 1912, to John and Alice Geer in Pontiac, Michigan.  She graduated from Burbank High School and lived in Glendale and Pasadena for 50 years. She worked for Interpace in Glendale for 26 years.

Mrs. Lease and her husband retired to Paradise Pines area in 1978. She was a member of the Women’s Club and the Elks Wives.

Survivors include her husband, Barney, of Magalia; a son Richard Enon of Jenner in Sonoma County; a daughter, Pat Hendren of Huntington Beach and five grandchildren.

 

Bertha E. Haner Ewers, Retired Former BHS Teacher

Bertha E. Ewers, Retired BHS Teacher

Valley Times Today, North Hollywood, California, Monday, January 28, 1963

Bertha E. Ewers, of Torrance, passed away January 25, 1963. Former Burbank resident and retired teacher of Burbank High School for more than 20 years.

Survived by 2 sons; Dr. Duane Ewers and Donald Ewers, 1 sister, Imo V. Killian. 

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 29, 1 p.m. at the Eckerman Funeral Service Chapel, Burbank. Interment, Forest Lawn, Glendale. Find A Grave Memorial

Michael Patrick Keeley II, BHS 1987

Michael Patrick Keeley II, BHS 1987

Longview Daily News, Longview, Washington, Thursday, October 23, 1997

Long Beach resident Michael Patrick Keeley II, 28, died at Ocean Beach Hospital on October 18, 1997. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

He was born September 7, 1969, in Lynwood, California and received his education in Burbank, California, where he graduated from Burbank High School in 1987. He participated in youth football and baseball programs during his school years, He was also avidly interested in music and art.

While visiting the Long Beach Peninsula, he decided to make it his permanent home and moved to Long Beach in 1993. He was self-employed as a painter and had hopes of becoming a youth minister. He enjoyed music and loved to play his guitar. He did wood carvings and could draw “anything and everything,” according to his family.

In 1995 he married Nicole Evans, and they made their home in Long Beach. She survives him at home, along with a daughter, Jessica, and a son, Keenan. Also surviving are his parents, Suzanne King of Hemet, California, and Michael Sr. and Cyndy Keeley of Burbank, California; a brother, Robert Keeley of Everett, Washington; two uncles and many friends.

The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Lone Fir Cemetery in Long Beach with the Rev. Larry Bennett officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Keeley Children Trust Fund at Twin Harbors Credit Union, 705 S. Pacific Ave., Long Beach, WA, 98631. Arrangements are by Penttila’s Chapel by the Sea, Long Beach.

Randee Brook Campbell Huston, BHS 1965

Randee Brook Campbell Huston, BHS 1965

Randee Campbell Huston died peacefully at her home on January 17, 2022, with family and dear friends at her bedside. After a long hospitalization, she lost her battle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure. 

Randee was born on June 29, 1947, to parents Betty and Bill Campbell, and was raised in Burbank, California, graduating from Burbank High School in 1965. Bill Campbell was a boat builder and in 1971, moved his business, Campbell Boats, from Glendale, California to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, taking his entire family with him. 

Randee and her husband, Michael Huston, were partners in their business, Huston Marine, where Mike, a master mechanic, was known as the guy who could make things go “fast forward”. Michael died in 2019. 

Randee was affectionately known by her friends as the ‘funmeister’. She had a ready sense of humor and a personal warmth that put others at ease and was the first to offer a cold beer on a hot day. 

She is survived by her stepdaughter Keli Bryant, sister, Robyn Campbell Morrow, niece Carrie Kennedy, and close cousins Deborah Morrow, Maisie Morrow Jones and Ian Andrews. 

There will be informal celebrations of Randee’s life on the weekend of May 14-15 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

George Eli Deeb, BHS 1963

George Eli Deeb, BHS 1963

George was born on July 20th, 1945 and passed away on April 3rd, 2020 at the age of 74

Dr. George Eli Deeb was born on July 20, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to Eli and Rose (Ghattas) Deeb.  After a brief illness, he passed peacefully in Tucson on April 3, 2020, at the age of 74.

George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community role model. He is survived by his wife Diane, his children George Richard (Janina), Andrew, John (Tara), stepson Ryan, and six grandchildren.  He also leaves behind his sisters Alice Andrews, Milly Kayyem, Rose Ann Casagrande, Janice Davis, and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Edward Deeb, Carrie Skaff, Libby Jacob and Georgette Hapip.

George grew up in California and was the second youngest of 9 children and one of only two sons.  He worked for his brother Edward, a time during which he learned valuable skills including how to fix anything.  He received his B.A. from U.C.L.A., his D.D.S. from Loyola University School of Dentistry-Chicago College of Dental Surgery and his Periodontal certificate from Loma Linda University.  He practiced dentistry in Tucson for over 45 years and was considered an expert in periodontal and dental implant surgery.

He was a past member of the Pima Dental Study Club and an instructor at Pima Community College. He was an entrepreneur, divorce recovery coach and beloved friend to all who knew him. He will be fondly remembered for his incredible wealth of knowledge, his heartfelt laugh, his loving nature, his love of serving elite BBQ (ribs), and his signature jean shorts and grey T-shirts (with pocket).

Due to the current Coronavirus situation, services have been postponed until further notice (July?). 

George was known for his willingness to help those around him. In lieu of flowers or donations, please help someone in need.

Sandra Jean Reeser , BHS 1962

Sandra "Sandy" Reeser, 79, of Burbank, CA, passed away on January 07, 2024.

Sandy was born on July 19, 1944 to John Robert Reeser and Annie Martha Brenneise in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating from Burbank High School in 1962, she went on to study graphology (handwriting analysis).

After graduation, she landed her first job as a bookkeeper for California Kitchens.

In 1964, she wed Dennis Hassenpflug, going on to have one child, Steven Hassenpflug.

Sandy spent her time reading books, enjoying California wineries, taking weekend trips, and cooking for friends & family.

Sandy was predeceased by her sisters Barbara (Bobbie) Anne Reeser Sutton, and Marjorie Reeser Ballenger. She is survived by her life partner Philip Klossner of North Hollywood; son Steven (Wendy) Hassenpflug of Santa Clarita, CA; her brother John Reeser of Littleton, CO; her sister Carole Reeser of Burbank, CA.

A celebration of life is planned for Friday, 1/19/24 from 12:00-3:00pm in Toluca Lake at her favorite Italian restaurant.  In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate to the American Cancer Society.

Plebeo “Jack” Imbruglia, BHS 1924

Plebeo “Jack” Imbruglia, BHS 1924

Published in the Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, Tuesday, February 11, 1997

Crypt side services for Plebeo “Jack” Imbruglia, 88, of Fresno, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hollywood Memorial Park in Hollywood, California. Mr. Imbruglia, a retired salesman for Carnation Foods Company, died Saturday, February 8, 1997. 

Remembrances may be sent to the Cancer Center at Saint Agnes Hospital, 1303 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno 93720. Whitehurst Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

 

Linda Sue Merrill Shawl, BHS 1959

Linda Sue Merrill Shawl, BHS 1959

Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol Virginia-Tennessean (Bristol, Tennessee)

BRISTOL REALTOR, ROTARIAN SUE M. SHAWL DIES AT 46

Sue M. Shawl, 46, of Vance Drive, Bristol, Tennessee, died Monday, January 18, 1988, in Bristol Memorial Hospital.

She was a native of California and had lived in Bristol for the past 17 years. She was a co-owner and real estate broker with Heritage Homes of Bristol and held the designation of G.R.I. She was a member and past president of the Bristol Board of Realtors and was a member and former regional vice president of the

Tennessee Association of Realtors.

Mrs. Shawl was a graduate of Burbank High School, Valedictorian of her senior class, a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles and served as president of her college sorority.

She was one of six original female members of the Rotary Club of Bristol; a member of the Board of Directors of the Country Club of Bristol; the Board of Governors of Bristol Memorial Hospital; the President’s Round Table of King College; and the Child Study Club, serving as president.

She was also an active member of the Greater Bristol Area Chamber of Commerce and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Bristol. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and was active in numerous other civic, religious and professional organizations.

Survivors include her husband, Don Shawl; one daughter, Lisa Shawl, a student at Southern Methodist University; one son, Jeff Shawl, of the home; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Foster C. Merrill, Laguna Niguel, California. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge.

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Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol Virginia-Tennessean (Bristol, Tennessee)

SHAWL – A Memorial Mass for Sue M. Shawl will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Annes’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Walter Lewis officiating. The family will greet friends at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson Street, Bristol, Virginia, 24201, or, to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Tri-Cities, P.O. Box 1272, Bristol, Tennessee, 37621. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge.

Vernon Lynn Martino, BHS 1945

Vernon Lynn Martino, BHS 1945

The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California, Saturday, January 17, 1998

Vernon “Vernie” Lynn Martino, 70, of Indian Wells, died January 14, 1998, in Palm Springs. He was born October 27, 1927, to Victor and Eva Lutz Martino in Burbank.

Mr. Martino was the owner-operator of Vern’s Restaurant for 27 years. He served in the United States Army as a staff sergeant for two years.

He was a member of the South West Community Church, Desert Horizon Country Club, and Kiwanis Club of Burbank, was Key Club advisor, and served on the YMCA board and the City of Burbank Police Commission.  

Survivors include his wife, Suzanne, three daughters, Deborah Macheski of Newport Beach, Patty Hunter of Rancho Bernardo, and Lins Van Wagner of Pasadena; and eight grandchildren.

Cryptside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Palm Springs Mausoleum in Cathedral City. Arrangements are under the direction of Palm Springs Mortuaries in Cathedral City. The family suggests donations to Haven Hospice, 1190 E. Paseo, El Mirador, Palm Springs, CA 92262; or Campos Life, P.O. Box 27586, San Diego, CA 92189.