Janice Carole Heisler, BHS 1958

Janice Carole Heisler, BHS 1958 

June 30, 1940 - August 11, 2008 

Janice found eternal peace on August 11, 2008. She was a 10 year breast cancer survivor and fought a courageous battle with myelocytic leukemia for 21 months. Throughout her illness her focus and concern was always with her family and friends. Her love, friendship, kindness and generosity wil l forever be remembered. 

Janice is survived by the love of her life of 28 years, Stephen Ryle; her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Suzanne Heisler; her sister and brother-in-law, Gayle and Robert Strickland; her nephews, Daniel Heisler, Ryan Heisler, Lance Strickland and his wife Danyel; and her aunt, Nell Kelly. 

Thank you to everyone for all the love and support you gave Janice throughout her illness. In accordance with her wishes, Janice will be cremated and her ashes scattered at sea during a private memorial. 

To honor her memory, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To make a donation by phone call (800) 955-4572. To make a donation online or by mail go to www.leukemia-lymphoma. org/donate

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Daily News on Aug. 24, 2008.

Paul Stockwell, BHS 1985

Paul Stockwell, BHS 1985

March 25, 1967, California - May 1, 2025, California

IATSE Local 728

Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians

1001 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 954-0728

Notice of member passing: Paul Stockwell on 5-1-25

We regret having to inform our membership of the passing of Brother Paul Stockwell on May 1st, 2025, at the age of 58.

Brother Stockwell was initiated into Local 728 on May 24th, 1997 and was a member of Local 728 for 27 years. He retired in 2023 and moved to Tennessee. 

Paul worked as a rigger, lamp operator and ACLT on commercials, television and film productions. He worked on shows such as Room 104, Celebrity Big Brother, The Goldbergs, Grown-ish, Lethal Weapon, Westworld and many more.

IMDb Movie database

He is known for Brightburn (2019), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and Room 104 (2017).

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According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examier, Paul died of ATHEROSCLEROTIC AND HYPERTENSIVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. See report HERE

George Michael Mauney, BHS 1971

George Michael Mauney, BHS 1971

George Michael Mauney, 69, born on January 29, 1952, in Los Angeles, California and passed away April 26, 2021.

George graduated from Burbank High School, Burbank California, in 1971. 

He resided in Monterey Park, California at the time of his passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.

William Robert Maxham, BHS 1956

William Robert Maxham, BHS 1956                                        

1939-2025 

William R. Maxham was born on May 24, 1939 in Cottonwood, Alabama to Virginia and Ransom Maxham and passed away on June 1, 2025. 

Bill attended Burbank High School and graduated in 1956. He was the Quarterback for the Varsity Football team. After graduating high school, Bill served in the Army National Guard. Later, 

Bill worked as an Assistant Cameraman for the Film Industry. He also was a photographer and became an accomplished Batik Artist. He was given the color formula for Batik from a famous Batik Artist in Malaysia and went on to produce his very own Batik pieces of Art. 

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Ransom Maxham, his sister Martha Maxham in 2002 and his brother, Major Benjamin Maxham in 2012, 

He is survived by his son Christopher Burt, his daughter, Cuinn Maxham and his stepson, Gram Burt and his twin brother and sister, Harold Maxham (BHS ’63) and Mary Maxham Healey (BHS ’62). 

A Celebration of Life will be held for Bill on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Stevenson Ranch, at the home of Harold Maxham’s daughter, Linda Klein. Please contact Harold Maxham or Mary Healey for the time and directions.

Robert A. Fisher, BHS 1943

Robert A. Fisher, BHS 1943

Robert A. Fisher, 77, died October 4, 2003, in Washington. 

He was born November 13, 1925, in Burbank and lived in this city for more than 40 years. 

He worked as a plumber throughout the San Fernando Valley, He was a member of the Elks Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, Jan; daughter, Roberta Espinoza; and a grandson. Services were private. No other details at this time.

Michael Abram Nugent, BHS 1964

Michael Abram Nugent, BHS 1964

September 6, 1946 — June 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Abram Nugent, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, coach, referee, mentor, friend, and dedicated sports enthusiast, on June 13, 2025, at the age of 78. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in learning, influence, discipline, teamwork, guidance, fairness, support and an unwavering passion for sports.

He was born on September 6, 1946, in Paterson, New Jersey, Mike dedicated his life to his passion for learning and teaching. As a proud “Bulldog” by way of graduating from Burbank High (1964) and the University of Redlands (1969), he found his true calling as a teacher and “Bulldog” at Bowman High School. There he took immense pleasure in shaping young minds, fostering critical thinking and supporting teens on their journey to adulthood. While receiving the Teacher of the Year award from the Hart District in 2003 was a point of pride, it was surpassed by the profound satisfaction of seeing his Bowman students graduate and successfully transition into adulthood, many of whom he maintained contact with for years.

Outside of academia, Mike's greatest enjoyment stemmed from his lifelong involvement in sports as a player, coach, referee, and all-around supporter. He was a highly respected basketball referee for four decades and an acclaimed coach, allowing him to instill principles of fair play, discipline and teamwork in generations of athletes. In recent years, he took immense pride and delight in cheering on his grandson Robert across various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer and track.

Mike was a natural mentor who found great satisfaction in guiding, coaching, advising and supporting others. He seamlessly combined his pedagogical wisdom with the values of sportsmanship; using this unique approach to help others navigate challenges and discover their full potential, both in and out of the classroom and on and off the court.

In 2019, The Santa Clarita Signal published an article, “The Man Behind the Whistle”, capturing the essence of Mike Nugent.

Mike is survived by his loving children, Vivian Forr, Tami Nugent, Leigh Bissell and Ryk Comerford; his cherished grandchildren, Robert Nugent, Kierstin Wilcox and Easen Bissell; his adored great-grandchildren, Carson and Emerie Wilcox; his admired brother Bob Nugent; beloved nephew Robert Nugent, dear niece Nicole Nugent and his treasured (former) wife of 41 years Judi Nugent. He also leaves behind a vast network of former students, colleagues, friends and sports fanatics whose lives were profoundly impacted by his passion and spirit.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 10, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Burbank VFW 1006 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank California. Guests are encouraged to wear sports-themed attire, with Lakers, Dodgers, USC, UCLA or Rams gear being a favored choice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bowman Scholarship Fund in Michael Abram Nugent's name, supporting the next generation of Bulldogs in their education. To donate, please make checks payable to Bowman High School and mail them to: 21508 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, California 91350.

Celebration of Life

Sunday, August 10, 2025

2:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Burbank VFW

1006 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91506

Janith Bloomfield Sherman, BHS 1956

Janith Bloomfield Sherman, BHS 1956 

Sherman, Janith (Jany)

Youngest child of the late Jack and Edith Bloomfield, Jany passed away suddenly on November 25, 2003, at the age of 64. Jany loved literature, relished reading, worshipped words, treasured traveling, and adored alliteration. But, by far, the most important part of her life was her beloved husband of 44 years, Mike. 

She also took great pride and delight in - and loved to indulge - her children, Jim (Alene), Craig (Yumi), Laurie (Ernie), and Scott, and her grandchildren, Arielle, Hannah, Brynn, Paul, Peter, Michael and Jonathan. Jany was devoted as well to her three siblings, Jordan (Dot), Buddy (Joanne), and Judy (Phil), to her sister-in-law Irma, and to all of their children and grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, 77-120 CHS, Box 957054, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7054, or to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, 630 West Fifth St., Los Angeles, CA 90071. 

A service celebrating Jany's life will be held at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, on Sunday, December 14th, at 10:00 a.m.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 2, 2003.

Barry Walter Collins, BHS 1965

Barry Walter Collins, BHS 1965

September 7, 1946 - July 31, 2022 

Barry Collins passed away on July 31, 2022 in Sacramento, CA with his wife and daughter by his side.

Barry was born in Glendale, California to Velma and Marshall Collins.  He grew up in Burbank, California where he began surfing (and sometimes attended Burbank High School).  He continued his studies at San Diego State University (because he could surf there), graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and then went on to Cal Poly Humboldt completing a Master’s degree in Fisheries Biology.

His career began in 1976 working as a biologist for California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on the East Walker River.  But he shortly found himself in the California Delta working on the Striped Bass Study tagging stripers, documenting harvest rates, and doing population estimates.  He also supervised the Fish Facilities Program and the Fish Salvage Operations staff at the Skinner Delta Fish Protective Facility.

Barry met his wife, Judy Tengbom, when she worked for him as a fisheries technician. They were married in 1979 beginning 43 years of adventures and life together.  When Barry was not working, their family spent time on the Delta islands hunting ducks or camping in the Sierras.  He passed his passion of the outdoors onto his son, Reed Collins, teaching him how to fly-fish and tie flies, how to set up a backcountry camp, and how to select the best surf waves; these are all pastimes Reed still enjoys today.

In 1991, Barry and his family decided to move from Stockton to Humboldt County where Barry continued his career at CDFW working on the Natural Stocks Assessment Project; he then moved into the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program that supported salmon and steelhead habitat restoration projects up and down the northern California coast.  During these years on “take your daughter to work day” he brought his daughter, Alison Collins, out to count juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead in the local rotary screw traps.  This sparked her interest in fisheries and led her to pursue a career as a fisheries biologist.  Today she works in the California Delta on many of the same projects that her father worked on.

Barry had so many different passions during his life.  He most enjoyed backpacking and fly fishing in mountain streams.  He loved duck hunting and trap and skeet shooting.  He enjoyed delta blues and played the guitar and mandolin. He loved taking and developing his own photographs, especially black and white photography.  He was a surfer in southern California and a golfer in northern California.  He studied astronomy and was building his own telescope.  There were many nights spent with family and friends looking at the stars and identifying the constellations and galaxies.  He also had a passion for baking bread and we will always remember his delicious focaccia.  Thank you, Barry, for enriching our lives in so many ways.

Barry is remembered by his colleagues and friends as a good person, an inquisitive scientist, fun to be around, direct but constructive, possessing a witty dry sense of humor, and one who was committed to seeing salmonid restoration projects implemented.  Memories being shared by friends and peers have created a beautiful tribute to a man that made an impact on so many people in his life.

Special thanks to friends and caregivers who helped Barry live his best life including Corey, Dusty, Kyle, Doreen, Leonard, Cadine, Shaquille and Adult Day Health Care of Mad River.

Barry was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Collins, and mother, Velma Collins.

Celebrating his life are his beloved wife, Judith Tengbom, his daughter Alison Collins (Corey Phillis and granddaughter Kira), his son, Reed Collins (Sally), his brothers, Fred Collins and Ray Collins and nephews Brian Collins (Chandra), David Collins and John Collins and their families.

Dawne Marie Moselle Hourigan, BHS 1967

Dawne Marie Moselle Hourigan, BHS 1967

April 16, 1949 — July 21, 2024

Dawne Hourigan, 75, born on April 16, 1949, in California, passed away July 21, 2024. She resided in Valencia, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California.

 Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. No other details at this time.

Janet Elizabeth Davis Claypool, BHS 1958

Janet Elizabeth Davis Claypool, BHS 1958

Burbank Leader, July 1996

Janet E. Claypool, 55, died July 13, 1996 in a Mission Hills hospital. Born in Long Beach, she was a former 18-year Burbank resident.

Mrs. Claypool was a Crisis Intake Director for San Fernando Valley Community Heath Center. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Reseda Ward.

She is survived by he faher, William H. Davis of Burbank; her two sons, Rod Dean of Los Angeles and Cary Dean of Sun City, California; her two daughters, Wendy Claypool of Canoga Park and Stacie Parsley of Reseda; one brother, William R. Davis of Valencia; two sisters, Mariilyn Burton of Castaic and Francis Davis of Tustin,; and five grandchildren.

Services were held July 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Reseda.Interment will followat Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth. Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. 

Tom Christopher, BHS 1985

Tom Christopher, BHS 1985

Posted on Facebook by Tom's brother Douglas about 14 hours ago. 

Dear Friends, it is with a heavy heart that I announce that my brother Tom Christopher passed away suddenly today. Tom was a Christian and lived as one to his family, loved ones, friends, and clients - loving God and loving others.

He loved and cherished his wife of 30 years, Heidi, and could never stop talking about his boys Travis, Adam, and Michael. Please pray for God’s true comfort and wisdom for Heidi and the boys. Tom and Heidi just celebrated their 30th anniversary with a cruise to Alaska. They spent time with each of their boys together and in recent trips to see Travis’ band in SF, Michael’s last hockey game in Missouri, and to see Adam pitch in Utah less than two weeks ago. 

Besides being my brother and friend, Tom was a great son to Janice Christopher, a twin brother  (younger by three minutes) and best friend to Margaret , and caring brother to Cathy. He was an amazing uncle to Tommy, Patrick, Cami, Angela, Kiley, and Alexis. 

Tom’s early accomplishment was bicycle motocross NBA District X #1 for the years 1979 and 1980. He won and placed in several nationals in the NBA, ABA, and NBL among sanctioned bodies. 

Tom played football (League Champions) and threw shotput (a CIF leader) at Burbank High School. He played football at CSUN and was a member of Csun Zeta Omicron Pi Kappa Alpha (stayed involved for decades).

In the late 80s and early-to-mid 90s Tom learned  the Chinese street fighting art of Kung Fu San Soo where he earned a Black Belt (likely more than one). 

Tom was an attorney who would never give up and eventually settled down to being a Trust attorney with his own Chrisopher Law Group in Porter Ranch.

There is much more. I will miss Tom greatly.  

I have comfort that Tom loved Jesus.

Services could be this weekend. I’ll follow up with day and time when we know.

Karen Lovina Richardson Nelson, BHS 1962

Karen Lovina Richardson Nelson, BHS 1962

April 2, 1944 — June 25, 2025

Vidor, Texas

Karen Lovina Nelson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devoted service. Karen was born on April 2, 1944, in Burbank, California, to Elwood and Marie Richardson. Raised in Burbank, Karen graduated from Burbank High School in 1962 and went on to attend Brigham Young University in both Provo, Utah, and Laie, Hawaii.

In 1965, Karen met the love of her life, Clyde Nelson, at a church dance. Their courtship included date nights at Bob’s Big Boy where Clyde charmed Karen with his stories and humor over burgers, shakes, and fries. Karen and Clyde fell in love and were soon engaged, leading to their marriage later that year in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 28, 1965. Together, they built a strong and loving home, raising six children with care, commitment, and enduring values.

Karen dedicated her life to her family and her faith. As a homemaker, she nurtured her children with warmth and wisdom. She served faithfully in numerous church callings and was always a source of comfort and guidance to those around her. In addition to her work at home, she also supported her husband’s dental practice and later in life worked as a collector for an advertising agency, earning top collector several times.

Karen was a woman of many talents and interests. She enjoyed reading, drawing, quilting, cooking, and playing the piano. Her love of history and politics was matched only by her devotion to her country—Karen was a true patriot with a deep appreciation for American heritage. Ever curious and intellectually engaged, Karen kept up with the news daily and never turned down a challenging crossword puzzle or a competitive game of Skip-Bo.

Karen was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Elwood and Marie Richardson, her cherished daughter Lisa, and her beloved son Jason. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 60 years, Clyde Nelson; her children Garett (Rachel) Nelson, Michael (Jennifer) Nelson, Katie (George) Williamson, and Jeff Nelson; and many grandchildren who will miss her deeply.

A private memorial service in honor of Karen’s life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 6198 FM 105, Vidor, Texas.

Karen will be remembered for her faith, her love of family, her quiet strength, and the countless lives she touched through her kindness and example.

Published on the Memorial Funeral Home, Vidor, Texas.

John Alfred Borg, BHS 1963

John Alfred Borg, BHS 1963

February 5, 1945 - December 9, 2024

John was the son of Laverne and Ivy Borg. John was born in Indiana on February 5, 1945. Somewhere along the way the family moved to Burbank, California. John graduated from Burbank High School in 1963.

Sadly, a tumor was found on his liver in the beginning of November and he had dialysis for kidney failure. John Alfred Borg passed away on December 9, 2024.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jim Borg BHS 1965 and sister Linda Borg Prue, BHS 60.

 

Phyllis Peterson Harr, BHS 1942

Phyllis Peterson Harr, BHS 1942

Burbank Leader, Burbank, California, Monday, June 2, 2008

Phyllis Harr died Thursday (May 29, 2001). She was 84. Harr was born May 5, 1924, in Burbank. She is survived by family and friends. A celebration of her life will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at her residence at 4234 W. Kling Street in Burbank.

Ralph Easton Cutler, BHS 1946

Ralph Easton Cutler, BHS 1946

Redlands Daily Facts, Redlands, California, Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Ralph Easton Cutler, a 26-year resident of Redlands, died of heart failure July 5, 2007 at his home in Redlands. He was 79. He was born March 15, 1928, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Mary Easton and Guy V. Cutler. In 1940 he moved with his family to Burbank, where he attended John Muir and Burbank high schools. He graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1952, and earned his medical degree from UCLA in 1958. Before finishing his education, he served a two-year mission in Ontario, Canada, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1948 to 1950.

He married Carol Barlow Clinger on September 5, 1952, and they lived in Glendale, Culver City and San Leandro. While he was attending medical school at UCLA, he and his wife had three sons and later a daughter. He spent two years in the United States Navy as lieutenant commander in medical services in Oakland.

In 1963, he moved his family to Seattle, where they later had their fifth child, a daughter. He took a job as chief of nephrology at Harborview Medical Center and a teaching position at the University of Washington. In 1961, he accepted a job offer as the chief of nephrology at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Hospital and a teaching position at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He retired in 1997, but continued teaching and writing for medical journals until March 2007.

According to his family, Cutler was a respected physician and pharmacologist, loving husband, affectionate father and tender grandfather. He was a religious man with a brilliant mind and a wonderful sense of humor, they said.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Cutler of Redlands; his children, Drew Cutler of Redlands, Curtis Cutler of Highland, Utah, Carin Ferris of Tucson, Arizona, and Allison Haight of Redlands; his sister, Gae Weaver of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 640 S. Center St. Redlands, with visitation at 9 a.m. Emmerson-Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands is handling arrangements.

Wesley Greer Ling, BHS 1936

Wesley Greer Ling, BHS 1936

Published in the Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet, Thursday, September 13, 1956

Wesley Ling Is Killed in Car Accident

Funeral services are pending today for Wesley Greer Ling, 38, advertising man of Burbank who was killed early yesterday when his car crashed into a bridge railing on Victory Blvd. east of Ethel Ave. Ling was the son of Harvey Ling, Sr., former owner and publisher of the Burbank Daily Review, and Mrs. Ling. The Lings now reside in Carlsbad, California.

Witnesses told police his car was traveling close to the curb when it reached a point where the street narrowed down. The vehicle then struck a wooden barricade, a reflector pole, chain link fence and came to rest on the end of a street railing that crosses the bridge. He suffered a crushed chest, compound fracture of the leg and other injuries.

Wesley Ling was a former Air Force pilot in World War II.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his widow, Eva, who was in Wisconsin at the time of the accident; two children, Marcie and Chris; three brothers and a sister. Max M. 

Eckerman Funeral Home of Burbank is in charge.

PFC Douglas Louis Dispensiero, BHS 1965

PFC Douglas Louis Dispensiero, BHS 1965

Bearcat Base was a U.S. Army base near the city of Bien Hoa in Bien Hoa Province, RVN. For most of 1967, it was the base camp for the 9th Infantry Division.

A little after noon on March 13, 1967, a 9th Infantry soldier was mortally wounded at Bearcat in an accidental discharge incident. PFC Douglas L. Dispensiero, an infantryman serving with A Company, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, was in a tent when after another soldier’s M16 rifle accidently discharged while he was cleaning it. The errant round struck Dispensiero in the right lower back above his ilium (hip bone and pelvis), rupturing his bladder and causing other abdominal injuries. 

He was admitted to the 24th Evacuation Hospital on Long Binh Post in critical condition. Despite life-saving measures applied by medical staff, Dispensiero succumbed two days later when circulatory difficulties developed. He was 20 years old. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Doug is buried at Forest Lawn memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, CA.

Robert (Bob) Herman Bachenheimer, BHS 1958

Robert (Bob) Herman Bachenheimer, BHS 1958

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Friday, April 1, 2011

Robert (Bob) Bachenheimer, May 11, 1940 - March 27, 2011

Beloved father of Todd and Adam, brother to Cecile (Ron) and uncle to Cary. He truly loved his family and friends and will be deeply missed. Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills, 800-600-0076

Norma Joyce Keith Newell, BHS 1953

Norma Joyce Keith Newell, BHS 1953 

Nov. 1, 1934 - Nov. 14, 2018 

Norma Newell, a woman of faith, love, compassion, and a world traveler, passed away following a sudden illness. She will be remembered as a loving sister, mom, grandma, and GG to her family. She was also a devoted friend to all who had the privilege to know her. 

Norma is survived by her brother, Curtis Keith, sisters, Valda Keith and Janis Miller, her two daughters, Kim (Fred) Parks and Jeri Newell- (Tom) Davis, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR.org). 

Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/pasadenastarnews.

Published by Pasadena Star-News on Dec. 23, 2018.

Charla “Char, Charlie” Wendy Moore, BHS 1964

Charla “Char, Charlie” Wendy Moore, BHS 1964

Charla “Char, Charlie” Wendy Moore, 78 of Burbank, California passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones November 10, 2024, in Carlsbad, California.

Charla was born July 1,1946 to Jackie (Klowgard) Moore and Charles W. Moore in Glendale, California. Charla and her sister Mary were raised by their WWII widow single mom in Burbank, California.  Char was a member of the senior class at Burbank High School in 1964 and received her GED later. Early in her life she was a switch board operator and a bank officer specializing in new accounts.  She also worked for a long time as a receptionist in a hair salon and hostess at a restaurant and night club. While working at the salon she modeled many hairstyles for the stylists in addition to her receptionist duties. While she was a hostess at the restaurant and nightclub, she performed at many LBGTQ+ fundraising events held there as Marilyn Monroe. She developed many meaningful and lasting friendships. 

Her second career was being a “Jill of all trades”. She taught herself many skills to remodel the home she lived in with her mom and her sister’s home.  These skills included, but were not limited to, painting, wallpapering, laying tile inside the home and brink patios, crown molding, hanging and changing light fixtures, designing and laying sprinkler systems in the yard, and anything else that needed to be fixed.  Not only was she handy around the house, but she was also extremely creative when it came to sewing her own clothes, drapes, and other crafts including beautiful fabric covered photo albums. She loved jewelry and was talented in creating and fixing those items as well.  

Charla was always an avid dog lover.  Her first dog was a Mini Pincher named Susie. After that she rescued 3 German Shepherds, Brandi, Mandi and Katie. She also cared for her sister’s dogs often as well. She often referred to herself as a dog whisperer. Early in her life she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. This disease controlled a lot of her activities due to the debilitating nature of her case. She became involved with The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and served on the board for a time.  She was also an active contributor to many charities. She also volunteered with the Women of Salem circle her mother was an active part of. She made food and took pictures at events her mother hosted or attended. She enjoyed being of service.  

Charla was preceded in death by her father Charles W. Moore (January 17, 1946) and her mother Jackie (Klowgard) Moore (September 18, 2011).  Charla is survived by her sister Mary (Steve) Seekins, Her niece Stephanie (Michael) Roberts and her nephew David (Mikelle) Seekins. Her great nieces and nephews Alex, John and Samantha Roberts and Graham and Savanah Seekins. As well as many beloved cousins.Charla was always ready to help others with a cheerful attitude and self-taught knowledge of many things.  She loved to dress to the 9’s and had bling on every finger! She told great stories and was positive and upbeat. 

A memorial service for Charla will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Salem Lutheran Church Glendale, CA with a luncheon following. There will be a family graveside internment at Forrest Lawn Hollywood Hills. In lieu of follows, donations can be given in her name to The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals or Woman of Salem Lutheran Church. 

Donald "Don" Robert Brown, BHS 1955

Donald "Don" Robert Brown, BHS 1955

Retired Burbank Police Department Lieutenant and Airport Commissioner Don Brown

Donald "Don" Robert Brown, was born September 4, 1936 in Manhattan, New York. Don moved with his family to Burbank, California in 1945. He graduated from Burbank High in 1955, Riverside College in 1962, and in the 1970s, he attended USC to receive his teaching credential in Administration of Justice, while working full time with four children.

Don started working for the Public Service Department with the City of Burbank in 1956 and was then hired by the Burbank Police Department in 1960. Don worked his way up the ranks from Patrolman, Detective, Motors, Sergeant, and finished his career with the rank of Lieutenant. Don retired from the Burbank Police Department in 2001, totaling 45 years of service for the City of Burbank.

Don worked numerous details, including Narcotics, Fraud "Bunko Unit", Gangs, and Robbery Homicide. Don's favorite assignment by far was his years working in the Traffic Bureau and being part of the Motor Squad.

After retiring Don quickly began his next career working for the Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena Airport as a Commissioner in 2001. He retired in 2024 after dedicating 23 years of additional service to "Burbank" the town he loved.Burbank.

One of Don's proudest accomplishments was being involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank.

Don passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dog Daisy. Don is survived by his children, Julie, Mike, Terrilyn (son-in-law James Walker), and Cameron. His grandchildren, Andrew, Myshella (grandson son-in-law Edgar Vela), Bryce, Cooper, and Chasen. His Great-Grandchildren: Ezekiel, Kaiden, and Everhett.

Burbank City Council will adjourn their meeting on June 24, 2025, in Memory of Don Brown

The Funeral for Don, or as he called it, my "Going Away Service," will be held as follows:

Closed Casket Viewing

Sunday, June 29, 2025, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Main Building)

Funeral Services

Monday, June 30 at 3:00 PM- Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr Los Angeles, CA 90068

In place of flowers the family invites you to donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. In the comments, indicate your gift is in the honor of Don Brown

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Billie Faye Davis Hyatt, BHS 1946

Billie Faye Davis Hyatt, BHS 1946

Tulare Advance-Register, Tulare, California, Monday, May 22, 2017

Billie Faye Hyatt, June 27, 1928 – May 13, 2017, Visalia

Billie Faye Hyatt was born in Paris, Arkansas on June 27, 1928 to Guy Clarence and Audie Leona Davis. She was one of 9 children. Billie and her family moved from Paris, Arkansas to Perris, California in 1930 and then moved to Glendale, California in 1932 where she attended elementary school. She moved to Corcoran to live with her grandparents in 1941 during WWII and attended John Muir Junior High School. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1946. She married Melvin Goetzinger in October of 1946 in Glendale, California. She had three children, Sherian Lynn Goetzinger, Ricky Allen Goetzinger and Debra Sue Goetzinger. She married Kenneth Ray Hyatt in 1965 in Las Vegas, they were married 45 years. Ken passed away in 2011. Billie Faye Hyatt, 88, died on May 13, 2017 with her family by her side at Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia, California.

Billie was preceded in death by twin sisters Maxine and Florence Davis in 1927. A brother Robert Ray Davis in 1932. Twin sisters Norma Loletta and Margaret Lavetta in 1932. Her mother Audie Leona Davis in 1934 and an infant brother in 1934. Brother Harold Clarence Davis in WWII in 1943. Brother Carold Edmund Davis in 1977. Her father Guy Clarence Davis in 1989. She is survived by 3 children, Sherian Lynn Andrade of Tulare, Ricky Allen Goetzinger of Visalia, and Debra Sue Robertson and husband Marty of Tulare, nephew Michael Davis and wife Lori of Visalia, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, 1 grandniece and 1 grandnephew, 5 great-grand nieces and 1 great-grandnephew.

Her main interests were her family and all the grandkids. She loved dancing and traveling with her husband all over the United States.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Home, 132 W. Kern Ave. in Tulare. A special celebration of life will follow at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St. in Tulare. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the First Baptist Church in Tulare.

A special thank you to the staff of Linwood Meadows Care Center for all the love and care they provided for the last two years. Also a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Kaweah Delta Hospital for all their care in the last days of her life. A special thank you to Dr. Thomas Evans. Deepest appreciation to Dr. Vinod Gupta for going above and beyond in your care of my mother and father. Funeral Arrangements by Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Service.

Danny Ross Maddy, BHS 1967

Danny Ross Maddy, BHS 1967

Danny Ross Maddy was well liked by all who knew him. Danny was born on October 31, 1948, the son of Ervin Denny Maddy and  Lois ByBee Perkins Maddy. He grew up in Oregon when in 1960 the Maddy family moved to Southern California. Danny graduated from Burbank High School in 1967.

Danny was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army where he attained the rank of SP4. After returning from Vietnam, Danny married Linda Mae Helsel on October 15, 1977 in Clark County, Nevada. Some where along the way Danny moved back to Oregon. In 1999 Danny's parents returned to Oregon where they became caregivers for their son, Danny, who suffered from early onset Alzheimer's Disease and Ower Neurological Degenerative Disease. Danny passed away on December 26, 2006 in Corvallis, Oregon. He was 57 years old.

Danny is survived by his parents, Ervin and Lois Maddy; brother, David Maddy (BHS 1969) and sister, Marsha Maddy (BHS 1965). Danny was buried in the Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Corvallis, Oregon.

Barbara Mae Beck Kilm, BHS 1945

Barbara Mae Beck Kilm, BHS 1945

The Daily Spectrum, Saint George, Utah, Sunday, October 19, 2003

ST. GEORGE – Barbara Mae Beck Kilm, 76, died peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2003 in St. George, Utah. She was born March 12, 1927 in Lehi, Utah, the oldest child of Artie Merrill and Bertha Mae Bradshaw Beck. Her first five years were spent in Lehi within close proximity of her large extended family. She loved to spend time and visit often with her family, and often shared cherished memories of her early years.

At the age of five, her family moved to California where she spent her teen years. She graduated from Burbank High in 1945 and kept in contact with several of her dear high school friends. Barbara worked many years in banking. She met her husband Frank Kihm while they were working together at the same branch. They were married in October 1948 and raised all five of their children in West Covina, California. Barbara has lived in St. George for the past eight years, where she has enjoyed many friendships.

Barbara’s passion through her whole life was family history work. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings over the years, but her favorite was always helping others with their family history work. From 1993-1994 she and Frank served a Family History Mission in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Barbara is survived by her husband, children, Kathy Barker, Carolyn (Larry) Nevarez, Lorraine Kihm, Linda (Brian) Voigt, Michael (Lorraine) Kihm, sister, Dianne (Gil) Farley, 19 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday October 20th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills LDS, 4th Ward Chapel, 750 E. Fort Pierce Dr. in St. George. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through our web site at www.metcalf-mortuary.com.

Richard Tate Fitzgerald, BHS 1958

Richard Tate Fitzgerald, BHS 1958

Passed away August 6, 2004 at age 63. 

Dearly beloved husband of Cheryl S. Fitzgerald and loving father of Scott Fitzgerald. Much loved son-in-law of Dorothy and the late Isaac Lyu. Devoted son of Cora and the late Tate Fitzgerald; and brother of Kathleen Stuckert. Unending love and support by family members Sylvian and David Goodspeed, Charlotte Maemori, Milton Lyu, and the Waite, Whitehead, Marvel and Gutierrez families. 

Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, an avid fisherman and a lover of music. He will be dearly missed by his numerous friends and relatives. 

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Friday, August 13, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 4325 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. Private interment, Santa Rosa Memorial Park. 

DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 525-3730

Everett Edward “Eddie” Chapman Jr., BHS 1957

Everett Edward “Eddie” Chapman Jr., BHS 1957

By Times-Advocate, December 20, 2023

Everett Edward “Eddie” Chapman Jr. passed away on October 8, 2023 at the age of 84 in his home in Escondido after a six year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born April 8, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Everett and Helen Chapman, he grew up as an only child. 

At the young age of two, the family moved from Illinois to California in 1941 where he was raised in the San Fernando Valley. As a young boy Eddie enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and being a member of the Boy Scouts, where he achieved the “Order of the Arrow”. In school, Eddie found a passion for sports, playing on the basketball team his dad coached and later on the Burbank High School football team. He was a member of the Key Club, ASB Legislative Council and the Letterman’s Club. In addition, he enjoyed hanging out with friends in the Burbank “Knight Owls” Club. He was a proud Burbank Bulldog attending numerous Burbank High School alumni reunions over the years and he prioritized staying in contact with his fellow Bulldogs.

After high school graduation in 1957, Eddie began his career in the electrical trade while working for the Burbank High School District as an electrical technician. In 1960, he joined the US Army and then the Air Force Reserves, where he served his country for five years. In 1965, he married his wife Barbara and in 1971 moved to San Diego County. They settled in the outskirts of Escondido, where they raised their family on a five-acre citrus and avocado ranch.

From 1957 until his retirement in 1996 Eddie worked as an electrician, being a dedicated member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #11 (Los Angeles) and Local #569 (San Diego). He was proud of the work done by the crews he was a part of, especially job sites including the Minuteman Missile Sites at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Queen Mary and North Island Naval Air Station. In addition to his 36 years as an electrician and electrical estimator, he had an affinity for working with his hands in other trades shown through his many projects on the family’s ranch. From construction projects to putting in a small vineyard, he was always busy designing and implementing his next project.

Eddie was an active member of The Over the Hill Gang Car Club and other numerous car clubs in the area. He had a passion for hot rods attending as many car shows as possible, especially his favorites such as “The Streak” in Mission Bay, the Big Bear Car Run and Friday nights Cruisin’ Grand. With his outgoing personality, he enjoyed “talking shop” and connecting with all of his car buddies.

Eddie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Chapman, his three children, son Edward Martin Chapman and fiance Samantha Hansen, daughter Gretchen Hirschhorn, son-in-law Robert Hirschhorn, and daughter Margaret Chapman. In addition, he was blessed with four granddaughters: Katie Chapman, Samantha Hirschhorn, Morgan Hirschhorn and Jamie Chapman.

The family would like to thank Elizabeth Hospice of Escondido and the numerous caregivers that helped with his care. His family is planning a Celebration of Life for January 6th, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Eddie was cremated at his request. A private family burial will occur at the San Pasqual Cemetery in the San Pasqual Valley, Escondido. If you are so inclined, donations can be made in memory of Everett E. “Eddie” Chapman (Class of 1957) to the Burbank Senior Bulldogs Foundation (Scholarship Fund), P.O. Box 2092, Burbank, CA 91507.

Jo Ann Katherine Blevins Bedigan, BHS 1940

Jo Ann Katherine Blevins Bedigan, BHS 1940

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, December 13, 2000

Jo Ann Bedigan died December 9, 2000 suffering many years from Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward and her devoted son, Richard. Her daughter, Nanci and granddaughter, Kristin survive her.

She dedicated her life to her family and the many organizations she belonged to.  She is now with her husband and son, which will bring her the happiness she has missed during her illness. God Bless you, Mom.

Rosary will be Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service Chapel Burbank, California. Interment will be private. Eckerman-Heisman Funeral is in charge.

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Burbank Leader Newspaper, December 2000

Jo Ann Bedigan, 78, died December 9, 2000, in North Hollywood hospital. Mrs. Bedigan was born in Phoenix. She lived in Burbank for 77 years. She was a homemaker, the former president of the National Charity League and co-founder of the National Charity League, Junior.

She is survived by her daughter and granddaughter, Nanci and Kristin Zemansky of Valencia. A vigil service was held Thursday. Interment was private at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Arthur S. Collins Stone, BHS 1944

Arthur S. Collins Stone, BHS 1944

Coeur d’ Alene Press, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, November 2007

Arthur S. Stone, age 82, resident of Coeur d’ Alene, passed away on November 28, 2007, at Kootenal Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1925, to Louis B. Collins and Gladys M. (Stone) at Santa Monica, California. Arthur was educated in Burbank, California. He married Meta A. Knudsen on August 10, 1946, in Kingman, Arizona.

Arthur moved here from Spokane in 1954. He retired from the United States Navy on April 30, 1964. He worked 13 years for the courts as a juvenile probation officer and worked for Kootenal County as a Civil Defense Director. Arthur was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, a 25 year member of the Coeur d’ Alene Eagles, and a Sea Scout Skipper in Coeur d’ Alene for many years. He also was a lifetime “ham” radio operator.

Arthur is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law; John A. (Patricia) Stone, Jay D. Stone, J. Tomm (Terry) Stone all of Corur d’ Alene; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne (Herb) Helstrom, Coeur d’ Alene; sister, Lucille Collins also of Coeur d’ Alene; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Meta A. Stone on October 27, 2003.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA 99210-2472 or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 9 South Washington, Suite 704, Spokane, WA 99201.

Viewing will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2007, at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’ Alene. Burial to follow at Forest Cemetery, Coeur d’ Alene.

David E. Ruch, BHS 1951

David E. Ruch, BHS 1951

1934 – 2024

Santa Barbara Independent, Monday,  Jan 06, 2025 

David Ruch was born on January 18, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died peacefully in Santa Barbara, California, surrounded by his daughter, and so much love from the caregivers and Hospice nurse at Heritage House. 

He was born in Philadelphia and came with his parents and their next-door neighbors to Burbank California when he was 12. He attended Burbank high school where he lettered in tennis. He graduated from UCLA for his undergraduate. And then USC  for his post graduate work.

He went to work for AC electronics in LA where he met the love of his life, Elaine . He was quickly transferred to Delco in Goleta where they bought an unfinished home in the foothills and proceeded to make it theirs. 

His mind was brilliant, but his woodworking skills were just as brilliant. He completed the home and then added a pool. Where his kids and all the neighborhood kids froliced for hours on end. He was first of all extremely brilliant, he was steadfast, he was gentle, and he was generous oh so generous. He helped so many people over his life.. He was a man of very few words, but his action spoke volumes. He will be missed by so many. 

He is survived by his daughter, Robin and his son David, four grandchildren, and one great grandson, he adored them all.  He was a very simple man. He gave to many charities, if you feel so inclined, you can make a donation in his name to any charity of your choice or to Cycling without Age. Which gave him hours and hours of pleasure in the last three years of his life. He would like that. 

Rest in peace Papa, your work here is done, and you lived such a beautiful and gentle life. Mom is waiting for you with open arms as always. You will be missed, oh so missed. But your love will continue on. You are never going to be forgotten.

A graveside service will be held Friday January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Goleta Cemetery, 44 South San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, lunch will follow.

Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary