Barbara Maria Funkhouser Ireland, BHS 1946

Barbara Maria Funkhouser Ireland, BHS 1946

Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunday, May 30, 2021

Barbara Maria (Funkhouser) Ireland of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 27, 2021. She was born to parents Clarence Funkhouser and Bess Schick Funkhouser on September 24, 1928 in Hagatna, Guam (formerly Agana).

Barbara, also known as “Granny B”, is survived by her brother, Paul Funkhouser and his children; Barbara’s three children, Cyndee O’Hara, Wendy Maxwell, and Todd Ireland and his wife Karen Ireland; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Arthur T. Ireland (Art); and her sons-in-law, Lee Maxwell and William O’Hara.

Barbara met Art in 1943 in Long Beach, CA when she was 14. He was older, in the Navy and was smitten. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1946, they were married in 1947 and raised their three children together. They were married for 61 wonderful years.

Barbara dedicated her life to her family as a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed Tai Chi, sewing, gardening, reading, and garden clubs. She was a volunteer for the Scouts, many hospitals, blood banks and taught others how to read. Barbara will always be remembered for her beauty, grace and strength.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will take place during a private family ceremony in August. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Sandra Janice Cowgill Doutre, BHS 1960

Sandra Janice Cowgill Doutre, BHS 1960

Sandra Doutre, 78, of Coeur d' Alene died June 10, 2023.

Visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Monday followed by her funeral service Monday June 26, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2801 N 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday June 26, 2023, at Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA.

Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry Doutre who passed away in 2019. Sandra was buried next to her husband at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington. Sandra was a member of the DAV, DAR, LDS, Colonial Dames and the Eastern Star. Find A Grave Memorial

Robert Renly Capo, BHS 1957

Robert Renly Capo, BHS 1957

Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, California, Tuesday, September 3, 1963

Aptos Man Killed By Car; Driver Arrested

Robert Capo, 23, of 357 Moosehead drive, Aptos, died early Sunday morning of injuries received when struck by an automobile while walking along the Santa Cruz-Watsonville freeway.

Shortly after the 2:45 o’clock accident, Edwin Asa LaVallee, a 32-year-old Fort Ord soldier from Castroville, was arrested by Watsonville police on a felony hit and run charge.

California Highway patrolmen said Capo was struck while walking toward his home from an Aptos restaurant. The accident was in the construction zone near State Park drive. 

A passing motorist, Roger Blum of Watsonville, saw what he thought was a body while driving south on the freeway. He returned, found Capo about six feet off the roadway and notified authorities.

Capo was taken to a Santa Cruz hospital by Santa Cruz Ambulance service and died approximately two hours later. Pat Kilpatric, chief deputy coroner, said death was due to massive head injuries.

CHP officers issued an alert to watch for a damaged vehicle heading south on the freeway. Within a few minutes, Watsonville Officer Robert Johnson spotted a damaged vehicle being pulled by a pickup truck in the Watsonville area. He arrested LaVallee. The pickup driver, Clifford Vasquez of Watsonville, said he stopped to help LaVallee, whose vehicle failed along the freeway in the Green Valley road area.

LaVallee posted $1050 bail and was released from the county jail early Sunday afternoon. The matter is in the hands of the district attorney for investigation and possible filing of formal charges.

Capo, a native of California, is survived by his wife, Carol. He was a second-year Cabrillo student and also worked for DaPont Construction Company. Private family interment services will be held tomorrow at Oakwood Memorial Park, under direction of Ferguson mortuary.

Other survivors of the Burbank High school graduate include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Capo of Burbank; a sister, Jeryl D. DaPont of Aptos; a brother, John Capo of Burbank; and a grandmother, Mrs. Cora Hogland of Costa Mesa.

Kilpatric said the death was number 17 for the year, compared to 32 a year ago.

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Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, California, Tuesday, September 3, 1963

CAPO – In Santa Cruz, Calif., September 1, 1963, Robert Renly Capo. Husband of Carol E. Capo of Aptos, Calif.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Capo of Burbank, Calif.; brother, of Jerl Dean (Mrs. Richard) DaPont of Aptos, Calif., and John Capo of Burbank, Calif.; and grandson of Mrs. Cora Hogland of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Native of California, aged 23 years. Private family services will be conducted at Oakwood Memorial Park, Wednesday, September 4th. Entrusted to the care of The Ferguson Mortuary. Contributions to City of Hope preferred. 

Allan Craig Carlson, BHS 1963

Allan Craig Carlson, BHS 1963

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, California, Monday, January 31, 2000

Craig Carlson, 55, Dayton, Nevada, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at home with his family in Cambria. 

Mr. Carlson was born July 28, 1944, in Glendale, California and was graduated from Burbank High School in 1963. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He later became a precious metals entrepreneur in the Comstock Lode region near Virginia City, Nevada. He was a member of the Gold Prospectors of America Association.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jody; children Jeff, Jackie and Travis; parents Allan and Betty Carlson of Minden, Nevada; a brother, Brian Carlson of Ridgecrest; a sister, Diane Napolitano of Palmdale; and a granddaughter, Kaylie Carlson. Arrangements are by Coast Family Cremation Service of San Luis Obispo.

Rubin Rodriguez, BHS 1978

Rubin Rodriguez, BHS 1978

July 20, 1960 — November 16, 2023

Farmington

Rubin Rodriguez Jr. passed away on November 16, 2023. Rubin survived numerous heart attacks, Stage 4 Tonsil Cancer, a quadruple bypass, and finally succumbed to Stage 4 Colon Cancer and lung disease. Rubin was born on July 20, 1960, to Froydis Johansen and Ruben Rodriguez Sr.

Rubin grew up in Rose Park, UT and Burbank, CA where he attended Burbank High School. His passions included competitive swimming, surfing, ultimate frisbee, and skateboarding. Rubin was an entrepreneur at heart. From a young age, he and his friends had various businesses during his time in California. Rubin enlisted as a Marine at 17 years old and served as a helicopter mechanic. He had several opportunities throughout his 30+ years in broadcasting to make friends and associates all over the country, with his favorite being Jackson Hole TV.

Rubin “Happy Pappy” exuded so much life and laughter. His love for his family and dogs made his days memorable. He loved everything that let him feel the wind on his face—whether it was on his skateboard, surfing, riding a motorcycle or a boat, or in his Jeep with the top off and the windows down. He loved being in the mountains, at the beach, or on road trips with his family. Rubin loved to fish and spent many days fishing in Lake Powell, Strawberry, or Big Bear. Rubin loved to ski in his youth with his uncles. He was an excellent pool player, playing in leagues for years that lead to him bringing home a few too many trophies. Rubin had a love for rock ‘n’ roll music and watching football or NASCAR. You could often hear him singing around the house or in the car to Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, or Jimmy Buffet. He loved to listen to music too loud, so he could sing even louder. He was a wannabe chef, an amateur movie critic, and a natural comedian. Rubin loved to make people laugh—nothing brought him more joy than to laugh with others, especially his children. His laugh was loud and contagious and often times made any joke funnier with how hard he made himself laugh. He coined the name “Happy Pappy” because he wanted to be known for being a source of happiness.

Though Rubin battled many health problems in the last several years of his life, his family and close friends made his days worth living. He had many times that he defied the odds to see another day. His absence has been felt by those who knew and loved him.

Rubin is preceded in death by his mother Froydis, sister Vivian Smith, his beloved grandparents, and many other loved ones and dear dogs. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his father, Ruben, and children Olivia (Casey) Creager, Jordan Wager, Rubin Rodriguez III, and Tristan Quinn Rodriguez, along with his 6 grandchildren and sisters Rita and Sonja and several nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. 

A viewing will be held Friday, November 24th from 6 PM-8 PM at Russon Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street Farmington, UT. The funeral will be held Saturday, November 25th at 10 AM at Russon Mortuary in Farmington. An additional viewing will take place prior to the service on Saturday morning from 9 AM to 9:45 AM.

Services will be streamed live on the Russon Brothers Mortuary Facebook page and on this obituary page. The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below.

Rubin was passionate about bringing awareness to the hardship that fighting cancer can cause. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

You can donate directly here:

American Heart Association: https://shorturl.at/uvANP

American Cancer Society: https://shorturl.at/ntwF7

Minna Etta Norris, Former BHS Teacher

Minna Etta Norris, Former BHS Teacher

June 18, 1867 September 7, 1939

San Fernando Valley Times, San Fernando, California, Thursday, October 5, 1939

Minna Norris Memorial Services Held

BURBANK – Memorial service for Mrs. Minna E. Norris, former teacher at Burbank High school who passed away a month ago September 7, 1939, in Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, will be held in Burbank High School auditorium Sunday, October 8, conducted by Rev. H. H. Strandberg, pastor of the Burbank Methodist Church of which she was a member.

Mrs. Norris had been teaching in Burbank schools since 1902, having taught at the Edison Grammar School and later Burbank High School, where she remained until she retired in 1938. She held an M. A. degree received at the University of Southern California in 1931, was active member of the Burbank Library Board, Methodist Church, and Women’s Club. NOTE: Interment was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri. 

Alan Kaestle, BHS 1962

Alan Kaestle, BHS 1962

February 10, 1945 — December 30, 2021

Alan Kaestle passed away on December 30, 2021 at his home in Cottonwood, Arizona at the age of 76. Alan was born in Burbank, California on February 10, 1945 to Anton and Julia Kaestle. He was the younger of two children and is survived by his sister, Julie Kaestle Black. 

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 43 years, Sandra Haylett Kaestle. He will be dearly missed by his three children: his daughter, Erika Kaestle (Sarah Bangs), his son, Gregory Kaestle (Alyssa Bessey), and his son Scott Kaestle, who cared for him in his final years. He was the loving grandfather of Renn Kaestle, Bailey Kaestle, Jake Kaestle and Izabella Kaestle.

Alan was an alumni of Burbank High School class of 1962 and graduated college from California State University Northridge. In his younger days he enjoyed trout fishing in the High Sierras, eventually settling in Sunland, California after marrying Sandra in 1972. He was actively involved at Village Christian School, where his sons attended K-12, eventually becoming President of the Booster Club where he worked tirelessly to fundraise for the school’s athletic department. Described as “very generous and very kind” by those who knew him, he even personally donated the scoreboard nameplates in the Village Christian Gym. Most importantly, he was always in the stands cheering his boys at their Volleyball and Basketball games. 

Alan retired as President of Servo Products in Pasadena, and he and his wife moved to Bullhead City, Arizona where he enjoyed playing the penny slots across the river in Laughlin. He last visited Burbank for his 50th High School reunion in September 2012, staying with his daughter and visiting his sister in Glendale. After his wife Sandra’s passing, he moved to Sedona and then Cottonwood, where he enjoyed his final years with his sons and granddaughters nearby. His family is grateful he’s at peace with his wife, his parents and our Lord.

No services are planned at this time, but a Celebration of Life will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. 

Burton Long, BHS 1946

Burton Long, BHS 1946

Telephone Company Employee

Petaluma Argus-Courier, Petaluma, California, Friday, March 13, 1998

Burton Long, a three-year resident of Petaluma, died March 6, 1998 in Petaluma. He was 69.

Mr. Long was born August 26, 1928 in Casper, Wyoming. He graduated from Burbank High School in Burbank, California, then joined the United States Navy. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Henderson as a member of Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s South Pole expedition, which was known as “Operation High Jump.”

Mr. Long retired from Pacific Bell in Chico in 1983 after 28 years of service. He lived in northern California for many years, mostly in the Paradise, Chico, Corning and Los Molinos areas. 

He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a resident of Petaluma for the past three years.

Nellie White Harris, BHS 1928

Nellie White Harris, BHS 1928

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, December 8, 2001

BURBANK – Nellie Harris died November 29, 2001, in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was 91 years old.

Mrs. Harris was born October 11, 1910, in Topeka, Kansas. She lived in Burbank for most of her life. Mrs. Harris worked as a baker for the Burbank schools. She was a member of the local Methodist church. She enjoyed crafts and bridge.

Mrs. Harris is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Jean Harris; daughter, Theresa Baker; granddaughter Melanie Baker; grandson, Kevin Baker; brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Marie White; brother, Lloyd White; sister, Eileen Purier.

Funeral services are pending.

 

Shirley Carrol Seppanen Lentz, BHS 1958

Shirley Carrol Seppanen Lentz, BHS 1958

Record Searchlight, Redding, California, Sunday, August 8, 2021

COTTONWOOD – Shirley Carrol Lentz, 80, of Cottonwood passed away on May 11, 2021, following a short illness.

She was born to the late John and Eileen Seppanen, September 6, 1940, in Bemidji, Minnesota. Shirley and her parents moved to California in 1943. Her late brother “Jack”joined their family in 1945. Shirley graduated from Burbank High School in 1958, and went on to pursue her Cosmetology License.

Shirley moved to Cottonwood, California in 1963 where she raised her 2 children. She is survived by her son Wade Lentz (Terri) of Redding, and her daughter, Debbie Baker (Larry) of Cottonwood. She is also survived by her grandsons, Jonathan Lentz (Katie) of Chico, and Taylor Baker (Andrea) of Cottonwood, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Shirley was a long time Bus Driver for the Cottonwood School District. She started in 1973, and retired from the district in 2000. She enjoyed the time with her fellow bus drivers and all of the children that had ridden her buses, throughout the years. She was a proud member of the “Red Hat Tamales”. She loved visiting the North Coast beaches, camping, playing board games, reading books, and celebrating the holidays with family and friends.

There will be a “Celebration of Life” for Shirley on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Cottonwood Community Center (20595 Gas Point Rd). Please feel free to stop by between the hours of 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., to celebrate her life with family and friends.

George Nielson Cordon, BHS 1943

George Nielson Cordon, BHS 1943

George Nielson Cordon, 78, died April 18, 2003. He was born May 18, 1924, in Burbank and was a longtime resident of the city. Mr. Cordon was a graduate of Burbank High School in 1943 and a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Mr. Cordon is survived by his wife, Ruth. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, 136 N. Sunset Canyon. Interment follows at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.

Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service is in charge of direction.

Anna Marie Lasala Baworouski, BHS 1952

Anna Marie Lasala Baworouski, BHS 1952

Anna Marie (Lasala) Baworouski grew up in Chicago with her parents Vincent and Maria Lasala. Her family moved to California when she was thirteen, where she went to Burbank High School. Anne Marie married had four beautiful children.

She painted using paint by numbers of oil pictures, did needlework, got custom frames to display her artwork in her house and was so proud when she got compliments. When her kids needed help in school, she took the new math class or arranged for a tutor for them and spent countless hours helping with reading, spelling, and teaching her kids the importance of having excellent handwriting. She was appalled to hear cursive is not taught anymore! She volunteered at the kids’ schools. Anna had a servant heart as she was very involved at St. Paschal’s Parish working in the church store, the rummage sale, catechism classes, church festival, the church guilds, and taught her kids the value of giving to others, food for the poor and the sick. She was a campfire leader and always looking for cute and innovative crafts. She would encourage her kids to make homemade gifts for family and teachers.

She was on a women’s bowling league as a good bowler. When she got divorced it was her priority to still give her kids vacations, so she sat in the sun reading and watching us swim at the Horizon View Club or planned day trips to California missions from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, and yes … Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Hawaiian Gardens, Marine Land and San Diego Zoo plus all the museums.

For her kids to go to summer camp she drove us around to different neighborhoods to sell or sat at Dupars while we took turns asking for sales of 400 boxes of campfire candy each! She was the Saturday soccer mom as well.

To give her kids Catholic school education and provide the best life possible she worked at the bowling alley in childcare, JJ Newburys in the yardage department, and took soldering classes to be an inspector in the microwave circuit boards working at Burroughs, Bowmer, Tandan. When that industry dwindled, she became a playground Assistant at Hollow Hills School in Simi Valley controlling drop off traffic and watching kids at lunch recess she loved the kids and would participate in school programs to cheer on the kids and worked at TJ Max in Simi Valley in the fitting room and had many great stories of stopping shoplifting!

She lived in Simi and volunteered at Simi Valley Adventist hospital for over 25 years she loved working in stores sorting and labeling supplies and developed many friendships and was even the volunteer for the year she loved attending the yearly volunteer banquets and dressing up with the themes western Hawaiian 50’s.

At 70 her kids sent her to Hawaii with Lora, and that was the trip to the Hawaiian cultural center the Arizona memorial Luaus and adventures walking and sightseeing. She lived at Sorento Villas and enjoyed her friends and weekly bingo games. She was so excited when she won money or prizes.

Her grandkids brought her so much joy and enjoyed traveling to visit them and playing dress up putting on shows and attending their activities she was so very proud of their accomplishments Kevin’s movies graduating Chapman college in film and now his desire to return to grad school and become a teacher. Gillian graduated from Harvard went on to Cambridge and is now doing her PhD at Princeton.

Anna Marie lived with her daughter, Lora, had a lot of wonderful caregivers and they became her extended family attending their events celebrating birthdays and holidays. She loved reading and when her eyes were failing than we read to her. She always wants to know what was going on in the world, and it was so important vote!

Anna Marie “DASH of Life” is filled with love and the people who loved and cared for her. She could disarm the serious with a wink or mischievous expression, and Anna had a knack for making anyone she encountered smile. She elicited easy laughter with her wit or an “ooh la la.” In her later life, Anna emphasized unconditional love.

She had no illusions about life’s struggles. Yet her quiet awareness of this reality meant she focused on other messages in her interactions with her children, grandchildren, and those with whom she spent time. She articulated that simply belonging to one another was itself a joy and a gift.

Anna also had a lot of fun. She adored oysters, sports, and Frank Sinatra. She slipped Italian words into conversation and approached mundane moments with playful banter. She always had room for gelato.

Anna passed away on June 30, 2021 at the age of 87.

She is survived by her children—Lora, Elisa (and Earl), Kori, and Vince; her grandchildren, Kevin and Gillian; and her dear extended family—Doreen, Darren (Barbara, Thomas, and Abigail), and Tracey (Sam).    

Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ventura, California                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

David Fogg, BHS 1983

David Fogg, BHS 1983

July 1, 1965 ~ January 10, 2022

 

David Fogg passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his Burbank home, from a heart attack. He was 56 ½. David was born on July 1, 1965 to Larry and Pat Fogg. He grew up in Burbank with his two older sisters, Grace and Lisa. David grew up attending Calvary Bible Church in Burbank with his family. As an adult he continued to attend there, and served in many leadership positions in the church over the years. For the last thirty years David was one of Burbank’s top selling realtors every year, along with his mother, Pat. The last several years they have been associated with Keller-Williams Real Estate. 

David is survived by his mother, Pat Fogg, of Spokane, Washington; sister, Grace Fogg Miranda (BHS ’79), of Sun Valley; sister, Lisa Fogg Cripps (BHS ’81), of Spokane, Washington; numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces; and his former wife, Bridget Fogg. David’s father, Larry Fogg, passed away in 2000. 

Because David surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus Christ over thirty years ago his family has the assurance that he instantly went to Heaven yesterday when he left this life, and now will spend eternity with his Savior. (Romans 8:18) 

The above along with the photos were emailed to me by the late Alan Landros who knew David from birth and for some reason I never posted this.

David's Memorial Service

Saturday, January 22, 2022 

10:00 A.M. 

Calvary Bible Church 

1101 S. Main St. 

Burbank, California 91506

Robert E. (Bob) Van Deventer, BHS 1940

Robert E. (Bob) Van Deventer, BHS 1940

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, September 6, 2006

Robert E. (Bob) Van Deventer of Aliso Viejo, California passed away on September 1, 2006. He was born October 20, 1922, in Burbank, California. He attended Burbank High School, UC Berkeley (BS Engineering), and UCLA (BS Business). He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946 and earned the rank of Lieutenant (JG). In 1949 he married his wife of 57 years, Phyllis T. Johnson. 

Bob moved his family to Glendale in 1960. He served in various capacities in the stock brokerage business. He was the manager responsible for opening the Glendale, CA office of Dean Witter. In 1969 he co-founded the Glendale-based investment counsel firm of Van Deventer & Hoch (V&H). He retired in 1989. V&H was a successful money management firm for 32 years. It was acquired by Mellon Financial Corp. in 2001.

Bob served as President of the Glendale Community Foundation and was a long-time member of the Glendale Kiwanis Club. He also served on the Board of Trustees of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Valley National Bank. After moving to Orange County, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the South Coast Medical Center in Laguna Beach, CA.

Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son Don Van Deventer of Honolulu, Hawaii; son and daughter-in-law Allen and Debbie Van Deventer of La Canada, CA; son and daughter-in-law Jack and Lisa Van Deventer of Moscow, Idaho; and seven grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church; 30071 Ivy Glenn Dr.; Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glendale Community Foundation or the South Coast Medical Center Foundation.

 

Betty Jo Heine Wissmann, BHS 1978

Betty Jo Heine Wissmann, BHS 1978

October 10, 1960 — December 20, 2012

Betty Jo Wissmann, 52, born on October 10, 1960, in Van Nuys, California, passed away December 20, 2012. She resided in Burbank at the time of her passing. 

She was a loving wife and mother, sister,aunt and most of all grandmother to her two grandson's. 

She is resting in the Columbarium of Liberty at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. See her Find A Grave Memorial here.

David Edward Cerbin, BHS 1973

David Edward Cerbin, BHS 1973

July 22, 1955 - December 13, 2023

Received this from a 1974 grad

Hi Linda, I’m a 1974 graduate from BHS. Googling I recently found another graduate, Dave Cerbin, class of 1973 that had passed away Dec 2023. No one shared his information. I just found it like I said, googling him, he was a friend. I don’t know if you want to post this information or not he had just attended class of 1973  50 year class reunion earlier that year. He was on the football team and had a lot of friends at BHS so I know people would want to know about his passing.  I couldn’t find an obituary for him. They just had a memorial service.

Posted on Facebook from his wife Carolyn McAtee Cerbin

Hi everyone! My husband Dave loved his years at Dobbs and Gategourmet. We're having a celebration of life for him on March 22 in Washington, D.C. Here is a link to the Evite, if you'd like to attend. Also, there's a way for you to send us a short video of a memory of Dave, if you care to share one. We'll include it in the videos we'll play at the celebration. Love to you all! 

NOTE: I did find out that he resided in Florida and they had moved to the Washington D.C. area recently. According to a post he died in his sleep. No other information at this time.

Victor C. Bolduc, BHS 1939

Victor C. Bolduc, BHS 1939

Ventura County Star, February 2006

Victor C. Bolduc, 85, of Simi Valley passed away on February 14, 2006, from heart failure after a long battle with post-polio syndrome. Victor was born in Magog, Quebec, Canada on February 27, 1920. He came to the United States with his parents and two brothers at the age of 4.

He started his work life early, selling magazines at Warner Bros. Studios, even getting to work as an extra in a couple of movies. As a teen, he exercised horses at Black Fox Military Academy. During high school he was a high-jumping track star at Burbank High School.

After graduation, he was a lifeguard at Pickwick Swim Park in Burbank. He then went to work for Lockheed Aircraft in Ireland, packing parachutes during World War II.

He married his sweetheart, Connie Curry, in 1944, and became a wonderful and loving husband and father. He served proudly in the Army Air Corps after World War II, during the occupation in the Philippines. 

He went to work in the aircraft industry after his military service ended. His last endeavor was as part-owner of Aero Interiors at the Jet Center at Van Nuys Airport. There, he designed custom interiors for executive jets, including work on Air Force One. 

He was a Boy Scoutmaster at St. Genevieve’s in Van Nuys, his children’s school. He enjoyed fishing and camping in the Sierra with his family, and bowling and golfing with his buddies. He and his wife, Connie, traveled to many exciting destinations over the years, and especially loved cruises. He will be forever loved and remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and generous heart.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Connie; his son, Dennis Bolduc; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, of Winchester, Virginia; daughter, Cheryl O’Malley of Roseville, California; granddaughter, Connie Allen of San Pedro; grandson, Matthew Kraftt of Roseville; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, and Keona Allen, all of San Pedro.

There will be a time of visitation from 4 to7 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, with a recitation of the rosary from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. February 22, at the Assumption Cemetery, 1380 Fitzgerald Road, Simi Valley.