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.

 

Lawrence “Larry” Strong, BHS 1950

Lawrence “Larry” Strong, BHS 1950

The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, November 29, 2000

Larry Strong, born on July 18, 1932, in Glendale, California, and passed away on November 24, 2000, in Marina Del Rey, California. After graduating from Burbank High School, Larry began his career in the motion picture industry at Disney Studios. His career was interrupted by a tour of duty in the Korean War conflict from 1950-1953.

Larry enjoyed a 45 year career as a film editor and was twice nominated for an Emmy award and was nominated for an Eddie award for “Battlestar Galactica.” He was a member of American Cinema Editors, an honorary society of motion picture editors who are voted into membership on the basis of their professional achievements, their dedication to the education of others and their commitment to the craft of editing.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his stepchildren, Don McPherson Jr., Jane Vogel and Marilee Ravana, and his step grandchildren, Jennifer Patton and Douglas Vogel.

Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2000, at Wee Kirk o’ Heather, Forest Lawn, Glendale, California.

 

Karen Michele Axel Honigberg, BHS 1962

Karen Michele Axel Honigberg, BHS 1962

HONIGBERG, Karen M. August 24, 1944 - March 25, 2012 Loving wife of John Hendershot and mother of Jason and Darrel Honigberg. 

Entrepreneur and owner of a manufacturing business for over 30 years. She will be missed by her family, employees and lifelong high school friends. 

Services Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 11 AM at Mt. Sinai Park, Hollywood Hills 800-600-0076 Find A Grave Memorial

Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 27, 2012.

William Edwin Wood, BHS 1973

William Edwin Wood, BHS 1973

William Edwin Wood (Bill) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Mary Jane in Sarasota on Tuesday January 14, 2025 after courageously battling a long illness. Bill was a beloved husband, father, brother and unbelievable friend. He will be remembered as an iconic personality who had the capacity to captivate you from your very first introduction.

Bill was born on April 7, 1955 in Burbank California. He was a standout high school basketball player which propelled him to go to the University of California at Santa Barbara. There he met some of his lifelong friends who remained part of his life until his passing. Bill’s career began as an executive at Long’s Drug Store in Oxnard California. There he was recruited by his college roommate to move to Sarasota Florida and manage the newly opened Magic Moment Restaurant and Blueberry Hill nightclub. During nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry, he opened restaurants in Tampa, Florida all the way to London, England. Bill ended his career as a well-respected real estate professional in southwest Florida.

Bill is survived by his beautiful wife Mary Jane, sister Mary, and three wonderful sons, Mark, Jacob and Joshua all of which he was extremely proud of.

There will be a memorial service to remember Bill on Saturday February 1st, 2025 held at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, 40 N Orange Avenue. Following the service, there will be a celebration for Bill from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at The Crescent Club, 6519 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key.

Published in Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Sarasota, Florida, January 16, 2025

Alex Noel Torres, BHS 1977

Alex Noel Torres, BHS 1977

September 3, 1959 — August 12, 2021

Alex Noel Torres, 61, of American Fork, passed away August 12, 2021 in Provo, Utah surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 3, 1959 in San Antonio Texas to Alejos (Alex) Garza Torres and Elodia (Lola) Diaz Valdez. Alex married Pamela Eileen Ross September 28, 1985. She preceded him in death July 19, 2016.

At the age of 6 his family moved from San Antonio to Los Angeles California settling in Burbank where he attended school and graduated from Burbank High School in 1977.

Alex made his career working in the motion picture industry. Shortly before graduating from High school he began working for Mathew’s Studio Equipment in Burbank which supplied lighting and equipment to the film industry. He was their salesman for many years but eventually began his own company called Service, Supplies, and Equipment which was based in North Hollywood. Alex was very creative and came up with his own designs of equipment and sold them to the studios. In 1994 his family which consisted of his wife Pam, daughter Amber, and son Christian relocated to American Fork, Utah. He began working Grip on the TV series of Touched by an Angel until their final season and episode in 2003. Alex continued to build and sell his equipment up until shortly before his passing having worked in the industry for 44 years.

Alex loved music, dancing, telling jokes, a good dare, and being the life of the party. He was always making others laugh as well as himself. Alex was kind, polite, and happy even under difficult situations throughout his life. His greatest joy was his family wanting nothing more than for his children to be happy.

Survivors include his daughter Amber Torres, Son Christian Torres, grandson Brayden Williams, siblings Fred Torres, Zorina Steinman, Tyra Willis and many nieces and nephews who affectionately called him Uncle A or Unc. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pamela, a sister Blanca Willis and a nephew Brandon Steinman.  Funeral services will be held Friday August 27, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, Am. Fork and a viewing will be held prior to the services from 9:45 to 10:45 am. Burial in the American Fork Cemetery. See Alex's Find A Grave Memorial Here.

Russell Vincent Ing, BHS 1982

Russell Vincent Ing, BHS 1982

Russell Vincent Ing, 51, born on January 25, 1964 in Glendale, California, passed away May 7, 2015. He resided in Tujunga, California, at the time of his passing.

Arrangements were under the direction of Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. See his Find A Grave Memorial here. 

According to a classmate who saw him the week before where Russell had been battling lung cancer and said he was ready to go and meet Jesus. No other details at this time.

Tina Petrossian, BHS 2003

Tina Petrossian, BHS 2003

This was posted on Facebook by the BHS Class of 2003 of the sudden death of their beloved classmate. See below:

It is with great sorrow that I announce to our BHS family the unexpected passing of our cherished Tina Petrossian. We are overcome with grief and in a state of disbelief. 💔 🕊️✝️

The details for her services are provided below, for those who wish to participate.

Thomas Schmitt, BHS 1976

Thomas Schmitt, BHS 1976

October 8, 1957 — December 6, 2024

Thomas Schmitt, 67, born on October 08, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away December 06, 2024. He resided in North Hollywood, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA. 

Michael William Harris, BHS 1981

Michael William Harris, BHS 1981

Published in the Corvallis-Times, Corvallis, Oregon, Wednesday, January 24, 1996

Michael Harris August 12, 1963 - December 22, 1995     

Michael Harris, a former Corvallis resident, died at his Portland home on December 22, 1995, from AIDS. He was 32.

He was born in Panorama City, California, the son of Bill and Mary Harris of North Hollywood, California, and graduated from Burbank High School in Burbank, California. He moved to Corvallis with his mother and stepfather, Jim Hazard, in January 1984. After several moves between Corvallis and Lancaster, California, he made his home in Portland.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Jim Hazard of Corvallis; his father, Bill Harris of Lancaster, California; and his sister, Michelle (Chellee) Harris of Portland.

There was no service as he requested cremation, and his ashes were flown to Lancaster, California.

Diann Elaine Naylor Sorrenti, BHS 1975

Diann Elaine Naylor Sorrenti, BHS 1975

December 6, 1956 – July 30, 2024

Diann Elaine Sorrenti, age 67, of Burbank, California passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

A memorial service for Diann will be held Friday, August 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Pierce Brothers Valhalla, 10621 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606, followed by a reception from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

"A light is from our household gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, that never can be filled. The Golden Gates did open. A gentle voice said, “Come”. And with farewell unspoken, we said,“Thy will be done”. May the Blessed Virgin greet her and present her to her Son. May Her Sacred Heart receive her, as it was, God’s will was done." - A Light Is Gone

"There is a legend that an angel came to earth to take something beautiful back to Heaven and he took a bouquet of roses, a baby’s smile and a Mother’s love. When he reached the Heavenly realms, the roses had withered, the baby’s smile had vanished, but the Mother’s love endured forever." - A Mothers Love

IN THE CARE OF - Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park and Mortuary

April Kathryn Crevier, BHS 1965

April Kathryn Crevier, BHS 1965

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Tuesday, May16, 2000

April K. Crevier, 54, of Carson City, Nevada, formerly of Laguna Beach, died April 27, 2000 of an aneurysm.

Survivors include father, Robert Crevier; brother, Don Crevier; nephew Ryan Hogan; nieces Bradon Hogan and Kim Jalbert, and her faithful canine companion “Maggie.” 

Arrangements made by Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, Carson City, Nevada.

 

David Sherman Deutch, BHS 1970

David Sherman Deutch, BHS 70

David Sherman Deutch, MD was born August 5, 1952, in Tyler, Texas, to Sherman and Lois Dixon Deutch. His father was a lawyer and his mother a secretary.

He was raised in Burbank, California, where he attended public schools. Dave didn't play sports at his high school but as a fifteen-year-old, he pitched a perfect game for a local recreation league team. "They couldn't hit my fifteen mile-per-hour fastball," Dave would quip with a wink. During this time he forged a bond with a dozen or so friends known to themselves as the Deutch Gang. They held forth in Dave's garage, buoyed by music, pool, high jinx, and conversation. According to one member, "It was a cross between the serenity of Walden Pond and the atmosphere of Cheers, where everyone not only knew your name but who you were deep down inside." The fifty-year connection between members continues to this day.

Dave attended the University of California at Davis where he majored in physiology and went on to earn his degree in medicine and ophthalmology. He practiced ophthalmology for thirty years in Eugene, Oregon, and Cottonwood, Arizona.

Dave and his wife, Chris Clarke, met while working together at PeaceHealth. A mutual interest in ballroom dancing led to dance classes and then moved on to collaborating on home improvement projects. Finding they could navigate challenging partnerships such as these with ease, Dave and Chris made it permanent by marrying in 2009. The joy found in their friendship spilled over onto all who knew them. Chris describes Dave as a remarkable man whose kindness and love radiated through every moment they shared. His adventurous spirit and sharp intelligence inspired those around him, while his sense of humor could light up any room. She remembers him as the best dancer in the world, effortlessly making her feel like a princess every time they took the dance floor together. "His memory will forever be cherished in my heart", says Chris.

Due to the ravages of Parkinson's Disease on mind and body, Dave passed peacefully at home on December 14, 2024 surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Even in decline, the extent of Dave's influence cannot be overestimated. It was seen in his concern with how everyone else around him was doing. Dave was unfailingly kind, but honest ... with a sharp wit, ready for real conversation on wide ranging topics. He was an avid traveler and constant learner, expanding his knowledge and game for adventure. He loved gathering friends together for good food, excellent drinks, carefully selected music, and good times. His calm demeanor, welcoming personality, and mischievous grin with a twinkling eye, endeared him to patients, family members, colleagues, and friends ... many of whom regarded Dave as their best friend.

Dave loved being a father and his daughters were bright spots in his life. Ashley's words: "I idolized my dad growing up. He was active, funny, creative, and outgoing. He never nagged us, and I was never afraid to tell him what was going on in my life. He made me feel comfortable going to him with problems. I knew that he would help me with anything and I would not feel judged for it. Dad was always making things fun and creative for us. When I was in college, we made an entertainment center together out of copper piping. It's moved from Eugene to Denver to Seattle and to Bend with me. It's still in my living room. I think of the fun we had making it together often. Dad also came with me to buy my first fake ID on the street in San Francisco!"

And Emily: "He led by example, never putting any pressure on us to be a certain way, but because he was so great, we wanted to be like him in many ways. My dad is one of the easiest people to be around. He was fun without being overbearing or attention seeking. He always had a well-timed joke and was charming in an unassuming type of way. He treated people well, everyone. I'm not sure that I've ever met a less judgmental person. He sees the good in everyone and had friendships with people with vastly different world views, bringing people together. He was highly intelligent and accomplished yet also the antithesis of a snob, genuine and incredibly down to earth."

Dave is lovingly remembered by his wife, Chris Clarke; daughters Emily Harris (Joey Janssen) and Ashley Sapin (Bennett Sapin); stepdaughters Jillian Munro and Kelsey Clarke (Tony DePiano) and stepson Reiley Clarke (Hannah Clarke); brother Steve Deutch and sister Diana Thorton (Russell Thornton) and five grandchildren. (Loretta, Thatcher, Cooper, Quinn, and Elena).

Due to his love of science and learning, Dave requested his body be donated to OHSU Medical School. Donations in Dave's memory can be made to Parkinson's Resources of Oregon or End of Life Choices of Oregon.

Published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, January 01, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Murray, BHS 1956

William "Bill" Joseph Murray, BHS 1956

March 4, 1938 – December 21, 2024

Bill Murray was born and raised in Burbank.  He attended George Washington elementary school, John Muir Junior high and graduated from Burbank high in the class of 1957.  

During his life, Bill liked to water ski on the Colorado river and sometimes race his flat bottom ski boat, ride dirt bikes all around the California deserts, halibut fish out of Marina del Rey, restore old cars and stream fish and camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  

Bill was a long time member of the Road Kings car club and attended almost every car show, he restored 3 classic cars and was happy to show them off. For many, many years he could be seen daily at the Burbank Athletic club and Noah’s bagels.  Bill and his wife of 50 years, Dorothy moved to the Reno, Nevada area in July of 2024 to be closer to family.  Bill passed away at home, surrounded by his family.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and mostly by those who love him.  

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his daughters Terry and Andrea and his granddaughter, Hannah.

His parents and siblings have proceeded him in death. Parents, Harold Murray, Lala Murray.  Siblings,  Jack Murray and Joanne Anderson.