Betty B. Manley Collins, BHS 1949

Betty B. Manley Collins, BHS 1949

Betty B. Collins passed away October 1, 2018, at the age of 87. Betty was born in Kansas City, MO, on July 3rd, 1931. At the young age of 5 ½ her parents and two brothers moved to Burbank, California where she elementally attended and graduated from Burbank High School. On Sunday, September 16, Betty fell and broke her hip. Surgery was very successful however, Betty unfortunately passed due to other compilations

Prior to Betty's passing, she relocated to Simi Valley, CA where she lived her last 6 month in a Boarding House Care home with five other people. Once established in the Board and Care home Betty started feeling better health wise and in her last two months would go twice a week to the Simi Senior Citizens Center to play cards sometimes from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and then take Dial-A Ride bus back to the home in time for dinner. As friends and family knew, her passions over the years were roller skating, fishing, camping, RV travel, playing card, Bingo, reading, doing math puzzle, but most of all gambling at Casino near and far. As most know Betty's number 1 "LOVE" was my father (Dick) and she has missed him very much over the years. I happy to say to say, Betty now rests in peace with my father and her Lord in Savior. She will be missed by family and friends.

The family will be hosting a "Celebration of Life" in honor of Betty on November 8th, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. Service will be held at the graveside at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills. The address is 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. If you're planning on attending the family would like to be notified and you can do so by calling or text to 661-510-4131 or 805-404-8833 also sent emailing Bob Collins at bobtennis@sbcglobal.net. Anyone wishing may donate in Betty's name to American Diabetes Association. 

Dixie Lavonne Turner Cargill, BHS 1957

Dixie Lavonne Turner Cargill, BHS 1957

Dixie Lavonne (Turner) Cargill passed away at home February 4, 2018 after a brief illness. 

She was born June 7, 1939 in Los Angeles, California to Floyd Ester Turner and Edith Lavonne Tiwater Turner. She was a loving daughter, sister, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who first love God and secondly her family without condition. She and Jimmie Cargill (deceased) were married July 19, 1957 in Glendale, California where their four children were born. Jean Kay (Cargill) Waller (deceased); Roy Lee Cargill, Russell Brian Cargill and Teresa Lavonne (Cargill) Spohr.

Dixie never said no to a challenge and when her grandchildren needed care she was there for them. Her loving and kind heart was huge and we each shared in the blanket of love she showered on everyone including friends. 

She is survived by her living children and grandkids Stephanie Waller, Kevin Cargill, Michael Waller, Landon Cargill and James Cargill. She was a special Mom Great Grandma to Jean Marie Lee Waller who lived with her since a baby. She loved all of her grandkids Havyn Morris, Anna, Bella, Elizabeth. Her sister Betty Jean Turner Johnsen of Palm Desert, CA. Her brother Jimmie Turner preceded her. 

Services will be Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11AM graveside, Sunset Hill Cemetery Corning, CA. a celebration of life will be held at 1PM, East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Avenue, Chico, CA. We invite all to come celebrate the life of this incredible woman of God. The Family of Dixie.

Published in Chico Enterprise-Record on Feb. 14, 2018

Maxine Leta Kensinger Collins, BHS 1950

Maxine Leta Kensinger Collins, BHS 1950

Maxine Collins, 68, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died Jan. 9, 2001 at United Medical Center-West.

She was born February 10, 1932, in Loup City, Nebraska., and had lived here from 1934 - 1948 and since 1990.

Mrs. Collins was a bookkeeper.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Collins of Cheyenne, whom she married April 14, 1951, in Burbank, California; sons, Jeffrey Collins of Cheyenne and Andrew Collins of Santee, California.; daughters, Cheryl House of Riverton and Patricia Haraldson of Lakewood, Colorado.; and 15 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Laura Kensinger; brother, Carl Kensinger; and a granddaughter, Mary Ann Collins.

Interment was in the Cheyenne Memorial Gardens, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Michael Dennis Kubelka, BHS 1967

Michael Dennis Kubelka, BHS 1967

Michael Dennis Kubelka was a 1967 graduate of Burbank High School in Burbank, California. The Valley Funeral Home in Burbank was in charge of the Arrangements. Next to his senior picture is says the following: Coll. Prep, Will be at Valley J.C.

From Mike's son Derek:

Michael Kubelka is my father. He passed away from throat and lung cancer on 02/21/2006 at his childhood home in Burbank. My father was very proud of his military service during the Vietnam war. He served in the 101st Airborne Division as a medic. After his service, he returned home to Burbank and worked as a finishing carpenter. He married my mother, Jackie, and had one child (me - Michael Derek Kubelka) in 1976. My mother and father were only married for a few years, but remained close friends until his death. My father never remarried. When my father was diagnosed with cancer in December 2005 my mother insisted that she take care of him, which she did, until he passed away on February 21, 2006. 

My father has two grandchildren, ages 3 and 1. Unfortunately, he never had a chance to meet the youngest. He was only around for the first 4 months of the oldest life. Nevertheless, he was extremely proud to be a Grandpa! My father was a good and honest man. He had his fair share of flaws, but he always put friends and family first. He was known as "everyone's dad" because he always seemed to be giving fatherly advise to all of my friends when I was growing up. He is missed a great deal by all of those that knew him.

Mildred Ruth James Lee, BHS 1953

Mildred Ruth James Lee, BHS 1953

Mildred Ruth James Lee, age 87 of Sunset, Utah left this life on September 17, 2022 due to natural causes to join her parents, husband, Richard "Dick" Lee and infant twin granddaughters.

She was born in Glendale, CA on July 27, 1935 to John W. and Ruth Thompson James.

She grew-up in Burbank, CA with her four siblings. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1953 and from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT in 1957.

Mildred taught school in CA for two years, served a mission for two years in Germany for her Church and then taught two more years in CA. She came back to UT in 1963 to teach in Weber County which she did for six years. She married Richard Lee (Dick) on November 22, 1969 in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She raised her husband's two children, Brian and Marti, and had one daughter, Nancy. She has six grandchildren: Crystal, Hunter, Sieana, Roslyn, Todd and Scott.

She was dedicated to her family, friends and Church assignments, with teaching as her favorite. One of the highlights of her life was the special relationship she had with her friends at Enable Industries where she had worked for seven years. She also served a mission for her Church with her husband in Canada.

Mildred is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, three brothers in UT: Morris of Salt Lake City, Richard of Alpine, and Joe of Layton.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Kathleen Hansen of Hesperia, CA and twin infant granddaughters.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Sunset 3rd Ward chapel, 338 W 1800 N, Sunset, UT. A viewing will be held Friday, September 23, 2022 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Myers Mortuary 5865 S 1900 W Roy, UT and 9:00-9:45 AM at the church prior to services.

Robert "Bob" Allen Brinkworth, BHS 1962

Robert "Bob" Allen Brinkworth, BHS 1962

Published by Legacy on Feb. 28, 2026.

Age 81, of Bloomington, passed away suddenly January 26, 2026. He was born in Burbank to George and (Hilda) Louise Brinkworth and grew up in Burbank, California where he was active in track and football at Burbank High School and the University of California, Berkeley. After college, he did one tour of duty in the Army in Vietnam. He loved music and sports, and was diligent in keeping up with various sports teams. He was also a supporter of the Minnesota Orchestra. Most importantly was his faith in God as he was a member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother, two brothers, George and William, and ex-wife, Connie. He will be missed by his wife, (Elizabeth) Gail Brinkworth; three children, Jennifer (Keith) Van Cleave, Chris Brinkworth, and Pamela (Mark) Rutyna; two stepchildren, Dan (Kelly) Nelson and Ashley (Joe) Campbell; and 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held June 30, 2026 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church-5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Visitation at 12PM with a Service at 1PM. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Mark Baldwin Dubiel, BHS 1974

Mark Baldwin Dubiel, BHS 1974

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2007.

DUBIEL, Mark Baldwin, 50, of Mesa died Sept. 2, 2007, in Mesa, Arizona. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View Memorial Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona. (480) 832-2850. No other details at this time.

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Sharon Lee Musson Shoemaker, BHS 1958

Sharon Lee Musson, BHS 1958

Sharon L. Shoemaker, 70, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 18, 2010 in Burbank, California.

Sharon was born in Burbank, California on December 5, 1939. She attended Burbank schools and graduated from Burbank High School in 1958.

She is survived by Donald Shoemaker, her daughters Shareen and Holly, son Richard, and seven grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

Published in the Los Angeles Times on May 26, 2010.

Arlet Zorlu Kurian, BHS 1986

Arlet Zorlu Kurian, BHS 1986

Mrs. Arlet Kurian (1968-2026) 

Survived By, 

Beloved Wife of Dickran Kurian

Her Son  M/M  Hagop & Lauren Kurian

Her  Daughter M/M Marat & Natalie Papazian

Grandmother of Sophia Papazian, Gisele Papazian, Alaia Kurian

Brother in law M/M Garo & Agavni  Kurian

Sister in law M/M Kevork &  Agavni Kovan

Daughter of Manas and Verjin Zorian

Sister of  M/M  Murat &Sonya Yanik

Brother Steve Zorian

Niece and Nephews

M/M Michael & Karleena Olsen

Kevin Yanik and Anthony Yanik

Extended Families:

Kurian, Cilingirian, Barin, Boyaci, Yanik,

Yanikoglu, Zorlu, Zorian, Zorayan, Hess,

Mamigonyan, Userr, Kirkiroglu, Danielyan,

Salbazian,  Sariboyaciyan, Kovan, 

Cepkinian, Cinar, Nizamian.

Dear friends and extended families

Funeral Services will be held 

On Wednesday 2/25/2026 at 9:00am

Old North (Red) Church

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills

6300 Forest lawn Dr.

Los Angeles ,CA 9006

It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers,

Donations in her memory be made to:

Friends of Armenia

Donations  will be sent to,

Eternal Nation Foundation

For A  Better  Future, Armenia

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Ardona Keith Van Winkle Jr., BHS 1972

Ardona Keith Van Winkle Jr., BHS 1972

In memory of Ardona "RD" Keith Van Winkle, San Diego, CA

May 14, 1954 - March 6, 2026

Ardona Keith Van Winkle Jr. was an amazing father, a devoted Papa, and a man whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and family.

Born on May 14, 1954, in Corona, California, he was the second-born of six children and the oldest son of Ardona and Beatrice Van Winkle (née Binkerd). He was raised with strong family values that he carried throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his baby sister Debbie, who passed as an infant; his older sister Diane McCall; his younger brother Randy Van Winkle; and his beloved parents.

He is survived by his younger sisters, Robyn and Lorrie; his children, Patsy, Sommer, Cathy, Michael, and Skylar; his cherished grandchildren, JuliAnna, Thomas, Dalilah, Levi, Aubree, and Milo; his sons-in-law, Jesse Jackson and Michael Bendos; and his daughter-in-law, Tulie Barlow.

He grew up in Burbank, California, where he attended school and graduated from Burbank High School. In 1974, he became a father with the birth of his daughter Patricia Van Winkle, born to his first wife, Diane. Becoming a dad was a defining moment in his life—one that shaped everything that followed.

In his younger years, he was a proud member of the Chosen Few Motorcycle Club and spent many years riding throughout the western United States, from Kern County to Colorado, where he lived for a short time. His love for motorcycles ran deep; he built his Harley-Davidson himself, modifying and refining it over many years. Eventually, he chose to step away from that chapter of his life so he could focus fully on what mattered most to him—his children.

A hard worker through and through, he held many jobs over the years. He worked for the City of Burbank alongside his father, spent time in bike shops and auto repair, worked in construction, drove a tow truck, hauled freight as a cross-country semi-truck driver, and later became a bottom dump driver for Hanson Aggregates. He remained there until a work-related injury in 2009.

In 1988, he married Erica Anderson, lovingly welcoming his second daughter, Sommer Jackson (Anderson). Later that same year, he welcomed his third daughter, Cathy Bendos (Van Winkle). He went on to become the proud father of his only son, Michael Van Winkle, in 1993, and his youngest child, Skylar Anderson, in 1996.

He was many things in his lifetime, and he was proud of much—but nothing ever compared to his pride in being a dad and a Papa. For the last 30+ years, his children and grandchildren were his world. He was known as everyone’s dad, uncle, and Papa—the steady presence who showed up, listened, helped, and loved without condition.

He taught his children that family is everything—and that family isn’t only blood. He lived that belief every day, welcoming others into his heart and home. He shared an unbreakable bond with his kids and was deeply loved by many because of how fiercely and genuinely he loved others.

His legacy lives on through the lives he shaped, the values he passed down, and the deep love he gave so freely. He will be missed beyond words and remembered always.

Dinah Duffy Martini, BHS 1964

Dinah Duffy Martini, BHS 1964

Dinah Duffy Martini born as Dinah Duffy to Charles Morris Duffy and Lucile Mardaga Duffy in Buffalo New York on August 18,1946, died December 1, 2021 at Overlake Hospital in Belleview, Washington at the age of 75. The cause of death was complications from acute leukemia. 

When Dinah was three the Duffys moved from Buffalo to Burbank California where she grew up attending Burbank schools through high school graduating in 1964. She then enrolled at the University of California Berkeley earning a degree in education and a teaching certificate in 1969. During her time at UC Berkeley she met Steve Roberts and soon after married him. The couple moved to Boston where she taught primary school in Cambridge while Steve earned a PhD in geology from Harvard. After Boston they moved to Butte, Montana for four years while her husband worked for Anaconda Mining Co. He died in 1979 in a river rafting accident. 

Dinah then moved back to Burbank and onto Berkeley starting a career as a stockbroker and financial planner. She ended up in the Napa Valley working with Emmet Larkin, a small brokerage firm based in San Francisco, as their agent in St. Helena, California. There she met Peter Martini in 1985 and they were married in 1987. She continued her business while Peter worked for his family winery, Louis M. Martini. While in the Napa Valley Dinah taught classes in financial planning for adults and formed four women investment clubs. 

In 1992 Dinah and Peter enrolled at Golden Gate University and earned MBAs, after they moved to the Seattle area. At the age of 55 while living in Washington, Dinah attended the University of Washington and received a PhD in economics in 2002. Her PhD thesis on the rate of change for tractor power replacing horse power for Midwest agriculture from 1932 through 1942 was published in The American Journal of Economics.  

Dinah has no children but is survived by her husband of 33 years; Peter, her twin sister Suzanne Duffy, sister Trish Amin, Brother Chuck Duffy, and five nieces and nephews, Carlen, Darien, Leah, Christine and John.

Published on December 21, 2021

Sharon Kay Woodward Sexton, BHS 1969

Sharon Kay Woodward Sexton, BHS 1969

Sharon Kay Sexton, age 71 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born in Burbank, CA on September 7, 1951, daughter of the late Harold & Ester Woodward.

Class of 1969, Burbank High School (California). She went to school in Burbank, California and Idaho. She married Michael S. "Steve" Sexton on December 19, 1992 in Chatsworth, California. While she worked for various companies and as an entrepreneur, she loved working with animals and worked in the Veterinarian field for many years. She was passionate about her many animals and was a proud Navy Spouse. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ester Woodward and her brothers Harold (Woody) Woodward and Richard Woodward.

Survivors include her husband Steve Sexton, Sister-in-Law Debbie Woodward, and numerous nieces and nephews. She left her beloved dogs Ember and Brady in the care of her husband Steve.

A celebration of Sharon's life will be conducted in the near future Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (scottcares.org) or the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (billygraham.org).

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3009 Columbia Avenue

Franklin, TN 37064

Tel: (615) 794-2289

Elaine Joyce Wall Serra, BHS 1959

Elaine Joyce Wall Serra, BHS 1959

4 Apr 1941 - 18 Dec 1994

Elaine Joyce Serra, 53, of Irvine, a director of nursing for UCI Medical Center, died Sunday, December 18, 1994. Services at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine. 

Burial will be at Glen Haven Cemetery, San Fernando. Arrangements by McCormick & Son Mortuary, Laguna Hills. Elaine was a 1959 graduate of Burbank High School, Burbank, California. No other details at this time.

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William Albert "Bill" Paul, BHS 1954

William Albert "Bill" Paul, BHS 1954 

April 17, 1936 ~ July 22, 2022

William "Bill" Paul, BHS '54, passed away at home on Friday evening, July 22nd, while his wife read Bible scripture aloud, with other family members with them. He was 85. Bill had been diagnosed last December with an aggressive form of multiple myeloma cancer. He had done well with treatment for many months until about two weeks before his passing when the disease became much worse.

Bill was the oldest of three in the Paul family, with Gary (BHS '57), and Jeff (BHS '64 - deceased in 2019), his younger brothers. On September 22, 1956 Bill married Lois Becken (BHS '55) at the First Baptist Church of Burbank which was across the street from Burbank High. They were exactly two months away from their 66th wedding anniversary when Bill passed away. Bill and Lois have three children, Ken Paul (BHS '76), Julie Paul Letts (BHS '79), and Darren Paul (BHS '82). They also have 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

In 1964 Bill and Lois moved to 737 Uclan Dr. in Burbank, where they raised their family, and where they lived for the next 40 years until they moved to a new home in Santa Clarita at the end of 2004, which is where they continued to live, and where Bill passed away. Bill worked in the printing industry with Church Press in Glendale for many years. He and Lois were always active and involved with their church, First Baptist of Burbank, MacArthur Memorial Bible Church/Calvary Bible Church of Burbank for 45+ years, and Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita since 2005. Bill and Lois loved to travel, and had taken many extensive trips over the years, all over the world, probably to 45 or 50 countries by the end of their travels a few years ago. Bill also loved to golf, both before and after retirement. Throughout Bill's life he could always be described as a Fine Christian Gentleman.  

Because of Bill's faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ his family has the assurance that the moment he left this life he was instantly in Heaven with his Savior, for all of eternity. 

Bill Paul is survived by his wife, Lois Paul; son Ken Paul; daughter Julie Letts; son Darren Paul; granddaughter Kelsea Alcantar; grandsons Ryan, Zach, and Taylor Letts; grandsons Nathan and Matthew Paul; granddaughter Jackie Paul Spargifiore; son-in-law Mark Letts; daughter-in-law Mila Paul; great-granddaughters Averrie and Kendall; great-grandson Wyatt; brother Gary Paul; brother-in-law Don Becken (BHS '59); and many nephews and nieces and their families.

 Alan Landros, BHS '70

SERVICES FOR BILL PAUL:

Visitation-Viewing: Friday, August 5, 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Mortuary

6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles 90068

Graveside Service-Interment: Friday, August 5, 3:00 P.M.

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Memorial Park

6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles 90068

Memorial Service: Saturday, August 6, 11:00 A.M., Reception follows

Calvary Bible Church, 1101 S. Main St., Burbank 91506

Roger Lewis Odom, BHS 1965

Roger Lewis Odom, BHS 1965 

Born June 22, 1947 and passed away on March 21, 2026 in Rayville, LA as a result of sepsis from infections in an artery and recent stent procedure. 

BHS classmates remember Roger as being a great fullback for the Bulldogs’ Varsity football team. After graduation, he returned to Louisiana for college and more football. 

He was a retired US Army Veteran and had earned a master’s degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe. He was also retired from the Richland Parish School Board where he served as a teacher, coach, and Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation. 

Roger is survived by his wife, Charline, four children, ten grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

From Trudie Hentze, BHS 65

Myron Eugene Mikkelson, Sr., BHS 1968

Myron Eugene Mikkelson, Sr., BHS 1968

Myron E. Mikkelson, Sr. 1949 ~ 2007

Myron E. Mikkelson, Sr., loving husband and father, passed away Dec. 16, 2007 at the age of 57, at the Salt Lake City Veteran's Hospital. He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on November 2, 1949. 

Myron will be greatly missed by his wife, Elena; son, Gene Mikkelson and his wife Jennifer; and grandchildren, Julian and Jeanette. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Murray 8th Ward, 4600 S. 160 E. Friends and family may attend the viewing at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary on Thursday, Dec. 20th from 6-8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment: Utah Veteran's Memorial Park. 

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com

Eddys Lee Beasley Rough, BHS 1941

Eddys Lee Beasley Rough, BHS 1941

1 May 1923 - 14 Aug 2021

Eddys Lee Rough (nee Beasley) passed away August 14, 2021 in Chico, California at the age of 98. She was born to Edgar and Emily Beasley in Burbank, California, May 1, 1923. Her parents and her younger brother Alfred predeceased her. 

She enjoyed a long and loving marriage of over 70 years to Charles Lamont Rough who predeceased her in 2012. Beloved by her family, she is survived by her two sons Charles (Patricia) and Richard (Mandy); six grandsons James, Sean (Kendall), Charles (Genevieve), Jonathan (Kaitlin), Christopher, & Alexander; and nine great-grand-children. She was also blessed with five step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

Her husband Charles always remarked on the moment when he first saw Eddys at a DeMolay dance where she was wearing a turban in the style of Lana Turner and dancing her heart out. When they started dating, they both enjoyed spending evenings out in Hollywood listening and dancing to the big bands. Her love of music is a legacy that passed to her sons and continues to enrich their lives to this day. 

She graduated from Burbank High School in 1941. Eddys and Charles were married April 5, 1942 in Montecito, CA. While her husband was in Europe fighting in World War II, she worked at Disney Studios in Burbank during a period when Disney was not only creating many of their animated classics, but also producing films to support the war effort. During this time she met and worked with many of the creative talents and contributors to those classics. When the war ended, she welcomed her husband home with joy and open arms as they began their life together. 

Besides raising two sons with her husband, she was engaged in many volunteer activities over the years. Her favorite was serving as a volunteer coordinator for over 23 years with the American Red Cross. It was there that she made many dear and lasting friends. Her Christian faith and resiliency were legend, most recently surviving the Camp Fire in 2018 that destroyed the Town of Paradise. where she was living at the time. 

During the last year of her life, she had said that she was ready to go to the Lord and be reunited with her husband Charles. Her family is certain God granted her wish. Her family would like to thank Windchime Assisted Living in Chico and Butte Home Health & Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Eddys. 

There will be an internment of her ashes at the Beasley family plot in the San Gabriel Cemetery on September 13, 2021 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the American Red Cross.

Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Aug. 29, 2021.

Larry Thomas Johnson, BHS 1961

Larry Thomas Johnson, BHS 1961

Larry Johnson, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on August 30, 2022. Born Larry Thomas Johnson on July 27, 1943 in Tampa, Florida to Alvin and Mary Johnson. 

Larry was raised in Virginia by his grandparents and then moved to Burbank, California where he attended Burbank High School. Larry then joined the Air Force after graduating from California State College, Los Angeles. When he returned to Burbank he was a Fireman with Lockheed Airport and co-owned Firehouse Tavern with his lifelong friend, Michael Sugg. 

Larry then moved to Reno, Nevada and started his long career in Real Estate. He also met the love of his life, Anne Johnson. They were married for 29 years before Annie passed in 2014. 

Larry loved sports, riding motorcycles, camping, travelling, and playing golf. He is survived by his children Frank Deras, Tony Deras (Cathy), Gina Lord Garland Fennell (Jeff), Joey Lord (Stacy), Michelle Sugg (Tom), 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. We will miss Larry very much - he was a wonderful father, husband, and friend. A private ceremony is being planned. For more information, please contact Michelle Sugg at msugg@rwglaw.com

Published in Reno Gazette-Journal, September 12, 2022

John Lamar "Jack" Loutensock, Retired BHS Teacher/Coach

John Lamar Loutensock, Retired BHS Teacher/Coach

Born January 16, 1926 in Wilmar, California.

He passed away peacefully at his home in Orem, Utah on July 31, 2009.

Jack is survived by his wife and eternal companion of 59 years, Barbara Newmeyer Loutensock, his three children, Blyden Loutensock, Brett Loutensock, and Wendy Ruff, and preceded in death by his son, Mark Loutensock. He is survived by four grandchildren, Jason, Chelcie, Ashlee Loutensock, and London Ruff.

Funeral Services will be held in the Orem Park Sixth Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 114 South 400 West, Orem, on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, and also on Thursday one hour prior to the services at the Ward Chapel.

Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be conducted by the VFW District #4.

Published in the Deseret News on August 4, 2009.

Allen B. Collins, BHS 1949

Allen B. Collins, BHS 1949

Allen Collins, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, formerly of Cheyenne, passed away April 13, 2017 in Aurora, Colorado.

Allen was born Feb. 24, 1931, in Winchester, Indiana, to Wendell and Mary Virginia Collins. His family moved to California in 1937.

Allen attended Burbank High School and that is where he met his wife, Maxine Kensinger. They married in 1951, and were married for 49 years and had four children, Jeff (Kay), Andy (Teresa), Cheryl Forget (Mike) and Patricia Haraldson (Mike).

After the passing of Maxine, Allen married Rita Custer in 2002. Rita has two children, Joe Hesketh (Shannon) and Ricki Thompson (Charles).

Allen had 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren who loved him tremendously.

Allen served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict, and worked 31 years for Mountain Bell.

Wyoming Tribune Eagle April 16, 2017 

Walter Asa Story, BHS 1916

Walter Asa Story, BHS 1916

Burbank Daily Review, January 1988

Walter Asa Story, 88, died January 5, 1988 in Glendale, California.

Born in Burbank, California, he lived here all his life. He was the son of the first mayor of Burbank, Thomas Story, and was the owner of a hardware store on the Golden Mall. He was also, one of the founding fathers of the Golden Mall.

Mr. Story is survived by his son, Robert of Burbank; daughter, Kathleen Au of Sunland; and three grandchildren.

Services were held January 7, at the Eckerman - Heisman Funeral Home. Burial was held at Grand View Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Donations may be made to the Burbank Historical Society.

Joseph Clayton Proctor, BHS 1938

Joseph Clayton Proctor, BHS 1938 

March 12,1920 – November 28, 2022 

Joseph Clayton Proctor was born on March 12, 1920, in Muncie, Indiana to Virgil and Josephine. He had one brother, Ray and one sister, Marjorie, both deceased. 

Joe was in the Burbank High School Class of 1938. In 1939 he worked for Lockheed Aircraft as a Tool Planner. In 1942 he joined the Merchant Marines as a Baker. Joe was discharged in 1945 and married Norma Grahn in 1947. She passed in April 2000. They had one adopted son, Mark C. Proctor. 

Joe later worked for Hughes Aircraft Co. His hobby was building model airplanes. They were NOT store bought. Some were large, with a wing span of 4 to 5 feet. Some were small with a wing span of only 2 ½ feet. His planes are now in a few Aerospace Museums. 

Joe passed away on November 28, 2022. He is survived by family and many friends where he lived.

Richard Lee Gilman, BHS 1967

Richard Lee Gilman, BHS 1967

17 Jan 1949 - 19 Sep 1996

Richard Lee Gilman was a United States Army veteran, having served his country in the Vietnam war. Richard was a 1967 graduate of Burbank High School in Burbank, California. 

Next to his senior picture it says the following: Elec. Civil Air Patrol Capt., Will be going to school and then enlist in the navy. 

Richard passed away in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon on September 19, 1996. Richard was living in Oregon at the time of his death.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Joseph William Gilman and Ruth Louise Corl. He was survived by at least one daughter, Tracy. He was buried in the Miller Cemetery, Scio, Oregon.

A classmate remembers Richard Gilman:

I was a close friend of him during High School, in his senior year he dropped out his last year and I lost contact. I found out that he was in the Army and in Vietnam. I was drafted and served my term in Germany. When I got out, I met Richard again. I got married and only saw him occasionally. Then I lost track of him until I received a phone call from his sister that he had died. The story I got from her that he was on the road with his truck and was not feeling well, he pulled into a truck stop and died. I do miss him but time has changed our friendship that we had in High School. My mom always talked about him she really liked him. I guess she can talk to him now since she passed away this year. Richard was a great friend and always be .

Kees de Vries, BHS 1967

Kathleen Mary O'Rell Schaedler, BHS 1968

Kathleen Mary O'Rell Schaedler, BHS 1968

Kathleen Mary O'Rell Schaedler passed away on May 11, 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer.

Kathy was born February 12, 1950 to Bob and Mary O'Rell. She was the eldest of 3 children. Kathy was born in Chicago, Illinois, but after a year the family moved to Burbank, California, where she lived the remaining 71 years.

Kathy was a graduate of Burbank High School, Class of 1968. She began working at the Burbank Unified School District in 1969, starting as an intern in the work experience program. She retired from the school district in 2005 after 37 years.

Kathy met the love of her life in 1968. Gary Schaedler and Kathy were married in February 1969 (53 years). In retirement they enjoyed boating and camping.

Kathy leaves behind her husband Gary, their daughter Jennifer and her brother, Brian, along with many lifelong friends. Kathy will be missed, but never forgotten! May she rest in peace.

Marilyn Fretz French, BHS 1954

Marilyn Fretz French, BHS 1954

WHITE OAK — Marilyn Fretz French 85 passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. Marilyn was born in Guthrie, OK on June 21, 1936 to Meredith and Thelma DeEtte Fretz. When she was a little girl her family moved to Southern CA and then finally settled down in Burbank, CA. Marilyn graduated high school in 1954. Milton and Marilyn were self-employed in the commercial art business in Burbank before retiring to White Oak, TX in 2006 to be closer to family.

Marilyn married Milton Read French in 1958. They have two children: David Read French of Portland, OR and Regina French Mattingly of White Oak, TX.

Marilyn was preceded in death by Milton French in 2019, and a sister Francis Savene in 2020.

Marilyn is survived by son David French of Portland, OR, daughter Regina French Mattingly and husband John Mattingly of White Oak, TX, sister Ellen Hays of Tehachapi, CA, brother-in-law Dennis French and wife Carol of Oro, AZ, granddaughter Michelle Longoria and husband Ezekial of Longview, TX John Mattingly, II of White Oak, TX, Kirk Mattingly and wife Brittany of White Oak, TX, Anthony Mattingly of White Oak, TX; great grandchildren, Braydon Mattingly, Hayden Mattingly, Kayden Mattingly, Maverick Youngblood, Alexander Bishop, Victoria Longoria, finance Ryan Sellers, Kristen Youngblood and Stephanie Youngblood; great-great grandchildren, Grace Lynn Youngblood, Maverick Youngblood, II, Olivia Youngblood, Michael Youngblood, Ryker Sellers and Lena Sellers.

Celebration of life will be Friday, October 1, 2021at 2:00 pm at Croley Funeral Home, 401 N. Center St., Gladewater, TX 75647.

Published on the Croley Funeral Home, Gladewater, Texas

Curtis Robert Smith, BHS 1958

Curtis Robert Smith, BHS 1958

June 23, 1940 - September 23, 2024

Curtis Smith was born on June 23, 1940, the son of Curtis and Elizabeth Grein Smith. His younger brother Alan graduated BHS '62. Curtis passed away on September 23, 2024 after a brief battle with brain cancer. 

He was a dedicated husband and father who proudly bragged about his grandkids. At Burbank High School, he excelled in basketball and attended the University of Evansville (Indiana) on a basketball scholarship. He returned to Burbank and enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career at Lockheed Aircraft, marrying Carole Lynn Prescott Smith, BHS '62 and together they had two daughters. 

After retirement, he and Carole traveled the world and welcomed 5 grandchildren into the world.

(From Christine Smith Dull, daughter.)  

Kathryn Ann Burlan Bacon, BHS 1964

Kathryn Ann Burlan Bacon, BHS 1964

Kathryn (Burlan) Bacon (BHS Class of 1964) passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 24, 2026, just three short weeks after the passing of her beloved husband, David Bacon. Kathy was 79 years old. 

Kathy was born in Los Angeles and her family moved to Burbank in 1953. She attended Monterey Avenue Elementary, Luther Burbank Jr. High and Burbank High School. Following graduation from BHS in 1964, she attended LA Valley College and worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. She later worked at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton, and served as a Public Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service.

In 1967, while skiing at Big Bear, Kathy met the love of her life, Dave Bacon and together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family. They welcomed three cherished children and, over the years, the family lived in Arizona, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Nevada and in both Northern and Southern California.

Kathy and her family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their family’s faith was a source of great strength and gratitude – and provided many opportunities to be of service to others.

Kathy enjoyed reading, sewing, playing the piano, walking for exercise, church service, researching family history, and caring deeply for animals of all kinds. She also enjoyed learning Spanish and writing. Above all, she loved her family.

Kathy is survived by three children, nine grandchildren and two great grand-children. She will always be loved and remembered by her sisters who also attended BHS: Jane (Burlan) Cooper (BHS ’66) who is married to BHS ’65 grad Ron Cooper, and Nancy (Burlan) Fogel, class of ’75.

NOTE: From Kathy's sister original email: 

It is very sad for me to be sending you the brief obituary of my older sister, Kathy (Burlan) Bacon who graduated from Burbank High in 1964. Especially so because she and her husband had just returned from a month-long European cruise with seemingly both in good health in early December when my brother-in-law Dave experienced some significant back pain which was diagnosed as stage 4 lung cancer just 4 weeks after their vacation. Then, tragically, my sister Kathy who had no known health issues died in her sleep only 3 weeks after losing her husband.

As you can imagine, this has been a very sad time for all of our extended family and friends.

I am sending you this obituary for the BHS Memorial page and I’m including two photos of my sister Kathy who was also my best friend. Thank you so much for saying the words below with the Burbank High School Community.

Sincerely,

Jane (Burlan( Cooper (class of ’66)

 

Steven Robert Jackson, BHS 1975

Steven Robert Jackson, BHS 1975

Steven Robert Jackson went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2017, following a courageous three-year battle with brain cancer.

A private celebration of life will be held in the fall.

He was born on February 17, 1957 in Sacramento to Harry and Lorna Jackson. He grew up in Burbank and graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara in 1979. He spent most of his career working in information technology, retiring from 20 years with the Sacramento Police Department in 2015. He loved cycling, running and doing anything outdoors with his family.

Steven is survived by his wife, Mary Jackson; son, Trevor (Taylor) Jackson; daughter, Tyra Jackson; mother, Lorna (Bill) Parrish; sisters, Linda (Jerry) Waechter and Kerry Lara and many other loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Jackson.

In honor of Steve, donations can be made to the Sacramento Police Department K-9 Unit.

Arrangements are under the care of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.

Nicholas Jon Behunin, BHS 1997

Nicholas Jon Behunin, BHS 1997

1979- 2024

Posted by myBurbank Sports on X in 2024

Very sad news to report. We have learned of the passing of former Burbank High pitcher Nick Behunin, who graduated in 1997. The left hander had several memorable performances against Burroughs. May he rest in peace.

Please join Celebration of Life for Nick Behunin, 8/21/24 Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills (Old North Church) 12:00 PM and The Castaway's restaurant Burbank to follow.

Burial was private at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.

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