Martha Louise Moyers Severns, BHS 1923

Martha Louise Severns was born in 1905, the daughter of Jesse Franklin Moyers and Mattie Lou McElroy. Martha known as Mattie to her friends graduated from Burbank High School in 1923. 

On July 15, 1923 at the age of 18 in Los Angeles County, California, Martha married Deane J. Severns. Life was good for Deane and Mattie as they were expecting their first child. But Mattie suffered some problems during her pregnancy. On December 12, 1924 Mattie gave birth to a healthy daughter named Elizabet Louise Severns. But three days later Martha Louise Severns on December 15, 1924 passed away leaving her husband Deane and infant daughter. According to her death certificate Martha died of Acute Puerperal Uejintis. It is common in pregnant women and in severe cases can lead to death.

Martha is survived by her husband Deane and infant daughter Elizabet and her Father Jesse. Martha was preceded in death by her mother who died in 1919. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. 

Elma Mary Fulton Vaden, BHS 1923

Elma Mary Fulton Vaden, BHS 1923

Vaden, Elma M., 86, of North Hollywood, homemaker. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grand View Memorial Park, Glendale. Praiswater Mortuary, Van Nuys.

Daily News of Los Angeles (CA) - Tuesday, April 28, 1992

Euna Emerson Weber Crosby, BHS 1923

Euna Emerson Weber Crosby, BHS 1923

Una Emerson Weber Crosby, (April 19, 1906- October 28, 2002). Born in Searchlight, Nevada, her family moved to Burbank in 1918, where she attended Immaculate Heart Convent and graduated from Burbank High School.

In 1924 she married Fred Warren Weber, and became a loving mother to two sons, Warren and Richard. Una served countless hours as a Grey Lady at the Long Beach Naval Hospital during WWII. She attended USC as a returning student in 1949.

She was actively involved in many charitable groups including the International Committee for the LA Philharmonic, Downey Assistance League, LA World Affairs Council, Women's Auxiliary of Huntington Memorial Hospital, and the Women's Committee of the Pasadena Symphony. She was a member of the Annandale Country Club and Pasadena Women's City Club.

Predeceased by husbands, Fred Weber and Joseph J. Crosby, and son, Richard E. Weber. Survived by son, Warren (Vanessa); daughter-in-law, Sue Weber Tetzlaff; grandchildren, Leslie (Bill) Orsburn of Arcadia, Gretchen Weber, Lake Tahoe, Fred Weber, Colorado, Mary Weber (John) Ratliff, Colorado, Douglas Weber (Adrienne), Santa Ana, and Kate Weber of Thermal, CA; great grand-children, Adrienne, Will and Alex Orsburn, Zack and Jake Weber; sister, Louis Eberle of Walnut Creek; nieces, Betty Hudson and Lolita Keating.

Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Downey, Friday, Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a favorite charity.

Published in Pasadena Star-News from October 31 to November 1, 2002

Mary Hess Baker, BHS 1923?

Mary Hess Baker, BHS 1923?

Died on June 25, 2010. She was 104 years old and had lived in Burbank and Glendale since 1920. She was born in South Dakota on December 19, 1905. Mary attended Burbank High School and met her neighbor, Harry Baker, whom she married in 1925. They had three children, Barbara (deceased), Jacqueline, and Robert.

In 1933 they became part of the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank where Mary served as church secretary for 15 years and as clerk of Session for 17 years. Harry died in 1966.

Survivors include children, Jacqueline and (Robert) Petersen, Robert and (Nancy) Baker; son-in-law Regnal Hall; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

A celebration of Life will be held at The First Presbyterian Church of Burbank on Saturday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank for its Kenya Street Children or for General Funds. www.CrippenMortuary.com (818) 249-6131

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on August 25, 2010