Doris Lucille Geer Lease, BHS 1930

Doris Lucille Geer Lease, BHS 1930

The Chico Enterprise, Chico, California, Friday, August 15, 1986

MAGALIA – Memorial services for Doris Lucille Lease, 73, of Magalia will be held next Friday at 10 a.m. at the Brusie Funeral Home. She died Monday at a Chico hospital.

Mrs. Lease was born August 13, 1912, to John and Alice Geer in Pontiac, Michigan.  She graduated from Burbank High School and lived in Glendale and Pasadena for 50 years. She worked for Interpace in Glendale for 26 years.

Mrs. Lease and her husband retired to Paradise Pines area in 1978. She was a member of the Women’s Club and the Elks Wives.

Survivors include her husband, Barney, of Magalia; a son Richard Enon of Jenner in Sonoma County; a daughter, Pat Hendren of Huntington Beach and five grandchildren.

 

Glenn Robert Adams, BHS 1930

Glenn Robert Adams, BHS 1930

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Saturday, September 26, 1992 

Glenn Robert Adams, passed away at a San Marcos convalescent hospital on Thursday September 24, 1992. Mr. Adams was born in Silverlake, Kansas on March 16, 1912 and moved to Burbank, California when he was 18 months old. He graduated from Burbank High School and moved to San Marcos 16 years ago. He was a maintenance mechanic for Westlock Corp., Tool Research & Engineering Division for 5 years. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Burbank Masonic Lodge 3406 F. & A. M., Los Angeles Scottish Rite Temple, and a Past Patron of the Burbank Chapter #352 O.E.S.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Irene Adams of San Marcos; sister, Elva Franklin of Burbank; 2 nephews, Norman Vierra of Merced and Jack Vierra of Burbank.

No formal services are scheduled. Private interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel.

Betty Gene Paul Deken, BHS 1930

Betty Dieken October 25, 1912 - January 22, 2015 Resided in Clive, IA Funeral services for Betty Gene Paul Dieken, 102, will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 1:30 pm at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A Private Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Refreshments will be served immediately following the service at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. -------------Betty was born to Bess Marie Aldrich Paul and Harry Hulbert Paul on October 25, 1912 in Dallas County, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Kavanaugh House on 56th Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Betty grew up on the farm in Dallas County, but spent several years in Burbank, CA, where her family moved for the health of older sister, Maxine. Betty graduated from Burbank High School in 1930, where she was captain of the basketball team and the valedictorian of her class. ----------------In 1934, she graduated from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) with a degree in Physical Education, at a time when most young women did not go to college. Betty was very active in Orchesis (dance), Women's Athletic Association, and Scholastic Society; and during a couple of summers, she worked in the lodge at Yellowstone National Park. She started teaching in Redfield, IA, for $75.00 a month, and then she got a call from the Grundy Center Schools to start a physical education program there. She taught for two more years then married Arthur V. Dieken on June 5, 1937. To this union were born 3 children: Judy Marie, Jane Elizabeth, and John Paul.------------- Betty was very active in her Grundy Center Life. She helped start the Girl Scouts in Grundy Center, led a Brownie troop, led a Cub Scout den, was president of the PTA, was president of the Grundy Women's Club, was Worthy Matron of Eastern Star, and helped start a chapter of Rainbow Girls. She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church and was very active in her Women's Circle and on other church committees. She also did

substitute teaching, and was a member of First Towners, an adult county extension group that enjoyed cooking, sewing and craft activities. ---------Other hobbies included watching all sports, going golfing, and dancing ballroom style, all of which she enjoyed with Art, and continued to enjoy after his death in the summer of 1977. Betty and Art also enjoyed spending winters in Arizona and doing a bit of traveling to other countries. Betty continued both, becoming quite a world traveler. She will long be remembered for her adventurous and fun loving spirit, as well as her abundance of energy! ------------Those left to cherish Betty's memory are daughter Judy (Tom) Newell of Urbandale, daughter Jane Hardcastle, and son John (Valeria) Dieken both of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Jill Stansbury, Lorie (Neil) Torpey, John Flater, Eric (Boli) Flater, Elizabeth Hardcastle, Michelle (Jeff) Krile, Judd (Jennifer) Hardcastle, Jordan Dieken, and Aaron Dieken; 12 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Paul; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Bess and Harry Paul; 3 sisters, Kathryn, Dorothy, and Maxine Paul; 1 brother, Dr. Aldrich Paul; and her husband, Art Dieken. The family would like to thank Silvercrest at Woodlands Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as Kavanaugh House for Betty's excellent care. Memorial contributions may be made to: Bethany Presbyterian Church, 315 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA. 50638.

Judson P. Bradshaw, BHS 1930

Judson P. Bradshaw, BHS 1930

Judson Bradshaw, 92; performing arts his passion

By Jack Williams, Staff Writer, U-T San Diego, March 15, 2005

Once he discarded dreams of being an actor, Judson P. Bradshaw found he had the right stuff for a leading role in another field – education. Beginning as a teacher of drama, speech and English, he rose to director of adult and continuing education in the San Diego Community College District. Whether teaching, directing school plays or joining community theater productions, performing arts remained a passion.

In 1993, after moving into a seniors residential community in Spring Valley, Mr. Bradshaw founded and directed a reader's theater program. He died of complications from a stroke March 8, 2005 at Grossmont Hospital. He was 92. "What he liked about education was seeing people grow and expand their abilities," daughter Judith Quiett said. "It always pleased him." "His way to stay in theater was to teach it."


As a young man, Mr. Bradshaw acted in college plays at the University of Redlands and worked as a singing waiter. But his aspirations for an acting career didn't meet with the approval of his parents, who had worked as missionaries in China for several years. Mr. Bradshaw went on to earn a bachelor's degree at Redlands and a master's in speech and drama at the University of Southern California. He also pursued studies at USC toward a doctorate of education.


He taught drama at schools in Coalinga and San Diego before joining the Navy in 1944. Assigned to landing ship transports in the Pacific, he served two years of active duty. In 1950, Mr. Bradshaw was promoted from classroom teaching to administration. As principal of Hoover-Crawford Adult School, he oversaw more than 4,000 students and a curriculum of some 90 courses during the 1950s. The job often entailed reporting to his office at 9 a.m. and tending to administrative duties at various adult education sites until 9:45 p.m. During his tenure in adult education, Mr. Bradshaw held several executive positions locally and statewide. In 1965, he was elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Public School Education.


Mr. Bradshaw served as president of the El Cajon Boulevard Civic Association in 1955 and of the East San Diego Kiwanis Club in 1962. When adult and continuing education in the San Diego Unified School District shifted to the San Diego Community College District in 1970, Mr. Bradshaw was appointed director. In 1973, one year before his retirement, he received the George C. Mann Distinguished Service Award from the California Council for Adult Education.

In retirement, he taught a variety of San Diego State University Extension courses and worked part time at Answers to Travel, a Mission Valley travel agency. As a travel agent, he led three extensive tours to China, his boyhood home. He kept his hand in theater by directing community productions and served from 1977 to 1980 as vice president of San Diego Civic Light Opera. While living in the College Area, Mr. Bradshaw helped develop the College Avenue Adult Center. It provided daylong activities for seniors and featured various speakers.

Born in Malden, Mass., he moved as a child to Szechuan Province, where his parents opened a medical missionary clinic and church. At 8, he returned with his parents to the United States and attended schools in Burbank. His first teaching job, while pursuing a master's at USC, was at Burbank Military Academy in 1938.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Shirlee Zoe Bradshaw; daughters, Judith Zoe Quiett of Ashland, Ore., and Peggy Gwen Palm of Alpine; two granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Mount Miguel Covenant Village, Bailey Center, 325 Kempton St., Spring Valley. A viewing is scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow at Featheringill Mortuary, 6322 El Cajon Blvd., followed by an interment service at 1 p.m. at El Camino Memorial Park. Donations are suggested to Grossmont Hospice.

Eleanor E. Jones Kendall, BHS 1930

Eleanor E. Jones Kendall, BHS 1930

 Eleanor E. Kendall 1913 ~ 2012 DEL MAR -- On March 6, 2012, San Diego County lost a notable, long time educator. Ms. Eleanor Kendall, 98 years old and a resident of Del Mar for more than 70 years, passed away at Palomar Medical Center. Eleanor, who was known to her friends as "Jonesy," was the loving wife of George Johnston Kendall, who passed away in 1993. Eleanor and George were married for 51 years. Mr. Kendall was the well-respected, long time pharmacist of the Del Mar Drug Store.

Ms. Kendall was born in Cheney, Washington in 1913 and came to Burbank, California with her parents, Ina May and C.J. Jones, in 1926. She graduated from Burbank Senior High School and received a Bachelor's degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Education from the University of Southern California. Eleanor began her teaching career at Escondido Union High School in 1937 and served in the Ground Observer Corps, Air Defense Command, U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Eleanor entered the San Diego Unified School District as a teacher and counselor at the newly built Mission Bay High School in 1953. She was promoted to Vice- Principal at Clairemont High School when it opened in 1958. Always looking for new educational challenges, in 1963, Ms. Kendall was appointed the first Dean of Students at the new Mesa Community College when it began on the campus of Kearny High School. After 37 years as an educator, Eleanor retired in 1974 to fully enjoy her Del Mar beach house with George.

Swimming year round in the ocean was part of their active retirement live. Ms. Kendall was a petite person but had a huge heart. Her love of education, enthusiastic and optimistic personality was a perfect fit for being a teacher, counselor and dean of students. She impressed other administrators in the community college system with her ability to relate to both staff and students. Eleanor was commended for her worthwhile, innovative ideas to improve educational services. She received great satisfaction in encouraging and aiding students to achieve basic learning skills and to pursue their ambition in higher education. Her students could see that she truly cared for them and appreciated that she saw the best in them when others doubted their abilities. Many will fondly remember those quiet moments with Ms. Kendall where she would sincerely listen to their personal issues or learning problems. A humble person, Eleanor never really knew how much her encouragement and support meant to her students.

Ms. Kendall was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary educational society and the public service Altrusa International Club of San Diego. She was a life member of the California Parent Teachers Association and the UCLA Alumni Association. Eleanor was an active member of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood, Chapter PS of Del Mar (provides educational opportunities for women), the San Diego Administrators Association, and the Zlac Rowing Club of San Diego. Eleanor and George enjoyed their time exercising at the Magdalena Ecke Gymnastic Center -YMCA and contributed to its development.

Eleanor is survived by her niece, Pamela and Eugene Weber, and their children. She is also survived by nephews, George and Elizabeth Kendall and their children, David and Kathy Kendall and their children, Thomas Kendall and his children, and Eugene Kendall. The passing of Eleanor has greatly impacted Patricia Clardy Williams of San Marcos, a long-time family friend, who provided Jonesy loving comfort and assistance in her later years. In memory of Ms. Kendall, donations can be made to the YWCA of San Diego County, 1012 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101 and the Del Mar Library, 1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. No public services are planned.

Published in North County Times on March 18, 2012

Mildred Lorraine Rudolph Henggeler, BHS 1930

Mildred Lorraine Rudolph Henggeler, BHS 1930

Idaho Press-Tribune (Nampa, ID) - Friday, February 23, 2007

Following her 95th birthday, Mildred Lorraine Rudolph Henggeler of Fruitland passed away on Feb. 21, 2007, in Payette.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Payette. Fr. Calvin Blankinship will be presiding. For family and friends there will be a viewing from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, also at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. This will be followed immediately by a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Condolences may be made to the family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel .com.

Mildred was born in Grayville, Ill., on Feb. 20, 1912, to Loren and Grace Rudolph; she was the youngest of five children. She attended Longfellow Elementary in Boise and gladly remembered playing the piano for the students as they began their day. Later she attended Boise High School, graduating from Burbank High School, Burbank, Calif., in 1930.

After graduation she attended Link’s Business College and worked at Fred York Printing in Boise. She also became an accomplished pianist. When she was 23, Mildred married Anthony N. Henggeler, known to most as Tony. They made their home in Fruitland, having two sons, Rudy and Tony Ray.

She was a highly skilled homemaker with a flair for delicious apple pies and professional seamstress skills. Friends and relatives admired her sense of organization and the way she faithfully remembered birthdays and anniversaries with cards or phone calls.

Mildred was always fond of animals and her beloved cat Whisper was no exception. A wild kitty, she alone found a place in his heart.

Social organizations and work include: 25 years as Charter Member of the Gray Ladies with the American Red Cross, Choir Director at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Member of Women’s Catholic Deanery, various pinochle and bridge clubs, and several years as a typist for Highway District #1.

Mildred has a large family who loves her. She is survived by her sons, Rudy and Lelah Henggeler and Tony Henggeler; step-granddaughters, Angie Hutchinson and Katie and David Knudsen; great-grandchildren, Casey Lee Hutchinson and Samantha and Ellen Ray Knudsen; nieces, Ann and Jerry Ramsey, Diana and Tom Nicholson, Sally and David Hull, Kathleen and Chuck Nash, Katherine Conn, Margaret Bryant, Marie Condo, Agnes and Bernard Campo, Kay Henggeler; nephews, Jerry and Dauna Henggeler, Bob and Winnie Henggeler, Bill and Suzanne Doyle, Bud and Jean Betebenner, George and Sharleen Betebenner; and many grand and great-great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony; daughter-in-law, Jean Wilhelm Henggeler; and brothers, Roland, Ronald, Ralph and Raymond. Mildred told us several times in the last year that she was at peace. We will miss her physical presence everyday. We loved her and she loved us right back. We offer special thanks to Dr. Andrew Peterson for the very special care he gave to Mildred over the past 30 years. We also thank all the girls at Royal Villa for the tender loving care they showed Mildred. She loved every one of you.

She was a great supporter of her church and would appreciate memorials made to the Corpus Christi Building Fund, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661.

Jack Chapman, BHS 1930

Jack G. Chapman, BHS 1930

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Jack Chapman was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada on Nov. 22, 1912 but lived most of his 94 years in Absarokee and Billings. He passed away early Saturday morning, March 17, 2007, nested in love with his family and loved ones.

Jack spent his early years in southern California and graduated from Burbank High School in 1930 where he excelled in sports, academics and making friends. Although he didn't formally pursue his academic talents or athletic ability, he certainly enrolled in the art of making of friends, gaining the respect and trust of those who knew him.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Jack, his mother Georgiana, and other siblings moved from California to the Big Sky Country of Montana. He fell in love with the country and with the beautiful Elsie Kinsfather. He and Elsie were married in 1938, in the meantime his family moved back to California. Jack and Elsie's children, Gordon "Skip," John "Brad," and Candace "Candy" were all born in Billings. Gordon and Candace now live in Spokane, Wash., and Brad lives in Omaha, Neb. They all consider Billings and Montana "home."

Jack worked a variety of jobs during his lifetime; ticket clerk with the Northern Pacific Railroad; Safeway; manager of dude ranches; and real estate broker. Dad was a "cowboy" at heart and all things out of doors. This led him to the guest ranching and ranching business, managing the Pitchfork Guest ranch in Meeteetse, Wyo., and later the 4k Guest ranch in Dean, Mont. He later earned his living as a real estate broker.

Jack's real estate firm, the Chapman Ranch Exchange, dealt exclusively in ranch properties throughout Montana. He quickly earned the respect and trust of the clients he served. After approximately 30 years in this endeavor, he accepted a position as financial manager for the Harris' extensive ranch holdings in Pryor/Crow Agency. At age 90, Dad decided to "retire" and moved to Westpark Village in Billings where he continued his career of making friends.Throughout his life, Jack was an active member of numerous service organizations, including the Elks, Masons and Lions and hospital volunteer groups.

Upon moving to Westpark Village in 2003, he and Janet Garner took on the task of creating a rose garden on the Village grounds. It was truly a labor of love in all respects. They nurtured the garden for almost three years and it continues to provide a colorful respite for the residents of the Village. A memorial fund is being established in their name to support the continued existence of the garden.Jack was a caring and fun-loving man for whom family meant everything and friends were special. All who knew him will remember his great sense of humor and endless story telling and will miss him immensely.

Jack is survived by his three children; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Kathleen, Kyle, Erika, and Lara; and five great-grandchildren, Kristina, Kim, Pruedence, John Henry, and Brandon; his sister, Bea and brothers, Bob and Charles; and numerous nieces and nephews. In special recognition, Jack would like to acknowledge and wish the very best to his many special friends and fellow residents of Westpark Village.

Viewing and visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the Dahl Funeral Home. Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to acknowledge the compassion, care and loving support he received from the fantastic staff of Westpark Village and the Big Sky hospice. Our prayers and love go out to his best friend, Janet Garton, who made the last three years of his life special and filled with love.In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest a contribution to the rose garden memorial at Westpark Village. Dahl Funeral Chapel of Billings is in charge of arrangements.