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.

 

Blanche Lorene Wegener Milakovich, BHS 1939

Blanche Lorene Wegener Milakovich, BHS 1939

Los Angeles Times, Friday, February 4, 1994

Milakovich, Blanche Lorene, 73, of Redlands, formerly of Glendale, homemaker. Scovern Mortuary, Glendale handling the arrangements. No other details at this time.

Lois Bertha Barnes Buchen, BHS 1939

 Lois Bertha (Barnes) Buchen, BHS 1939

Ventura - Lois Bertha (Barnes) Buchen passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 22, 2022 at the age of 100. She died from a stroke and subsequent complications. Lois was born in El Centro, CA on June 27, 1921 to Scott and Bertha Barnes. She was the third daughter out of 5 girls. She spoke often of her early life growing up on the ranch. The family eventually moved to Burbank where she graduated from Burbank High School. In 1941, she married the love of her life, Clarence Buchen in the Burbank Foursquare Church. They attended LIFE Bible College in Los Angeles until he was drafted into the Navy during WWII. Lois did some bookkeeping for the Navy and some work in the shipyards. 

After the war they started their family. Lois had 2 daughters, Carol and Janet. Most of her child rearing years were spent in Lakewood, CA. She made sure they were raised loving the Word of God and music through her Christian example. Lois and Clarence often sang duets in church and on Christian radio. There were always plenty of music lessons and trips to church camp. She was always active in her church sewing for missionaries and teaching Sunday School classes. She was an incredible seamstress from the age of 9. She also put her practical nursing skills to work by caring for the kids in the neighborhood, especially Carol's best friend, Sandy (McClung) Brown, that she loved like she was her own daughter. She was devoted to her family and was a blessed Christian mother. Eventually, she and "Ernie" retired to La Conchita in Ventura where they did a lot of traveling in their motorhome with their grandsons.

Lois is survived by her daughters, Carol Flack of Ventura and Janet Sangren and her husband Wayne of Ventura. She has 2 grandsons, Jon Sangren, his wife Karina and great-grandson Noah of Santa Clarita. Also, Kristopher Sangren and his wife Bojana of Simi Valley. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Clarence, her parents Scott and Bertha Barnes, and her son-in-law Curt Flack.

Graveside services were held at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara. The service was officiated by Dr. Leonard DeWitt of Ventura Jubilee Fellowship in Ventura. Arrangements are under the direction of JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura.

Published in Ventura County Star,  April 26, 2022

Melvin Gordon Short, BHS 1939

Melvin Gordon Short, BHS 1939

Published in the Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, Friday, February 27, 2004

Melvin Short, Jan 24, 1921 – Feb 23, 2004, Beloved husband of 62 years to Mary. Preceded in death by son Ronald Short. Survived by daughter Melary Short; grandson Kenneth Short; granddaughter Deeann Fackrell; and families. 

Born in Burbank, California, he moved to Placerville in 1956 at which time he became employed by AeroJet. He retired from AeroJet in 1984. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association. A memorial will be held at the Federated Church in Placerville on March 1 at 1:00 PM to honor Melvin.

 

Kenneth B. Worthen, BHS 1939

Kenneth B. Worthen, BHS 1939

September 6, 1921 - July 22, 2017 

Kenneth B. Worthen, an innovative, compassionate and highly regarded San Fernando Valley community leader and 1992 Fernando Award honoree, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 of natural causes. He was 95 years old. 

Ken was born on September 6, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota. After moving to the San Fernando Valley and graduating from Burbank High School, Ken served his country in the Pacific and China during World War II. He retired from military service as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He was an executive at the Southern California Gas Company, retiring in 1991 after 40 years of service in activities including marketing, public relations, public affairs and community economic development. 

Ken served on the boards of many local nonprofit organizations, as well as many task forces on issues of concern in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, raising millions of dollars for local charities in the process. He was elected to the El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. Board of Directors in 1985, where he served with distinction until his death. He was El Proyecto's Board Chair from 1994 to 2008. During his chairmanship, El Proyecto broadened its mission by expanding its self-owned facilities to include active health clinics and/or human services programs in Arleta, Winnetka, Sun Valley, Panorama City and Azusa. "El Proyecto del Barrio and the hundreds of thousands of individuals and families we serve owe a huge debt of gratitude to the leadership, kindness, vision and dedication of Ken Worthen," said El Proyecto President/CEO Corinne Sánchez. "He spent his life helping underserved populations throughout the San Fernando Valley and beyond. He put his whole heart and soul into helping others, and we will be forever grateful for the tremendous impact he and his wife Helen Madrid-Worthen have had in building El Proyecto from a small community clinic to one of the leading nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County. He was a truly great leader, and an even greater human being." 

In addition to his more than three decades of service on the El Proyecto Board, Ken was a founder and long-term board member of the Los Angeles Valley College Foundation (formerly the Patrons Association). He served on the New Directions for Youth Board since its inception. He was also a past president of the Van Nuys Area Chamber of Commerce and Mid-Valley Rotary and also headed the Valley Economic Development Center, Mid-Valley YMCA and the Southern California Swimming Association Boards. Ken was a stalwart contributor to Rotary International charitable projects in the U.S. and abroad. 

As an aside, he also acted in many local theatre productions over the years. These were just some of the many community contributions that led to Ken being honored as the Fernando Award Winner for 1992. The Fernando Award is considered the highest honor a San Fernando Valley resident can receive. It is awarded annually to the citizen judged to have done the most to improve the quality of life of San Fernando Valley residents. Among the many other honors he has received are March of Dimes Volunteer of the Year; Listing in Who's Who of U.S. Economic Development; The Greater Los Angeles 5-County Chamber of Commerce Award for outstanding contributions to Southern California Economic Development, the Amateur Athletic Union Award for advancing the sport of "swimming in the Southland', the El Proyecto del Barrio Spirit Award for his decades of inspirational leadership; and the Greater Van Nuys Rotary "Service Above Self" Award, which was presented to Ken in 2016. 

Ken also served his country with distinction during World War II and beyond as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. During the war, he was first stationed on Guam, later on Okinawa, where he devised new tank tactics that saved the lives of many Marines who were engaged in one of the fiercest battles of the war. Ken next served in Northern China, where he witnessed the surrender of 30,000 Japanese troops. He retired from the Marine Corps Reserves in 1959. For his valor, he was awarded the Navy Presidential Citation and the Asia-Pacific Campaign Award with two Combat Stars. 

He lived in Woodland Hills with his wife, Helen. Between them they have three sons, three daughters, six grandsons and five granddaughters. The Worthen family requests donations in memory of Ken be made to one of his three favorite charities: El Proyecto del Barrio Foundation, New Directions for Youth, or Los Angeles Valley College Foundation.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 13, 2017.

Melvin Short, BHS 1939

Melvin Short, 83, died Feb. 23, 2004. He was born Jan. 24, 1921. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Mary. Preceded in death by son Ronald Short. Survived by daughter, Melary Short, grandson Kenneth Short, granddaughter, Deeann Fackrell and families.

Born in Burbank, he moved to Placerville in 1956 at which time he became employed by Aerojet. He retired from Aerojet in 1984.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.

A memorial will be held at the Federated Church in Placerville on March 1, at 1 p.m. to honor Melvin.

Arrangements handled by Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home.

Mountain Democrat, Placerville, California, Friday, February 27, 2004, page A-7.

Leona Heerman Eames, BHS 1939

Leona Heerman Eames, BHS 1939

Burbank Daily Review,  May 11, 1955

Ex-Burbank Woman Dies In Accident

Funeral services for Mrs. Dan Eames, 34, the former Leona Heerman, will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Wee Kirk o'the Heather, Forest Lawn , with Rev. Arvid Carlson officiating.

Mrs. Eames was killed instantly in a head-on auto crash Sunday night May 8, 1955 near Blythe, California as she and her husband and 9-year-old son, David Lee, were en route to their Manhattan Beach home from Blythe. Mr. Eames and David Lee were injured, but not seriously, in the mishap.

Verna Emma Forbes Willson, BHS 1939

Verna Emma Forbes Willson, BHS 1939

October 12, 1921 - October 2, 2013 
Born in Burbank, CA 
Resided in Ogden, UT

Earth has lost and heaven has gained an intelligent, strong, determined woman.

Verna was born October 12, 1921 in Burbank, California to Jesse Warren and Emily Wrampelmeier Peyton Forbes. She was an only child. During WW II Verna served as a "Rosie the Riveter" for Lockheed, working mainly on P-38's. After WWII she moved to Lubbock, TX, worked as an elevator operator for Hilton Hotels, and met Otis Willson. They eloped (with her mother-in-law going along) to Roswell, NM where they married October 21, 1946. They settled in Pacoima, CA. Three children were born to them, but the two boys died at birth. About 1952, Otis developed tuberculosis and was hospitalized for nearly 4 years. Verna moved back to Burbank and returned to Lockheed, starting as a file clerk. She was a feminist rights advocate and fought hard to advance and get equal pay as the men doing the same work. She retired from Lockheed as an avionics engineer, working on black boxes and collaborating with the men from the "skunk works." 

In 1978 Otis and Verna moved to Brigham City, Utah to be near their daughter and grandchildren. Otis died December 20, 1978. Verna then moved to Salt Lake City where she refurbished a historic home in the Avenues. She then moved to Farmington, NM where she ran for the office of city mayor at the age of 80, getting about a third of the votes. Next, Verna moved to Ogden, UT. Shortly after this move, she was baptized a member of the LDS church. She had strongly opposed her daughter joining the church years earlier, but was converted by examples of many good people in NM and UT. Throughout her life, Verna enjoyed doing genealogy, and published articles in many genealogy magazines, plus a book on her family lines. She also enjoyed politics and writing letters to the editor which were published many places, including The New York Times and Smithsonian Magazine. 

Verna left this life on October 2, 2013 of causes related to heart failure and osteoporosis. She is survived by her daughter Linda Nelson (Blaine), 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She is also survived by dear friends and "adopted" family from NM, Margie Lee Smith (Marty), their 9 children and many grandchildren. 

Per Verna's request, there will be no viewing. Graveside services will be held in Brigham City on October 9th at 3:00 p.m, under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Layton. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity in her name are suggested. Condolences may be sent to www.myers-mortuary.com

Delmar Ackerley, BHS 1939

Burbank Daily Review, Friday, February 19, 1954

Delmar Ackerley, late of 1039-D Spazier, Burbank, California. age 33 years, loving husband of Lilla Ackerley; son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Ackerley; brother of Paul S. Ackerley and Don W. Ackerley and Mrs. Carolyn Mohr.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 1954 2:30 p.m. at the Little Country Chapel, Pierce Brothers, North Hollywood. Interment Valhalla Memorial Park.

Richard Lee Crawford, BHS 1939

Richard Lee Crawford, BHS 1939 

June 29, 1921 - January 14, 2016.

Dick was born in Burbank to his parents Richard and Nora Crawford. He attended Burbank Schools, graduating from Burbank High School in 1939. Dick served in the Navy from 1940-1944. He married Elizabeth Katherine Burgess, known to all as Betty, in 1942. They had two sons, Richard James and Robert Lee Crawford.

He owned Orday Speed Shop in Burbank from 1959 - 1980. He sold the business and moved to Huntington Beach, where he went to work for Donovan Engineering, continuing his love for racing. There he designed the Billet Aluminum Block for racing engines. He had a 50 year Masonic affiliation and was a 33rd degree Mason.

He is preceded in death by his son Robert Lee. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, his son Richard, two grandsons, Rick and Todd, and a great grandson Alan. He will be missed by all in the racing circle, his family and friends.

Published The Burbank Leader, January 30, 2016.

Evelyn Esther "Ebby" Lewis-Olmstead, BHS 1939

Evelyn Esther "Ebby" Lewis-Olmstead, BHS 1939
Evelyn Esther "Ebby" Lewis-Olmstead, 80, died Sept. 22, 2000, at Hemet Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Olmstead was born in Ft. William, Ontario, Canada. She moved to Burbank in 1923, and graduated from Burbank High School in 1939. She lived in Burbank for 62 years. In 1984, Mrs. Olmstead retired to Hemet with her husband.
She is survived by her husband, C. Kenneth Olmstead; son, Dale Olmstead; daughters, Susanne McPhail and Deborah Vintere; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.Services were held Wednesday at the Hartford Funeral Home in Hemet. Interment was at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, in Gustine, California.

Published in the Burbank Leader, September 30, 2000

Roland "Pete" Peterson, BHS 1939, Teacher/Coach

Roland "Pete" Peterson, BHS 1939, Teacher/Coach

ROLAND "PETE" PETERSON

Home In Heaven - July 31, 2011

Mr. Roland "Pete" Peterson, much loved BHS teacher for decades, passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 31. He was 89. His 90th birthday would have been later this year. Mr. Peterson had been living in Thousand Oaks for the past two to three years, near his older daughter, Linda Peterson Everett. His health had continued to decline during that time.

Roland Peterson was born the end of 1921 to Emanuel and Elizabeth Peterson. Both of his parents were originally from Sweden. He was the fifth of six children, four older brothers, Harold, Arnold, Reinold, and Paul, and a younger sister, Ruth. All of them pre-decease Roland. His loving wife, Kiva, passed away on February 17, 2005, after nearly 60 years of marriage.

Roland and Kiva and their family moved into the Peterson Family home at Sixth St. and Walnut Ave. in Burbank in 1961. Roland's father, a building contractor, had built that home, which Roland had also grown up in. He lived there for about 47 years as an adult until moving to Thousand Oaks. Roland's "Pa", Emanuel Peterson, was the founder of Emanuel Evangelical Free Church in Burbank in 1941, located at Harvard Rd. and Fifth St. The family would walk to church each Sunday from their home at Sixth and Walnut. Many of the Peterson Family were still involved in that church until recent years.

Like three of his older brothers and his younger sister, Roland was a graduate of Burbank High School. He graduated in 1939. Then after college he returned to BHS as a teacher and coach, where he remained for over thirty years until his retirement.

In the 1940's and 1950's besides teaching he was also a BHS football coach. Throughout all of his years at BHS he was a history teacher, loved and admired by countless of his students over the decades. His sense of humor always came through in his classes, too. Every year of his thirty plus years at BHS , he was always one of the most loved, if not the most in some years, of the entire faculty. His students loved to be in his class.

Roland Peterson is survived by his children, Linda (BHS '67), Louanne (BHS '70), and Dan, four grandsons, a granddaughter, a great-grandson, son-in-law, Bob Everett, two sisters-in-law, Mary Peterson of Visalia and Virginia Peterson of San Marcos, and a number of nieces and nephews and their families.

The family is planning to have a Memorial Service sometime this Fall.

Dale A. Eichar, BHS 1939

Dale A. Eichar, BHS 1939

Dale A. Eichar (Aug. 12, 1921 – May 29, 2011)

June 13, 2011 The Daily Triplicate

Dale A. Eichar of Crescent City, passed away on May 29, 2011, in Yuma, Ariz., less than three months shy of his 90th birthday.

Dale was born in Burbank, Calif., on August 12, 1921. He served in the Army and was stationed in the South Pacific for four years during World War II. Shortly after being honorably discharged from the Army, he moved with his wife, Dorothy, to Northern California. In 1963 he and his family moved from Eureka to Crescent City where Dale was employed as superintendent of the Miller Rellim Redwood sawmill for 25 years.

Dale was involved in track, football and basketball teams in high school and held a track record at Burbank High School for nearly 50 years. Dale was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Upon his retirement in 1986 he and Dorothy summered in British Columbia, where their sons resided, and wintered in Yuma, Ariz., for 25 years.

Dale is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Eichar, children Patti Kremer, Dale Eichar Jr., Larry Eichar, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held later this summer. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Senior Center – Del Norte.

Ted Olesen, BHS 1939

Ted Olesen, BHS 1939

Ted Olesen, 88, died October 16, 2009.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., October 23, at Fir Lawn Memorial Park, 1070 W. Main Street, in Hillsboro. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., Christian Church of Hillsboro, 540 NE Edison Street.

Ted Olesen was born July 29, 1921, in Beach, North Dalota, to Sylvia and Albert Olesen. The family moved to southeran California and he graduated from Burbank High School in 1939. In June 1941, he married Marjorie Smith. They later moved to Mountaindale.

He owned Flying A, Olesen's Service Station, Hillsboro. He later left the auto business and went to work for the Oregon Journal, Valley and Tigard Times and The Oregonian. He also bought and remodeled homes for resale or rentals.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Olesen; son Kenneth Olesen; daughters, Beverly McIrvin and Barbara Randall; five grandchildren and one great grand- grandchild. Remembrances: American Heart Association.

Published in The Hillsboro Argus, Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Norman C. Rogers, BHS 1939

Norman C. Rogers, BHS 1939

Nov. 6, 1920 - Nov. 7, 2001

Norman C. "Bucky" Rogers, 81, was born in Calgary, Canada to Herbert P. Rogers and Vivian Rogers. Mr. Rogers served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946 and was on the U.S.S. Hornet when it sank. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1939 and married Betty Gridley on June 22, 1946 in Burbank. He was a school bus driver and custodian for the Paradise Unified School District for 30 years until he retired in 1983.

He enjoyed oil painting, stained glass, fishing, and gardening, loved music and played the violin at a young age. He also played the clarinet in the high school band, and marched at the Rose Bowl several times. He also played the piano and organ.

His wife, Betty A. Rogers of Paradise; son, Mike Rogers and grandson, Matt Rogers, of Paradise, survive him.

No services are planned. Donations may be made to Feather River Hospital Hospice. Paradise Chapel of the Pines is making arrangements.

Charles R. "Red" Bruce, BHS 1939

Charles R. "Red" Bruce, BHS 1939

A celebration of the life of Charles R. "Red" Bruce will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McCann's Paint and Body Shop in Central Point, Oregon.

Mr. Bruce, 80, of Cave Junction, formerly of Central Point, died Tuesday (July 11, 2000) in Cave Junction.

He was born April 28, 1920, in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Burbank High School in Burbank, California in 1939. Mr. Bruce was a minig caretaker. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Bruce enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include two brothers, Frank G., Medford, and Norman R., Central Point; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanne; a brother, John A.; and a sister, Elizabeth A. Smith. Arrangements by the Illnois Valley Chapel, Cave Junction.

Published in the Mail Tribune, Oregon, July 2000

Walter A. Lively, BHS 1939

Walter A. Lively, BHS 1939

Oct. 30, 1920-March 11, 2008

Walter A Lively, 87, of Bandon, died in his sleep on March 11, 2008, at his winter home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Walter was born Oct. 30,1920. Walter will be remembered by his family and friends as an accomplished and generous man. One of his hobbies was working in his garage and shop. He was inventive and loved to make and fix things, and he could always think of a way to make something work better. Another one of his favorite things was traveling the country in his RV.

He is survived by his sister, Jane Teague; longtime companion, Fredaline Gibson; his sons, Larry and Joseph Lively; his daughter, Linda Dreisbach; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
　
From Bandaon Western World, Thursday, March 27, 2008

Martha Jane Gould Munro, BHS 1939

Martha Munro, BHS 1939

Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Mountain Home News, Idaho

Martha Jane Munro, 84, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, after suffering a paralyzing stroke.

The family will gather to celebrate Martha's life today, Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m., in a memorial service at the Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. Services are under the directions of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, Mountain Home.

Martha was born on Sept. 5, 1921, to Willis Vernon and Ruby Ethel (Leutwiler) Gould in Washington D.C., and graduated from Burbank High School in California.

She eloped to Yuma, Ariz., with her high school sweetheart, James Ralph Munro, 67 years ago, and they were secretly married on July 3, 1938. Their first home was on a ranch in the mountains of northern California.

The family migrated to Idaho were they farmed/ranched in Eagle before buying a homestead and farm in Grand View. They later lived in Oreana. After retiring, they built a home in Garden Valley, but spent a number of winters in Utah and Arizona.

Martha drove the Grand View school bus for many years and was an active 4-H leader.
She was also an accomplished seamstress and especially enjoyed creating clothing for all the family.

She was a member of the Idaho Cattlemen's Association. She also was involved in the Owyhee County Extension Agencies and the Grand View Lady Lions. "Whether business or pleasure, whatever Martha was involved in, she always gave it her best," her family noted, adding, "each of her grandchildren experienced Martha's great caring for them. She always had interesting ideas for things they could do, and she would sit ever-so-patiently while the children brushed and/or put curlers in her hair. "Martha was a wonderful example of giving love and living with integrity."

Martha is survived by: her husband, Jimmy, of Grand View; a son, Richard, and his wife, Joyce Munro, of Northglenn, Colo.; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Munro, of Grand View; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Francine (John) Lightner of St. George, Utah. She is preceded in death by a son, Larry Munro, and two infant children.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to a favorite charity.

Boyce Drusen, BHS 1939

The Register-Guard, Eugene, OR
May 15, 2002

Boyce Drusen - BHS 1939

A memorial service will be held May 18 for Boyce R. "Bud" Drusen of Eugene, who died May 8, 2002 of age-related causes. He was 82. Drusen was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Racine, Wis., to William and Anna Arbogast Drusen. He lived in Racine until 1937, then moved to Burbank, Calif. During World War II, he served in the Army as a rifleman. Drusen moved to Glendale, Calif., in 1944. He married Diana Musgrove in Pasadena, Calif., on Nov. 15, 1967. The couple moved to Eugene in 1979. Drusen worked as an electrician for 53 years. Before retiring, he worked 12 years as an electrician for the Eugene School District.

His interests included his church, gardening and spending time at the beach. He was a member and priest in the New Apostolic Church. Drusen also belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electorical Workers and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Larry of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Linda Komula of Veneta and Linda Alldridge of Eugene; two brothers, Bill of Mesa, Ariz., and Val of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Saturday's service will be at noon at the New Apostolic Church, 1345 W. 16th Ave. in Eugene. Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in Eugene is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Apostolic Church.