Frances Lamb Robinson, BHS 1943

Frances Lamb Robinson, BHS 1943

Kearney Hub, Buffalo County, Nebraska, May 19, 2004

Frances L. Robinson, 79, of Elm Creek died Friday, May 14, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial services will be Friday at Elm Creek United Methodist Church and private burial will be at a later date. O’Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Mortuary in Kearney and Elm Creek in charge.

Frances was born November 27, 1924, in Sacramento, California to her parents, George and Maime (Bailey) Lamb. Frances grew up in Burbank, California and received her education at Burbank High School, graduating in 1943. She was married April 28, 1950 to Francis Robinson in Wichita, Kansas. He preceded her in death.

They lived in Wichita, moved to Sunland, California; was a beautician and homemaker; also lived in Elm Creek and was employed by Coleman Powermate in Kearney. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Elm Creek.

Survivors include; sons, Rick of Palmdale, California, Larry of Glendale, California, Dale of Lexington, and Kirk of Kearney; brother, Robert Lamb of Cincinnati; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; also daughters-in-law, Sheri of Glendale and Janice of Kearney; sister-in-law, Sophie of Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a half-sister, Georgia Hicklan.

Robert A. Fisher, BHS 1943

Robert A. Fisher, BHS 1943

Robert A. Fisher, 77, died October 4, 2003, in Washington. 

He was born November 13, 1925, in Burbank and lived in this city for more than 40 years. 

He worked as a plumber throughout the San Fernando Valley, He was a member of the Elks Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, Jan; daughter, Roberta Espinoza; and a grandson. Services were private. No other details at this time.

George Nielson Cordon, BHS 1943

George Nielson Cordon, BHS 1943

George Nielson Cordon, 78, died April 18, 2003. He was born May 18, 1924, in Burbank and was a longtime resident of the city. Mr. Cordon was a graduate of Burbank High School in 1943 and a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Mr. Cordon is survived by his wife, Ruth. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, 136 N. Sunset Canyon. Interment follows at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.

Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service is in charge of direction.

Walter George Holland, BHS 1943

Walter George Holland, BHS 1943

Walter George Holland, passed to glory on December 7, 2019 at age 94. After graduating from Burbank High School, he answered his country’s call to serve by joining the United States Navy. Trained as a Navy pilot, he flew an Sb2C Helldiver off the USS Antietam on an extended Pacific tour at the end of WWII.

In 1947, he attended UCLA. He married my mother, Velma Regan (BHS 45) in 1951 and raised 3 children in Twentynine Palms, California, where he began his 25-year career teaching high school history, geography, and driver’s ed. Walt later became Athletic Director and Vice Principal before retiring from education and becoming a real estate agent for Sunshine Realty. 

My parents enjoyed 68 wonderful years together, traveling the USA and Canada in their fifth wheel trailer, visiting their 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed. Submitted by Barbara Uyeda, daughter for the Senior Bulldogs Newsletter.

 

Patricia Margaret Hamilton Clark, BHS 1943

Patricia Margaret Hamilton Clark, BHS 1943

Los Angeles Times, Sunday, October 22, 2017

Patricia Margaret Clark, April 13, 1926 – September 29, 2017, 91, of Aliso Viejo, California, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2017 at her home. She is survived by her children, Stephen Clark and his wife Susan, daughter-in-law Margaret Clark, Timothy Clark and his wife Shirley, Daniel Clark and his wife Cynthia, Scott Clark, and Rebecca Clark Kane and her husband Stephen. She is preceded in death by her husband E. H. (Hubie) Clark, Jr. and her loving son, Kenneth Clark. Patty was the loving and dedicated grandmother to fourteen and great grandmother to nine.

Patty was born April 13, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Donald Hamilton and Leona (Jackson) Hamilton. The family moved to California in 1942, where she attended Burbank High School. It was while attending high school in 1943 that she met her future husband, Earnest Hubert Clark, Jr. Patty and Hubie were sweethearts for the next four years while Hubie attended California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech). Upon his graduation, Patty and Hubie got married and started a life together that spanned 68 years. 

Patty was a perennial volunteer, always ready to step in and help her community. Though she was raising a family of six children, she found time to generously give many volunteer hours to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grammar School. Plus X High School, the Downey YMCA, and other charity events. She was the Chairperson for the successful Celebrity Tennis Tournament held in Downey for the benefit of Downey Community Hospital. She was tireless in her efforts to better the lives of others.

 Patty’s greatest passion was to spend time with her family and share annual “family” vacations that took the Clark Clan to, many destinations, both near and far. She was an avid scuba diver, logging more than 900 dives, and continued diving into her eighties. Patty was also an accomplished tennis player and enjoyed going to tennis tournaments with Hubie and friends from Downey Tennis Club.

Patricia “Patty” Margaret Clark will be remembered as a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a dedicated friend, a tireless volunteer, and a proud American.

Charlotte Ann Montgomery Hubley, BHS 1943

Charlotte Ann Montgomery Hubley, BHS 1943

Charlotte Ann Montgomery Hubley, passed away February 11, 2022 at the age of 96 in Kingwood, Texas. After graduating from Burbank High in 1943, she attended the University of California Santa Barbara, where she majored in theater arts. Following World War II, she married John Shoap Hubley from Glendale, a lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps and engineering graduate from the University of Southern California. They have six children living in Texas and Illinois who have survived them both.

As well as being an avid gardener, Charlotte devoted years to acting at many local theaters in Dallas and California. She volunteered in her later years for the Burbank Historical Society and a local arboretum, and was an elementary school teacher’s aide. She had a deep love for her California home and only moved to Texas to be near her children six years before her death.

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Billie Jean Smick Turner, BHS 1943

Billie Jean Smick Turner, BHS 1943

94, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the home she had lived in for 70 years.

She was born in Taylorville, IL, to Harold and Dorothy Smick, December 22, 1925. During World War II she moved with her family to Burbank, CA, where she graduated from Burbank High School. This is also where she met and married her husband David Turner, who preceded her in death in 2015 after 70 years of marriage. She often mentioned the glamorous, smog and traffic free beauty of Southern California during that time. After the war, they moved to Dayton and lived in temporary housing in the Harshman Homes/Overlook area along with many post war families with whom they became lifelong friends. A few years later they purchased their present home.

Survived by her children Sharon (Larry) Dack of Celina, TN, Kathy (Rick) Underwood of Dublin, OH, Joe (Patti) Turner and John (Linda) Turner of Beavercreek, OH; sister Mary Baughman of Murfreesboro, TN, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Billie was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Beavercreek from its beginning almost 65 years ago. She served in many capacities at the church but she and Dave will be most remembered for the years of serving coffee and cookies on Sundays and placing the candles outside the church on Christmas Eve. She was a warm and loving person who was easy to talk to and dedicated to her church. Billie was an avid swimmer and swam for over 30 years at the Lowery Center. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family well and they were her priority her entire life. She was always interested in her grandchildren's lives and had a close relationship with each one of them. She will be remembered for her quick wit and happy heart.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to special friends, Linda Dillon and Ulysses Shannon for all their many kindnesses over the years that made it possible for Billie to stay in her home.With a desire to help medical science, she has donated her body to Wright State University's School of Medicine.

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, a springtime celebration of her life and family is being planned. Arrangements will be handled by Tobias Funeral Home of Beavercreek, Ohio.

James 3:13 – Who is wise and understand among us? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 

Robert Eugene Browning, BHS 1943

Robert Eugene Browning 
1925 - 2019

Robert was born in Albion, Nebraska on May 10, 1925. He was the son of George Browning and Lorena B. Morgan. He graduated from Burbank High School, class of 1943, in Burbank, California where he met Marilyn Ruth Freed. He married her on September 7, 1946. Robert enjoyed 60 years of marriage to Marilyn. They traveled to many exotic places like Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, the British Isles and Switzerland. 

Robert passed away on June 26, 2019. His two children, Beth Kremer and Robert David Browning, six grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him. When he died he was living in Port Angeles, Washington with his daughter.

Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 12, 1943. He was an Aviation Cadet and was discharged in 1946. He worked as an educator for 38 years; first as a teacher of Drama and Speech at John Burroughs High School, Burbank, California and later as a Consultant for the Office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools, Department of Audio Visual. He was a member of the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Burbank and in later years attended the Calvary Church of Santa Ana.

Robert was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a snappy dresser and had a great sense of haberdashery. He was an elegant example of a man. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 12:00pm. The address is 795 N Victoria Drive, Orange, California 92867-7143. RSVP to (818) 903-8215.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E 8th Street, Port Angeles, Washington, 98362, or Wounded Warriors at:
woundedwarriorproject.org.

Published in Orange County Register on Aug. 4, 2019

Beverlee Mae Anette Martino, BHS 1943

Burbank Daily Review, Tuesday, September 25, 1984

Beverlee Mae Anette Martino, BHS 1943

Beverlee Mae Anette Martino, 59, died September 21, 1984 in her Burbank residence. She was born June 1, 1925 in Burbank and was a lifetime resident. She was a sales manager at Martino's Bakery for 40 years. She was a 1943 graduate of Burbank High School.

She was survived by her mother, Eva Martino of Burbank; two brothers, Victor Martino, Jr. and Vern Martino, both of Burbank; four nieces, and two nephews. Graveside services were held Monday morning. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Eckerman Heisman Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

James W. Wallace, BHS 1943

James W. Wallace

August 13, 1924 - October 1, 2016

 

We lost our beloved father, grandfather and friend. Though he was small in stature he was truly larger than life. He never met a stranger or forgot a friend. He was there for everyone who needed him and will be remembered for his outgoing and loving ways.

 

He was born in Dallas, TX but moved to California as a child. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1943 and enlisted in the Navy the following day. His service years were spent in England and Ireland. Upon returning home, he met the love of his life, Patricia Miles and they were married on June 21,1946. Jim had requested that they have 3 daughters, and that is exactly what he got.

 

He lived a long and happy life and we are all so grateful to have been in his family or one of his friends. He was predeceased by his beloved Patty in 2013. He is survived by daughters Martha (Scott) Nelson, Debbi (Tim) Smith, Mary (Dan) McCarville and grandchildren James (Renee) Smith, Katie (Fernando) Robles and Evan McCarville. His brothers Hank, Robert, David and Michael also survive him in Texas.

 

Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. at La Mirada Christian Church, La Mirada and graveside to follow at Olive Lawn Cemetery, La Mirada.

Published in the Los Angeles Times from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2016

Frank Payson Summeril, BHS 1943

FRANK PAYSON SUMMERIL
November 2, 1925-December 22, 2016

BURBANK – Frank Payson Summeril , 91 , of Burbank , passed away December 22, 2016. Born November 2, 1925 in Los Angeles to Stanley and Loretta Summeril. Frank attended Burbank High School and graduated from Brown Military Academy previously located in San Diego, California. Soon after graduation Frank joined the United State Marine Corps and served with honor from October 21, 1943 until July 2, 1946 after World War II ended. While serving in the Marine Air Corps as a Machine Gun Crewman he earned the rank of Corporal along with rifleman and good conduct medals. After receiving his honorable discharge he found his calling in the telecommunications industry where he worked for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for 35 years retiring as a 2nd Level Engineer in 1982. After retiring he continued to remain active in the telecommunications industry as a life member of the Tel Co Retirees Association and Telephone Pioneers of America. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion, the National Rifle Association and an active member of the Burbank High School alumni association.

Frank was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Naomi Marie Summeril. Surviving to cherish his memory are his son, Scott and wife Robbie of Carlsbad, California ; son, Frank and wife Cindy of Woodland Park, Colorado; and daughter Sandra of Encinitas, California; as well as 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. All were his pride and his joy.
The family will greet friends at a Chapel Memorial Service held at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park and Mortuary, 10621 Victory Blvd. North Hollywood at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2017.     

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on Jan. 16, 2017

Helena Josephine McIver Bradley Howell, BHS 1943

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona,
Wednesday, September 09, 2015

Helena Josephine McIver Bradley Howell passed away on Aug. 28, 2015 peacefully in her sleep. She was born on July 16, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado, the only child of Selma Cagle McIver and Paul Dewitt McIver.

Our mother spent her early childhood in Salt Lake City and her youth in Southern California. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1943, attended UCLA and completed her Master's Degree in English Literature at Occidental College in 1967.

She and her husband moved to Prescott, Arizona in 1980 and fell in love with the southwest.

Helena was a 31-year member of Prescott Art Docents and loved bringing the art museum experience to children throughout the area. She was always the first to volunteer where needed. She served many years on the Board and could always be depended on to give her endearing, straightforward, unvarnished opinion.

She was one of the longest serving volunteers for the Smoki Museum as well as the Phippen Museum.

In her life, she learned to sail a 33-foot cutter, fly a Cessna airplane and master a potter's wheel. She also played bridge, sewed, gardened, traveled and was an amateur Archeologist with extensive knowledge about ancient pottery techniques from American Southwest Indian cultures.

Our mother had read thousands of books and spent 65 years studying and piecing together our family history and was a member of both the Montrose and Prescott Genealogy Societies. She loved her ancestral home in Six Mile Cross, County Tyronne, Northern Ireland and had been there several times.

She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Charles Reed Bradley and Kenneth William Howell.

She is survived by her son Charles Craig Bradley (Chery Bradley) of Ridgway, Colorado; her daughter Katherine Victoria Bradley (Greg Hunger) of Montrose, Colorado; stepdaughters Amy Hoover (Nick Hoover), Dee Warner (Bob Warner); and stepson Kenneth Howell (Diane Howell). She had one granddaughter Hannah Jones Samuelson (Devin Samuelson) of Montrose, Colorado; step grandsons Logan Lloyd (Nikki Lloyd) of Aurora, Colorado, and Forrest Lloyd of Anchorage, Alaska.

She will be dearly missed by all of us, her friends, and her two kitties.

Memorial service will be at noon on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose, Colorado.

A special thanks to Hope West Hospice in Montrose, Colorado and her caregivers Mary, Starla and Jessica.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Yavapai Humane Society, 1625 Sundog Ranch Road, Prescott, AZ 86301.

Information provided by survivors.

Elmer Scott Bymaster, BHS 1943

Elmer Scott Bymaster, BHS 1943 

Mr. Elmer Scott Bymaster, 90, of Burbank, died peacefully Tuesday evening, February 23, 2016. He was born in Burbank, California, on August 15, 1925 but his parents, and extended family were rooted in Oklahoma.

Elmer grew up in Burbank in a house built by his father on Cypress Avenue. He attended Edison, Emerson, and Luther Burbank for elementary schools; John Muir Junior High and finally Burbank High School.

After High School he went into the Army/Air Corp. He was stationed at Buckley Field and LaHunta in Colorado. He also went to Kayman gunnery school in Arizona as well as Texas Tech where he became a flight officer and graduated from bombing school. He received orders to go to the South Pacific, via Carrie Nebraska bombing base for the new B-29 bomber, however he never got to the Pacific as the war ended. Elmer was in the service from 1943-1945.

He married the love of his Life, Margaret "Margie" Lee Odell on June 28, 1947. The service was at St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Elmer was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was one of Burbank's most prominent roofers, "Bymaster Roofing" for over forty years. A business that was his father's before him. The property he was raised on as a child, became his roofing yard and an infamous place where he held the very popular semi-annual garage sales. People would be lined up to attend before the crack of dawn. He loved his people, but he loved his antiques almost as much.

He is survived by daughter, Betsy Tidwell of Scottsdale Arizona., daughter Jill O'Dea-Parker, husband Tony Parker, grandson Marty and Lane O'Dea, and Tony Jr. Parker of San Diego, California, and daughter April Saylor, husband Bob Saylor and granddaughters Brittany and Hannah of Santa Clarita, California. Elmer is also survived by his two sisters, Margaret Wyrick and Beulah Armendariz.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on March 3rd at 4:00 p.m. at the first Presbyterian Church of Burbank at 521 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, 91501. Elmer will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills in a private family ceremony.

Marilyn Ruth Freed Browning, BHS 1943

Marilyn Ruth Freed Browning, BHS 1943 July 11, 1925 - March 16, 2015 Marilyn was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 11, 1925. Her parents were Hugo Freed and Hannah Silver. Marilyn graduated from Burbank High School, Burbank, California in W’43 where she went to school with Robert Eugene Browning. They were married on September 7, 1946. She had 2 children, Beth and Robert David Browning. Marilyn died March 16, 2015. Her husband Robert Eugene Browning, daughter, Beth Kremer, and son Robert David Browning survive her. She had 6 grandchildren. Marilyn worked for the City of Burbank for 8 years. After her children grew-up she was very active as a volunteer at Saint Joseph Hospital in Burbank, California. She was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Burbank, California, for many years. Marilyn loved to travel and went to many exotic places like Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, the British Isles, and Switzerland. Marilyn and her husband had recently moved to Claremont, California to live closer to family. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org

A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held on April 4, 2015 at 12:00 pm. The service will be at Calvary Church, 1010 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA. Family and friends can call (818) 903-8215 for information and or RSVP. Burbank Leader, March 25, 2015

Frank Noriega, BHS 1943

Frank Noriega, 1925 – 2015---------------- Frank Noriega, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at his home in Santa Clarita, CA after a long illness. He was born March 13, 1925 in Burbank, CA. Frank attended Burbank and Ventura High Schools prior to enlisting into the Navy in February 1943 where he served 30 months overseas and was in three major battles during World War II....................... Frank had numerous careers, as well as owning two businesses, and retired at age 62 as an Aerospace Inspector. He was the first employee of champion trainer of thoroughbred horses, Noble Threewitt. Frank loved sports and found his true passion in the game of golf, achieving five holes in one. He loved teaching his grandchildren how to play. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sharing his good sense of humor.......... He is survived by his children, all of Santa Clarita, CA - his daughters: Alicia Renfro; Rita (Jerry) Wheatley; Nora (Doug) Cheatham; his son Neil (Cathy) Noriega; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Alice Guagliano and brother Tony Noriega. He was preceded in death by his son Frank, his parents, his brothers Arturo and Albert................ Services were held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Santa Clarita, CA 91321........... The Signal, March 22, 2015

Clyde Hughes, BHS 1943

Clyde Hughes, BHS 1943 (August 5, 1925 - February 21, 2014) Clyde Hughes, 88, of Pioneer, California, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 21, 2014. He was a husband, father, brother, son, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the epitome of a gentleman with the knowledge of Socrates. Clyde was a proud Army Air Corps WWII veteran who taught his children and grandchildren to be loyal, compassionate and selfless. Clyde showed love, kindness and discipline. Clyde was born August 5, 1925 in Burbank, California to Clyde and Myrtle Hughes. He was the youngest of 4 boys. Clyde grew up in Burbank and graduated from Burbank High School. He joined the Army Air Corps during World War II. Clyde owned a service station in Burbank for many years before working in the auto parts business. He was well respected by all his clients and customers; known as a man of integrity. Clyde married Eileen Hughes on March 16, 1947. They were married for 66 years. He left a beautiful love note for Eileen in the event he preceded her in death. He told her how proud he was to have had her as his wife, that he had always loved her and would love her forever. Clyde loved his family and treasured time with his wife and children. They spent many summers at Bishop Creek. Clyde loved camping and fishing. Clyde was very active at Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene. He was the first person to walk up to someone new, shake hands and welcome them to church. He loved studying the bible and preparing for his Sunday School class. Clyde came prepared with “just one question” and a gleam in his eye ready to dig deeper into study of the Word. Everyone looked forward to Clyde’s comments and questions and class now has a handout that is affectionately known as “Clyde’s Corner”. Clyde was very involved with the Interfaith Food Bank. He and his wife Eileen have worked at the Food Bank every Wednesday for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Newton Hughes and his daughters, Cheryl Ehlman and Kathleen Harmon. His son, Michael Hughes preceded him in death April 8, 2008. Clyde is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Amy Brust, Keith Hohman, Adam Warren and Shannon Harmon; and 6 great-grandchildren, Frank, Nora, Jason, Emmalee, Cylus and Cassandra. He was looking forward to the birth of his next great grandchild this summer. He was deeply loved and will be missed. Honoring Clyde’s wishes, there will be no memorial service. Donations in Clyde’s memory can be made to the Interfaith Food Bank, 12181 Airport Road, Jackson, CA 95642. >

William Robert Monday, BHS 1943

William Robert Monday, BHS 1943 May 25, 1925 - January 9, 2014 William Robert Monday was born May 25, 1925, in Long Beach, California, to William Alonzo Monday and Mabel Frazier Monday. He spent his early childhood in the Long Beach area among his father's extended family. During the 1930s he lived in Cody, Wyoming, where his father operated a charter flying business. As a youngster and teenager, he spent many satisfying days at the hangers and airstrip there, absorbing information about aviation mechanics and also learning to fly. He and his father shared a long-running prank: people would pay a small fee to go aloft in his dad's airplane (an uncommon treat in those days). Once airborne, his dad would turn the yoke over to his son and stroll back into the cabin among the passengers, much to their dismay, while young Billy flew the plane alone. Just before World War II, the family returned to southern California and Monday graduated from Burbank High School in May of 1943. He immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was shipped to the Solomon Islands as part of the Navy's Construction Battalion (Seabees). He spent the duration of the war in the South Pacific as a heavy equipment operator, helping to construct airfields and roads on a succession of islands after each had been captured by the U.S. Marines. After an honorable discharge, Monday moved back to the Cody area, again working and spending time at the airstrip, and this time earning a real pilot's license. In the fall he enrolled in the first-ever class of the new Casper Junior College and enjoyed the distinction of helping select the fledgling institution's colors, mascot, and song. In 1947 Challenger Airlines (which later became Frontier Airlines) hired him as its station agent for Billings, Montana. He subsequently worked for them in Farmington, New Mexico, and Worland, Wyoming. In Worland he met Carolina "Dimmie" Pendergraft and they were married in 1952. In short succession, he was transferred to Flagstaff, Arizona, and then accepted a management position with Frontier Airlines at its headquarters in Denver, Colorado. He and Carolina reared their family of seven children in the Denver area from the 1950s through the 1970s. They were later divorced. Monday spent his entire career at Frontier Airlines. He was a self-made businessman, applying his characteristic intelligence, determination, and common sense to achieve efficiency in the many tasks assigned to him. During the 1960s he took night classes in computer operations to stay abreast of the new technology for managing business data and also attended Dale Carnegie classes in human relations. He was the manager of Frontier's reservations department for many years. Later he became Director of Computer Services and later still Director of Customer Services, a division of about 1000 personnel that encompassed reservations, flight attendants, dining services, and lost and found. In December 1976 Monday married Barbara G. Smith of Denver, Colorado. They honeymooned on Maui and thus began a joyous 37-year partnership that included annual returns to their favorite Hawaiian island. Together they travelled the world with memorable adventures and misadventures in Africa, Alaska, Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, Estonia, Europe, Finland, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Russia, Spain, and Sweden—but somehow always missing South America. After 38 years of service, Monday retired from Frontier Airlines in 1985. He later became involved with the Frontier Airlines picnic committee (which was started after Frontier's bankruptcy in 1986), helping to plan, facilitate—and enjoy—the annual reunions of former employees, which continue to this day. A highlight of his later years was the induction of his father, William A. Monday, into the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame in 2005. Monday presided over the ceremony, giving an entertaining and informative presentation about his father's contributions to early aviation, with emphasis on Wyoming.

Monday was a person of uncommon integrity. He lived by an inner code of honesty, generosity, and loyalty, which he believed could be measured by looking directly at "the guy in the glass" each day and asking if one had done the right thing. He was rigid with himself in that regard and held those around him to the same standard. But he had a ready and dry sense of humor and delighted in gently teasing friends and strangers alike. His sparkling eyes and smile gave away his true intentions every time. Monday was an avid fisherman, enjoying numerous trips by foot, wheels, and wings to destinations in Colorado, Wyoming, the Great Lakes, and Canada. He was a student of history and a lay expert on the Battle of the Little Big Horn. He devoured books and enjoyed recommending and discussing them with his friends and family. Crossword puzzles were a favorite entertainment, and he relished crunching numbers so much that his household budgeting—to the penny—became a family legend. He could fix just about anything, and he taught his children and grandchildren to adjust carburetors, clean trout, mow lawns, build and fly model airplanes, and hang drywall. He was preceded in death by his father William A. Monday (1974), stepmother Joan B. Monday (1989), and daughter Jinine C. Monday (1986). He is survived by his wife, Barbara G. Monday; four daughters: Jacquelyn L. Monday (Robert R. Cox) of Grand Junction, Colorado; JoAnne A. Monday (Daniel H. Daneff) of Parker, Colorado; Jan Monday (Steven D. Winans) of Tensleep, Wyoming; Jeanne S. Lockard (Daniel E.) of Worland, Wyoming; and two sons, William A. Monday (Carolyn B.) of Parker, Colorado; and Thomas R. Monday (Kristine L.) of Glade Park, Colorado. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: R. Galen Cox, Jennifer D. Monday, Neil P. Lockard, Tyler J. Lockard (Molly), Erin R. Lockard, Kelli K. Lockard, and Joshua W. Monday. His favorite saying, passed along repeatedly to his children and grandchildren, was "Don't forget to smell the roses." A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 12, 2014 at 1:00 in the afternoon at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue in Aurora. Memorial contributions in Bill's honor are suggested to either the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame, 1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 3924, Laramie, WY 82071 or Buffalo Bill Center of the West, 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414.

Merwin William Chew, BHS 1943

Merwin William Chew, BHS 1943

June 07, 2013 Merwin William Chew, born in Burbank 11/4/1925, passed peacefully in his home 4/29/2013 due to a massive stroke at age 87½. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Musacchia, Gary (Ann), Brian (Alvina), and Eric (Shelley) Chew; 11 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren, and 3 siblings, Nolan (Nancy), Roger (Barbara) Chew, and Janie (Don) Boucher.

Merwin was raised in Pasadena and Burbank, graduated from Burbank High, and served in the Navy during WWII. He retired from California County Title Insurance Co. in Santa Ana at the age of 80. Merwin was an active member of Burbank First Presbyterian Church, where he and his wife of 60 yrs, Dorothy, were married. They bought a home in Monterey Park in 1948 when there were green rolling hills and pollywog ponds along Garfield Ave.

Merwin was well known for being friendly, kind and a fun man to be with. He loved deep sea fishing with his sons and brothers, family reunions at Lake Tahoe, movies/musicals, cribbage/poker, building a family cabin at Green Valley Lake, camping, fireworks, the Pasadena Rose Parade, Christmas and traveling abroad with his wife and family. He was very devoted to Dorothy’s care during her battle with Alzheimer’s until her death in 2008.

Merwin was buried beside his wife at Oakdale Cemetery, Glendora on 5/11/13. His family and friends know that Merwin lived a very full life and will also remember his sparkling blue eyes forever.

Donations in his memory are welcomed to Burbank First Presbyterian Church 521 E. Olive Ave, Burbank CA 91501 or Alzheimer’s Assoc. National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Dr. #400. Fairfax, VA 22030.

Glendale News Press, June 7, 2013

Bonnie Jean Conkwright Day, BHS 1943

Bonnie Jean Conkwright Day, BHS 1943

BONNIE JEAN DAY Born at Hollywood Hospital November 17, 1925, to Sidney Graham and Faun Conkwright. Taken from our lives unexpectedly on October 29, 2003. Bonnie was a long time resident of Burbank where she graduated from Burbank High School in 1943. During the early 1940's, she worked as a silversmith, attended UCLA, and worked as a dental assistant.

Bonnie became a Real Estate agent in 1962, a Real Estate broker in 1965 and was a past president of the Burbank Board of Realtors. She was co-owner of Griffith Park Realty along with her mother, Faun. Bonnie was a proud member of the Glendale Church of Religious Science for 34 years. For many years Bonnie had enjoyed working as a volunteer usher at the Pasadena Playhouse and the Alex Theater in Glendale. However her true passions in life were her love of travel and of golf, but above all her love of family. Bonnie was a thoughtful, giving, loving person who, throughout her life, exhibited the values of her parents; honesty, integrity, and steadfastness. She was eternally positive in all aspects of her life.

She is survived by her brother, Sidney (Shirley) Conkwright; children, Robyn (John) Lunt, Gayle Ann Frank, Michael (Joan) Day, and was preceded in death by son, Bradley Day. Grandchildren are Robert Brito, Stacy Brito, Graham Phelps, Colin Phelps, Alison Day and Erin Day and 4 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate her life at the Glendale Church of Religious Science, 2146 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glendale Church of Religious Science.

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on November 19, 2003

Albert D. Seay, BHS 1943

Albert D. Seay, BHS 1943


Burbank Leader, Weekend, July 24-25, 1999

Albert D. Seay, 72, died July 15, 1999, at his Oxnard residence. Mr. Seay was born in Detroit. He was a longtime Burbank resident. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1943. He worked as a superintendent for A.D. Hoppe and Sons Plastering Company prior to retiring.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores, son Stephen, granddaughter Stephanie and sister Helen Cates of Burbank. He was preceded in death by a daughter Susan. A memorial service will be held Sunday at the Channel Islands Yacht Club in Oxnard.