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. 

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 

Betty Lee Kesling Costa, BHS 1949

Betty Lee Kesling Costa, BHS 1949

Died unexpectedly June 11, 2017 in Loveland, Colorado. Greatly missed by husband Larry, daughters Marie (Regan) of Broomfield, Beverly (Brown) of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Sharon (Helard) of Eureka, California, as well as numerous friends, colleagues and acquaintance.

Published by Denver Post, Denver, Colorado on August 14, 2017.

Boyd Vance Brotherton, BHS 1949

Boyd Vance Brotherton, BHS 1949

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home - Simi Valley on Nov. 21, 2025.

Boyd Vance Brotherton of Simi Valley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, at Vista Assisted Living after several recent health struggles. He lived until the young age of 94.

Boyd was born on August 13, 1931, in Burbank, California. He was raised in Burbank and graduated from Burbank High School, where he met the love of his life, Arlayne Mellon. Boyd and Arlayne were married on September 30, 1950, and moved to Arleta, then Sylmar where they raised their 3 children.

Boyd worked his career as a manager at Hughes Market. After retirement, Boyd and Arlayne moved to Simi Valley to be closer to their family. They became very involved at their church, St Rose of Lima, especially with the Knights of Columbus. Boyd rose to the rank of Grand Knight and was always so proud to have carried that title.

During retirement Boyd started to get antsy and decided to take on a small job with the Simi Valley School District. He worked as a yard duty at Arroyo Elementary and then to Crestview Elementary. He was affectionately known as Mr. B or Mr. Bumblebee and loved working with the little kids. To keep himself busy, he bowled several times a week (into his late 80's). He also loved square dancing and camping and never missed watching a Dodger game.

Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Arlayne and his daughter, Judi Kent. He is survived by his sister, Susan Hughes; his son, Rick Brotherton (Teri) and daughter, Jill Quercio (Steve); his nine grandchildren, Jackie, Steven, Tina, Nathan, Tracy, Tony, Trisha, Sara and Lindsey as well as 28 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

A vigil and rosary for Boyd will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7pm at Reardon Mortuary, 2636 Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday, December 3rd at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Celebration of Life to follow at Malcolm and Tracy's residence.

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Maria (Maggie) Magdalena Gomez Sands, BHS 1949

Maria Magdalena Gomez Sands, BHS 1949 

August 19, 1930 - March 20, 2025

Maria M. (Maggie) Gomez Sands, a lifelong Burbank resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born in El Paso, TX, she moved to Burbank at a young age and built a life filled with family and joy. 

Maria was free-spirited, the life of the party, and had an unbreakable bond with her siblings. She was ambitious, loving, and always made sure everyone felt comfortable and happy. She was blessed with a big family, having four children, six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored. 

One of her greatest achievements was working at The El Chiquito and eventually owning the restaurant alongside her siblings, creating a place filled with love, community, and lots of fun. She touched countless lives with her generosity and warmth, from her Burbank High School days to her beloved holiday tradition of collecting Santas. Though she will be deeply missed, her love and spirit will live on in all who knew her.

Maria M. Sands passed away about 2 weeks ago on March 20, 2025 at the age of 94. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She lived a long and amazing life, and she often talked about how great her High School years were. She made many lifetime friends because of BHS and always shared those memories. 

News article on her Santa collection Link

NOTE: When I first started attending the Senior Bulldog Lunches, Maggie Gomez was always in attendence. I was always the younest and I asked Maggie what year she graduated from and she said 1949 and I laughed and told her that was the year I was born. She said you make me feel old and we had a good laugh. There was a news article in the Burbank newspaer on her Santa collection and she had a copy and was showing it to everyone. She was very proud of her collection. I am glad that I got to meet her as she was the sweetest and nicest person. I bet she is in heaven starting a new Santa collection in heaven. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Frederic Douglas Biddle, BHS 1949

Frederic Douglas Biddle, BHS 1949

Published in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Walla Walla, Washington, December 31, 1984

Frederic Douglas Biddle, 53, of 1809 Plaza Way, Apartment 18, died Sunday at St. Mary Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Herring Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Robin Peterson will officiate. Private inurnment will be held later.

Biddle was born November 21, 1931, in Longview, Washington, James and Georgia McKinnis Biddle. He attended grade school in Longview and graduated from Burbank High School, Burbank, California. He attended Pasadena City Junior College, Pasadena, California.

He served in the United States Navy Fleet Marines, having served in Korea as a corpsman. Following his discharge he returned to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was a deputy sheriff for 17 years.

Biddle married Ramona Chancey. In 1967 they moved to Waitsburg and he was manager of Duckworth Ambulance Service. He later worked at Rose Street Safeway Store and at the Washington State Penitentiary as a physician’s assistant, retiring in 1980.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in College Place, the Masonic Lodge and Blue Mountain Shriners El Katif, and Elks Lodge 287, “Good Sam” Recreational Vehicle Club.

Riddle is survived by his wife, at the home; two daughters, Tammi Biddle, at the home, and Jean LaRue of Walla Walla; two sons, Andrew Biddle and Douglas Biddle, both of Walla Walla; his mother of Las Vegas; two brothers, Harold Biddle of Reseda, California, and James Biddle of Sedona, Arizona and five grandchildren.

Dorothy Jo Jones Ardizzone, BHS 1949

Dorothy Jo Jones Ardizzone, BHS 1949

November 16, 1931 - May 8, 2022

From her daughter, Jodean:

Our Beloved Mother Dorothy Jones Ardizzone, 90, passed away on Mothers Day evening May 8, 2022 in Palmdale, California. Dorothy was born on November 16, 1931. She attended Burbank High School. Dorothy was class of 1949. 

She met George Ardizzone from Hoover High School In Glendale he was class of 1948. They were married and had three daughters. Jodean, Dana, and Pam (deceased) all graduates of Burbank High. Dorothy has six grandchildren and two great grandsons. She is dearly loved and missed.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/sherman-oaks-cremation for the Ardizzone family.

Richard Mario Santoyo, BHS 1949

Richard Mario Santoyo, BHS 1949

1932 - 2022

The family of Richard M. Santoyo is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved father on Friday, May 13, 2022. Richard passed peacefully at Providence Saint Joseph hospital in Burbank in the presence of his 5 children and their spouses. Richard enjoyed a long life marked by love for his family and his generous spirit.

Richard "Dick" Santoyo was the youngest of the eight children born to Ambrosio and Francisca (Casta?eda) Santoyo on February 6, 1932. Richard was predeceased by all his siblings: brother Liborio "L. C.", sister Marie "Mary", brother Benito "Benny", sister Louise, sister Anita "Annie", sister Angelita "Angie", and brother Albert "Bob" Santoyo.

Richard proudly spent his entire life as an active citizen of Burbank. He attended and graduated from McKinley Elementary, Burroughs Junior High and Burbank High School in 1949.

During his time at Burbank High School, he met a beautiful young gal from Pasadena and after a brief courtship, he and Mary Louise Reyes were married on December 10, 1950. Dick and Mary spent the next 62 years enjoying their life together until Mary passed in January of 2012.

Richard and Mary were blessed to see their five children get married and raise his 13 grandchildren, most still in the Burbank area. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved grandson Sean Edward Santoyo and is survived by son Michael R. Santoyo his wife Barbara, and their children Natalie L. and Christopher M.; daughter Stephanie A. Funk her husband Jon and their children J. Jacob, Aaron J., and Carla V. DeSpain; son Edward and his wife Jeanne and their daughter Erica J.; daughter Suzy Frankian and her husband Jim and their children Jacqueline A. Niedzwiecki, Clayton R., Hope K. Lopez and J. William; daughter Cindy Burton and her husband Steve and their children Bryce R., and Katie L. Burton.

Richard also adds to his strong and deep legacy through his 19 great- grandchildren including Natalie's son Joshua Drozdenko, daughters Darby and Mercedes Drozdenko; Christopher's daughter Soli and son Cean Santoyo; Jacob's sons Oz and Asa Funk; Aaron's daughter Emerson, and sons Stone and Nixon Funk; Carla's daughters Ann Grace, Allison, son Jack, and daughter Stella DeSpain; Jacqueline's sons Nolan and Nathan Niedzwiecki and their newest sibling due in September 2022; Clayton's daughter Caroline Frankian; and J. William's daughter Audrey Frankian.

Richard spent more than four decades supporting his family by applying his extraordinary talents as an automotive painter. Most of those years as the lead painter at the Speight and Terrell Buick dealerships. He and Mary enjoyed being active and faithful members in the St. Patrick and St. Francis Xavier Catholic parishes. Richard's primary area of service to the community was through his nearly 40 years as a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic fraternal service organization. During his time with the Knights of Columbus he held many important and distinguished leadership positions including local council Grand Knight, Chapter President, District Deputy and
State Council Committee Chairman. Richard found time to serve on the Advisory Board of Rancho San Antonio the "Boys Town of The West" and fundraise for this multi-service residential agency serving court-ordered adolescent boys. Closer to home Richard enjoyed attending the monthly meetings of the Burbank High Senior Bulldogs and served consistently on the Scholarship Committee.

In accordance with his wishes, the family has planned a Catholic Rosary and Funeral Mass at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Burbank at 9:30 am on June 7, 2022, a processional to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills for a graveside service and internment immediately following the mass.

Shirley Lee Day Wetmore-Waller Ball, BHS 1949

Shirley Lee Day Wetmore-Waller Ball, BHS 1949

Shirley Wetmore -Waller Ball was called home on February 24, 2022. She was born in Burbank, California on October 7th, 1931 to Dorothy and Horace Day.

Shirley grew up in southern California and graduated from Burbank High School in 1949. She worked for Nordskog for 38 years and retired in 1987. After retirement, she enjoyed being a camp host at Lake Tahoe. She was a long-time member and very active with Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, loved camping, and was an active member of the American Cancer Support Society.

She is survived by Charles, her daughter, Donna and step-children Rick, Scott, Kimberly, Mike and Marty. She is also survived by her four granddaughters, along with each of their spouses and 9 great-grandchildren.

Her memorial service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hemet on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations to be made to the American Cancer Society or Trinity Lutheran Church. Shirley’s love for life and her bright smile will be greatly missed.

Published at Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory - Hemet, 1501 West Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA, Thursday, March 24, 2022

Melvin Roy Duke, BHS 1949

Published in The Signal, Santa Clarita, California, Wednesday, June 5, 1996

Melvin R. Duke, Steam Engineer

Melvin R. Duke, 64, died Monday in Los Angeles after a lone illness. He was born October 15, 1931 in Long Beach and lived in Burbank. He was a former resident of Santa Clarita. Duke worked as a steam engineer for the city of Burbank for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Joan of Burbank; two sons, Steven Roy Duke of Northridge and Kenneth William Duke of La Crescenta; one daughter, Jan Hope of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Glen Duke of Burbank; one sister, Eileen Fowler of Burbank; and 13 grandchildren.

Graveside services are scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday, Glen Haven Memorial Park in San Fernando, with a memorial service set to follow at 11 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day- Saints, 11830 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood. Arrangements are being handled by Santa Clarita Mortuary.

Mary Jane Rummel Bente, BHS 1949

Mary Jane Rummel Bente, BHS 1949

April 1, 1931 – December 14, 2019

Mary Jane Bente, 88, of Burbank, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 surrounded by her family, and joining her loving husband of over 50 years, Wayne Francis Bente, who passed February 8, 2016.

Mary Jane was born to the late Elmer Jacob Rummel and Estella Evelyn Lister, on April 1, 1931 in Glendale, California. Mary Jane graduated from Burbank High School and attended Glendale Community College.

Mary Jane and Wayne spent the last 33 years in Northern California where they built a cabin in Hayfork surrounded by horses, lambs, chickens and a garden Wayne loved so much. They then moved to Shingletown and made lots of friends they called extended family, and then after some health issues moved to Paris Park in Redding, California. There they had a community of friends who played cards, had pot luck dinners and who looked out for each other. Mary Jane truly missed her friends there.

Mary Jane and Wayne were foster parents and received recognition from the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Shasta County Department of Social Services for Foster Parents of the Year in 2007. Mary Jane also received a Certificate of Appreciation for 35 years of service to the Burbank Emblem Club #86 in 2012. Mary Jane and Wayne were active donors to BCR A Place to Grow founded in 1963 by her sister, Ruth Caughey, for Mary Jane’s developmentally disable daughter, Vicki Lea. Vicki lived in Redding, until she moved back to Burbank in 2011. Mary Jane and Wayne both loved to travel in their Bounder motorhome and going on various cruises. Mary Jane was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Burbank and was blessed by the community there.

Mary Jane is survived by six children: Charlene Jane Strickhouser of Mojave; Rachelle Evelyn Giliberto of Santa Clarita, Laurie Beth Roan and her husband, Dusty, of Hemet; Linda Sue Curtin of Burbank; Vicki Lea Williams of Burbank; and Michael Wayne Bente and his wife, Robin, of Priest, Idaho, as well as two sons, Lynn Arthur McFall and Reed Wayne Bente who are both deceased. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, with another great-grandbaby boy due at the end of the month, and her beloved service dog, Millie.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Burbank, Team Hope. A Celebration of Life and Resurrection, for both Mary Jane and Wayne, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10am at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 542 N Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California 91505.

Jean Corbett, BHS 1949, Dancer, Actresse

Jean Corbett, BHS 1949

Published in the Burbank Leader, Wednesday, May 5, 1999

Jean Corbett, 68, died April 29, 1999, in Kauai, Hawaii. Mrs. Corbett   and her twin sister, Joan, were born in Burbank. Jean Corbett was a resident for 62 years.In the 1950's, the Corbett twins appeared in commercials, theater and films with such stars as Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra. They graduated from Burbank High School in 1949. They were dancers at Ken Murray's Blackouts. Jean was the cover girl for the 1955 opening of the Riveria Hotel, in Las Vegas. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Williams. Joan Corbett preceded her sister in death. A memorial service was held April 29 in Kauai. The Neptune Society, Kauai was in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia Ann Hutchison Gassett, BHS 1949

Patricia Ann Gassett
September 25, 1931 - March 7, 2020

Patricia Ann Gassett (Pat) of Wharton Texas, passed peacefully on to sing in one of God’s Heavenly Choirs on Saturday March 7, 2020 at 88 years old at home. Pat was born Sept. 25, 1931 in Beatrice, Nebraska, the last of 7 children (6 daughters and 1 son) of Harry Howland Hutchison and Regina Lily Nibbe Hutchison. Pat graduated Valedictorian of her Burbank High School graduation class in Burbank, California in 1949. She was granted a music scholarship to Chapman Christian College as part of a woman’s trio as well as her violin performances. After two and one half years at Chapman College, she married Dean Harold Turner and had four sons. When her sons were ages 7, 8, 11, and 14 she returned to her alma mater, Chapman College, as a single mom and received her BA degree in 1968. Having had polio at age 15 her heart's desire was to be a Speech Therapist for handicapped children. On February 23, 1968 she married L.D. Gassett and they combined her 4 sons with his 2 daughters and 1 son to raise a family of 7 children. The family has grown to include 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Although none of the grandchildren lived close, Pat (“grandma”) never missed sending birthday cookies and presents from wherever she and L.D. were living at the time.

As an Engineer and Project Manager, L.D.'s job moved them from California to Illinois to Canada to California to Texas to Canada then finally back to Texas where L.D. retired at age 65. With each move before L.D.‘s retirement Pat continued pursuit of her goal to qualify to teach Speech Therapy. She took courses at the University of Illinois, University of Alberta in Canada, and finished at Chapman University with her Speech credential. She even took 2 history classes as WCJC to qualify her to teach in

Texas. The last 3 years of her teaching experiences was as a part time Speech Therapist at East Bernard Elementary School with Robert Osborne as principal. God had fulfilled her dream! Pat always gave God the credit for her talents and accomplishments. Pat loved music and loved to sing. Wherever L.D. and she lived, she joined the church choir. She was an active and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Wharton Choir from the time she moved to Wharton in 1976. She had a special gift for writing witty, humorous birthday songs for her fellow FUMC choir members. She directed children’s choirs in churches everywhere she lived. When she taught and directed music at St. Thomas School in Wharton she composed the music, directed and made scenery for several musical play performances. Pat kept physically active into her 80’s, but had stopped playing tournament tennis with her beloved friend and tennis player, Wilma Goode, in her 60’s. She preferred to work or teach part-time because God, family, her husband L.D., children and home were of primary importance. She liked to bake and L.D. loved her apple pie and German chocolate cake. She enjoyed baking very LARGE and also very small “letter” sugar cookies that she gave for personal birthdays and for special family, friends, and church celebrations. For years she baked a variety of cookies at Christmas time to give to friends, along with a box of “turtles” candies. She was very creative with decorating her home and doing crafts and special artistic projects with the grandchildren when they came to visit Turtle Creek in the summertime. How she cherished those summer visits! She relied on the Bible for daily guidance and was a faithful daily devotion reader of the Upper Room and Our Daily Bread as well as various religious radio and TV broadcasts.

In the 1980’s she joined with her FUMC Wharton Mission Groups to help victims of Hurricane Andrew in Louisiana and victims of 2 Missouri floods. She was part of the Committee for DASH (Drug Abuse Stops Here) posting her red ribbon campaign all over Wharton. She also worked part time in the office for the Area County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ACCADA). She had nearly enough classes and credits to qualify as a counselor for ACCADA but when L.D. was transferred to Canada she did not pursue that position when they returned to Texas.

Although most of her grown children did not live close by, her 4 sons, 2 step-daughters, 1 step-son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren continued to be the joy of her life. She also shared her love with many other children through her teaching, therapy, and children’s choirs. Two of her sons, David and Wayne, were with her in Wharton, Texas helping care for her needs and taking care of the household until the end.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings, and her husband of 45 years of marriage, L.D. Gassett. She is survived by her 4 sons: David Turner of Wharton, TX; Wayne Turner of Wharton, TX; Bruce Turner of Indian Harbour Beach, FL and Craig Turner of New Hartford, NY. Also her stepchildren: Barbara Browne of Dayton, ID, Betty Williams of Covina, CA and David Gassett of Redfield, AR. Her 14 grandchildren: Bethany George, Rebecca Gleason, Richard Turner, Robinson Turner, Isaac Turner, Bridgett Stuhlmiller, Tiffany Marquez, David Browne, Gary Browne, Ryan Williams, Christie Meyers, Peter Tschakowez, Anne Gassett and Phillip Gassett. She has 5 Hutchison related nieces and 5 Hutchison related nephews living in various states. Also 2 Gassett nieces in TX, 1 nephew in OK, and 1 Gassett niece.

 Her sons would like to thank Aretha and Danielle for their help in making Mom’s transition comfortable during her hospice at home.

In lieu of flowers, Pat would like donations to go to Victory in Jesus, Wharton and/or the First United Methodist Church of Wharton’s Music Dept. Celebration of Life will be at First United Methodist Church of Wharton at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday March 10, 2020 with interment at Evergreen Memorial Park, and then returning to FUMC-Wharton for a reception.

 Pallbearers: Ken Freese, Henry Baade, Gary Ward, John Williams, Byron Nelson, and Marc Sangali

Emmett Edwin "Gus" Bogle, BHS 1949

Emmett Edwin "Gus" Bogle, Oct. 20, 1931, to July 26, 2019.

Emmett Bogle was born in Porum, Okla. He was the son of Emmett Harmon Bogle from Mena, Ark., and Ina Groves from Porum. At age 2, during the "Dustbowl," Emmett and his family moved to Burbank, Calif., and he later attended Burroughs Junior High School and Burbank High School. He graduated with the class of 1949. He joined the Army in 1950, during the Korean conflict, and served with the First Cavalry as a cook and later as head chef. During his service, he rose in rank from private to sergeant first class. He served in both Korea and in Hokkaido, Japan.

Emmett returned home to Burbank in 1953 and began working in the window and door industry. He married Joan Sue Hulett in 1959. They had three sons: Martin, Craig and Brian. The family moved around a bit in California, from Glendale to Riverside, to San Dimas then to Santa Maria. The family was very close and enjoyed great camping vacations across the western United States. Martin went on to a career in the Navy, Craig is a quality control tech at Lockeed Martin and Brian is a composer and television producer. Emmett was a great father and a great teacher. He was quiet but strong and always had a funny phrase or joke that seemed to fit the occasion. He loved his wife and family very much. He also loved music, his dogs and one or two cats over the years.

Emmett is preceded in death by his father, Emmett Harmon Bogle, and mother, Ina Bogle; and by his wife, Joan Sue Bogle (2011).

Emmett is survived by his sons, Martin Bogle (Debra), Craig Bogle and Brian Bogle (Charlotte); his grandchildren, Ronald, Joseph, Amy, Abby and Evan. And by his great-grandchildren, Ayden Jeffrey, Kaden Joseph, Jaycee Emma, Rylan Brodie and Madison Joy.

We love you Dad!

Military funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Barbara S. Williams, BHS 1949

Barbara S. Williams, BHS 1949 

June 23, 1930 - March 8, 2018 

Born in Hollywood, California, and eventually spent many years in Italy before returning home. She leaves behind her loving niece, Lynn Elliot and many, many friends who will always remember her with love. She will be missed.

Published in the Los Angeles Times from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2018

John Roland Stothers, BHS 1949

John Roland Stothers, BHS 1949, passed away on June 21, 2015.

He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on September 6, 1931, and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a sonar man on a destroyer. In 1952 he married his wife the former Joyce Meyer. John graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1959.

He and his wife moved to Sunnyvale, California, working as a chemist in the food industry. He then moved to Arcadia, and later retired as a chemist for the City of Los Angeles. John enjoyed hiking, serving his church, and touring each capitol of the United States. John is survived by his wife Joyce; their four children, Sharon, John, Jr., Kenny and Melinda; 21 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him.

From the Senior Bulldog Newsletter.

LaMar Eugene Poulson, BHS 1949

LaMar Eugene Poulson, BHS 1949

 

LaMar Eugene Poulson, 86, passed away June 16, 2017. LaMar was born September 18, 1930, in Southgate, California, to Wilford LaMar and Leona Maze Poulson. He moved to Burbank, California, when he was 16 years old and graduated from Burbank High School in 1949.

 

LaMar was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served a mission to the Hawaiian Islands from 1950-1952. LaMar served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was based out of Camp Hanford in Richland, Washington.

 

LaMar married Betty Jo Stinson in the St. George LDS Temple on June 26, 1954. He worked in the aerospace and defense industry doing inspections and quality control for 37 years. He and Betty raised three children in Burbank, California, before retiring and moving to Mesa, Arizona, in 1996.

 

LaMar loved family, sports, electronics, traveling, family history, and building and repairing things with his own two hands. He was always happy to give service to anyone who had a need. If he didn’t know how to repair something, he would research it until he could figure it out.

 

LaMar was a faithful husband, wise father, fun and loving grandfather, thoughtful brother and loyal friend.  He lived a life of service to his family, friends, church and community.

 

He is survived by his daughter, Lori (Brian) Baur, Cottonwood, Arizona; son, Keith (Deidrea) Loveland, Colorado; and son, Kirk (Rochelle) Gilbert, Arizona, seven grandchildren; Shanell, Derek, Brittany, Trevor, Brooke, McKinna and Karigan and 3 great-granddaughters; Meadow, Holland and Brooklyn. Also surviving are his brothers, Douglas (Laura), San Tan Valley, Arizona, Victor (Gloria), Mesa, Arizona, and Richard (Patty), Burbank, California.

 

Funeral services will be held at 9:00am Monday, June 26, at the LDS Church, 3025 S. Hawes Road, Mesa, Arizona. The family will receive friends and relatives 30 minutes prior to services. Interment will follow at San Tan Memorial Gardens.

Camille J. Williams Fielding, BHS 1949

Camille J. Williams Fielding, BHS 1949

Camille was a Las Vegas dancer and her dancing partners were Cesar Romero and Dan Dailey. On August 6, 1963 she married her husband, bandleader, composer  Jerry Fielding. They had two daughters, Elizabeth and Claudia. She was a 1949 graduate of Burbank High School and at one time, Miss Burbank.

Camille passed away on March 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry. She is survived by her two daughters.

From the Senior Bulldogs Newsletter

Edgar Allen "Bud" Davis, BHS 1949

Edgar Allen "Bud" Davis, BHS 1949
April 28, 1931 - March 15, 2017

Bud Davis was a former neighbor of mine and he passed away March 15, 2017 in Hurricane, Utah. While at Burbank High, Bud was 2nd vice president and played varsity football and active in many school activities. I was going to write something nice up but his daughter Gerri Lynn wrote about her dad's life in a special way only a daughter could.

"Can't sleep, thinking of the words to say at my Dads celebration of life ceremony. Gathering my strength and my thoughts! Sharing just a glimpse of who he was, a simple man, that worked hard, who loved his family, was short on words and emotions, loved his country, his animals, his faith his sports (football and golf)!! He was a jack of all trades (served his country in Korea, USN,  graduated from the Culinary Art Institute, was a hair dresser, owned

his own salon in Burbank (Avon Coiffures), drove yellow cab, was a golf starter at Debell Golf Course, worked in the trenches of waste water at the City of Burbank Reclamation Center and promoted to clean water and became a Water Plant supervisor! "

"His greatest accomplishments was us, his children and grandchildren in which he instilled the value of working hard! He had a fulfilled life and would have been married to his loving wife, our Mom for 60 years this coming June, she stood by his side through a difficult last year of advanced Alzheimer's! "

"We know he is at peace and we will all be together to celebrate his legacy! "

Bud is survived by his wife, Carrie, his daughter, Gerri Lynn Davis McCorkle, sons, Burt Davis and Kirk Davis, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, and several grandchildren.
His celebration of Life was held Saturday, April 22, 2017 at St. Paul Catholic Center, 171 Main Street, Hurricane, Utah, 84737

Duane Romberger, BHS 1949

Published in the Senior Bulldog Newsletter, November - December 2016 - January 2017

Duane Romberger, December 21, 1931 - January 11, 2017

Duane passed away unexpectedly  with his family at his side, less than a day after being taken to St. Joseph's hospital in Burbank. He was 85. Duane and his wife had been regular attendees of the Senior Bulldogs luncheons in Burbank until their last time in August 2015.

After high school Duane served in the Army with  a Military Police Unit. Later he graduated with a Business Degree from Cal State Los Angeles. He was a electrician, a member of Union #11.

On December 18, 1953 Duane married Mary Jane Kemp at First Baptist Church of Burbank, across the street from Burbank High. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary last month. They have lived in their home on Brighton in Burbank for the last 60 years, the home Duane parent's built in 1940.

Duane was predeceased by his sister, Ellen Romberger Williams, BHS 45 who passed away in 2012. Duane is survived by his wife Mary Jane, BHS 53, his children, Duane Romberger, Jr. and wife Susan; Keith Romberger and wife Michelle; and Jayleen Romberger Budwig and husband Jeff; brother Gordon Romberger, JBHS 54 and his wife Joan of Alhambra. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, David, Jonathan, and Elizabeth Romberger; Kielle and Keaton Romberger; and Jacob, Jessica, Jayme, and Jocellyn Budwig; and nine Great-grandchildren.

Duane and Mary Jane have attended and been members of Calvary Bible Church on Main Street in Burbank for 53 years, and a memorial service was held there for Duane on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.