Lyle Denny Maxey, BHS 1959

Lyle Denny Maxey, BHS 1959

Jul 7, 1941 — Aug 16, 2025

Cottonwood, Arizona

Lyle Denny Maxey, 84, left this life peacefully on August 16 having suffered massive injuries in a vehicle accident August 11.

He was born July 7, 1941 in New York and five months later the Maxey family moved to Burbank, California where Lyle graduated from Burbank High, Class of 1959. He enlisted in the Army and was stationed primarily in Hawaii where he had duty as a lifeguard at the Army beach and in the band. Discharged in 1962, he settled in his family's vacation home in Newport Beach. There he worked as a cab driver, postal carrier, fireman, sign maker, abalone diver, swordfisherman, and eventually as deckhand and later captain of the Undaunted tending oil tankers at Huntington Beach.

His first marriage welcomed a daughter in 1970. After a divorce in 1974, he continued to live in Newport where in December 1976 he met a recent Stanford graduate, Valerie. They married June 2, 1979 at St. James Episcopal Church on Lido Island.

In 1989, they moved to a 100-acre ranch on the coast north of Santa Barbara where he worked as an avocado farmer and cattle rancher. Ten years later found them in Solvang, Danish capital of the USA. Lyle was active in the Model A Club as well as in American Legion Post 160, serving as commander for several years.

Acquiring a home on two acres in Cottonwood in 2014, he enjoyed establishing an olive orchard and other horticultural projects. Travel was a big part of his life.

His greatest gift was the ability to connect with people and make friends. His spirit touched the hearts of all who had the privilege to know him.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie, daughter, Gretchen, sister, Marilyn, a granddaughter and two great-grandsons.

In celebration of his remarkable life, rosary and viewing will be held on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at 4pm, at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood, AZ and Mass on Thursday August 28, 2025, at 11am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood, AZ. Friends and family are invited to gather to share memories and honor the joyful moments spent with Lyle. He will be laid to rest at the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo in Bellemont, which will take place at a later date and time.

Make a donation to Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Lyle D Maxey

Published by Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona

Breena Jacqueline Doyle Holodnak, BHS 1959

Breena Jacqueline Doyle Holodnak, BHS 1959

Sep 5, 1941 — May 10, 2025

Breena Jacqueline Holodnak, 83, of Canoga Park, California, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 5, 1941, Breena was the heart and soul of her family, a woman known for her strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She built a beautiful life alongside her beloved husband, Joseph Holodnak, with whom she shared decades of love, laughter, and partnership.

Breena was a proud and dedicated mother to her eight children: Joseph Holodnak, Bill Holodnak, Susan Camejo, Tony Holodnak, Robert Holodnak, Elizabeth Schaffer, Debbie Levinson, and Nick Holodnak. Her legacy continues through her 18 cherished grandchildren: Nastasia, Katerina, Tatiana, Cassandra, Breena, Peter, Savannah, Lizzy, Victoria, Mikalina, Mary, Emma, Delilah, Juliet, Noah, Ireland, Scotland, and Magnolia.

A woman of deep love and compassion, Breena’s home was always filled with warmth, comfort, and a sense of belonging. Her strength guided her family through every season of life, and her memory will continue to be a source of inspiration and love.

Breena will be deeply missed by all who knew her and forever remembered for the kindness she shared, the family she nurtured, and the enduring love she gave.

Funeral or memorial arrangements will be shared with family and friends in the coming days.

Published in the Rose Family Funeral Home & Cremation, East Simi Valley, California.

Theresa (Terri) Marie Foglia Bailey, BHS 1959

Theresa Marie Foglia Bailey, BHS 1959

September 20, 1941 — January 17, 2024

VENTURA- Theresa Marie Bailey born September 20, 1941

Theresa Marie Bailey passed away Wednesday January 17th 2024 at 12:04 am after a prolonged illness with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born 2nd generation Italian in Brooklyn , NY to Vincent and Ester Foglia.

At an early age she and her family of 6 siblings moved from Canarsie Brooklyn, NY to Burbank, California for the USA west coast opportunity.

She attended Luther Burbank Jr High School and then Burbank High school . She loved and excelled in dancing and appeared as dance competition during High School on the Al Jarvis Show . Her graduating class was 1959 where she met her husband of 62 years Keith Bailey.

She and Keith bore two children, both boys , Carl  on 7/11/1965  & Michael Bailey 9/3/69.

She was 100% total stay at home Mother. Theresa suffered tragedy and is predeceased by her son Carl William Bailey who died in a car accident 41 years ago January 14th 1983.

Theresa was much appreciated due to her sense of humor ,generosity, and love of  family  by her immediate family and additionally by her coworkers as Vice President at West Coast propeller her family company for 15 years .

In retirement , she was philanthropic and gave back to her community in Ventura Calif donating her time at the animal rescue Thrift shops that all proceeds went to spay / neuter programs for all furry animals big and small.

Elaine Joyce Wall Serra, BHS 1959

Elaine Joyce Wall Serra, BHS 1959

4 Apr 1941 - 18 Dec 1994

Elaine Joyce Serra, 53, of Irvine, a director of nursing for UCI Medical Center, died Sunday, December 18, 1994. Services at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine. 

Burial will be at Glen Haven Cemetery, San Fernando. Arrangements by McCormick & Son Mortuary, Laguna Hills. Elaine was a 1959 graduate of Burbank High School, Burbank, California. No other details at this time.

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Elaine Carol Casciato Skryp, BHS 1959

Elaine Carol Casciato Skryp, BHS 1959 

October 4, 1941 - November 29, 2003

SKRYP ELAINE ''COOKIE'' SKRYP (nee Casciato), age 62. Beloved wife of Duane for 34 years; loving mother of Alaina Fox (husband Thomas) and Dean (fiancée Megan Daniels); dearest grandmother of Holly and Emma Fox; dearest daughter of Ida (nee DeChellis) and the late Frank Casciato; dear sister of Dennis Casciato, Virginia Spencer (deceased) and Lori Garcia. 

Mass of Christian Burial St. Basil Church, 8700 Brecksville Rd., Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. 

Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY 3-5 AND 7-9 P.M. www.cleveland.com/obits

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Published by Cleveland.com, Cleveland, Ohio from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2003.

Penelope Whittemore Rehrig, BHS 1959

Penelope Whittemore Rehrig, BHS 1959

Penny was born on February 3, 1942 in San Diego, CA. Her early days were spent in San Diego before the family moved to the San Fernando Valley. She graduated from Burbank High School in June of 1959. After graduation she attended Airline School Pacific where she got her flight attendant training and was hired by an airline that had government contracts to move service personnel around the world.

Penny married Richard Rehrig in 1961 at the First Methodist Church in Burbank. She worked in the travel departments of Jet Propulsion Labs and Hughes Aircraft Company before getting her dream job working as a secretary in the Bob Hope organization in Toluca Lake.

They moved to the San Diego area in 1985 where Penny became active at the RSF golf club and Village Church. She took up tole painting and became a very accomplished painter; she knitted, sewed and was excellent at decorating, gardening and all crafts and handy work. She was a volunteer receptionist for the Village Church and active in various church groups, she loved the office comradely, meeting people and serving the church.

She lost her battle to melanoma cancer on December 2, 2025 with her husband and daughter at her side.

Services were held at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe on Friday December 19, 2025 with interment at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

Robert Charles Konstanzer, BHS 1959

Robert Charles Konstanzer, BHS 1959

The Bakersfield Californian, October 1, 2002

Caliente Man Dies Of Injuries Suffered In Car Crash Monday

A Caliente man died Monday afternoon from injuries suffered in a car crash, California Highway Patrol Officers said.

Robert Charles Konstanzer, 61, suffered massive chest and head trauma, Officer Vaughn Cain said. He was pronounced dead at 2:10 p.m. at Kern Medical Center after being airlifted there, Cain said.

Konstanzer was driving a 1994 Honda at about 12:30 p.m. when he ran off of Caliente Bodfish Road close to Walker Basin Road and struck the canyon wall, Cain said. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

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The Bakersfield Californian, October 3, 2002

Obituary 

Services: Monday, October 7, 10 a.m.

Memorial services will be held at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Ln., Monday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m., for Robert Charles Konstanzer, 61, who passed away September 30, 2002, in Bakersfield.

Known as "Big Bob" to many of his friends and co-workers. Robert was born May 16, 1941 in Tucson, Arizona and resided in Kern County for 30 years. He was a safety coordinator for Walmart for 13 years. Bob gave of himself to support many youth activities in the Kern Valley, such as FFA and sport activities.

In life he expected the best anyone had to give. In return he gave his best through love and commitment, not only at his job, but in his personal relationships as well. Bob will be missed by more than he could ever know.

He is survived by his wife, Donna C. Konstanzer of Caliente; son and daughter-in-law; Kevin C. and Pam Konstanzer; daughter, Kimber C. DuPuy; granddaughter, Alyssa C. Konstanzer, all of Fresno; sisters and brothers-in-law, Renee and Ron Brocca of Burbank and Joan and Victor Lozano of North Hollywood; and many other loving relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Associations, Central Valley Office, 55 Shaw Ave., Ste105, Clovis, CA 93612. No visitation is scheduled. Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary Funeral Directors.

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The Bakersfield Californian, June 15, 2003

Geneva D. Hoofman Chiabotti, BHS 1959

Geneva D. Hoofman Chiabotti, BHS 1959

24 Oct 1941 - 14 Mar 2019

Geneva D. Chiabotti passed away peacefully Thursday March 14, 2019 at her home in Benicia with her family by her side. She was born in Arkansas and lived in Benicia for the past 30 years. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1959 and worked as a banker for over 25 years, beginning at First Interstate Bank in Southern California, then transferring to Walnut Creek, and later at Wells Fargo Bank in Rossmoor before retiring in 1991.

She was a member of the Diablo A’s Model A Ford Club of America for more than 25 years. She was voted the most Outstanding Member of the club in 1996 and was it’s first Vest Lady. Geneva enjoyed gardening, sewing and traveling the United States as well as travelling to Italy, Germany, and France.

Her biggest love, however, was her family and being around as many of them as possible during holidays and other special times. Geneva was a regular at her grandchildren's ballgames, performances, graduations, births, and other special events. She was the rock of the family during the holidays and was famous for her cheesecake that was so beloved by her family.

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Geneva is survived by Paul, her husband for the past 58 years; son Stephen (Tracy) Chiabotti; daughter Nancy (Robert)Martinez; sister Brenda Rhoads; her grandchildren Allyssa (Chiabotti) Cabrera, Anthony, Dominic & Michaela Chiabotti and Matthew, Andrew, Vincent & Christopher Martinez; and her great grandchildren Ethan, William & Tyler Cabrera. She was preceded in death by her brother Wayne Hoofman, her sister Phyllis Hoofman, and her mother Verna Olsen.

Vigil services will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday March 21st at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West 2nd Street, Benicia. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22nd at St. Dominic’s Church followed by burial in St. Dominic’s Cemetery. Visitation will be at the mortuary after 5:00 p.m. Thursday. Please visit the online tribute at www.passalacquafuneralchap.com

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475 East I Street

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Bettyann Marie Baltzer Yost, BHS 1959

Bettyann Marie Baltzer Yost, BHS 1959

Clay County, Nebraska,  News 20 May 1977

Funeral services were held Monday, May 23, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. for Bettyann Marie Yost of Harvard. She was born April 25, 1941 and passed away May 20, 1977. 

Conducting the services was Reverend Fred A. Roberts at the First United Methodist Church. Music was furnished by Mrs. Doris Lovgren, soloist and Mrs. Frances Brenneman, organist. Selections were "Abide With Me" and "The Old Rugged Cross." 

Casket bearers were Gerald Schmidt, Terry Yost, Dean Yost, Tom Pierce, Jack Schlimmer and Jerald Reichert. Interment was in Harvard Cemetery, Harvard, Nebraska, with arrangements by Alberding Funeral Home. Find A Grave Memorial

Victor Leroy Finster III, BHS 1959

Victor Leroy Finster III, BHS 1959

April 28, 1941  -  April 28, 2021 

Victor Leroy Finster III, beloved husband and father, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, on his 80th birthday. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2021 in the Billings Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery. The funeral will be broadcast live on the funeral home website and the funeral home Facebook page.

Vic was born on April 28, 1941 in Hollywood, California. After graduating from Burbank High School, he attended Glendale College, where he took a two-year course in technical illustration. His first marriage, to Kristin Aud Rasmussen, resulted in two children, Vic and Jill. After their divorce he married Linda Joyce Austin in 1976, with whom he was united until his death. He worked first as a technical illustrator and then later as Art Director of Hughes Aircraft Missile Systems Group, where he managed 20-some artists, oversaw a million dollar a year budget, and was involved in top secret military projects.

In 1983 Vic and Linda moved to Woodward County, Oklahoma, where Linda's parents lived. After a few years of getting settled in their country home, Vic began his second career at Oklahoma's Action Rehabilitation Centers. He worked at a variety of jobs there, ending up running the woodshop. He retired after 29 years at the age of 77.

In his spare time Vic loved reading his Kindle and building things. He made model boats and airplanes, and once built a full-size wooden sailboat and taught himself to sail.

Vic remained active in the Seventh-day Adventist church throughout his adult life. In addition to his role as a church elder, he also helped many years in the children's classes. He loved the children, and they loved him back. Although at first meeting he might seem quiet and reserved, people quickly discovered his neverending sense of humor, his kindness, and his generousity.

He is survived by his wife Linda of 44 years of the home, his son Victor Leroy Finster IV of California; his daughter Jill Marie McElroy and spouse Tom of California; his granddaughter Sigrid Elizabeth Sanoja and spouse Luis, his grandson Patrick Victor McManus, three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erik and Samuel Sanoja, all of California; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor LeRoy Finster II and Beatrice (Kiehl) Finster, as well as his brothers Lawrence Allen Finster, who died as an infant, and Grant Henry Finster, who died in 2018.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church with the funeral home accepting the contributions.

Published online at Billings Funeral Home, Oklahoma.

Raymond E. Pyne, BHS 1959

Raymond E. Pyne, BHS 1959

Record Searchlight, Saturday, July 6, 2013

Raymond Pyne, 72, of Cottonwood, California died Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, California. Arrangements are pending at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.

Leonard Alex Engelman, BHS 1959

Leonard Engelman Dies: Emmy Nominated, Lifetime Achievement Award-Winning Makeup Artist Was 83

By Bruce Haring

August 3, 2024 

Makeup artist Leonard Engelman

Leonard Engelman, who lobbied the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to install a makeup branch and served as its first governor when they did so, died Thursday at 88 in Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

His death was confirmed by the Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles, but no cause has been given.

Engelman worked on such films as Rocky IV, The Princess Diaries, Batman & Robin and How the Grinch Stole Christmas and did Cher’s makeup for more than 30 years.

He also served as an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences VP and board member for many years.

Born in Burbank, he was the son of a Hollywood makeup artist. Engelman graduated from Burbank High School, and received his first film credit on Alfred Hitchcock’s Topaz (1969).

Engelman received Emmy nominations in 1972 for an episode of Night Gallery and in 2001 for the miniseries Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. He was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Hollywood Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild in 2017.

Working as Cher’s personal makeup artist, Engelman was with her on photo shoots and her films Moonstruck (1987), Suspect (1987), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Mermaids (1990), Faithful (1996), Tea With Mussolini (1999) and Burlesque (2010).

Engelman also handled makeup for Sylvester Stallone on Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rocky IV (1985) and Cobra (1986).

His other clients included Debra Winger and Meg Ryan.

Engelman was part of the Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles and was a member of Local 706 of the makeup and hairstylists guild for more than five decades.

Survivors include his wife, Esther Engelman, children, Steven, Kimberly, Anna and Jennifer, and six grandchildren.

Makeup artist Leonard Engelman, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, speaks onstage at the 2017 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards at The Novo by Microsoft

Awards & Nominations

2 Nominations

OUTSTANDING MAKEUP FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A SPECIAL - 2001

Nominee

Leonard Engelman, Key Makeup Artist for "Jackie"

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

CBS

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP - 1972

Nominee

Leonard Engelman

Rod Serling's Night Gallery

NBC

Stanley Raymond Payne, BHS 1959

Stanley Raymond Payne, BHS 1959

Published in the Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Stanley Raymond Payne, 68, of Fort Collins, died on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at home with his wife, Shirley and daughter, Debra. Stanley was born on Shabbat, March 15, 1941, in Burbank, California to William Franklin Payne and Estella B. Payne. He graduated from Burbank High School and attended UCLA for three years. He became a plumber and opened his own shop, Payne and Mechanical and Plumbing Company, in Fontana, California. At the time of his death he was retired from Local 3 Plumbers Union in Denver.

Stanley died on Shabbat during the Feast of Tabernacles, (Known in Hebrew as Sukkot). He had a passion lasting over 50 years for learning and following in the footsteps of the Messiah, and a gift for sharing both his passion and knowledge. He shared his knowledge and heart with many people from California to Israel and all points in between. Stanley had the gift of drawing people into his life and as a result he has many “adopted” children and extended family who will miss him greatly.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley; daughters, Debra (Scott) Saddlemire, Lisa (Paul) Carney; son, Todd Payne; stepchildren, Melanie Pimentel, Scott Pimentel and John Hamers; brothers, Bob Payne and Tom Payne and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.

A private memorial service was held in the home for close friends and extended family.

Linda Sue Merrill Shawl, BHS 1959

Linda Sue Merrill Shawl, BHS 1959

Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol Virginia-Tennessean (Bristol, Tennessee)

BRISTOL REALTOR, ROTARIAN SUE M. SHAWL DIES AT 46

Sue M. Shawl, 46, of Vance Drive, Bristol, Tennessee, died Monday, January 18, 1988, in Bristol Memorial Hospital.

She was a native of California and had lived in Bristol for the past 17 years. She was a co-owner and real estate broker with Heritage Homes of Bristol and held the designation of G.R.I. She was a member and past president of the Bristol Board of Realtors and was a member and former regional vice president of the

Tennessee Association of Realtors.

Mrs. Shawl was a graduate of Burbank High School, Valedictorian of her senior class, a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles and served as president of her college sorority.

She was one of six original female members of the Rotary Club of Bristol; a member of the Board of Directors of the Country Club of Bristol; the Board of Governors of Bristol Memorial Hospital; the President’s Round Table of King College; and the Child Study Club, serving as president.

She was also an active member of the Greater Bristol Area Chamber of Commerce and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Bristol. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and was active in numerous other civic, religious and professional organizations.

Survivors include her husband, Don Shawl; one daughter, Lisa Shawl, a student at Southern Methodist University; one son, Jeff Shawl, of the home; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Foster C. Merrill, Laguna Niguel, California. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge.

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Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol Virginia-Tennessean (Bristol, Tennessee)

SHAWL – A Memorial Mass for Sue M. Shawl will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Annes’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Walter Lewis officiating. The family will greet friends at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson Street, Bristol, Virginia, 24201, or, to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Tri-Cities, P.O. Box 1272, Bristol, Tennessee, 37621. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge.

Donald Erwin Rowland, BHS 1959

Donald Erwin Rowland, BHS 1959

Don Rowland, a 7th generation Californian descended from Spanish explorers, Mountain Men and early Anglo pioneers, died December 20, 2022, at home with family by his side. 

The only child of Norman Joseph Rowland and Virginia Sprague Rowland, he was born in Los Angeles in 1942, graduated from Burbank High School in 1959 and the University of Redlands in 1963. While at U.of R., he joined Pi Chi fraternity and formed treasured lifetime friendships. He also met Jean Pearce Rowland, his wife of nearly 60 years. He graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry in 1973, moved his family to Camarillo in 1976 to join Anderson, Arstein, Good, and Rowland, now known as Rosewood Dental. 

Don enjoyed living in Camarillo for 46 years and was active in the community. He helped start and served as Director of the Cosmos Track club for many years while coaching his daughters. He also coached his son’s Roadrunners football team and CYBA baseball teams. Don often joked about flunking retirement when he returned to UCLA School of Dentistry to teach and also to travel extensively through-out the Southwest to research and write his book, John Rowland and William Workman, Southern California Pioneers of 1841. 

Don is survived by his wife, Jean and their children, Laura (Victor) Luna, Dawn (Steve) Maxwell, Wendy (Jim) Sparks and Daniel Rowland; grandchildren Samuel Luna, Jacob Sparks, Mackenzie Sparks, Joshua Rowland and Caleb Rowland. He was preceded in death by his eldest granddaughter, Sarah Luna, PhD. Donations can be made in Don’s memory to the Sarah Luna, EIS ’16 Memorial Scholarship Fund at give.cdcfoundation.org. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Published in Ventura County Star, January 18, 2023

Chris Stone, BHS 1959

Chris Stone, BHS 1959

August 4, 1941  -  January 19, 2024

Chris Stone, 82, of Santa Maria, California passed away on January 19, 2024. Chris was born in Burbank on August 4th, 1941, to Harry and Cora Stone. His father worked at Lockheed, and he and his wife raised Chris in Burbank where he attended local schools. In October of 1960, he met his wife Glenda Marie Stone and have been together since their first date. After a short time in Seattle, in 1969, they moved to Denver, Colorado, where their first son John was born. In 1970, their path would lead to Santa Maria, California, where their daughter Tammy was born. Chris was now a Real Estate Broker and had found his calling.

Chris loved to travel. He cruised 5 of the 7 seas, and walked 6 of 7 continents. He walked the Great Wall of China, went to Bethlehem, and saw the Great Pyramids of Egypt. He loved his history, sports, and Dodger baseball, but his biggest love was the love of his family, spending time with his children, and especially his grandchildren. His sense of humor was legendary, and many knew him as “Super Chris”.

Chris is survived by his wife Glenda Stone of Santa Maria, His son and daughter in law John and Linda Stone of San Diego, daughter Tammy Fulton and her husband Clint, of Santa Maria, and four grandchildren: Derek, Dylan, Troy, and Lauren all of Santa Maria.

A funeral service for Chris will be held on Monday, January 29th at 11:00 am at the Santa Maria Cemetery with Pastor Eric Scott officiating.

Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens

1003 E. Stowell Rd. P.O. Box 248, Santa Maria, CA 93456

Phone: (805) 922-8463

FD #: FD56

Edward D. Bryson, BHS 1959

 Edward D. Bryson, BHS 1959

September 18, 1940 – November 22, 2023

Edward D. Bryson, 83, of Lincoln died Wednesday Nov. 22 2023.

Born in Newark, New Jersey on September 18, 1940. Raised in Burbank, CA. Served in the USAF 1961-1965. Met his future bride Nadyne Baars while stationed at the Lincoln AFB. Served on the Lincoln Police Dept., retired as a Deputy from the Lancaster Co Sheriff's office.

Survivors; Son, Todd; granddaughters: Alyssa Beikmann, Morgan Malone; great-granddaughter, Natalie Beikmann; sister, Eleanor Walker. Preceded in Death by wife, Nadyne Bryson; daughter, Kim Malone; parents, Dennis & Lucy Bryso; sister, Linda

Services: Tuesday 11-28-23 12:00 Noon Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home 4040 A Street

Memorials: Capital City Humane Society in lieu of flowers

Condolences can be left at bmlfh.com

Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home

Published by Lincoln Journal Star from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2023.

Edward Joseph Aceto, BHS 1959

Edward Joseph Aceto, BHS 1959

The Olympian, Olympia, Washington, Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Edward Joseph Aceto, 73, Shelton, died Monday, February 9, 2015 at Mason General Hospital, Shelton. 

McComb and Wagner Funeral Home and Crematory, Shelton, 360-426-4803.

No other details at this time.

 

Sharon King Mortenson, BHS 1959

Sharon King Mortenson, BHS 1959

Sharon King Mortenson, died in Lehi, Utah on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Sharon was born on July 16, 1941, in Glendale, California to Carl Marcus and Virginia Bowen King. 

She received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Brigham Young University, and taught third grade as a young adult. She was an accomplished vocal soloist, talented teacher, and gifted pianist for over 60 years. She toured Europe as the premier vocal soloist for the Brigham Young University Madrigal Singers. She sang the soprano solo for Handel’s Messiah with a full chorus and orchestra multiple times. In 1959, she was the lead role in the BHS production of the musical operetta “Rose-Marie.”

On June 6, 1964, Sharon married her eternal sweetheart, Jerry V. Mortenson. Together they raised 6 beautiful children and spent 58 wonderful years together. Sharon is survived by her husband, 5 children, 24 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, as well as 4 of her 5 brothers. 

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Patricia Ruth Young Vollmer, BHS 1959

Patricia Ruth Young Vollmer, BHS 1959

Published Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Thursday, July 31, 1997

Patricia Vollmer born March 25, 1941; passed away July 30, 1997. A lifetime resident of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Times employee. 

She is survived by Ruth Smith, Erich Vollmer, Robert Phillips, David and Amanda Parris, many cousins and Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Patricia Vollmer Immunotherapy Fund, Los Angeles Oncologic Institute, St. Vincent Medical Center, 2131 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California 90057. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.