Linda Jean Cull Lown, BHS 1963

Linda Jean Cull Lown BHS 1963 

Linda Jean Cull Lown was born on May 5, 1945 in Los Angeles County, California and passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2019. Linda had been living in Anaheim, California. On October 19, 1963 in Los Angele County, California Linda married David D. Lown. 

She is survived by her daughter's Ashley and Beth and sister Nancy Cull Charichner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Marge Cull; a brother, Craig Stephen Cull (BHS 1960). No other details at this time.

Vicki Hovestreydt, BHS 1975

Vicki Hovestreydt was born on May 12,1957 in Glendale, California and passed away on January 8, 2018 in Van Nuys, California. She was only 60 years old. According to her Facebook page she was employed as a paymaster for Paymaster entertainment partners. 

Vicki was a 1975 graduate of Burbank High School where she played on the Burbank High 1975 CIF Girl's Softball Champs and in 2014 was inducted into Burbank High School Sports Hall of Fame along with her teammates. 

Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Vicki is missed by her family and friends. May she rest in peace!

BHS Hall of Fame, 1975 Softball Champs inducted

Ronnie Garner, BHS 1962

posted by his daughter, Kelli Garner...

It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that I report the passing of my father, Ronnie Garner. Ronnie passed away last night July 16, 2019 in Henderson, Nevada after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Ronnie had a distinguished law enforcement career spanning over 30 years across three agencies culminating as Chief of Police for Arcadia PD, from where he retired in 1999. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to his cherished wife, Paula, for over 50 years. He leaves an indelible legacy of admiration and respect with those who both knew and loved him, and will be deeply missed.

Ronnie will be missed by so many besides his loving family. He was always a "ray of sunshine" with a wonderful sense of humor.

May God Bless him and his wife (Paula) and his loving Family...

Funeral Services will be held on Sat., July 27
All are Welcome 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 
2497 Cozy Hill Circle
Henderson, Nevada 89012
Viewing at 10 AM /Funeral Service at 11 AM

Graveside Service with Military Honors at Noon:
Palm Mortuary - Eastern
7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Return to the Church for Luncheon

Sandra Gean Proctor Smith Bevins, BHS 1961

Sandra Gean Proctor Smith Bevins, BHS 1961

Sandy Bevins, 70, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away July 17, 2013. She was born March 21, 1943, in Beaverdam, Wisconsin and was an 18-year resident of Las Vegas.

Sandy was a cashier for Ralph's Grocery Store in California for 15 years.

Sandy is survived by her sons, Michael Alan Smith and Patrick William Smith; daughter, Kelly Diane Smith-Archuletta; 16 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

Sandy will be truly missed and in our hearts forever. "We love you, Mom!"


NOTE: Passed away suddenly due to an aneurysm.

Steve Gary Kubelka, BHS 1969

Steve Kubelka 

April 23,1951-January 22,1990 

Steve left this world on Jan. 22 to join his lover, Charlie Weaver, who had passed away only seven weeks earlier. Steve bravely participated in the S.F. General Compound Q study last year in the hope that he could make a difference in the AIDS epidemic. That treatment failed to make a difference in Steve’s own life expectancy, though. Steve died of an AIDS-related illness with his mother at his side at Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs. 

Steve was a longtime resident of San Francisco. He had just moved himself and his lover to Palm Springs in October. His hope was that he could extend both their lives in the more tranquil surroundings of the desert. 

Steve is survived by his parents, Bob and Pat of Burbank, his brothers, Bob Jr. and Mike, and the many friends he had in San Francisco. 

Steve devoted his life to Charlie. He constantly strived to better their lives. After Charlie was disabled by the effects of Compound Q, Steve was not satisfied to trust Charlie’s care to healthcare professionals. He made Charlie’s care and rehabilitation his full time job. 

Steve was also the best of friends. He was a great listener who was never judgmental. He was there to share the fun times and he was always supportive during the bad times. Steve was an avid collector of dance music and spent many hours mixing music and composing tapes for his friends’ enjoyment. He was greatly loved and is already sorely missed. 

A memorial of Steve’s life will be held during March. For information, please call 558-9037. Donations may be made in Steve’s name to the Shanti Project or the S.F. General AIDS Ward, Volunteer Program.

Fern M. Lutge Hollis, BHS 1941

Lifelong Burbank resident, Fern M. Lutge Hollis passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019, at the age of 94. Fern was born in Burbank on May 20, 1924, and lived her entire life in Burbank until this last year when she moved to The Foothills of Simi Valley. 

She was born to parents Harry and Flossie Lutge. She attended McKinley Elementary School, John Burroughs Junior High, and Burbank High School graduating in 1941. 

She married her childhood sweetheart, John Harrison Hollis Jr. in 1942. They were happily married for 75 years. Together they raised five children: Johnianne (Jo) Canada, Linda Zulager, Mark Hollis, Mike Hollis and Katie Hollis. In addition they had nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 

Fern was a homemaker all of her married life. She created a warm and loving home and always welcomed family and friends. She enjoyed traveling across the United Stated and Canada with John in their motorhome. She also enjoyed their annual fishing trips to Crowley Lake with family and friends. 

A private burial was held at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills on April 4, 2019. A celebration of her life followed at the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank.

Published in The Burbank Leader on Apr. 13, 2019

John Baldaseroni Jr., BHS 1958

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John Baldaseroni Jr., BHS 1958
September 12, 1940 - June 6, 2019 

John Baldaseroni Jr., 78, passed away June 6, 2919, at his home in Burbank, California. John was born September 12, 1940 in Summit, Illinois and raised in Burbank. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1958, and retired from TRW in 2003. John loved his cars, from a 1957 Chevy to his Buick Grand National, not to forget drag racing on the weekend.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Linda in 2016. His sister Mary Breckinridge passed away in 2014. John is survived by his son Rick Baldaseroni and wife Leonita; brother Don Baldaseroni; sisters, Jo Barrett and Lucille Borne; and too many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews to mention.

John, we miss your presence and hope your journey was as incredible as you were.There will be no memorial, abiding by John's wishes, but family is gathering for a celebration of life. We miss you buddy!

Published in The Burbank Leader on July 6, 2019

Clyde A. Kirkbride, BHS 1942

Clyde A. Kirkbride

March 14, 1924 - September 15, 2011

Clyde A. Kirkbride died on September 15, 2011 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Clyde was born on March 14, 1924 in California to Hosea W. and Alma Christine (Kahler) Kirkbride. He grew up in Tehachapi, CA and graduated from Burbank CA High School. He attended one semester at UCLA until he was inducted into the Army Air Corp in 1943.

In April 1943 he met with his wife, Dorothy J. Cribbs. They were married on April 19, 1944. During World War II, Clyde served with the 9th Air Force as a B-26 pilot, completing twenty-one missions out of England and Belgium. After the war's end, Clyde completed his education, graduating in 1953 from Oklahoma A&M with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He was in private practice from 1953 through 1963 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. 

Clyde then served on the faculty of Kansas State University from 1963 until 1967. In 1967, the family moved to Brookings where he spent the next 23 years working at the veterinary diagnostic laboratory. He received his Master's degree in microbiology in 1970 from SDSU.Clyde taught courses in animal disease and their control for more than 20 years, as well as serving as an advisor to pre-veterinary medicine students. 

He authored the "Control of Livestock Diseases" textbook and over 70 scientific papers on his research. He presented scientific papers in the US, Canada, South America ,New Zealand and Europe. He was an honorary lifetime member of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association and an honorary Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. 

Gamma Sigma Delta named him the 1986 Researcher of the Year and in 1989 the South Dakota VMA named him Veterinarian of the Year. He also served as president of the Western Veterinary Conference and was an active member for over 25 years. He also served the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Leptospirosis Research Conference, the National Mastitis Counsel and the US Animal Health Association.

After his retirement in 1989, he served Meals on Wheels and was active with the Volunteer Service Bank. He and his wife continued to travel to see friends and family. He served as commander for the 391st Bomb group and was active in producing a news letter for that organization as well as archiving historical information. 

He spent many hours fishing, gardening, working on his computer and reading.When his health started to fail in April of 2011, he and his wife moved to a retirement center in Sioux Falls to be closer to family.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his five children, Sharon Arndt, Barbara Brown, Katie Gilmore and her husband Paul, Tom Kirkbride, and Steve Kirkbride, his four grandchildren, Erika Klimecky and her husband Chris, Frank Arndt and his wife Kristi, Kelsey Gilmore-Futeral and her husband Stephan, and Austin Cody Brown and his wife Rachel. Clyde is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Peyton Arndt and Alex and Erik Klimecky and his sister Eileen Culp of Portland OR 

Memorial services will be held at 1 pm on Monday Sept 19 at the United Methodist church in Brookings. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorials be directed to the SDSU Foundation Jackrabbit Guarantee scholarship program, Advance in Brookings or the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
4800 S Minnesota Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Robert John Sanfilippo, BHS 1968

Robert "Bob" Sanfilippo
SEPTEMBER 16, 1950 ~ JUNE 20, 2019 (AGE 68)

Robert “Bob” Sanfilippo, 68, of Jamestown, New York passed away at home on June 20, 2019 from complications of kidney failure. 

Born in Jamestown, New York, his parents Eva and Joseph Sanfilippo moved to Burbank California with their three sons when Bob was 1. Bob was the youngest of the three sons. Bob graduated from Burbank High School and the University of California Irvine. He opened and ran a tax and financial planning practice in Fountain Valley, California for 30 years. Following his official retirement, he and his wife followed his coworker and extended family to Post Falls, Idaho. 

He was amazed by the beauty of North Idaho and would sit for hours on his back deck and watch others enjoy the Spokane River as they floated by, or as they cast a line in the water. If you floated by, he was the one sitting on his “perch” waving as you passed. When asked by his Southern California friends, “Why Post Falls?” He would smile and tell them of his church home at St George Catholic Church, the friends he had from Knights of Columbus, the way an osprey hovers as it fishes, or the Idaho night sky which is filled with brilliant stars. “North Idaho is where God lives” he would say.   

Bob is best remembered for his strong work ethic, his dry humor, and his deep and quiet love for his family. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda and two sons; Brian, a certified substance abuse counselor living in Jefferson City, Missouri and Ian, a Firefighter-Paramedic living in McKinney, Texas. He was blessed to have a beautiful daughter in law, Alexandra, added to the family May of 2017. 

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St George Catholic Church: 2010 N Lucas St, Post Falls, ID 83854. A reception and Celebration of “A life well-lived” will follow the mass at English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Idaho Disaster Dogs or Guns and Hoses of North Texas will be gratefully appreciated.

English Funeral Chapel | 1700 N. Spokane St. | Post Falls, ID

Richard Campbell King, BHS 1929

Richard Campbell King, BHS 1929
Orange County Register, February 27, 1998

Richard Campbell King, died February 25, 1998 of congestive heart failure at the age of 87. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie Holt King; daughter, Marcia King Miller of Anaheim Hills; son, Brian King of Boston, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Mandy Miller of San Francisco, Ashley King of Seattle, Washington and Alison King of Boston, Massachusetts. 

Richard graduated from Burbank High in 1929. He worked in the oil industry in Iran in the 1940's. He began work as an electrician in the 1950's and retired in 1973. He was a member of the Los Angeles Masonic Temple. He traveled to the Middle East, New Zealand and Mexico. He took up motorcycling at the age of 72 and was an avid rider until the age of 86. He was a Fullerton resident since 1954.