Mortimer Arthur Lawrence, BHS Teacher

Burbank Daily Review, January 1954

BHS Students, Faculty Mourn Death of Teacher 

Faculty and student body members of Burbank High School were saddened today with the announcement of the death of Mortimer Lawrence, one of the school's most beloved teachers.

Mr. Lawrence, 35, succumbed in the Queen of Angels Hospital where he had been confined since the first week of December.

The deceased joined the staff of Burbank High School in September, 1950, as an English teacher. He was active in numerous school functions and was advisor for the annual yearbook. He was intensely interested in high school and youth activities.

Gerald Ogborn, principal of Burbank High School, said that "Mr. Lawrence was an excellent staff member and personal friend. He was loved by the entire school body and his passing has come as a shock to all of us."

Born in Chicago on April 7, 1918, the deceased attended school in that city before enlisting in the United States Marines in 1940. Following his discharged in November 1945, Lawrence resumed his studies, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Illinois State Teachers College in 1947. He later attended Northwestern University prior to accepting a teaching position with the Escondido school system.

Mr. Mortimer is survived by his widow, Ada, and three small children, Nancy, Ricky and 9-months old baby, Carol Ann; and his parents who live in Chicago. The deceased resided with his family at 7735 Ostrom Ave., in Van Nuys.

The remains will be forwarded to Chicago for funeral services and burial.

Linda Carol McGinnis Schlottmann, BHS 1966

In Memory of Linda Carol McGinnis Schlottmann, BHS 1966 November 27, 1947 - March 1, 2014 Linda (Lyn) Schlottmann was born November 27, 1947 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to Thomas Randolph McGinnis and Geneva (Page) McGinnis, and passed away at her Aloha, Oregon home on March 1, 2014 at the age of 66. Lyn was preceded in death by her father and mother. She is survived by her sister Pat Melton and husband Jim of Kansas and brother Roy McGinnis and wife Peggy of California. Her legacy continues on in her children: Daughter Dawn and husband Larry Kagarice of Missouri, and son Craig and wife Darcey Schlottmann of North Plains, Oregon. Also in her legacy are her two grandchildren, Tia and Zack, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations in her name be made to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association .

Phebe Elizabeth Bowman Brown, BHS 1918

Burbank Leader, March 1, 1989

Phebe E. Brown, 89, died February 23, 1989 in Burbank, California. Born in Los Angeles, she lived in Burbank 74 years. She was a 1918 graduate of Burbank High School.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her daughter, Marion Shelton, of Burbank; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Private graveside services were held at Grandview Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Scovern Mortuary in Glendale was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the St. Joseph Medical Center Pavilion.

Shig Shigeo Mayekawa, BHS 1926

Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1975

Shig Shigeo Mayekawa, beloved husband of Mary Tauneko; father of Ken, and Mrs. Kathy McCarthy. Service 7:30 p.m. January 23, 1975 at Hompa Hongwauji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street. Pakul Mortuary, directors. The family requests that flowers please be omitted.

Steven Guy Cavoretto, BHS 1972

Burbank Leader, Wednesday, August 16, 1989

Steven Guy Cavoretto, 35, died July 30, 1989 in Burbank, California. Born in Glendale, he lived in Burbank twenty-five years. Cavoretto was an engineer with C.F. Braun in Alhambra. He was a graduate of Burbank High School and the University of Southern California where he received a bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a licensed engineer.

He was a member of Sigma Phi Delta, the Instrument Society of America and the USC Alumni Association.

Mr. Cavoretto is survived by his wife, Shan; a son, Christopher; daughter, Andrea; parents, Roy and Jeanne Cavoretto of Burbank; brother, Mark of Van Nuys; grandfather, Dominic Cavoretto of Acton, California. Arrangements were private.

Leona A. Metz Favazzo, BHS 1971

Burbank Leader, Wednesday, October 16, 1985

Leona A. Favazzo, 32, died October 11, 1985 in Burbank, California. She was born in New York, but had lived in the Burbank area for 25 years. She had worked as a sales clerk for J.C. Penny Company.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; sons, Bobby, Jason and Michael; brother, Charles; and her parents, Charles and Doris Metz. Mass was held Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.

Jesse "Bill" Wynn, BHS 1961

Jesse "Bill" Wynn

Allegany, NY Jesse "Bill" Wynn, 73, of 3974 Route 417 passed away Tuesday (December 13, 2016) in his home.

Born September 14, 1943 in Scottsburg, IN he was the son of Jesse W. and Juanita Nichols Wynn.

Bill was a 1961 graduate of Burbank, CA High School. He served with the California National Guard and then began working in the construction business in California. He resided in Christopher Creek, AZ for a short period of time and helped develop his father's property. After moving to Arizona he became the manager of drivers for SD Care Center and later NCS Health Care, both located in Phoenix. He has resided in Allegany since 2009.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and he was an excellent golfer.

Surviving are 3 children Ronald W. (Rhonda) Wynn of Prescott, AZ, Jessica (Tom) Chiniewicz of Aurora, CO and Bradley Wynn of Allegany; 6 grandchildren Sarah and Tyler Chiniewicz, Joshua and Ryan Wynn, Jonathan Anderson and Christopher Montagno; 2 stepsons Daniel Gwizdalski, stationed in Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ and Jeremy Gwizdalski of Gilbert, AZ and 2 nephews Corey and Keaton Phillips.

A memorial gathering will take place at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd. Olean on Monday (December 19, 2016) from 6-7pm at which time a memorial service will be held.

 

Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean, New York

Normi Gail Gotch Johnson, BHS 1963

Burbank Daily Review, July 21, 1977

Normi Johnson, 31, died Wednesday, July 20, 1977, in La Mirada, California. Born in Los Angeles, California, she was a former Burbank resident for eleven years. She was graduated from Burbank High School in 1963.

She is survived by her husband Richard L. Johnson; her father, Lee Gotch of Burbank; two daughters, Julie and Tasha Johnson, both of Saugus; her grandparents, Hugh and Garnet Gotch of Clearwater, Florida; her step-mother, Eline Gotch of Burbank; her step-grandmother, Nona Unruh of Burbank; two brothers, Michael Gotch of Sherman Oaks, California and Jeffrey Gotch of Burbank; two sisters, Fran Pynn of Burbank and Wendy Martyna of Palo Alto, California.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., today, July 21, at the Eckerman - Heisman Funeral Service in Burbank. Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 22, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service, Burbank directors.

Helen A. Hendry Westhead - Martin, BHS 1938

Helen A. Hendry Westhead - Martin
November 15, 1920 - July 20, 2014

Born in Toronto, Ohio a resident Burbank, California since 1934, she passed away July 20, 2014 in her sleep with daughter and son-in-law by her side in Henderson, Nevada.

Helen attended John Muir Jr. High School and Burbank High School (‘38), Glendale College and Los Angeles Valley College. In her working career she was a court clerk to Judge Reid, purchasing agent, escrow officer and Lockheed security administrator.

Helen was Worthy Matron Magnolia Park Eastern Star in 1978. She was a member of and served as deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank. Parties with family and friends gave her great joy.

She is predeceased by her brother John Hendry, sister Agnes Morrison, son Tom Tyle and husband Mike Martin. Survived by her daughter Barbara (Fred) Young, grandson Tom Tyle and many cousins, nieces and nephews who all adored her ever cheerful, smiling personality.

A memorial service will be at First Presbyterian Church of Burbank Saturday August 2, 2014 at 10:00am. Contributions may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice 4141 Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119  ( www.nah.org ) in memory of Helen Martin.
 Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2014.

Genevieve Annabelle Suer Isakson, BHS 1942

Genevieve Annabelle Isakson, 90, of Duncombe, Iowa passed away at her daughter’s home in Mustang, Oklahoma surrounded by her family on May 2, 2015. A private service will be held on May 11, 2015 at the Bruce Funeral Home in Fort Dodge with Rev. James Zuehls officiating. Burial will be in McGuire Bend cemetery.
 

Genevieve was born March 16, 1925 to James and Maude (Richey) Suer in Coalville, Iowa. At the age of 2 the family moved to Otho where she attended school through the 7^th grade. The family moved to Burbank, California in 1937 where she graduated from Burbank High School in 1942. Jenny worked for Northwest Bell Telephone Company in Burbank, California during the war years.

She married Alvin L. Isakson on February 26, 1944 in Pasadena, California. After Al’s discharge from the Army in 1946 they moved to South Dakota to his family’s farm. In 1951 the family moved to Duncombe, Iowa, where they resided and farmed for 60 years. She worked for Standard Engineering Co. from 1966-1972, Parish Secretary for the Duncombe-Vincent Lutheran Churches from 1976-1999, and also served as Sunday school teacher, 4H Leader, and on the Home Extension Council.

 

She is survived by her husband Alvin, daughter Kathryn and her husband Jim Spurlin of Mustang, Oklahoma and son Ronald Isakson of Illinois, sister-in-law Millie Suer of Wichita, Kansas, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Everett. Jenny loved being with her family, growing flowers, feeding birds, and cooking for her friends and family, especially her apple pie. She was loved by everyone she knew and will be greatly missed by all.

 

Online condolences may be directed to www.brucesfuneralhome.com and cards may also be forwarded through Bruce’s.