Janice Carole Heisler, BHS 1958

Janice Carole Heisler, BHS 1958 

June 30, 1940 - August 11, 2008 

Janice found eternal peace on August 11, 2008. She was a 10 year breast cancer survivor and fought a courageous battle with myelocytic leukemia for 21 months. Throughout her illness her focus and concern was always with her family and friends. Her love, friendship, kindness and generosity wil l forever be remembered. 

Janice is survived by the love of her life of 28 years, Stephen Ryle; her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Suzanne Heisler; her sister and brother-in-law, Gayle and Robert Strickland; her nephews, Daniel Heisler, Ryan Heisler, Lance Strickland and his wife Danyel; and her aunt, Nell Kelly. 

Thank you to everyone for all the love and support you gave Janice throughout her illness. In accordance with her wishes, Janice will be cremated and her ashes scattered at sea during a private memorial. 

To honor her memory, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To make a donation by phone call (800) 955-4572. To make a donation online or by mail go to www.leukemia-lymphoma. org/donate

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Daily News on Aug. 24, 2008.

Paul Stockwell, BHS 1985

Paul Stockwell, BHS 1985

March 25, 1967, California - May 1, 2025, California

IATSE Local 728

Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians

1001 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 954-0728

Notice of member passing: Paul Stockwell on 5-1-25

We regret having to inform our membership of the passing of Brother Paul Stockwell on May 1st, 2025, at the age of 58.

Brother Stockwell was initiated into Local 728 on May 24th, 1997 and was a member of Local 728 for 27 years. He retired in 2023 and moved to Tennessee. 

Paul worked as a rigger, lamp operator and ACLT on commercials, television and film productions. He worked on shows such as Room 104, Celebrity Big Brother, The Goldbergs, Grown-ish, Lethal Weapon, Westworld and many more.

IMDb Movie database

He is known for Brightburn (2019), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and Room 104 (2017).

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According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examier, Paul died of ATHEROSCLEROTIC AND HYPERTENSIVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. See report HERE

George Michael Mauney, BHS 1971

George Michael Mauney, BHS 1971

George Michael Mauney, 69, born on January 29, 1952, in Los Angeles, California and passed away April 26, 2021.

George graduated from Burbank High School, Burbank California, in 1971. 

He resided in Monterey Park, California at the time of his passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.

William Robert Maxham, BHS 1956

William Robert Maxham, BHS 1956                                        

1939-2025 

William R. Maxham was born on May 24, 1939 in Cottonwood, Alabama to Virginia and Ransom Maxham and passed away on June 1, 2025. 

Bill attended Burbank High School and graduated in 1956. He was the Quarterback for the Varsity Football team. After graduating high school, Bill served in the Army National Guard. Later, 

Bill worked as an Assistant Cameraman for the Film Industry. He also was a photographer and became an accomplished Batik Artist. He was given the color formula for Batik from a famous Batik Artist in Malaysia and went on to produce his very own Batik pieces of Art. 

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Ransom Maxham, his sister Martha Maxham in 2002 and his brother, Major Benjamin Maxham in 2012, 

He is survived by his son Christopher Burt, his daughter, Cuinn Maxham and his stepson, Gram Burt and his twin brother and sister, Harold Maxham (BHS ’63) and Mary Maxham Healey (BHS ’62). 

A Celebration of Life will be held for Bill on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Stevenson Ranch, at the home of Harold Maxham’s daughter, Linda Klein. Please contact Harold Maxham or Mary Healey for the time and directions.

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.

Michael Abram Nugent, BHS 1964

Michael Abram Nugent, BHS 1964

September 6, 1946 — June 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Abram Nugent, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, coach, referee, mentor, friend, and dedicated sports enthusiast, on June 13, 2025, at the age of 78. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in learning, influence, discipline, teamwork, guidance, fairness, support and an unwavering passion for sports.

He was born on September 6, 1946, in Paterson, New Jersey, Mike dedicated his life to his passion for learning and teaching. As a proud “Bulldog” by way of graduating from Burbank High (1964) and the University of Redlands (1969), he found his true calling as a teacher and “Bulldog” at Bowman High School. There he took immense pleasure in shaping young minds, fostering critical thinking and supporting teens on their journey to adulthood. While receiving the Teacher of the Year award from the Hart District in 2003 was a point of pride, it was surpassed by the profound satisfaction of seeing his Bowman students graduate and successfully transition into adulthood, many of whom he maintained contact with for years.

Outside of academia, Mike's greatest enjoyment stemmed from his lifelong involvement in sports as a player, coach, referee, and all-around supporter. He was a highly respected basketball referee for four decades and an acclaimed coach, allowing him to instill principles of fair play, discipline and teamwork in generations of athletes. In recent years, he took immense pride and delight in cheering on his grandson Robert across various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer and track.

Mike was a natural mentor who found great satisfaction in guiding, coaching, advising and supporting others. He seamlessly combined his pedagogical wisdom with the values of sportsmanship; using this unique approach to help others navigate challenges and discover their full potential, both in and out of the classroom and on and off the court.

In 2019, The Santa Clarita Signal published an article, “The Man Behind the Whistle”, capturing the essence of Mike Nugent.

Mike is survived by his loving children, Vivian Forr, Tami Nugent, Leigh Bissell and Ryk Comerford; his cherished grandchildren, Robert Nugent, Kierstin Wilcox and Easen Bissell; his adored great-grandchildren, Carson and Emerie Wilcox; his admired brother Bob Nugent; beloved nephew Robert Nugent, dear niece Nicole Nugent and his treasured (former) wife of 41 years Judi Nugent. He also leaves behind a vast network of former students, colleagues, friends and sports fanatics whose lives were profoundly impacted by his passion and spirit.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 10, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Burbank VFW 1006 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank California. Guests are encouraged to wear sports-themed attire, with Lakers, Dodgers, USC, UCLA or Rams gear being a favored choice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bowman Scholarship Fund in Michael Abram Nugent's name, supporting the next generation of Bulldogs in their education. To donate, please make checks payable to Bowman High School and mail them to: 21508 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, California 91350.

Celebration of Life

Sunday, August 10, 2025

2:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Burbank VFW

1006 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91506

Janith Bloomfield Sherman, BHS 1956

Janith Bloomfield Sherman, BHS 1956 

Sherman, Janith (Jany)

Youngest child of the late Jack and Edith Bloomfield, Jany passed away suddenly on November 25, 2003, at the age of 64. Jany loved literature, relished reading, worshipped words, treasured traveling, and adored alliteration. But, by far, the most important part of her life was her beloved husband of 44 years, Mike. 

She also took great pride and delight in - and loved to indulge - her children, Jim (Alene), Craig (Yumi), Laurie (Ernie), and Scott, and her grandchildren, Arielle, Hannah, Brynn, Paul, Peter, Michael and Jonathan. Jany was devoted as well to her three siblings, Jordan (Dot), Buddy (Joanne), and Judy (Phil), to her sister-in-law Irma, and to all of their children and grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, 77-120 CHS, Box 957054, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7054, or to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, 630 West Fifth St., Los Angeles, CA 90071. 

A service celebrating Jany's life will be held at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, on Sunday, December 14th, at 10:00 a.m.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 2, 2003.

Barry Walter Collins, BHS 1965

Barry Walter Collins, BHS 1965

September 7, 1946 - July 31, 2022 

Barry Collins passed away on July 31, 2022 in Sacramento, CA with his wife and daughter by his side.

Barry was born in Glendale, California to Velma and Marshall Collins.  He grew up in Burbank, California where he began surfing (and sometimes attended Burbank High School).  He continued his studies at San Diego State University (because he could surf there), graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and then went on to Cal Poly Humboldt completing a Master’s degree in Fisheries Biology.

His career began in 1976 working as a biologist for California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on the East Walker River.  But he shortly found himself in the California Delta working on the Striped Bass Study tagging stripers, documenting harvest rates, and doing population estimates.  He also supervised the Fish Facilities Program and the Fish Salvage Operations staff at the Skinner Delta Fish Protective Facility.

Barry met his wife, Judy Tengbom, when she worked for him as a fisheries technician. They were married in 1979 beginning 43 years of adventures and life together.  When Barry was not working, their family spent time on the Delta islands hunting ducks or camping in the Sierras.  He passed his passion of the outdoors onto his son, Reed Collins, teaching him how to fly-fish and tie flies, how to set up a backcountry camp, and how to select the best surf waves; these are all pastimes Reed still enjoys today.

In 1991, Barry and his family decided to move from Stockton to Humboldt County where Barry continued his career at CDFW working on the Natural Stocks Assessment Project; he then moved into the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program that supported salmon and steelhead habitat restoration projects up and down the northern California coast.  During these years on “take your daughter to work day” he brought his daughter, Alison Collins, out to count juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead in the local rotary screw traps.  This sparked her interest in fisheries and led her to pursue a career as a fisheries biologist.  Today she works in the California Delta on many of the same projects that her father worked on.

Barry had so many different passions during his life.  He most enjoyed backpacking and fly fishing in mountain streams.  He loved duck hunting and trap and skeet shooting.  He enjoyed delta blues and played the guitar and mandolin. He loved taking and developing his own photographs, especially black and white photography.  He was a surfer in southern California and a golfer in northern California.  He studied astronomy and was building his own telescope.  There were many nights spent with family and friends looking at the stars and identifying the constellations and galaxies.  He also had a passion for baking bread and we will always remember his delicious focaccia.  Thank you, Barry, for enriching our lives in so many ways.

Barry is remembered by his colleagues and friends as a good person, an inquisitive scientist, fun to be around, direct but constructive, possessing a witty dry sense of humor, and one who was committed to seeing salmonid restoration projects implemented.  Memories being shared by friends and peers have created a beautiful tribute to a man that made an impact on so many people in his life.

Special thanks to friends and caregivers who helped Barry live his best life including Corey, Dusty, Kyle, Doreen, Leonard, Cadine, Shaquille and Adult Day Health Care of Mad River.

Barry was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Collins, and mother, Velma Collins.

Celebrating his life are his beloved wife, Judith Tengbom, his daughter Alison Collins (Corey Phillis and granddaughter Kira), his son, Reed Collins (Sally), his brothers, Fred Collins and Ray Collins and nephews Brian Collins (Chandra), David Collins and John Collins and their families.

Dawne Marie Moselle Hourigan, BHS 1967

Dawne Marie Moselle Hourigan, BHS 1967

April 16, 1949 — July 21, 2024

Dawne Hourigan, 75, born on April 16, 1949, in California, passed away July 21, 2024. She resided in Valencia, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California.

 Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. No other details at this time.

Janet Elizabeth Davis Claypool, BHS 1958

Janet Elizabeth Davis Claypool, BHS 1958

Burbank Leader, July 1996

Janet E. Claypool, 55, died July 13, 1996 in a Mission Hills hospital. Born in Long Beach, she was a former 18-year Burbank resident.

Mrs. Claypool was a Crisis Intake Director for San Fernando Valley Community Heath Center. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Reseda Ward.

She is survived by he faher, William H. Davis of Burbank; her two sons, Rod Dean of Los Angeles and Cary Dean of Sun City, California; her two daughters, Wendy Claypool of Canoga Park and Stacie Parsley of Reseda; one brother, William R. Davis of Valencia; two sisters, Mariilyn Burton of Castaic and Francis Davis of Tustin,; and five grandchildren.

Services were held July 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Reseda.Interment will followat Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth. Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.