Monday, March 18, 2024

Sharon Wernsing Prichard, BHS '66 (1948-2009)

 


Sharon Lee Wernsing Prichard was born on November 7, 1948 to parents Edward and Elsie Wernsing. She and her siblings, Sandra, BHS '63, Neil, BHS '65 and Alan, BHS '71 lived in Burbank, California and went to Burbank High. Sharon graduated in 1966.
 
In 1975, Sharon married Guy Prichard and they lived in Canyon Country, California. On May 31, 2009, Sharon died at 60 years of age.

In 2007, Sharon's younger brother Alan Wernsing, BHS '71, passed away, Click Here to read more.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Candy Kearney, BHS '74 (1956-2024)


 Candice "Candy" Noel Kearney
December 21, 1956 Los Angeles CA - January 27, 2024 Glendale, CA

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS
Rebecca Willis
Candy was my neighbor and friend for years.
Cathy PalmerAuthor
Moderator
Rebecca Willis I am so sorry…
Rebecca Willis
Cathy Palmer ...Thank you! My bestie is her older sister, Karen. So sad to lose our loved ones.
Rebecca Willis
Candy was really proud of her modeling portfolio. Candy's sister recently shared these with me. I remember going with Candy to that first meeting at the modeling agency in the Valley. Candy was so talented, also an incredible seamstress.


 


Kathleen James
I went to school with her younger sister Kelley. My condolences to her family ๐Ÿ™

Kate O'Sullivan
I’m so sorry to hear this… a neighbor… I wondered where she was in the world.
Rebecca Willis
Kate O'Sullivan...I'm still good friends with her sister, Karen.
Kate O'Sullivan
Rebecca Willis I saw that!

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog ๐Ÿ™

Judy Torres
wow, she was my friend all the way through school… Rest in peace, dear, one rest in peace. ♥️

Gary Mills
RIP Fellow Bulldog ๐Ÿ™

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
Rest in peace fellow classmate.

Vicki Herrin FieldsTop Contributor
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Mike Mihos
Rest in peace

Julian Almaraz
RIP

Cathy Stone
Fly with the Angels Candy! ๐ŸŒท

Mary Durrer
So sorry

Karen Torres Weil Morrison
So sad!

Donald MatthewsTop Contributor
RIP, Ma’am ๐Ÿฅฒ

Nainsi Skiba
Rest in peace.

Rebecca Willis
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Donna Gartrell Jones
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Jacqueline Rudell
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Nancy Fischer
❤️๐Ÿ™❤️๐Ÿ™

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
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Julie GuttridgeTop Contributor
๐Ÿฅฒ๐Ÿฅฒ. Lost another Bulldog ๐Ÿฅฒ

Donna Gibbons, BHS '76 (1958-2022)

 
Donna Marie Gibbons
September 18, 1958 - March 1, 2022
 
 




Richard Rogan, BHS '31 Summer (1914-1996)

 


 Richard Robert Rogan
May 6, 1914 - August 14, 1996
 
 
Richard had 6 children and most if not all went to Burbank High. In 2018 his only daughter, Maria Rogan, BHS '66 passed away. CLICK HERE to read more about Maria.
 



CLICK HERE TO READ COMPLETE LIST OF BHS 1931 SUMMER STUDENTS

Monday, February 26, 2024

Tina Gonzalez Bass, BHS '87 (1969-2024)

OBITUARY

Tina Lynn Bass

January 23, 1969 – January 2, 2024
Obituary of Tina Lynn Bass
IN THE CARE OF

Valley Funeral Home

Tina Lynn Bass, age 54, of Burbank, California passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Tina was the daughter of Dan Gonzalez and Judi Gascoigne. She was raised in Burbank and attended Burbank schools, graduating from Burbank High School in 1987. She attended CSULB and earned her teaching degree. Growing up, Tina played softball and basketball through the Parks department, being coached by her father, Dan. She also played basketball at BHS. She was also a member of National Charity League. Tina taught 6th grade at John Muir Middle School and was a technician and facilitator at Cri Help. Tina married Mike Bass in 2005 but sadly she became a widow in 2017. She never recovered from the loss.

She is survived by her mother, Judi Gascoigne, and her sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Les Cohen.

Tina was preceded in death by her husband Mike, father Dan Gonzalez, stepfather Jim Gascoigne, and her four beloved grandparents.

Our hearts are broken, but her faith was very strong. We believe she is now at peace with God. Tina had a kind and compassionate heart, and she was always happiest helping others.

Burial services will be private, please reach out to the family for more information.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you donate to Cri Help 11027 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood CA 91601 - (818) 985-8323.

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Dorett Bass just posted this on Facebook...

I just learned my Sister-in-law Tina Bass passed away on Jan.2nd 2024...She joins my Bro-in-Law Mike Bass , and my husband Kevin , along with other family members...hopefully she has found her everlasting peace...๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿ™✝️๐Ÿ’
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Tina and Mike Bass

Link to Mike's page https://burbankhighblog.blogspot.com/2022/04/mike-bass-bhs-86-1968-2017.html

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Theresa Foglia Bailey, BHS '59 (1941-2024)

 

Theresa Marie Foglia Bailey
September 20, 1941 - January 17, 2024
 
Theresa 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.

Therese attended Luther Burbank Jr, High School and then Burbank High School. She loved and excelled in dancing & appeared as dance competition during high school on the Al Jarvis Show. Her graduation class was 1959 where she met her husband of 62 years, Keith Bailey (class of '56 & brother to Joann Bailey '59) 

Theresa and Keith bore two  children, both boys, Carl (7/11/1965) and Michael (9/3/1969) Theresa was 100% total stay at home mother.She 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 a teacher's aid at Washington Elementary School for the years the boys went there. Later on she opened an aerobics dance studio for a few years. She loved to take the boys to the zoo. When Carl died we adopted in his name a baby chimpanzee and named her Crystal. Theresa joined the zoo and became a docent for eight years.Crystal is still alive and is a mother and grandmother.

Theresa was much appreciated due to her sense of humor, generosity and love of family by her immediate family & 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 California donating her time at the animal rescue thrift shops that all proceeds went to spay/neuter programs for all furry animals big and small.

"I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. 
I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. 
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways 
Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. 
I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun. 
Of happy memories I leave when my life is done."
Theresa Marie Foglia Bailey

Article submitted by Keith Bailey via Linda Durkee Johnson '59

Monday, February 5, 2024

Dave Campbell, BHS '68 (1949-2024)

David Lynn Campbell
June 15, 1949 - February 2, 2024

Mike O'Connell posted this sad note on Facebook today... 

Dave Campbell, BHS Class of ’68, passed away on Friday, February 2nd at his home in Costa Mesa. He died after a 12 year valiant battle with prostate cancer. David was one of my best friends. We had been friends for 62 years. He was a good man, and I will miss him.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Denny Rush, BHS '69 (1950-2024)

 

John Dennis "Denny" Rush
May 27, 1950 - January 30. 2024 
 
Just received this sad note along with these photos from Larry O'Brien...
 
My good buddy from school days passed away yesterday. I sent you his daughters post on fb hope you got it.Too soon for the family to think about a celebration of life, I will let you know when I hear something.
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