Bill Slocum, BHS '64 (1946-2021)

William Hart Slocum

October 6, 1946 Los Angeles Co CA - August 26, 2021 Tampa FL

Parents: James and Thelma Richarson Slocum

Siblings: Karen and Randy

 

Lauralee Sengers Slocum, BHS '67, shared the sad news of the passing of her wonderful husband, Bill Slocum, BHS '64. We send our love and our deepest condolences to you and the family. 

Here is a wonderful memorial message posted on Facebook by their son Jason:

It’s with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of my father, Bill Slocum, yesterday. He was surrounded by his family, who love him dearly. He was the best father anyone could ever hope for. He was my father, my friend and hero. Some of the best memories are of playing catch after he got home from work, and getting our cars ready for car shows when I was older. There is a hole left by his passing that time will never heal. He was our Rock, our Compass. Our Compass is gone, but he left a map to follow by the way he lived, lead by example, help others, love of family and to be kind. The bravery he showed through the years of being sick will stay with us forever. He is free of pain now, which is a blessing, and is with Grammy & Poppy. 

If you don’t know, Dad worked for Disney for 38 years before retiring. He started with Disney in 1969 at an entry level position after my grandfather (who also worked there) suggested he interview. He said he was “a glorified gopher, really”. He retired in 2007 as the Director of Corporate Network Operations. He and his team were responsible for merging the infrastructure of ABC and Disney, the information systems for Animal Kingdom and Disney’s cruise ships Wonder and Magic, to name a few. He was the go-to for advice for many on his team, and enjoyed being the “Dad” at work. 

He loved his family fiercely, and enjoyed the time with his grandkids the most. They will forever miss their Papa. We will miss our Dad and friend. 

Thank you for taking the time and indulging this proud son of his. We were fortunate to have him as long as we did.

Robert Wong, BHS '71 (1953-2016)

Robert Chung Wong

BIRTH 10 NOV 1953 • Hong Kong, China

DEATH 13 OCT 2016 • Covina, California

 

Robert died in 2016. I found this brief Obit.   

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/glendora-ca/robert-wong-7129482

OBITUARY

Robert Chung Wong

November 10, 1953 – October 13, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Oakdale Mortuary, Glendora, CA.

RIP!

Rich Morrison

Kennesaw, GA

Isabel Mantilla, BHS '71 (1952-2011)

Isabel Cristina Mantilla

BIRTH 10/08/1952 • Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia

DEATH 06/23/2011 • Carson City, Nevada, USA

Classmate and Researcher, Rich Morrison, wrote:

I found this record on a family tree on Ancestry.  Her Naturalization record has her name as Valverde.  One of the witnesses on her record was named Mantilla.

Her obit is short.  https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2011/jun/28/obituaries-isabel-cristina-valverde/

 

"Isabel Cristina Valverde, 58, of Carson City died June 23, 2011. She born Oct. 8, 1952, in Colombia to Alfonso and Esperanza (Picon) Mantilla. She is survived by her daughter Karla Gomez. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is in charge of arrangements."

 

U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current

Name  Isabel Cristina Valverde

Death Age 58

Birth Date  8 Oct 1952

Residence Place Carson City, Nevada

Death Date  23 Jun 2011

Death Place  Carson City, Nevada

RIP Isabel.

Gene Severson, BHS '71 (1953-2021)

 Eugene "Gene" Norman Severson

March 13, 1953 Los Angeles, Calif - July 20, 2021 Santa Cruz, Calif

(10th grade photo) 

Gene Severson, BHS '71, had been very sick for a long time and passed away from cancer. He lived with his sister, Theresa (Terri/Tess) Severson, BHS '69, and then with their brother, Joel Severson, BHS '73.  

He grew up in Burbank on the corner of Tujunga Ave and 9th St with parents Kenneth Oliver Severson and Frances Grace McClure Severson.

Sadly, the oldest brother, Ken Severson, BHS '68, passed away last year.

We send our deepest and sincere condolences to the Severson family.

RIP Gene and Ken.

Ken Severson, BHS '68 (1950-2020)

 

 

Kenneth Oliver Severson

March 21, 1950 Los Angeles, Calif - April 2020 Hawaii

Today, Frank Malgeri posted this, "Just found out 2 of my friends are no longer with us. I am unsure of the passing dates. I am talking about Gene and older brother Ken Severson."

 

Ann Rickard posted today, "So sad about Ken, we were good chums in Hawaii. Both of us living a sustainable, off grid organic lifestyle. He ate some produce contaminated with Rat/lung worm, which attacked his CNS. Hospitalized over a year, intubated, finally quit eating and asked them to pull the plug...Hard, painful and sad...RIP dear friend. I didn't know about Gene..."

 

Ken has 3 siblings: Tess/Terri BHS '69, Gene BHS '71 and Joel BHS '73. The family lived down the street from me on the corner of Tujunga Ave and 9th St. in Burbank, Calif.

RIP Ken and Gene...

 

 

Johnna Morris Knutson Heilbrun, BHS '71 (1952-2005)

 Johnna Morris Knutson Heilbrun

December 5, 1952 Copenhagen, Denmark - October 4, 2005 Los Angeles, Calif

Lori Gronich wrote today, "Johnna Morris Knutson Heilbrun, wife of Fred S. Heilbrun, passed away October 4, 2005. They lived in Tarzana. Johnna had some very tough times before she met and married Fred, and she was absolutely thrilled they had found one another. She was last in touch with me by letter in the mid-1990s and was very excited about her new hobby, crafting, an entirely new and unexpected direction in her life. At that time, Fred was continuing his long held passion, performing part-time in a band, and Johnna loved going to gigs to hear Fred play." 

RIP Lori.

 

Ben Fullon, BHS '71 (1953-2015)

Benny James Fullon 

February 12, 1953 Los Angeles, Calif - 2015 Los Angeles, Calif 

Ben Fullon married Emma Patricia Coyle on May 18, 1985, and they have a daughter. 

All we know now is that Ben passed away in 2015. We will post more information as it comes forth.

RIP Ben.

Dan Griesmann, BHS '64 (1946-2020)

Daniel Griesmann

August 4, 1946 - October 2, 2020

We are sad to tell you that we learned today, that we lost Dan Griesmann BHS '64 on October 2, 2020. Today is his Birthday...he was born August 4, 1946.

His sister, Sharon Griesmann wrote:

"He got sick with digestive issues. He had his gall bladder removed, and was in and out of the hospital a couple times. Then his kidneys started to give him trouble. He was getting better (we thought), and was sent home, but then took a turn for the worse. I got a call, that he was back in the hospital on a ventilator. He passed peacefully, and is no longer in pain. Thank God! His two sons were with him when he passed." 

 

Danny had two sons, Brian and Todd Griesmann.

Danny was always a friendly and well-liked classmate. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. God Bless, Danny.