Carole Sumner Erken, BHS '74 (1956-2026)

Carole Lynn Sumner Erken

August 1956 - August 23, 2026

We just received the following sad report... 

I just found out my sister Carole Lynn Sumner Erken passed away August 23, 2026, in Turkey and was buried there. 

Nancy Sumner 

Sister 

Class of 1976

George Marciniw, BHS '74 (1956-2026)

George Stephen Marciniw

May 16, 1956 - September 15, 2026

Tragic news just learned... George Marciniw NBC helicopter pilot who died in a helicopter crash in Chatsworth graduated from Burbank High in 1974.

A Few Facebook Comments

Caryn Gold
This is the saddest news ever. George has been my friend for many years. Hard to process all this breaking info. I will miss the teamwork of George and Julia Deng (AM) and George and Eliana Moreno (PM). I will miss the blow by blow of the high speed chases through the streets of So. Cal. and the parting words of Eliana saying "I'll send it back to you in the studio"
Condolences to their families and loved ones. I will miss my friend George🙏❤️

April Wind
Such an awful tragedy today in Chatsworth. Chopper pilot and Burbank Bulldog.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends🙏🏼
Rest in Peace George🕊

Patsy Raymundi
Condolences. to George’s family I was a classmate of his 74’ -Just saw him at our Senior Luncheon lunch last month He was great. guy God Bless you George ,will be miss a lot✝️💙💙🌹

Pamela Anglin Howland
This is shocking news to hear. 😢 I have known George since we were children at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School in Burbank. He was always such a good friend. I will be praying for him and also for his family for strength during this extremely difficult time. I’m so very sorry…Rest in peace my friend. 🙏🏼

Bob Marak
So sad to hear of this. He was in my graduating class and we have kept in touch over the years. Godspeed George 🙏🙏🙏.

Kathleen Gaston Hitt
I was BHS class of 1973. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends and prayers for comfort.

Dereck Jordan
I just saw George Saturday night over at the Blueroom and we were just talking about life in general and to hear of his passing and really shocks me. God bless you, George. I’m gonna miss you Godspeed. Love you, brother. 🥲🥲🥲

David Griffin
2nd NBC helicopter to crash in the SF Valley. The first one was piloted by Francis Gary Powers and crashed in the '70s in the Sepulveda Basin after running out of fuel. They were covering the Santa Barbara fires and were on their way back to Burbank.

Debbie Burpee Wilander
My sincere condolences to wall who loved him! He was such a sweet man!! RIP George! 🙏

Jeri Morin Valencia
I just now saw this!!! 😮 🙁 George!!! 🙁 I saw there was a "beloved reporter and pilot killed in a helicopter crash in L.A." and I just knew it was our beloved George. 🙁 I can't believe it.

George Pacal
I’m heartbroken to hear of George’s tragic passing so suddenly…
He loved flying and working with Eliana especially, always talking about the news stories they were involved with… He was a positive person and made everyone feel relaxed around him. The “Blue Room” was his hangout often, and he must have had a lot of friends there and ones at the BHS alumni luncheons too… You will be sorely missed George— rest in peace my friend….

Andrew Shillinglaw Jr., BHS 1974 (1956-2024)

Andrew Shillinglaw Jr.

August 1, 1956 - January 31, 2024

Andrew Shillinglaw Jr. of Auburndale, Florida, passed away at the age of 67, on January 31, 2024. 

Andrew is the son of Andrew and Mary Shillinglaw Sr and his siblings are Wade Shillinglaw BHS 76, Liz Shillinglaw BHS '79 and Patricia Shillinglaw-Seltzer BHS '81 (1963-2002).

Darrel Sorensen, BHS '74 (1956-2025)

 

Darrel John Sorensen

January 12, 1956 - June 18, 2025 

 

Brother Duane Sorensen, BHS '71, passed away in 2017. 

 

Posted by Jill Basowski

 

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my dad, Darrel Sorensen. For those who knew him, you know he was the life of every party—always laughing, always making others laugh, and always making friends wherever he went.

 

He was truly one of a kind—warm, generous, and full of love. More than anything, he was the most amazing dad. He was always there for me, no matter what, and I will miss him more than words can ever express.

 

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support. It means the world during this incredibly difficult time.

 

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Cheryl 'Smith' Herzog
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be missed

Debbie Grose Kaldunski-Cole
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him well from high school. You will be in my prayers

Jaclyn S Gambaro
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your sister and the rest of your family.🙏🏼

Michael Ruiz
So sorry to hear this, I’ve been friends with him since high school!

Susan Ragan Blair
What a blow to the heart. Man I am so sorry

Nancy Curtis Pourzand
💜

David Taylor
Sorry for your loss. I knew Darrel from kindergarten at Jefferson school!

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
🙏

Cathy Stone
I am so very sorry for your loss and to hear this sad news. 💚

Brian O'Rell
I am very sorry for your loss.I do remember him from high school,And full of life is a good way to describe him.

Gary Bardakji
My condolences. I didn’t know your dad well but we had spoken. May he rest in peace.

Sandra Franco Trohanowsky
I'm so sorry . I've been wondering how he's been. Sending prayers for all.

Tom Brassil
Very sorry to hear of this but thank you for letting us know. God bless you and the family and God Speed Darrel 🙏

Danny Rutherford
WOW, Darren was a great guy. Great memories. RIP brother

Steven Van de Rostyne
🙏 so sorry

Deanna Bergman
Very sorry for your loss Jill! 🌷

Karen Greer Clayton
So sorry for your loss. Darrel was a good friend of mine. We went to our first Burbank night at Disneyland. So many great memories. Prayers for you and your family at this time 🙏

Susan Ghiselli Mauch
So sorry for your loss 💕

Corey Fredrickson
So many wonderful memories, he will be missed so much 😢 but never forgotten
Prayers and condolences to you and your family

Ron Wamhoff
WOW, one of my very best friends growing up. R I P

Kathy Noonan
So sorry for your loss. Your dad and I were classmates since elementary school. Truly a great human being.

Lisa Engelsman Birtle
Such a nice guy🙏

Patsy Raymundi
So sorry for your loss RIP

Dianne Postal-Simmons
A lot of memories … miss him, and Duane passed away too young. Sending love and hugs. God bless.

Steve Mcglynn
Godspeed hammer🙏 so many good times together. Bmac committee meetings, chic a Shay golf meetings @ Willard’s office . Sunrise film softball and so on. Will miss you my friend 🙏☮️😢

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.

Joanie Bailey
Sorry for your loss.

Chas Wilson
He was a great guy.

John Musich
Sorry for your loss. So sad to hear the news that Darrel has passed. I have fond memories of a great guy.

Marina Hayes
My deepest condolences to your family and friends who knew him! The nicest guy! RIP Darell Sorensen ! 🙏✝️🙏

Jonna Arell
Sorry for your loss

Susan Berger
🙏🙏

Debbie Burpee Wilander
My condolences to all who loved him! 🙏

Liz Allen
RIP 🙏😔

Sheri Fanderlik
So sorry for your loss

Roger Starkey Sr.
I moved across the street from the Sorenson boys on Jamestown Road in 1964 so I’ve known Darrel,Dwayne and David a long time. It’s it’s very heartbreaking to know that Darrell has passed. my condolences to you and your sister Godspeed Darrell. 

Karen Vitale
So very sorry to hear about your father Darrel’s passing. He was such a nice person when I knew him in high school. Prayers for your family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Anthy Hellmers
Rest In Peace Darrel. He had great hair. What a fun guy and light hearted.
Many blessings of comfort

Rikki Moryuseph Haffner
I'm so sorry to hear about Darrel. I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared with him. He was great and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏻

James Russo
So sorry to hear of your father's passing.
Sending prayers to all that loved him!!

Michael K. Ragan
Larger than Life individual… I was a scrub Sophomore when Darrel was King of BHS… I can remember Him so clearly walking the Halls of BHS…Godspeed my Friend…

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Shirley Freeman
My condolences to the family. Sending prayers to the family.

Pamela Anglin Howland
So, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was in my class at BHS. My husband is not on this page but I let him see your post. They grew up together on the same street. In fact..my husband had a nickname that everyone knew him by back in the day and he said it was given to him by your Dad and Roger Starkey. May Darrel rest in eternal peace in the loving arms of our Lord. You all will be in my prayers…🙏🏼

Debi Storm
Darrel was one of a kind! He will be missed. Prayers and condolences to you Jill and your family.

Muski Muskatell
So sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

Cheryl Bunch Eubanks
Very sorry to hear this news. Prayers for friends and families! 🙏♥️🙏♥️ RIP Darrell!🙏♥️

Peter Costas
I am so very sorry for your loss 😞

Daniel Fukumoto
Sorry for your loss…

Susan Wilson Whitt
So sorry for your loss. Prayers go up for the family😞🙏

Christopher Silveira
So sad to hear the sad news, Darrel was a great person. My condolences to his family

Dan Davis
RIP Bulldog

Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace.

Susan Peña MacCaskey
Omg, I'm heartbroken.. Susn a nine guy

Jonathan Brewer
Grew up down the street from your Dad and his brothers. So sorry to hear that he has passed. RIP.

Mike Donathan
So sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great guy. 🙏

Kimberly Gorsuch
💜

David Young
Sad news indeed. Prayers for the family.

Michele Duarte Kilroy
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dad. 💔😥
 

Bruce Jones, BHS '74 (1956-2017)

 

Bruce Scott Jones

July 17, 1956 - July 4, 2017

Sadly, we just learned that Bruce Jones, 1974 grad and former BHS Print Shop teacher, passed away in 2017. His wife, Carolyn Anne Jones, died in 2015 and is interred at Forest Lawn. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190324822/carolyn-anne-jones

Bruce also was the owner of IPF Printing Company on Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, CA.

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS
Gary Bric
Way to young

Holly Cleeland
He was such a nice man❤️👍

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog 🙏

Robert Gaston
Sad news

Jim Wahler
He grew up on the same street as me, super nice guy. Sad news. ☹️

Corey Fredrickson
Is this confirmed ?
He has a brother also
I’ll Have to do some digging

I saw him and talked to him about that time in 2017 …
Where is he buried

Bruce Fossler
He took over for Mr. Kerr.
What a great teacher..
R.I.P.

Cecilia Olga Aguirre Sheehan
How sad. May they both rest in peace.

Julie Guttridge
Wow! Both he & wife too young 🥲

Brenda Rossie-soto
My deepest condolences 🙌🙏

Lisa Jordan
The kid who sat in front of me in alphabetical order. Rest well!

Richard Hernandez
Rest in peace, Mr. Jones, thoughts and prayers, go out to your loved ones.

John Basile
Hits close to home. Always friendly and helpful, our neighbor and friend.
RIP Bruce.

Karra Blackburn Merritt
May he rest in peace for eternity 🌹

Liz Allen
RIP 🙏

Gracie Kelley
🙏🏻

Susan Ragan Blair
Stop to many of us are dying! Very sad to see this

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
🙏

Julian Almaraz
RIP Bruce great guy

Tony Panarisi
Oh no! Bruce was a great guy.

Christina Vlachos-Peratsakis
Very sad. A wonderful neighbor and such a kind person.

Michael K. Ragan
Bruce played the Trumpet every school day morning at John Muir Junior High during the Morning Flag raising ceremony…..

Patsy Raymundi
So sad,he was a nice guy. RIP Bulldog Bless his family

Mary Allison Downum Oaks
I so liked Bruce Jones, i had a secret crush on him. He was so sweet & kool.

Jeri Morin Valencia
Awww 🙁 I remember him. ❤

Gregg Wietstock
❤️🙏❤️

Nancy Swanson Goss
I grew up with him in church. So sad.

Terri Wilson
Such a handsome young man.

Debbie Cooper Billiot
I remember Bruce and Tony, he was a great guy
My brother and I were class of ‘75

Gary Bojorquez
Rest in peace 🙏 Bruce. We had some good times at Burbank high.

Lorette Kelsey
So sad

Gary Wysocky
A really nice guy. I'll bet he was a good teacher as well

Marina Hayes
🙏💙🙏

Patsy Raymundi
Knen him from school nice guy so sad Bulldog RIP

FACEBOOK COMMENTS BEFORE WE KNEW HE PASSED AWAY

Gary Stevens

Does anyone know where or anything about the print teacher Bruce Jones? 1981?

Miguel Maldonado

He was my print class teacher back in the late seventies. The class set up and printed the school paper. He was a really laid back, cool dude.

Gary Stevens

Well, I just wanted to reach out to anyone of his family or others who remember him and share that he changed my life and I've been in screen printing my whole adult career and I wanted to say thanks! 😊

Here is what he wrote in my senior year book

"Keith, what a year in print shop. The silk screen expert has finally made it through Keith. You have been a big asset to the program and your driving determination will open many opportunities in the coming years. I still want the silk screen tour this summer. Good luck always to a super student bruce Jones."

Keith Knoop

Bruce told me “ good thing I passed you, or you would not have graduated. You owe me”

Loved that guy!

Bill Krolikowski

Yeah I remember Bruce our print shop teacher. He had a cool Honda I think it was a CB 750F. Any body hear or in touch with him?

Doug Hallett, BHS '74 (1956-2024)

 Douglas Ellis Hallett

May 15, 1956 - October 14, 2024

Sad news, Folks... We just learned that Douglas Hallett passed away on 10/14/24 in Texas.  He is survived by his wife Araceli, son Louie and 4 grandkids. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Doug’s sister Sharon Hallett, BHS ‘74, passed away in 2011.

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Laurie Rorick
May he rest in peace, my condolences to his family and friends.

Susan Peña MacCaskey
Sincere condolences to the family
RIP Doug

Johnny Faro
Doug was my first friend at BHS. When nobody wanted to hang with this dweeb, Doug reached out and befriended me. Thanks for your kindness, bud. May you rest in peace. 🤗

Mary Allison Downum Oaks
Doug Hallett you were the kindest guy at BHS who tearfully say goodbye to with prayers of peace and a painfree life in heaven

Susan Ghiselli Mauch
Rest in peace💐

Chas Wilson
I’m so sorry to hear that. Rest in peace.

Gary Bojorquez
RIP DOUG.

Peter Costas
RIP Doug

Jeanine Martin
He was good guy.

Lisa DeHaven
RIP Doug❣️ You will be missed

Karen Vitale
RIP Doug🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Jacquie Henry
RIP Doug🙏🙏🙏

Theresa Terry Ballesteros-Thomason
RIP Bulldog

Kathleen Ryan, BHS '74 (1956-2024)

Kathleen Ruth Ryan  

August 15, 1956 - July 23, 2024

Today we received this very sad note from Pamela Gordon Ryan...

We lost my sister in law this past week Kathleen Ryan Class of 1974. 

Kathleen Ruth Ryan passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, in San Diego with her family by her side after a lengthy battle with Glioblastoma. 

Kathleen was born on August 15, 1956, in Burbank, California, to Eddie and Maurine Ryan. Growing up in Burbank, she attended Washington Elementary, John Muir Junior High, and Burbank High School, graduating in 1974. Thereafter, she graduated from California State University, Northridge. 

Following college, Kathleen joined the Los Angeles Police Department. Rising through the ranks, Kathleen worked as a Detective and as a patrol Sergeant where she was respected and admired by all who served alongside her. She was awarded the Police Star for her role in courageously putting her own life on the line to save another person. After a 35-year career in law enforcement, Kathleen retired in 2020. 

Kathleen met her husband Andy Ryan, and they were married in 1988. Six beautiful children followed. There was nothing more important to Kathleen and Andy than their family. After Andy’s passing in 2009, Kathleen continued to raise her six children, nurturing, and developing them into the wonderful people that they are today. 

Kathleen’s generosity with her family was unmatched. She loved the holidays and was the ultimate gift giver, often traveling across Southern California with her mother, Maurine, to find that special present for her kids, nephews, and great-nephews. Kathleen was extremely competitive and witty. She loved to play games (bingo was a family favorite). There were countless family dinners and holidays at her parent’s house (Eddie and Maurine). Mischievous as ever, family gatherings often descended into water fights if Kathleen found a squirt gun or a hose. 

Kathleen had the biggest heart. Through her public service and her dedication to her family, she had a profound effect on innumerable lives and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her children, Cory, Ricky, Dani, Kelly, Heather, Lauren, her brother Mike (Pamela), nephews, Kyle (Stephanie, Sammy, and Leo), and Casey, her aunt Ruth Childress, cousins, Gary Childress (Caralee, Jay, and Jake) and Rick Childress (Susan and Katy Sue), and many friends. Her husband, Andy Ryan, and her parents Eddie and Maurine preceded her in death.

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A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS... 

Dan Davis
RIP Bulldog

Anthy Hellmers
She was a wonderful person at Muir and BHS.

Danny Rutherford
WOW, this hurts. She was a great human being. RIP Kathleen

Cheryl 'Smith' Herzog
Such sad news to hear. She was a sweetheart. My condolences to her family

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
Rest in peace.

Janice Stinson BeimfordTop contributor
I was her friend. This makes me very very sad. We were going to get together when she got better!

Bob Hart
 Heartfelt condolences

Sallie Shelton Thomas
I’m so sorry to hear this. I got to know Kathy and Andy (and Maureen) when their five youngest children attended Burbank Methodist Preschool School when I was the director. They were a wonderful family. My condolences to Cory, Ricky, Cory, Danielle, Heather and Lauren.

Waneen Cormier Post-Marks
So sorry to hear the news of her passing. RiP Kathleen.

Renee King
I’m so sorry such sad news!

Tom Moriarty
I remember her at BHS, so sad to read this.

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Cecilia Olga Aguirre Sheehan
RIP fellow Bulldog.

Rezinka Ayala
Rest in peace. 🕊️

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog 🙏

Patricia Espinoza
RIP

Shawn Stevens
I remember her. I was 2 years behind but she still made an impression. My prayers go to her family.

Mike Signorelli
RIP🙏🙏🙏

Nancy Olsen BarryTop contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for Kathy’s beautiful family 🙏🙏💔

George Kieffer
RIP and thank you for your service.

Chris Stanton
I remember her from Muir, and BHS such a sweet girl. RIP🌹🌹

Nainsi Skiba
Rest in peace.

Jonny Reese  ·
RIP 🪦

Wayne BaldaroTop contributor
Condolences 💐

Renee J Hope
RIP

Margie Taylor
Pamela Gordon Ryan

Kathy Fay Rush
This is so sad! We met when our sons were in “mommy and me”, she was so kind. God bless her family and may she rest in peace. 🙏🏻💛

Betsey Nash
A life well lived & lots of folks to carry on. Good on her!

Marvin Stewart Steinberg
So sweet and kind ! RIP

Debbie Burpee Wilander
My condolences to all her loved her! 🙏

Donna Rowe
RIP Bulldog 💙

Debbie Cooper Billiot
I too remember her - I was grad ‘75. Lots of 🙏🙏🙏 for her family

Krenn Scott
God rest her soul and bless her for her service.❤️

Deanna Jennings
Such sad news. I had Ricky in preschool and got to know their wonderful family. Prayers and love to the family. 🥰

Lisa Villasenor-Foerstel
My condolences to her family and friends. She was a couple of years ahead of me
We went to the same schools She was always so nice. I also remember Mrs. Ryan , lovely woman always on the go, always smiling and waving. All part of my beautiful memories of Burbank . .So sorry for your loss.

Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace. 🙏🙏

Mary Joan Swartzbaugh
🙏🙏🙏

Stella Hoefflin
Very sad!!!

Theresa Terry Ballesteros-Thomason
RIP Bulldog

Bernard Brady
Sympathies to the family.

Julian Almaraz
Very sad day. I worked with her at LAPD, outsanding officer and supervisor. She was a very tough lady and held her own against bad people. She had the biggest heart. Always helping others, she had alot of brothers and sisters, who loved her. She will be missed, may She RIP. Prayers to the family and friends.


Sherryl Lee
So very sad but she’s with Andy, the love of her life.

Jillian McDonald Kelly
RIP Kathleen. I will always remember you. ❤️🙏🏻

Kim Cox Yadon
Sad news to hear. We were friends at Washington Elementary school. She was a sweetheart. May good memories be a comfort to her family ❤️

Virginia Hamilton
Rip.😇🙏