Burdette Houser (BHS '66) Died Last Night

Burette Lynn Houser

September 23, 1946 - April 15, 2010

Parents: Lloyd Russell House (1906-2001) and Vivian L Daniels (approx 1912 - ?)

Received the following email just now...

Hi All,
Just got this from Jennifer Dale Schatz '66...

Burdette was one of the "Good Guys"...God Bless Him...

Herb, will you please add his name to the Senior Bulldog News Memorial List? (Also, please remove him from the mailing list)

Richard Crescitelli, will you please add Burdette Houser BHS '66 to our BHS Memorial List? Thanks so much...

Pam

Afternoon Ladies,

Sorry to have to report this but, Dennis Roy just called to say that Burdette passed away last night. As of now there are no plans for a service or memorial.

After seeing him for the past few weeks it really was a blessing. He still gave me that smile and asked about our girls. He was quite a guy. I had the pleasure of knowing him since elementary school and Howard worked with him on the BHS “Chain Gang” while our girls were in school.

God bless you our friend.

Jennifer (Dale) Schatz

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Nancy Jennings Webb (BHS '64) Died Yesterday

April 15, 2010
Cathy,
Nancy Jennings Webb BHS '64 passed away yesterday, in Frisco, Texas, after a long battle of many years with breast cancer. Below is the letter we received from her husband and also fellow class member, Rev. John Webb...Pam

Dear Loved Ones,

Nancy went home to be with Jesus at 2:40pm this afternoon. I had the great privilege of holding her close as she made the transition from the pain of this life to God's marvelous place prepared for those that love the Lord. She is now with the Lord, without pain and suffering. I cherish the 43 1/2 years I had the privilege of sharing with the most wonderful woman in all the world. She cherished all of you, and prayed without ceasing for the needs of each of you when she became aware of those needs. I pray that her legacy of loving her Savior and others will live on in each of you.

On behalf of my family, we thank you for your thoughts and prayers over the months and years. Those prayers meant so much to Nancy, my family, and me. We will have a memorial service some time next week, and we will keep you posted as to the day and time. Please spread the word to any you might think of that loved my precious wife. I love you all very much.

Much Love,

The Webb Family

John, Carrie and Tim, Jonathan, David and Kellis, and our 9 grandchildren

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Obituary

Carhops!

As a former Toluca Lake Bob's Big Boy Carhop, I had to post this fun video I stumbled across today. Nancy Bridgestock Steichmann's (BHS '67) aunt Kay was the manager, so we both got jobs there in the late 60's - wild times indeed!

Next Burbank on Parade, why not have Carhops rollerskating holding trays of food?


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BHS Display for Centennial


THE FIRST CARHOPS

Alumni Football Game May 8, 2010

Received this message via Facebook today:

I coach at Burbank High and we are having an Alumni Football game on Saturday May 8th 2010 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM!

People can e-mail me at ginobarragan@burbankusd.org!!!

Thank you Andre for continuing to support Burbank High School!!!

Coach Gino B.
Go Bulldogs!!!

WEBSITE: burbankfootball.org

2010 Burbank on Parade Updates

We had a great day and here are a few photos and video from Scott and Dona Foy Bruckner, Flora Angel Ferrens and yours truly!






Cathy Nicholls Coyle (BHS '67)


Cathy Palmer (BHS '67)




Don Balderseroni (BHS '67), driver, was one of the directors of the parade


Don Ripley Ray (BHS '67) with wife, Xiao Mei


Shelly Perez Lucero (BHS '67) with son, Michael Lucero


Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Dona Foy Bruckner, Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Pam Hawkins Swan, Joanne Yoffee Furer, Sara Marino Becaria, Cathy Palmer, Alan Singer - all BHS '67


Sitting: Donnine Storey Moeller, Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Madelaine Zeleany Whiteman
Standing: Sandy Ballard Spero, Vicki Peters Stigile, Cathy Palmer, Shari Deuel Nicholls, Don Ripley Ray, Carol Brown Baker, Shelly Perez Lucero, Alan Singer, Deanne Lloyd Jennings, Joanne Yoffee Furer, Flora Angel Ferrens - all BHS '67


Cathy Palmer, Shelly Perez Lucero, Pam Hawkins Swan and Sara Marino Becaria - all BHS '67


Xiao Mei Ray and Dale Ferrens


Flora Angel Ferrens and Don Ripley Ray - BHS '67


Alan Singer, Deanna Lloyd Jennings and Sandy Ballard Spero - BHS '67


Joanne Yoffee Furer (BHS '67)


Cathy Nicholls Coyle and Shari Deule Nicholls - BHS '67


John Coyle (BHS '65), Bob Fossler (BHS '64), Mark Littleton (Muir '64/Costa Mesa '67), Bruce Fossler (BHS '66) and Craig Beedle (BHS '66)


Bruce Fossler (BHS '66), Bob Fossler (BHS '64) and Mark Littleton (Muir '64/Costa Mesa '67)


Bruce Fossler and Craig Beedle - BHS '66



WATCH A BIT OF THE PARADE

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MORE...!

4/11/10 Parade Update by Joyce Ruldolph

4/11/10 Parade Article in Burbank Leader

4/14/10 More Parade Pics from Trudie

Update on Burdette Houser (BHS '66)

Received the following emails on Friday while traveling, so I am sorry for the late post. Please keep Burdette in your thoughts and prayers and if possible, give him a visit.

I just sent this to my '66 classmates:

Linda

I was out of town last week when Pam Zipfel Kirkwood '64 sent me this:

Hi All,
I just thought I would send this note out to some of you who are friends of Burdette Houser's '66...
I was just over to see Burdette Houser today, I had made him some chocolate chip cookies that he loves so much. Unfortunately, I waited a little too long to get them to him...He's not good. He is down to 107 lbs. He can no longer swallow. They are nourishing him with IV fluids. They have stopped all of the chemo treatments and a hospice doctor was supposed to come by today to assess him today...
He is such a "Brave Little Bulldog". God Bless Him...

Although Burdette has defied all odds so far, if you have been thinking about calling or visiting Burdette, I think maybe you better do it fairly soon. He looks pretty frail. He has a large tumor in his stomach now...I guess, that is what has affected the swallowing reflex... Pam

I never knew Burdette in high school. Spoke to him for the first time at the 40th at the Castaway. The last time I saw him was the our 42nd Reunion 1 1/2 years ago during the BHS Centennial, when he was wheelchaired in by an LVN friend to join us under the tent.

So I was nervous about going to see him. And I was totally unprepared for what 107 lbs looks like when I visited him Friday afternoon: like an Auschwitz survivor. He has good hearing, still enjoyed listening to the Dodgers game, but difficulty talking, and his eyes were closed most of the time. He's being kept "comfortable".

As Pam says, if you have been thinking about visiting him (calling him probably wouldn't be a good idea any more), don't procrastinate. He wants visitors. He was very appreciative.

I've definitely revised my thinking about visiting people who are "terminal": stop being reluctant and give the gift of a little time to just sit and BE with them. Small talk unnecessary.

You know you're getting old when something like this makes you wonder who's going to come visit YOU.

Sorry for my down tone. I didn't expect this visit to affect me the way it did.

In case you need it, Burdette's info is:
Chandler Convalescent 818-240-1610
525 S. Central, Rm 26-A
Glendale, CA 91204
Burdette's telephone 818-312-7053

Sadly,

Linda (Schuster) Mazur
Pasadena, CA

Burbank on Parade 2010

Just received the following email from Linda Lee, Alumni Drill Team organizer, and Joyce Rudolph, Alumni Drill Team Leader (and Burbank Leader News Reporter as well!) followed by more great Parade pics from John and Cathy Nicholls Coyle.


Many thanks to all!!


2010 Alumni Drill Team with New Banner made by Shari Deuel Nicholls (BHS '67)

Hi Linda,
I wrote this story and am sending it to people on my email list. Maybe you would like to send it to the drill team members. Thanks for organizing the girls – we have a great group!

Joyce

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I just got back from a fabulous day in the community.

This morning I was marching with the Burbank Burroughs Alumni Band and Drill Team in Burbank on Parade. Joanne Miller did a terrific job putting the line up together. The band sounded great led by director Bill Kuzma. And former Burbank High School drum major Bob Gaston came all the way from Arizona to help Sharon Kuzma carry the banner. Seems like old times.

It was great to see people along the route as we marched, my neighbors Andy and Lisa Hazelwood, school board members Roberta Reynolds and Debbie Kukta. I was in drill team with Roberta and she was my support system when I tried out for captain.

I saluted former city manager Mary Alvord who was providing commentary aside my favorite vertical blinds consultant Richard Raad. Good job guys, I can't wait to see the finished product on BTV6!

Thanks to everyone along the route who cheered the drill team on. We had several new members and they had trouble sleeping last night, worried they would be laughed at, but they all agreed they are definitely coming back to march next year.

Next Linda Johnson and I went up to the new DeBell Golf Club to meet and greet the parade committee's party. We munched on chips and salsa and garlic toast made famous at Smoke House restaurant. Ummm good.

Then it was back in the car and off to Community Chevrolet to see the George Barris 2010 styled Camaro Spirit. There were two parked in the lot, a beautiful red one that George drove down Olive in Burbank on Parade and the yellow one with purple accents, especially a favorite of Don Baldaseroni, public relations rep for the Road Kings. What could be better than a car painted in Road Kings purple.

We didn't get a chat with him because he was only there for 5 minutes, but Jay Leno drove into the dealership parking lot in an open air truck. I don't know the year or model, but I will get that in time for my story in Wednesday's Leader.

George Barris was having a blast posing for pictures with all the pinup girls who showed off their smiles and figures in skin tight and very revealing outfits. I never saw so many men smile like I did today. George was very sweet and saw me standing forlornly a few feet away and pulled me in to have our picture taken, sans pinup girls. I felt very honored. He's a very charming man. And he gave me a nice interview, please check it out in Wednesday's paper.

All in all it was a fabulous day and I can't wait until next year.

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Yes Joyce...... we do have a great group!...was the time and effort worth it?......ABSOLUTELY!!.....
.......I thank you all for making my day, so to speak......and a special thank you to Shari for the great banner!..... Hugs, Linda Lee










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