REMINDER CLASS 1967 and FRIENDS: July 13 DeBell Clubhouse Grill

http://bhsclass67.blogspot.com/2013/02/save-date-july-13-2012-lunch-clubhouse.html

Fun at Bob's!

The Class of '64 posted this GREAT pic on Facebook...



Left to right...Julie Naugle Modglin '64, Carole Collins '63, Sherry Ake Copp '63, Joyce Harris Bustrum '64, Sunny Abramson Singer '63, Carole Wells Payne '63, Mary Dugger Bernier '64...Seated are Karen Shield Smestad '64 and Pam Zipfel Kirkwood '64 (Tammy Stepanow Klinger '64 was inside paying the bill! and Claudia Hoffman '64 had to leave early)

Marilyn Mazzeo Casey, BHS '71 (1952-2013)

Just came across this sad news...



Marilyn Casey

http://durangoherald.com/article/20130513/NEWS07/130519796/-1/s

Monday, May 13, 2013 11:29pm

Former Durango resident Marilyn Casey died of a heart attack Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at The Lodge in Colorado Springs. She was 60.
 

  

 

Casey

Casey

Ms. Casey was born to Phillip and Marie Mazzeo on Dec. 9, 1952, in Glendale, Calif. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1971. She moved to Durango in 1976.

 

In 1980, she married Randy Casey in Durango. The couple had a daughter together before the marriage ended in divorce.
 

Ms. Casey worked at Lori’s Family Dining for 21 years and at Miller Middle and Riverview Elementary schools as the kitchen manager for many years. She also worked at Farquahrt’s at Purgatory Ski Area.
 

“She was a worker,” her family said. “She lived to work.”
 

Mrs. Casey had lived in Colorado Springs for the last four years.
 

“Marilyn loved her grandbabies, her house, her friends and her life companion and best friend, Darrel Bahr,” her family said. “She was a very positive person who loved rock ’n’ roll and having fun with her friends. There are lots of memories of Lake Powell, camping, trips to Mexico, dancing and enjoying people.”
 

Mrs. Casey is survived by her daughter, Amber Casey of Durango; companion, Darrel Bahr of Durango; brother, Phillip Mazzeo of Burbank, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
 

Cremation will occur. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Hood Mortuary Chapel, 1261 East Third Avenue in Durango.

Nadine Berkland Magee BHS '47 (1929-2013)

Former Senior Bulldogs President, Nadine Magee, passed away recently we just learned.

Please keep her husband Bill and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

APRIL 15, 2013 UPDATE

The following was in the Senior Bulldogs Newsletter

PASSING OF NADINE BERKLAND MAGEE, BHS '47
Former Longtime SENIOR BULLDOGS President



At the beginning of the April 1 Senior Bulldogs luncheon in Burbank, Gus Ghiselli announced to the alumni who were present that Nadine Berkland Magee had passed away two days earlier, on Saturday morning, March 30, 2013, just three days after her 84th birthday. She passed away at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. It was indeed very sad news for all of the alumni at the luncheon.

Nadine was born March 27, 1929, in Lake Mills, Iowa. Both of Nadine's parents were of full Norwegian descent. When she was two years old her family moved here to Glendale, where they lived for three or four years, and where Nadine went to Kindergarten. Then they moved to Burbank and Nadine began the 1st grade at Joaquin Miller Elementary on Providencia. She went the rest of the way through Miller, then John Muir Junior High, followed by BHS graduating in 1947. The family lived on Providencia Ave. while Nadine and her siblings were growing up. Her older brother, Ron, was BHS '45, sister, Sharon, five years younger than Nadine, began at BHS but finished at JBHS. They are both deceased. The youngest sister, Sue, is twelve years younger than Nadine, and went to JBHS. Sue currently lives in nearby Winnetka. Nadine was always involved in school activities during both junior high and high school. She was 'Senior Class Secretary' for the Class of '47. She was also a member of GAA, (Girl's Athletic Association). During her senior year Nadine was chosen to be the 'Aloha Queen', and future husband Bill was her escort for the event! In the September 2008 BHS Centennial Parade, 1947 Aloha Queen Nadine and Aloha Princess Dodie Moore '47, rode together in a classic Cadillac convertible belonging to Dodie's son-in-law. Nadine always headed-up the Class of '47 reunions held each five years from the 25th in 1972 to the 60th in 2007, a lot of work to be sure, but a labor of love for her. By 2012 she physically was not up to the task, and therefore no reunion was held

After BHS Nadine attended Glendale College for one year. She then studied nursing at Santa Rosa Community College in northern California, and after graduating became a nurse. She then returned to Burbank and first worked as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank for a short time. Nadine then went to work for Burbank obstetrician, Dr. Rombeau, in his office as his nurse. She worked for him for quite a few years, both before having children and after, and later would fill in when needed.

Nadine first met Bill Magee in September 1941 when they both began the 7th grade in Burbank at John Muir Junior High. In the 9th grade Nadine wore Bill's class ring on a chain around her neck! Bill says Nadine was very popular, and he usually had to "book a date" about a month ahead! As mentioned he was her date for the 1947 Aloha event where she was the Queen. Sometime after Nadine returned to Burbank after college in Santa Rosa she and Bill reunited. Bill said, "THANK GOODNESS we got back together after high school"! They were married on May 17, 1953, and her passing comes just seven weeks before their 60th wedding anniversary. They first lived in Canoga Park, and then for the last 46 years they have lived in Northridge. Bill and Nadine had two children, Teri and Patrick. Teri is also a nurse, and works at Northridge Hospital. She lives in Northridge. Bill says Teri has been "a life saver" in caring for Nadine at home, and at both Northridge Hospital and the rehab in Chatsworth where Nadine had been recently. Most Senior Bulldogs who attend the Burbank luncheons know that Teri is an 'Honorary Senior Bulldog', usually attending the luncheons and helping in many ways. Patrick Magee and his family live in Woodland Hills. He has a son, Ryan, and two daughters, Nicole, and Jennifer. Bill equates his and Nadine’s life together to this verse from Cinderella, “Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.”

Bill Magee began to attend the Senior Bulldogs luncheons in Burbank in 1992 after he had retired in 1991. At that time there were only about 20 men who attended. They first met at El Chiquito Mexican Restaurant on Olive Ave. in Burbank, owned by Bob Gomez BHS '48, which was across the street from Warner Bros. Nadine was the first lady to attend any of the Senior Bulldogs luncheons! Bill took Nadine with him to one of the luncheons. Everyone knew Nadine, and vice versa. Soon the word spread and more ladies began to attend. The group then began holding the luncheons at Genio's Restaurant on Olive Ave., owned by Marvin Cecchini BHS '52, and Gene Cecchini BHS '54. After that the luncheons were held at the Burbank Holiday Inn for several years. Finally the move was made to the Burbank Elks Lodge on Hollywood Way where the monthly Burbank luncheons continue today on the first Monday of each month, (second Monday in September). Throughout all of these moves the attendance and membership continued to grow, and Nadine was there consistently. Nadine was the Senior Bulldogs Vice President for two years. Next she was the Senior Bulldogs President for about eight years right up until a couple of years ago when Carol Brown Baker '67 became the President. During all of the years that Nadine served, Bill Magee was the Senior Bulldogs Treasurer. All of the Burbank luncheon attendees will remember that every month about ten very nice stuffed animals were given to ten "lucky" ladies that month. Nadine and her daughter, Teri, spent time each month going out to find these animals to be given at the next luncheon. There are a number of classmates of Nadines' who regularly attend the Burbank luncheons, some like Ray Brown and Barbara Rogers Roberts who went all the way through school with her from Joaquin Miller, and several others like Al Copping, Junius "Jay" Davis, Ralph "Buddy" Day, Carmen Uharriet Gardina, Gus Ghiselli, Bette Murphy Hamer, Iris Brown Larson, Dodie Moore, Joyce Nelson Neumeier, and Bob Santoyo who went all through Muir and BHS with Nadine. These friendships stretch back more than 65 years to almost 80 years! Nadine Magee was a very loving lady. Bill Magee says, "she loved everyone all of the time"! Another love of Nadine's was animals, and animal rescue specifically. She and Teri have been involved for years with "Life 4 Paws" and "Cats, Inc.", and her passing will be missed there, also.

Nadine attended her last Senior Bulldogs luncheon in Burbank on December 3, 2012. On December 15 she fell and broke a hip. Over the next couple of months she had been in Northridge Hospital and then at a rehabilitation center in Chatsworth. After that she was at home for 18 days, but it then became necessary to return to Northridge Hospital, where she was for 5 days until her unexpected passing on the morning of Saturday, March 30. Nadine's sister, Sue, hosted a gathering for the family and their closest friends on April 13. This had been planned originally before Nadine's passing, so out-of-town relatives could come to see Nadine after her recuperation. After her death it became a time for them to come together to memorialize her wonderful life. Both Bill and Teri Magee plan to attend the May 6 Senior Bulldogs luncheon in Burbank at the Elks Lodge. While being together on that day there will be a time to celebrate the life of Nadine Berkland Magee with her husband and her daughter. They will have photos of Nadine, which will be shared, and will be hosting our dessert to honor her. Time will be given if any Senior Bulldogs wish to share a story or memory of Nadine. If you are in the Los Angeles area and would like to share in the celebration of Nadine Magee's life, then please do attend the May 6 luncheon at the Burbank Elks Lodge beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Written for the Senior Bulldogs Newsletter by Alan Landros ‘70

Carl 'Bud' Lundquist, BHS '53 (1934-2013)

Carl Lundquist, September 21, 1934 - March 21, 2013




Carl with his parents


Carl with wife Lori and granddaughter Veronica (1992)

Yesterday, our family suffered the loss of Carl Lundquist. I don't have many details but here's what I do know.

Carl, or Bud as we called him, grew up in Burbank and was the oldest of five children. His siblings were Carol Lundquist Thompson, BHS '56 (1938-2002), Richard 'Dick' Lundquist, BHS '54 (1936-1990), Barbie Lundquist Manor, BHS '58 and Gary Lundquist, BHS '62 (1944-2009).

Their parents were Carl (1907-1988) and Anne (1912-1966) Lundquist and they lived on the corner of Angeleno and BelAire.

Over the years as a youngster, I have many fun memories at their home.

After college graduation, Bud married my sister, Patricia Palmer and they had three children: Karen, Kristine and Charles. Bud was an engineer in the aerospace industry. In the late 1970's they divorced. Bud then married Lori.

He also leaves behind three grandchildren: Veronica, Steven and Nicole.

Carl will be missed by many.

APRIL 5, 2013 UPDATE

Carl M. Lundquist Jr. (1934 - 2013)

Obituary

Carl "Bud" M. Lundquist, Jr., 78, of Oak Park, Calif., passed away on March 21, 2013. Carl was born on September 21, 1934, the oldest son of five children born to Anne and Carl Lundquist in Oak Park, Ill. He graduated from Burbank High in 1953, and Pacific State University in 1959. He served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1961.

He is survived by his wife, Lori, of 18 years; and his children Karen, Kristine and Charles; his stepchildren Tracy, Sheri, Trish and Gregg; and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Barb Manor.

Graveside services will be held at Glen Haven Cemetery, 13017 N. Lopez Canyon Road, Sylmar, Calif. 91342, on Friday, April 5, at 11 a.m.

Donations in Carl's memory may be made to Christian Child Fund. www.childfund.org.

Published in Ventura County Star from April 4 to April 7, 2013

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/VenturaCountyStar/obituary.aspx?n=Carl-M-Lundquist&pid=164022307#fbLoggedOut

APRIL 8, 2013

Find A Grave
http://image2.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=107825252

SENIOR PHOTO from Burbank High School Ceralbus Yearbook

Source: http://bhsinmemoriam.blogspot.com/2013/03/carl-bud-lundquist-bhs-1953.html

Bob Crawford, BHS '64 (1945 - 2012)

Please keep Bob's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers...



Robert Lee "Bob" Crawford, '64 - Robert Crawford passed away in an auto accident in Reno, Nevada on November 29, 2012. He was 67. He was buried at Forest Lawn Glendale next to other family members. He had recently moved from Santa Clarita back to Reno where he had lived in previous years.

Robert was born August 3, 1945 and grew up in Burbank, attending Central Elementary and Jordan Jr. High. He began high school at Burroughs and then transferred to BHS for his last two years. For about twelve years from the early 1970's until the early 1980's Robert worked for the City of Burbank in the Streets Department in the Asphalt Division.

Robert was predeceased by his son, Paul Crawford. He is survived by his parents, Richard "Dick" Crawford, BHS '39, and Betty Crawford, Glendale High '41, of Friendly Valley in Santa Clarita, who have been married for 71 years; his older brother, Richard James Crawford, JBHS '61, of Canyon Country; and is also survived by two daughters. 

FIND A GRAVE link

3rd Annual All JBHS/Burbank at CASTAWAY Sept 14, 2013!!

JULY 19, 2013 UPDATE

Just received this email! The event date is September 14 and NOT August 24!!!

Hi Cathy,
Do u know who updates BHS blog sight.
We're just finding out that 9/14 is the correct date for the BHS/JBHS dinner, not 8/24 that is posted on the blog sight.

Lots of confusing emails going around, I did call the castaways event planner and she did confirm 9/14

Thanks

Larry O'Brien. '69

ORIGINAL POST

FACEBOOK PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/events/459923334021496/?fref=tck

Saturday, September 14, 2013. (corrected date)

6:00pm until 12:00am in PDT.

This event has been hugely popular. The Theme is our JBHS/Burbank bond. Let's live it. There will be music, dancing, reminiscing.... If you haven't been to one your in for a treat. If you have been a part of the last few gatherings then you know. Lets celebrate us! Last year we had over 150... There will be more this year!

There is no cost and no cover for this event. If you chose to valet park the suggested donation is $3.50.

The Castaway Restaurant Burbank
1250 East Harvard Rd.
Burbank, California 91501

2nd Annual Gary Smestad Memorial Golf Tourny Sept 20, 2013

This tournament will be at DeBell Gold Course in Burbank and is benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project.

For More Information, Please Contact:
Fred Ortega at:
ochiles@aol.com

Brendan Turner at:
brendan.turner@turnertech.com

AND TO READ MORE ABOUT GARY...
http://burbankhighblog.blogspot.com/search?q=smestad