Sharon McDowell Shepherd, BHS '64 (1946-2018)

Sharon McDowell Shepherd

March 13, 1946 - June 4, 2018

Parents: James and Anne McDowell

Today we received word that Sharon McDowell, sister of BHS '67 classmate, Kyle McDowell, passed away earlier this month.

Friend and classmate, Mary Brotsis Andersen, BHS '67, wrote that it was quite a shock as she had not been ill.

Sharon lived in Carpinteria, California.

Please keep family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Peace, Sharon...

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS:

Peggy Skow Beliveau
Oh no.....😪😪😪

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace, Sharon.

Mary Joan Swartzbaugh
🙏💙

Penny Jonas Barth
Sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers for her family and loved ones.

Pat Bushman
My prayers and condolences to the family. Rest In Peace.

Claudia Hoffman
This is so sad to hear. We were friends from Muir through Burbank High. She and I were paired up in Foods class in Muir and we laughed at our beginning cooking skills. What a pretty girl and very popular. 😪

Lorraine Zensen
Another gone too soon 😢

Adele Bassett
RIP

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
❤️❤️🙏🙏

Kenneth Clark
RIP and condolences to family & friends

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
RIP

Julie Guttridge
Totally remember Sharon & sister Kyle. I pray her passing was easy and she’s in the loving arms of our Jesus Christ 🙏
Sad to see more & more of our classmates passing on. Prayers going up for Sharon’s family left behind.

Andrea Kaye Chua
So sorry 😞

Jolene Gable Firgens
Oh this is really sad news. I so loved Sharon. My thoughts & condolence to her family.

Tammy Klinger
WHAT????? Oh noooooo. What a beautiful friend, many tears, and prayers for her family!! 💕💕💕💕💔💔💔

Harold Maxham
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. RIP Sharon.

Carrie Diaz Lathouwers
My condolences to o all her family and friends. RIP Sharon.

Martha Rios
RIP

Mary Boriso Jordan
Oh, dear....Rest in peace, dear Sharon...love and prayers to the family.

Cindy Collard
loving thoughts & prayers to all the family & friends R.I.P. Sharon <3 br="">
Grace Tabura Strong
Hard to believe. So sad. Love and prayers for her family and friends.
😪🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

Sunny Singer
So sad. Thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family

Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace, Sharon.

Karen Shield Smestad
So sorry to hear about Sharon.

Geno Munari
So sorry to hear this.

Darlene Culotta
What a shame. I remember her.

Dennis Wootton
I'm so sorry to hear about Sharon let her rest in peace and my condolences for the family

Leigh Hilt
Very sad to hear this news. Had a crush on her from 7th grade Art Class. She loved Carpinteria as did I...

Jean Parrinello-Longmore
So so sad. We were dear friends. RIP my sweet Sharon. ❤

Katie Sweeney Hightower
So sorry - such a nice person to be around - makes me so sad.

John and Pam Zipfel Kirkwood
Another sad loss from BHS '64

BHS REUNIONS FOR 2018

BHS REUNIONS FOR 2018

The Class of 1973 will hold its 45th reunion on July 14 at the Canyon Grille at DeBell Golf Course. For more information, contact Rich Morrison at mercur81@bellsouth.net.

The Class of 1998 will hold its 20th reunion on Aug. 4 at the Verdugo Bar. For more information, contact Remy Ramirez at https://www.facebook.com/events/1699397770123904/.

The Class of 1963 will hold its 55th reunion lunch on Sept. 15 at the Canyon Grille at DeBell Golf Course. For more information, contact Carole Collins at carolecollins188@gmail.com

The Class of 1958 will hold its 60th reunion dinner on Sept. 15 at the Canyon Grille at DeBell Golf Course. For more information, contact Marge Gould Harris at mharris@calpoly.edu.

UPDATE: The Class of 1967 Plus Friends Annual Reunion is FRIDAY SEPT 14 at DeBell's Canyon Grille,  Saturday Sept 15 at Bob's TL & Sunday Picnic at McCambridge Park. All are invited! More info here http://bhsclass67.blogspot.com/2018/06/bhs-class-67-annual-class-reunion-plus.html

The Class of 1968 will hold its 50th reunion on Oct. 6 at the Angeles National Golf Club. For more information, contact burbankhigh1968@gmail.com.

The Class of 1978 - 40th ~ The Canyon Grille at Debell, 1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 91501 October 6 ~ cost 65.00 prepay 75.00 at the door ~ contact email: bhsbulldogalumni@gmail.com

8th Annual Bhs-Jbhs Alumni is October 13, 2018 at DeBell - Contact Gilbert Tobón
Reunion-@Debell    https://www.facebook.com/events/449744688818581/

OTHERS??

 
 

Martin Arribi, BHS '64, Passed Away May 31, 2018

Sad news for the Class of 1964 from Pam Kirkwood:

"Got this message from Jeff Paul BHS '64...
Pam,
Received a call last night from Gigi his wife that Martin passed at 6:30pm Quebec time of an apparent heart attack."

Please keep Gigi and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Jackie Gable Troutman, BHS '57 (1939-2018)

In loving memory of my sister, Jackie Gable Troutman
1939-2018
BHS Class 1957



Jodi Gable Firgens posted on May 30, 2018, this sad notice regarding her older sister...
"With a very heavy heart, my sister, Jackie, passed away last night in her sleep. She had been sick a long time. Go with the angels sister-dear."




AUGUST 28. 2018 UPDATE
Photos of Jackie posted by Jodi...
"My sister Jackie from her 1957 Yearbook. RIP"

BHS Class '73 45th Reunion is July 14, 2018

BHS Class of 73 is holding our 45th reunion on July 14, 2018. Please pass the word to your friends, neighbors and siblings who are our classmates.

To RSVP, contact Joyce at (818) 384-6817 or rudolphjoyce10@gmail.com

Class Website
https://burbankhighschoolclassof1973.yolasite.com/missing-classmates---join-email-list---contact-us.php

Senior photos
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPhs100YUBJNDLeMEKKeQVTpb8Hm19lQ5IitG1u_0fJOeD_VEIMDua5zx4E0j3PmA?key=RXVuTXA0cUVINlJVTm4zYWxoSWEyWW9RQWUxZ3ZB

Warren Bennett Newman, BHS Winter '52 (1934-2018)

Warren Bennett Newman

We are sad to report the passing of our dear friend and former teacher to many, Warren Bennett Newman. Warren had been suffering from several health issues for the past couple of years and passed away on May 5, 2018. He was born in 1934. Warren graduated from Burbank High School in the Winter of 1952.

Warren was a passionate educator and lover of the Arts. He began his teaching career at Horace Mann Elementary School, first as a Student Teacher and taught his first very own class in the Fall of 1956. Many BHS students from the 1962-1965 filled his classes those first few years at Horace Mann. Those first students would always remain special to him throughout his life...they were "his kids"...Many years later, he reconnected with many of his early students and hosted several parties at his home, where they were invited as guests.

Warren rose through the ranks in the Burbank Unified School District. He furthered his education, earning two Masters degrees and his Doctorate. He was eventually the Assistant Superintendent and then Superintendent in the South Pasadena School District. He taught at several colleges and universities, including USC. Warren spent 3 years in Washington D.C. working for the National Endowment of the Arts. He and his wife of 55 years, Sheila, traveled extensively advocating and consulting for the Arts.

Warren is survived by his wife and all of his friends and students who loved him and will be forever remembered by all of us whose lives he impacted and in many cases, changed for the better. Warren was a loyal BHS Alum and was a regular attendee at the Senior Bulldog Luncheons for many years...Bon Voyage, Warren.

Submitted by: Pam and Jon Kirkwood BHS '64

BHS Class '69 50th Reunion is Oct 5, 2019

BHS Class of 69 50th Reunion is Oct 5, 2019
Contact Larry O'Brien
dsrtstm91@gmail.com

LINK TO SENIOR PICTURES FROM CERALBUS YEARBOOK

Valerie Elaine Pyros Jenkins, BHS '71 (1953-2018)

VALERIE ELAINE PYROS JENKINS, BHS ‘71
August 20, 1953 ~ May 9, 2018

Sad news from Debbie Blatnik Roberson, BHS ‘70

Debbie spoke to Val’s dad, Bill Pyros, and this is what he told her. Val passed away on Wednesday at 1:30.

She had gone to a wedding two weeks earlier and was doing great. After that she woke up screaming and couldn’t breathe.

Immediately Mark got her to St. Joseph’s. She suffered a stroke and cardiac arrest.

She was not responsive and passed away on May 9th from a blood clot in the lung.

Valerie grew up at 1015 Groton Drive in Burbank and in high school was a banner carrier and a drill team leader. She lived with her husband in Burbank.

Among the family that survives her are her husband, Mark Jenkins, her 90 year old father, Bill Pyros, of Burbank, and her younger brother, Roy Pyros, BHS ‘75, also of Burbank, and his family.

Per Valerie’s wishes, there will be no services for her.

Alan Landros, BHS ‘70
May 12, 2018

Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS

Tammy Klinger
Another Bulldog Angel..... prayers for the family!

Jennifer Todd
Really nice girl. So sad💗

Judy Sturm Seay
I am so sorry to hear this, prayers for her family.

Adele Bassett
So sad. RIP

Pat Bushman
My prayers and condolences to the family. Rest In Peace.

Martha Rios
Blessings to the family in should a hard time

Nancy McNamara Zambrana
So sorry to hear this news. She was a very sweet person. God bless you Val ❤️

Kathleen Wyatt Richardson
So sad, grew up with Valerie on Groton... RIP

Carrie Diaz Lathouwers
My condolences to all her family and friends. RIP Val.

Vicki Herrin Fields
So young. Rest in Peace.

Ann Rickard
Such a sweet familiar face. Many blessings always Val!

Mike Signorelli
May God bless her and her family...RIP

Annette Dinolfo Bennett
So sad I knew her parents. RIP

Dennis Wootton
Rest in peace!

Pam Wright Peterson
So sorry to hear this! 😕 We were banner carriers together... RIP Val- gone too soon.

Sandy Talamantes
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers to her family and friends...

Jeanette Alexander
God bless all family and friends. Prayers!

Anthy Hellmers
Many prayers for Mr Pyros, Roy and Mark. Memory eternal.

Michael Ruiz
How sad, I've known her since elementary school, R.I.P. Val....

Anita Page
RIP sweet lady.

Doug Atzei
I can't help from noticing the older I get the more I hear about friends leaving this world, but on another note, I guess I'm ready to see what's on the other side. This world is starting to get too crazy for me. Peace and comfort to all who has lost loved ones! 🌹 💕 🙏🏽

Bruce Smentek
So very sad to hear. I remember her from BHS I was a sophomore. I didn’t know her. I knew Roy growing up across from the Flavin’s.
These are the hard ones to understand. It just goes to show you as tough and as unique our bodies are, they are also very complex and fragile at the same time.
Live and enjoy life at its fullest everyday.
R.I.P. Valerie. Heartfelt sympathy to the family.