Saturday, December 21, 2024

Fred Furry, BHS '54 (1936-2024) and Ron Mosher, BHS '64 (1946-2024)

 
 

We just learned of the passing of Fred Furry and Ron Mosher...

“My brother Fred Furry passed away in June. He graduated in 1954 from Burbank High School. Unfortunately, my husband, Ron Mosher, passed away in January of this year. He graduated in 1964. He and I met at Burbank High School and were married 55 years in November 2023.” (Submitted by Carol Mosher BHS ’66) 

Ron Mosher


 

Carol Furry Mosher and Ron Mosher

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Valerie Viets, BHS '66 (1948-2019)

 Valerie Irene Viets
April 14, 1948 - January 28, 2019
 

Just learned sadly that Valerie Viets passed away in 2019. Born in Glendale CA, she was the daughter of Jack and Dorothy White Viets. Her 3 older brothers graduated from Burbank High as well: Jeff, BHS '60 (1942-2008), Brad, BHS '63 and Dave, BHS '65. Valerie lived in Burbank when she died at 70 years of age.


2008 Viets Siblings David, Brad and Valerie

 

John Borg, BHS '63 (1945-2024)



John Alfred Borg
February 5, 1945 - December 9, 2024
 

Sadly, we just learned that John Borg, BHS '63, passed away yesterday afternoon.

A tumor was found on his liver at the beginning of November and he had dialysis for kidney failure.

John was the son of Laverne and Ivy Borg. Born in Indiana, he was brother to Linda Borg Plue, BHS '60 who passed in 1987 and Jim Borg, BHS '65 who passed in 1969.

Read more about Linda and Jim here:
 
 
A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...
John Panarisi
So sorry to hear rest in peace my friend

Jolene Firgens
Spent a lot of time at their house. Loved their parents. RIP John! 😒

Dan Davis
RIP Bulldog

Jean Parrinello-Longmore
So sorry πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Sunny Singer
I’m so sorry to hear this very sad news.
We (BHS ‘63) heard about his recent turn a couple of weeks ago and prayers for his comfort were sent.
Through the last 40 years John and I had lots of laughs over a private joke. Every time we got together it was giggles and that’s what I will always remember.
Love to his family and friends. πŸ’™
John will be missed.

Ginny Smallenburg
Sunny Singer 
I haven’t seen John Borg in years, but I always remember him laughing and telling stories. May he RIP.

Barbara Zelenay Berry
Sorry to hear this. πŸ™ ♥

Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace, Sir.

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog πŸ™

Bob Hart
Rest in peace, sir

Ray Keddington
I was just speaking with Debbie Haisten -Hampton yesterday regarding John. He always had an appropriate joke or funny interlude for every situation. That will be his legacy. He will be missedπŸ₯²

Mary Durrer
Sorry for their loss

John Wells
So sorry. We just saw John and Donna at the American Legion Newport Beach a few weeks ago. Will miss him!!

Bill Vahoviak
May you find peace Jim and John!

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
Rest in peace.

Julie Guttridge
He had a GREAT smile ! Sad to loose another Bulldog 😒

Harold Maxham
John will be missed by his friends. RIP John.

Mary Lou Johnson Anderson
I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP John..

Monday, December 2, 2024

Chuck Pereau, BHS '47 (1929-2024)

Charles Dana Pereau, BHS 1947
October 2, 1929 - October 26, 2024 

FIND A GRAVE Link

"'A life well lived."  That is how the family describes their father, grandfather & great-grandfather.  Chuck passed away on 10-26-24 at the age of 95, surrounded by family and friends, including his wife of 75 years, Charla, and son-in-law, Denny Lombard, BHS 67.

Following a career as an LA Fire Fighter, Chuck dedicated the rest of his life to serving the Christian mission he and Charla co-founded in Baja Mexico.  In 1966 they formed Foundation For His Ministry in Vincente Guerrero, which eventually included an orphanage, hospital, K-12 school, plus fed and cared for children left alone in the encampments.  Two additional missions were created n Oaxaca and Sinaloa, as well as transitional housing for young adults in Tijuana and housing to provide support for men following drug & addition recovery, release from prison &/or being deported from the US. Chuck made the 178 mile journey almost weekly to deliver truckloads of donations to the missions as long as he was able, and then he took charge of sending out their monthly newsletter ... truly a life well lived!  

For more information, go to www.ffhm.org.



 

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Barbara Robinson Piacenza Salyer, BHS '53 (1935-2024)

 

Ric Piacenza just posted this sad notice...
 
 Barbara Robinson Grad 1953
Barbara Piacenza / Salyer
9/4/1935 - 10/22/2024 89 years
 
Survived by Sandi Piacenza Mcglamery, Ric Piacenza and youngest daughter Kathi Piacenza Lyons. 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
 
Burbank girl through and through and the most incredible mother and friend a person could have in their life. Family was everything. 
We miss you. ❤️

Mary Jo Davis, BHS '53 (1935-2024)

 

The Prom
 
Kat Davis posted this sad notice and wonderful photos...
RIP Mommy. πŸ™πŸŽ❤️
You are missed beyond measure.
We Love you always and forever.❤️
Mary Jo Davis
7/2/35 - 11/25/24
BHS grad 1953

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Terry Welshans, BHS '64 (1946-2023)

Junior photo 1963 Ceralbus

 Terry David Welshans
November 8, 1946  -  June 20, 2023
 
Note: Sadly we just learned that Terry's wife passed away the following month.

Obituary

A Bardstown resident, Mr. Terry David Welshans age 76 passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Robley Rex VAMC Hospital in Louisville. He was born on November 8, 1946 in Charles City, Iowa to the late Ira Daniel and Mildred Irene Jenkins Welshans. Terry was retired from the Chicago Metra Commuter Railroad where he retired as their Mechanical Instructor. When he and Carolyn moved to Bardstown he became involved with Samuels Airport where he was on the Board of Directors. He was also involved with the KY Pilots Association where he was an advisor and tutor to many students. Another part of Bardstown he loved was the Bourbon Industry and for a time he had a business where he gave tours by plane over the distilleries. Terry was also a veteran of the United States Army and a KY Colonel.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice MaCleay.

Terry is survived by his wife, Patricia “Carolyn” Jessie Welshans, his son, Daniel (Karla) Welshans of LaGrange, his daughter, Cindy (Matthew) Lyon of Louisville and 2 grandchildren, Ashyianae and Lee.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home. Interment will be in Highview Cemetery in Chaplin. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00-8:00pm and after 8:30am Wednesday at the Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that NO flowers be sent and contributions be made to the KY Pilot Association in his memory.

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 From Terry's Facebook page



Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Carolyn Jonas Harmer, BHS '55 (1938 - 2015)



Carolyn Jonas Harmer
1938 - 2015
 

OBITUARY

Our beloved Carolyn Jonas Harmer passed away on August 3, 2015.  Carolyn was born March 30, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, to her adoring parents, Claudia Cannon and Marwin Frederick Jonas.  She was raised in Glendale and Burbank, California where she graduated from Burbank High School.  She graduated from the University of Utah where she was elected Student Body Secretary, Senior Class Vice President, President of her sorority Delta Gamma, and President of Panhellenic.  She was named to Beehive Honor Society and Mortar Board.  Carolyn earned a BA in English and later earned a Masters Degree in English from Los Angeles State University.  She taught high school English in Glendale, CA and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Carolyn married John L. Harmer June 24, 1960 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple, and they lived in Maryland and California before moving to Bountiful, Utah.  Carolyn was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and treasured her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  She served in the presidencies and as a teacher in Primary, Young Women and Relief Society Organizations.  She also taught Gospel Doctrine, served as Girl’s Camp director, served as a Cub Scout and Webelos leader, and was a merit badge counselor for many years.  Carolyn loved music and taught piano lessons for over 30 years.  She played the organ in the Bountiful temple for 19 years and served as a Ward organist for over 65 years.  She loved directing music in Primary and was a Ward Choir director in 3 different wards.  Most of all, Carolyn loved hearing her children and grandchildren sing together.  She devoted her life to us, and we will be forever grateful for her unconditional love and selfless service.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, John L. Harmer, her 10 remarkable [her words] children whom she loved dearly, David (Elayne Wells), Matthew (Stacy Larsen), Vivian (Mark Ellsworth), Christopher (Roshelle Davis), Elizabeth (Keith Dionne), Joseph (Christina Vistaunet), Jonathan (Lynnelle Pyper), Amy Marie (Jon Cox), Miriam Anne, Wendy Bryn (Micah McOwen) and 34 adored grandchildren, with her 35 th grandchild arriving in a few weeks and her first great-grandchild due to arrive in November.  Carolyn is also survived by her loving siblings, Jeffrey Cannon Jonas (Judy Hale), Marianne (Steve Eastmond), and Penelope Barth and many treasured nieces and nephews.  Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved parents and a precious granddaughter, Olivia Grace Harmer.

The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff, nurses and doctors at LDS Hospital, and the hospice aides and nurses for their support during the past 3 weeks.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Bountiful, Utah Mueller Park Stake Center, 1800 East Mueller Park Road.  Visitation will be at the Stake Center from 9:00 – 11am, with funeral proceedings to follow at 11:30am.  Interment Lakeview Memorial, Bountiful, Utah. Services under the direction of Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary.

SOURCE: https://www.lindquistmortuary.com/obituaries/carolyn-harmer