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


Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Charla Moore, BHS '64 (1946-2024)

 

Charla Wendy Moore
July 1, 1946 - November 10, 2024

Just received this sad email dated November 11, 2024...

Hi all...

We were just notified of the passing of Charla Wendy Moore BHS '64, by her sister Mary Moore Seekins BHS '62 and Steve Seekins BHS '62. Here is what they wrote:

"Last evening my sister-in-law Charla Wendy Moore passed away. She was a lovely person who struggled with many health issues for nearly her entire life including over 30 surgeries. While it is hard for us, she is now at peace and pain free!."

We have asked them to send us an obituary for Charla if they have one.

Charla and Mary Moore lived on the same street as my Jon did (Keystone St.) They were childhood friends who attended Horace Mann Elementary, John Muir and Burbank High together.

God  Bless Charla and her Family.

Pam Zipfel Kirkwood BHS '64 and Jon Kirkwood '64

Monday, November 11, 2024

Brothers Richard Tobias, BHS '62 and Russell Tobias, BHS '65 both died in 2014.

 

 Richard Alex Tobias
July 10, 1945 - December 21, 2014

 

Russell Rudolph Tobias
May 20, 1947 -  October 12, 2014


Richard and Russell were the sons of Theodore and Anna Kofity Tobias. Richard graduated from Burbank High in 1962 and Russell graduated in 1965. They have a younger sister, Rosanne Tobias, who graduated in 1967.

Dale Loyola, BHS '65 (1947-2023)

 

Dale Ernest Loyola
September 18, 1947 – November 12, 2023

Trudie Lombard Hentze just posted the following sad news...

I received a message from Dale Loyola's sister, Pat Loyola Frith-Smith - BHS 59, to let us know that Dale died in a car accident in Arizona on November 12, 2023. He was still playing his drums at 76, and was in too many bands to list - some famous and some not; the last being the Cactus Wine Band in AZ. He is greatly missed by his two nieces and sister, Pat.

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ARTICLE

Dale Loyola-Drummer

Dale Loyola started his musical career during the rock `n roll phenomena of the late 60's in Hollywood and San Francisco, where he learned his craft playing with blues and rhythm & blues bands. An immediate success, he expanded his horizons to several styles. His career has seen him play at such venues as the Whisky A Go-Go, the Fillmore West, the Cow Palace, the Rose Bowl and the Cheetah, performing with musical legends Dobie Gray, The Hook, The Doors, Boz Skaggs, Paul Butterfield, Andy Williams, Elvin Bishop, Sinbad and Ray Charles, to name a few.

To date Dale has performed in 22 states and 11 foreign countries, including Hawaii, Alaska, Scandinavia, Las Vegas, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. He has done studio recording for Capitol, UNI, A&M and Motown Records, written the award-winning song, Best of Times, and co-wrote/co-produced several independent productions. During all this, he even found time for a part in the movie Jurassic Park. Wherever he plays, he brings a unique feel and drive to each performance, as well as a soulful, sardonic and playful vocal style.

Currently Da Mule (a nickname given Dale while living in Hawaii) is appearing in Reno with The Method and In2It. With his powerful rhythmic drive and self-demanding style, he's enthusiastically laying down tracks of one of his favorite forms of music, Good old rock'n'roll!

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Dale on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@daleloyola932/playlists

1967 The Persuaders


 



Friday, November 8, 2024

Bob Given, BHS & Burroughs '68 (1950-2024)

 Junior class photo from 1966 Ceralbus yearbook

 

 
On October 30, 2024, Ryan Given, Bob's son, posted this very sad notice...
 
I can’t believe I’m posting this but last night we lost a good one! To the best dad a kid could ask for, I Love you Dad! I wish you could give me one last phone call
 

 
Bob with sons Ryan and Tom
 
Bob moved right before his senior year and graduated from Burroughs High School.
 

 

Bill Allan, BHS '64 (1946-2024)

 
William Bruce Allan
May 20, 1946 - November 7, 2024
Sulphur Springs, Texas

So sorry to learn of the passing of Bill Allan...

Our friend and Classmate, Bill Allan, passed away today after a tough struggle with cancer. Bill was a resident of Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was a U.S. Marine, licensed pilot, a cowboy/rancher, a realtor, elected the local Constable more than once, sang in the church choir and so much more. 

Bill was the loving father of Susan, Sharon, Travis and Trevor (R.I.P) and his pup, Ladydeigh… 

Bill was a good guy and loved by so many. He will truly be missed. 

Happy Trails and Semper Fi, Bill 
Pam Zipfel Kirkwood and Jon Kirkwood BHS ‘64 
 
  
OBITUARY

William “Bill” Bruce Allan

William Bruce Allan of Dike Texas passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2024, surrounded by his family and his beloved rescue dog Laydeigh. 

Bill is survived by his daughters, Susan Allan Croft and husband Thomas of Springtown, Sharon Allan Mayo of Ft Worth, and his son Travis Allan of Denton.  He is also survived by six grandchildren: Cody and wife Haley, Carson Croft, Cooper Croft, Austin Allan, Kaci Allan, and Jordan Mayo; nieces Miera Nagy and Emily Adams; nephews, John Stone and Andy Stone

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Florence Allan of Burbank California, his son Trevor Allan of Sulphur Springs, his sister Betty Stone of Boonesville, Arkansas, niece Jenni Stone Murillo, and his old roping horse Zip.

Bill was born in Montreal, Canada in 1946. He spent his early years in Canada but moved to California during his teen years where he graduated from Burbank High School and Cal Poly Technic State University. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1967 following a motorcycle accident.

 Among his first of many careers, he was a dairy farmer and Ag teacher in Newport, Vermont.  After moving to Texas in 1974, he continued in the dairy business and began a career in Farm and Ranch Real Estate.  He sold the dairy in the mid 90’s and entered the realm of law enforcement as member of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s posse, later entering the police academy and becoming a sheriff’s deputy. He later took on the role of Hopkins County Constable and enjoyed eight years of service, making many friends (and a few enemies) along the way.  His final career choice landed him as the court Bailiff for Hopkins County. He retired (officially) in 2020, but still enjoyed filling in at the court when needed.

Never one to meet a stranger, Bill enjoyed his church families at St James Catholic Church for many years and in recent years at Sulphur Spring First Baptist. He spent time singing and playing the guitar in each choir and kept his fellow Sunday School members laughing and smiling with his quick wit and silly jokes.

Bill loved to travel and see new things. He especially enjoyed his annual beach trips with his children and grandchildren where they spent every day on the beach and every evening as a family, watching movies or playing games on the deck. He had traveled to every state in America, with the exception of Alaska. Road trips with the grandkids were another of his favorite ways to see the sights and he spent many hours allowing them to choose the routes and the sights to see.

He will be remembered as a loving and proud father, grandfather, and a friend to everyone he met. He lived his motto of “be kind to people and they’ll be kind to you.”

Visitation will be Saturday, Nov 9th from 5:00-7:00pm at West Oaks Funeral Home with services Sunday Nov 10th at 2:00pm also at West Oaks. Burial will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery.

 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

November 2024 Senior Bulldog Lunch was Jam Packed!

Pam and Jon Kirkwood posted on Facebook these great photos and wrote this...

The November Senior Bulldog "Turkey Feast" Luncheon was "jam packed" yesterday! The 70's Classes took the prize for the most attendees! Bravo to the "Kidlets"...
 
Lunch was yummy, followed by Pumpkin Pie and homemade whipped cream (thanks to Jeff Schredder '66, who brought 4 Antique 80-year-old canisters filled with his special whipped cream, with which to top off our pie desserts) Thanks, Jeff!
 
We were reminded by Toys For Tots Chairman, Jon Kirkwood '64, to bring an un-wrapped toy or two for the December Marine Corps Toys For Tots Drive...
 
Everyone seemed to have a great afternoon!
 
We personally, did not get a lot of pictures this time...Hopefully, others will post pictures they took too.
 
Pic. #1 Bob Wirffel '65, Virginia Carrillo Wirffel JBHS '65, Sallie Shelton '68, Tom Veatch '65

Pic. #2 Jeff Schredder '66 "doing his thing" with the whipped cream, while Jon Kirkwood '64 looks on.
 
Pic #3. L to R Linda Ladwig '66, Cheryl Sellers '64, Nancy Kilner '64
Standing L to R Marlene Zober '64, Pam Zipfel '64, Sunny Singer '63, Julie Naugle '64
 
Pic. #4 Standing L to R Andy Romanisky '65, Ray Keddington '63, Jon Kirkwood '64
Seated Sam Licurse '64 and Don Ludwig '64

Monday, October 28, 2024

Ed Grice, BHS '66 (1947-2024)

 

Edward Cowan Grice
July 11, 1947 - October 5, 2024 

Just learned the sad news thad Ed Grice passed away.

Ed was the son of Harwood (1915-2013) and Tom Ed Stallings (1917-2003) Grice. After graduating in 1966, he was a medic in Vietnam and more recently, was in Colorado doing mule train trips for tourists.

No other details at this time.

Hi brother Vince Grice, BHS '61 passed away in 1993.