Kent Nebeker, BHS '69, Passed Away Recently

Kent Nebeker
10th grade photo from 1967 Ceralbus Yearbook

Today this email from Gary Marca was forwarded to me:
"Subject: Kent Nebeker
Sorry to inform you our friend passed away a couple days ago. I was informed
by Scott Boyd.
No real details.
RIP MY VERY DEAR FRIEND."

Classmate and friend. Larry O'Brien wrote:
"Very sad, but not unexpected. He had been in declining health for last few years from dementia."


Kent #41
Back row, standing (L-R): John Price, Tom Kelly, Craig Weber, Craig White, Steve Young, Tim Tolnay, Jay Kelley, Pat Sullivan, Gene Allred. Standing (left): Coach Jack Loutensock. Front row, seated (L-R): Steve Segal, Tim DuBois, Paul Phinney, Kent Nebeker, Greg Clark, Pete Cohen, Dave DeHart and Mgr. Mike.

Kent's brother Rick, BHS '67, passed away in 2010:
https://bhsclass67.blogspot.com/2010/10/rick-nebeker-bhs-67-1949-2010.html

COMMENTS
From David De Hart
My friend, Kent
I spent a lot of time with Kent growing up, especially around the gym. Our family was close to his. Kent was an incredible athlete; early on, 7th grade perhaps, he had Elgin Baylor moves. He did not possess all of the speed in the world, but he his skills made him a standout playing baseball or throwing touch down passes. He had to be one of my funniest friends. He would entertain and crack us up on many bus rides with his imitations and singing the words to almost any song. Does Herman Hermits ring a bell? He always seemed to be a gentleman as big and powerful as I knew him to be on and off the court. We started together as guards on the basketball team our junior year, so I missed him dearly not playing with him during our senior year as I miss him now, as I reminisce about all of the fun, the laughs and the incredible highlights he provided us playing sports. I am sad Kent left us so soon, but know he will continue to bring kindness and joy to those around him. RIP my friend.

Isabel Trevino
RIP

Timothy Zuma Tim Tolnay
One of my closest friends at Muir and BHS. We spent many summers at McCambridge Park honing our basketball skills. He ways always good for a laugh. I remember his favorite line was " geeze Tolnay. I can look at the senior picture shown and tell he was getting ready to say something sarcastic. RIP Nebs.

Larry O'Brien
RIP Kent

Pete Ritchie
Miss you Nebs...

Doug Atzei
Not sure what to make of lately all our classmates leaving us. My heart goes out to everyone! Who would of ever thought I'd still be around, and I never been in a hospital for any illness! I still feel like a kid. I know no one goes without God's doing. If we're all here for a purpose, then I guess when we go, our job is done. I just wonder what God has up his sleeve for me. God bless! 🙏🏽

Edward Levitt
RIP Kent, Tim, I was at McCambridge Park that day seeing Kent make over a hundred free throws in a row...amazing...He was our only classmate that varsity lettered in all our major sports. He was a wonderful person and I was proud to know him at Muir and BHS.

Timothy Zuma Tim Tolnay
Thanks Ed..During 8th 9th and 10th grade summers we were brothers. Kent's brother Rick would keep us out of trouble.

Larry O'Brien
Timothy Zuma Tim Tolnay thank goodness for older brothers

Larry O'Brien
Does Kent have any living relatives?

Timothy Zuma Tim Tolnay
Not that I know of Larry. His Dad died when Kent was very young. His Mom passed just after we graduated from high school and Rick passed a few years back. Gary Marca and Scott Boyd kept in touch with Kent but as the dementia set in they gave up communicating.

Pete Ritchie
Only us brothers...

Steve Raine
Sorry so much sadness among many good memories

Adele Bassett
RIP

Marybeth Bell Costanzo
Carl and I are so very sad to hear this news. I am listening to lots of reminiscing and fun stories.

Donna Moore
Oh gosh, that is very sad news indeed. What a great guy 🙏🏻

Marybeth Bell Costanzo
☹️🦋

Donna Moore
Marybeth Bell Costanzo 😢

Wendy Adams
I'm with both of you, Marybeth and Donna, esp with respect to the perfectly chosen images - worth a thousand words - that you picked, Marybeth. It's so sad. Kent was a wonderful person who had more difficulty than he deserved, and bore it with grace and humor. And kept the rest of us laughing! A "light spirit": may it fly as gracefully to its resting place as it danced on the wind here.

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
RIP

Nancy McNamara Zambrana
Kent was one of the funniest guys! He could always make me laugh. Such fond memories of him. God bless you & Rest In Peace Kent 💙

Dennis Wootton
One good man, he will be missed. I used to play football with his brother.

Joseph Baldino
I KNEW HIS BROTHER BETTER BUT HE WAS A NICE GUY & A GOOD ATHLETE

Jim Flavin
Everyone who knew Kent had a story. Good team mate and good guy.

Susan Rudin
So very sorry to hear this. He looks very familiar ... A friendly face. Losing way too many ... way too soon.

Elaine Elliott
R.I.P.

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace

Barbara Zelenay Berry
Not liking this.. Nice guy.. RIP Kent.. Your now together with your brother Rick.. Both are the nicest guys!!!!

Penny Jonas Barth
Always feels too young! Prayers for his loved ones.

George Frigerio
no,no, no marca never said anything about this,,, wobs was a little brother to all of us,, rip you're in a better place now \

Tonia Szilagyi Mapston
Gary emailed Timothy I believe!

Timothy Zuma Tim Tolnay
Steve Gordon stayed in touch with Kent to the very end. He called Scott Boyd and Scott called Gary Marca who emailed me and close friends telling of Kent's passing. I then contacted Cathy Palmer....whew!

Pat Bushman
Rest In Peace.

Anita Page
RIP.

Chris Burke
So sorry to hear of this news. Kent was a good guy with a big heart. RIP Kent.

Steven Severeid
RIP Kent

Betsey Nash
So sorry.

Cathy Brown
So sorry to hear this. 😞

Debbie Torres Brey Bennett
Awww 😢I liked Kent. Went on a date with him once. Made me laugh all night. 😌

Carrie Diaz Lathouwers
My condolences to your family and friends. RIP Kent.

Jack Flora
sad to read of Kent’s passing. A great friend through junior high and high school. RIP Kent.

John Deahl
I remember Kent with a very heavy heart. Kent, Rick and I spent lots of time together and I always left them with my side splitting from laughing so hard...RIP guys.

Carol De Hart
I loved Kent. He was kind, a bit shy, and very funny! 😔💛

Tonia Szilagyi Mapston
He was a very nice kid and funny! Had me laughing with his remarks! 😔