Wally Kendig, BHS '57 (1939-2019}

Wallace Roger Kendig
April 8, 1939 – November 21, 2019
Pierce Brothers

Posted on Facebook by Larry Levine...

Remembering Wally Kendig

Of all the friends in my life, no one had been there as long as Wally Kendig. In high school (BHS class of W '57), we were part of a group – Bill Higgins, Dave Perkins, Dave Parkhurst, Richie Vedder, Wally and me. Not an exclusive clack, just six guys who enjoyed each other’s company. Wally was a stalwart on the varsity tennis team and played on the “B” basketball team. Of the entire group, Wally was the only one I saw after high school. We all scattered into this adventure called life. Wally went away to college in Arizona and I went to work in the newspaper business after a short stint in college. Wally and I would hang out during summer vacations and when he would come into town during breaks from the school year. Then, after several years, we drifted apart. I was fortunate to become re-acquainted with Wally when we met at intermission of a show at the Colony Theatre in Burbank. And I was extremely fortunate to be seated with him at a meeting of the Burbank Kiwanis Club early this year. We swapped stories about high school and life and we laughed a lot. Now, Wally has passed on and we have lost another of the treasured members of our graduating class. Here is the schedule for Wally’s final good-bye. He will remain in Burbank, the city he loved.

Dec. 3 – 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Viewing at Pierce Brothers, Valhalla

Dec. 4 – 10 a.m. – Burial at Pierce Brothers, Valhalla

Noon – Services at First Christian Church of Burbank

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS

Trevor Hands
Saddened to hear the loss of a dear friend from First Christian Church in Burbank, CA, Wally Kendig. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed. 😢

Dave Boatman
Yes... EVERYONE loved Wally! RIP dear friend.

Josh Helmuth
Aw man. Didn’t know that. Wally was a great guy! Rest In Peace, bro. 😔

Kim Baker-Miller
He was the sweetest man I knew he will be missed

Janet Jack
RIP dear Wally. You were a kind and loving soul and you will be greatly missed.

Ron A Evans
There never was a kinder, gentler man than Wally, and you just had to love his smile. I never saw him without it... 🙂

Doug Detweiler, BHS '58 (1940-2019)

Today on Facebook,Stephanie Larson posted the above photo with the following note...

‎"My uncle, Doug Detweiler, (class of 58) passed away suddenly on 11/12/19. He is pictured here with my mom, (his sister) Jeanie Detweiler-Larson, (class of 60) who passed away on 9/19/14 💔"

RIP Doug and Jeanie.

Click here to see Jeanie's obituary.

OBITUARY 

Douglas J. Detweiler 

June 7, 1940 -  November 12, 2019 

Concord MA 

Douglas (Doug) James Detweiler, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Ingrid Detweiler with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. He was a loving father to Karena Detweiler of Munich, Germany and Sean Detweiler of Concord married to Kristi, and a dedicated Opa to Carson and Alexa. 

Born in Lansing, Michigan on June 7, 1940, he was the son of James and Dorothy Detweiler. Doug grew up in Burbank, California, and graduated from the University of Redlands before moving east to attend the Harvard Business School. He was inspired to live the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self," truly believing in the importance of contributing to society, especially in a time where the self is too often promoted over the community. 

Before moving to Concord and Acton, the family lived in Holden, MA where Doug was elected Town Moderator for 11 years and also served on the Zoning Board of Appeals. In the spirit of Rotary Service Above Self and "One Profits Most Who Serves Best", Doug served on many boards including: Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Director, the Leominster Hospital Board of Trustees where he served as Chairman from 1988-1990, and the North Central MA Chamber of Commerce Board. In Concord, his service focused first on Rotary International. He was an active member of the Rotary Club of Concord, serving as president from 2009-2010 and went on to become Rotary District Governor for District 7910 in 2013-2014. His passion for Rotary was shared by his family who attended many events with him, including marching in the Concord Patriot's Day Parade with his grandchildren who are members of the Rotary Interact Club at Concord-Carlisle High School. 

Additionally, he was committed to the work of Clarendon Early Education Services, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing quality, affordable childcare and small business opportunities for childcare professionals. He was the current President of the Board. His strong intellectual curiosity also led to a part-time job at the Concord Free Public Library where he cherished the opportunity to discover scores of books to read on a diverse range of topics and to engage with the librarians there who shared his love of knowledge. This insatiable desire to learn also drove him to achieve many different goals over his lifetime. 

He owned and managed several businesses, including Lockwood Products in Leominster, MA, and served as an economic development director for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He was always an early adopter of the latest technology. An avid boatersailing and motor boatsfor a time he also flew his own airplane as a private pilot. 

In retirement he enjoyed walking including hikes to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, woodworking, traveling, especially to Germany to visit his daughter, as well as visiting National Parks, cheering on his grandchildren at sporting events and most of all, being together with family. 

Doug's kindness, positive outlook and friendly demeanor will be remembered by all who knew him. In addition to members of his own family, he is survived by his brother Richard (Rick) Detweiler and his wife Carol of Ann Arbor, MI and was predeceased by his sister Jeanette (Detweiler) Larson. Her husband, William Larson, was a college roommate who eventually became a cherished brother-in-law. He was close to all his nieces and nephews and enjoyed the times spent together. 

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Dougs life at a memorial service on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 2:00 pm in the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St., Concord, MA. A reception will immediately follow in the church parish hall. Private burial with military honors will precede the service at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord. The Concord Town Flag will fly at half-staff on Thursday, November 21st in recognition of Doug's honorable service to our country in the U. S. Marine Corps. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Concord Rotary Charitable Endowment, 801 Main St., Concord, MA 01742. 

Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.  

Published by The Boxborough Beacon from Nov. 17 to Nov. 28, 2019.

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...
Ron Duncan
So sorry. I knew him from church. Your mom was a classmate of mine.

Sylvia Witz
I knew both of these great people and I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sad. Sylvia Gayman class of 1959

Kimberly Sylvester
So sorry Steph & Shaunna!!! 💔❣😘

Dale Levine
I’m so sorry for your loss Stephanie & Shaunna.

Dianna Miller
I echo Kimberly Sylvester sentiments. Sorry for your loss. ❤️😢

Chris Patterson
Boy they sure look like brother and sister ...sorry for your loss

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace

Julie McLaughlin
My condolences!

Cathy Coyle
Together in Heaven. Sorry for your loss.

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
So sorry for your losses. <3 br="">
Carrie Diaz-Lathouwers
So sorry for your loss.

Jillian McDonald Kelly
So sorry for your loss ❤️

Jodee Bennett
So sorry

Renee Brocca
Sorry to hear, hard to believe your mom has been gone 5 years already. Such a sweetheart....😘

Sara Corona
SO sorry for your loss.

Pat Bushman
So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.

Lynette Wood-Knife
So sorry about your loss. I knew your mom in high school.

Ginevra Flores-Brigham
My mom was class of 58 as well.... My condolences 💙💙💙💙💙

Teresa Brown Grant
So sorry for your loss

Gary Allen Hamner, BHS '70 (1952-2019)

Passing of Gary Allen Hamner, BHS ‘70
June 9, 1952 ~ November 16, 2019

Gary Hamner passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, after recently being hospitalized with pneumonia, which was after recently being diagnosed with leukemia. He was 67.

Gary grew up in Burbank at 422 Cornell Dr. He attended Emerson Elementary, graduated from John Muir Junior High in 1967, and graduated from Burbank High School in 1970. He was the oldest of three, with younger sisters, Denise (BHS ‘72) and Teresa (BHS ‘73, Teresa’s husband is Roger Starkey BHS ‘72). Gary Hamner’s cousin, Leila Hamner, was also BHS ‘70. Leila Hamner Wasson passed away in October 2008.

Gary had lived in the Sacramento area for many years. Previously he and his family had also lived in Oregon. Over the years Gary had owned several new car dealerships. He was also a Minister of the Gospel during times in his life.

Among the family that survive Gary are his wife of 45 years, Sonnie Hamner, and their 44 and 43 year old daughters and families, and his two sisters and their families.

Gary’s good friend since early elementary school, Brad Wilhelm, BHS ‘70, has been receiving updates about Gary the last few days from Gary’s wife, Sonnie, and passing along the news to many of us who knew Gary.

Alan Landros, BHS ‘70
November 17, 2019

RIP Gary.

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...
Jo Elaine Morton
RIP Gary Hammer. 🌺🙏

Chris Crowe
So sad. He was a great guy. RIP Gary.

Gerald Coburn
😢

Penny Plate Forbes
So sad, every time we lose someone from Class of ‘70 it makes me realize how short life can be...RIP Gary.

Pat Bushman
So sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace Gary.

Nancy McNamara Zambrana
My deepest sympathy to Gary’s family. He was such a nice guy. Rest In Peace classmate. ❤️

Donna Moore
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers go out to Denise and Teresa🙏🏻💞

Annette Dinolfo Bennett
RIP Gary 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Mary Drake
😢🙏🏻

Gary Bric
Great guy, we played a lot of golf together. Safe home my friend.

Mary Boriso Jordan
Rest in peace, Gary...❤️

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
❤️🙏🏻

Pam Wright Peterson
So sorry to hear....RIP Gary. Prayers to his family. 🙏🏻

Jennifer Todd
Condolences to his family. RIP Gary 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Judy Torres
♥️

Kathleen Wyatt Richardson
RIP

Alice Ford
Praying

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
RIP

Jeri Morin Valencia
Aw, I'm sorry!!! :/ Is he Camille's brother?
Alan Landros
Camille's cousin. Camille's sister, Leila, was also in BHS '70 with Gary.

Susan Landing-Phillips
Such a great guy!!

Susan Earle
RIP Gary. May your memory live on. 💜

Diana Dunnagan
My condolences to family and friends.

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace

Billie Dayian Durbin
Rip Gary 💙

Sharon Anderson McEntire
I remember Gary.. RIP, so sad..

Debbie Lynn Nicastro
RIP Gary

Debbie Torres Brey Bennett
OMG I’m in shock. Gary was my ex husband’s ( Jack Brey )best friend. We visited him and his wife Sonnie in Reno years ago. Recently reunited on Facebook. 😢 R.I.P. Gary. ❤️

Sue Finnegan Ratliff, BHS '65 (1947-2019)

Patricia Sue Finnegan Ratiff 

March 13, 1947 - November 7, 2019

 

Received the following sad email today from Trudie Lombard Hentze...

I am saddened to say that BHS 65 lost another classmate on Thursday, November 7th. Sue Finnegan Ratliff passed away from an apparent heart attack, according to Sue's half brother, Stam Hill, also a BHS 65 classmate.

Funeral arrangements are pending; however, cards can be sent to Sue's husband, Don Ratliff, at 1924 Manning St, Burbank, CA 91505.

RIP Sue.

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Fred Ortega
Sue was one of the nicest persons you would want to meet. Rest in peace Sue

Annette Dinolfo Bennett
OMG she was my neighbor when married to Ron Franzen. We were very close and her family too. So sad to here this. RIP Sue you will be missed . Prayers to Kelly and all the family🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

Virginia Hamilton
My condolences go out to her husband and family. RIP Sue!🙏🙏🙏

Gerald Coburn
😢

Pam Kirkwood
Aw, so sorry to hear this sad news...Sue and I became friends after high school. She even came to the Senior Bulldogs Luncheon and brought her Mom one time. I hadn't heard anything from her in quite a while...God Bless Her and Her Family.

Lorraine Taylor
🙏

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
❤️🙏🏻

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
RIP

Mary Boriso Jordan
So very sorry to hear this...I remember her beautiful face and sweet personality...God bless and comfort her family....❤️

Carol Forrand Tallakson
😢RIP

Lynda Rech Franzen
OMG, she hadn’t felt well for some time, but I would have never thought this would happen. We were great friends since the late ‘70’s. 💔💔😢😢😢😢😢😭

Judy Torres
❤️

Susan Peña MacCaskey
RIP 🙏🙏

Pat Bushman
My condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace.

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Omg, I was just thinking about Sue not to long ago. The stories I could tell but won’t! Sue and I became good friends after our divorces. Hers from Ron Franzen and mine from Tom Veatch! She was a real spitfire and I will never forget her laugh and smile. She lived on the street over from me but we were also friends when we were married to our significant others. We also worked at Lockheed together. She was the only one I knew who was shorter then me! LOL. RIP Sue and you will always be in my ❤️