Back in 2015, John Nicholls, the son of Nancy Joan Chess Nicholls, posted this wonderful photo and wrote:
In loving memory of my mother Nancy Joan Nicholls-Chess who lost her battle with cancer on 02/20/2015. You will be greatly missed. Love you!!
RIP Nancy.
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Debra Asay sent this notice and these wonderful photos of her grandparents...
A FEW HI-JINX AND HI-LIFE ISSUES FROM 1927-1929 Sent in by Debra Asay
Don Rowland, class of, '59 passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Camarillo, CA with his family by his side. He had cancer.
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Submitted by Linda Durkee Johnson
RIP Don.
Tom Lambert, class or '59, passed on June 15, 2022 in Bakersfield, CA.
Submitted by Linda Durkee Johnson
RIP Tom.
(If you have more info or a photo, we will add. Thank you. cathyjpalmer@yahoo.com)
Christene Durkee Teaque, class of '60, passed away on December 19 with her husband, Jack Teaque, class of '59, at her side. Chris had been battling cancer for some time. They lived in Republic Washington and have a daughter, Darcy and son, Shawn. Chris was a sister to Seina, class of '58, who passed away in July, and Linda Durkee Johnson class of '59. Chris had spunk and will be missed dearly.
Submitted by Linda Durkee Johnson
RIP Christine
The following is from Wikipedia:
Victor "Vic" Tayback (January 6, 1930 – May 25, 1990) was a New York City-born American actor of Syrian descent.
Tayback moved with his family to Burbank, California, during his teenage years and attended Burbank High School. He ended up living in the city for the rest of his life.
His most famous role was diner owner Mel Sharples in the 1974 movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, followed up by his reprisal of the role on the related television series, called Alice, which ran from 1976 to 1985. For nine seasons, Tayback was always a central character and favorite on Alice.
Tayback also guest starred in an episode of the fourth season of All in the Family which was called "Et tu, Archie?" In this particular episode, Tayback portrayed Archie's old friend, Joe Tucker.
Tayback's performance as the alien gangster boss Jojo Krako in the Star Trek episode "A Piece of the Action" was also memorable.
Kirk: ...I don't think you're stupid, Mr. Krako; I just think your behavior is arrested.
Krako: I AIN'T NEVER BEEN ARRESTED IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!!
He also appeared in TV commercials including one for Aqua Velva after shave lotion as a spectator in the stands who shouts at then-Cincinnati Reds third baseman Pete Rose "Hey, Pete Rose! What does a man really want in an after-shave lotion?"
One of Tayback's last roles was in the 1989 video remake of the Buck Owens (and later The Beatles) hit "Act Naturally" which featured Owens and former Beatle Ringo Starr.
Tayback died of a sudden heart attack in 1990 and was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, California. Tayback was 60 years of age. He was survived by his wife Sheila (married in 1962). They had one son, Christopher, who briefly acted before attending Law School and is now a partner at Quinn Emanuel in Los Angeles.
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On a personal note, I worked for a company, Peterson Mechanical, who sells Carrier HVAC equipment and was surprised to see Vic doing this ad for Carrier!
6/21/08 UPDATE
Got this interesting email from Alan Landros today:
Another "small world" story, this one about Vic Tayback. Sometime after Sherri Giessinger's dad passed away in 1965, her mother sold their home on Birmingham above Kenneth Rd. in Burbank and bought a home on Hamline at the top of Groton in Burbank. It was around 1966 or 1967. The home on Birmingham was the home Sherri grew up in and where she lived while at BHS. When they sold the home on Birmingham they sold it to Vic Tayback! He and his family lived there for quite a few years before they eventually moved to Glendale, which is where he passed away in 1990.
JANUARY 8, 2023 UPDATE
1978 Valley News Article submitted by Linda Durkee Johnson
"Getting Ready for the 70th anniversary celebration of Burbank High on Saturday are actors Vic Tayback left and Anson Willimas. They are shown with student Linda Johnson and Principal Robert Leland. More than 1,200 have inquired about the reunion."
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Kenneth Ray Markham was born to Raymond Walker and Merille (Harpole) Markham in Burbank.
Kenneth enjoyed surfing the California beaches. Then CARS became his passion. He loved working on them, it was hands-on. He enjoyed music all his life and worked at a stereo repair shop (Perfection Audio), inside the Hollywood Federated Electronics — they had all the newest equipment. He was like a kid in a candy store! He met so many musicians … liked most.
He met Donna Fern at a wedding in 1972, married in 1980 and started Markham Construction. He did new construction but found remodel challenging. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. With his body getting older, he went into wholesaling lumber at Eugene Forest, Shasta Sierra, Wildwood and the 2002 started Bear Creek Lumber.
He retired to build a ’55 Ford fir Woodburn Racetrack… what fun he had! He loved animals, his dogs were always at his side whether in the truck, classic car or bed. Progression of dementia stopped him from driving, so his buddies would take him out is his ’55 Ford or their cool cars. Thanks to all who put a smile on his face and shared time and laughter together.
He leaves behind his wife, Donna Markham; sister, Mary Janette (Robert) Adams; adopted sister, Robin (Thwing) Havens); nieces, Lisa (Andy) Hazlewood, Heather Fern and Deanna Mastenson; and all his many friends who he considered family. He was preceded by his adopted brother, Russell Szerlip, and his nephew, William Adams.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Greenhill Humane Society and Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hospice. They have the kindest, caring and most knowledgeable staff. Thank you.
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This is so sad... I knew Kenny best from Miller Elementary School in Burbank. He was a nice, fun loving friend. RIP Kenny.
A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...
Ron Hagg
boy do I remember Kenny - especially from Miller.
Mike Signorelli
Well we all knew Markham he was cool guy and a racer he will be missed...see you at the 1/4 strip in heaven...RIP
I must say Kenny was a legend in his own time!
Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace, Sir.
Darlene Culotta
I remember him. R.I.P. Ken..
Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Condolences and 🙏🙏🙏 to his family! RIP Kenny
Bobbi Richards Bishara
I remember Kenny from Miller through BHS. He was a really good guy…. RIP🙏
Cecilia Olga Aguirre Sheehan
RIP Bulldog.
Julie Guttridge
Awe., Kenny Markham! New him! So sad ! Hope he knew Jesus ‘
Bo Boeing
An old 🏄♂️ surfing buddy of mine in years gone by! He’s a good Bro 😎🙏❤️
Susan Anderson Huggitt
My sister,class of 68, dated him. He was a good guy. RIP Kenny❤️
Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️
Jennifer Dale Schatz
So sorry to hear. RIP 😢
Barbara Zelenay Berry
So sad. I've know Kenny since elementary school even thought he was at another. His dad and my step dad worked at the same fire station up on Bel Aire. RIP dear Kenny
Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog 🙏
Betsey Nash
He was a friendly, fun guy, with gorgeous eyes. I remember him well. Love to his family.
Lisa Adams Hazlewood
RIP Uncle Kenny 💕
Mundo Bravo
You showed them how to do it ...
Janis Miller
Knew Kenny in high school. Went to church with his mom. R I P
Heather Fern
You are missed Uncle Ken
Mary Kathleen Black
Kenny had a good heart, a sweet nature, and showed extraordinary kindness. I have many fond memories of him.
Christine Smith Carroll
So sad, he had the most beautiful blue eyes. RIP Kenny 🙏❤️
Kenneth Clark
Thinking of his cars and as a surfer too, as well as a friend!
Sandi Tate
He was a nice kid at Miller. Beautiful big blue eyes. RIP
Debbie Lynn Nicastro
RIP Kenny! Blessings to you family🙏🌹
Maureen Murphy
I remember him so well. ❤️ If I remember his Dad was a fireman.
Edie Walker
I remember him too. RIP Kenny😢
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