Ann Wood Hand, BHS '65 (1947-2024)

 

Ann Louise Wood Hand

June 29, 1947 - August 28, 2024

So sorry to hear... I remember Ann from high school as a very fun and friendly gal. May God comfort the family I pray.

"Greetings to all of the friends of my mom Ann. This is her son Matthew Hand writing this post. I just wanted to let everyone know that last night around midnight my mom left this life to transition to more life. We are not sure about next steps with a service at this time, but wanted to let everyone know what was going on. I know that she was deeply loved and appreciate everyone of you that have been a part of her life through the years."

Previous post from Matthew on July 1, 2024: "A little life update, well specifically about my mom. For those of you who may have wondered since October of 2022 my mom Ann has been in a nursing home to get the care she needs. Largely she has done fine in the facility. The journey of dementia continues and fortunately for me she still recognizes me and is jovial and as loving as ever. Unfortunately since the last time I was able to come up and see her as she says “my rememberer isn’t working as well as it used to.” This is indeed true with more of the past slipping away. She is however the same loving and caring individual she has always been treating all of her amazing care givers with love and grace."

Kathy Walsh Giambra, BHS '65 (1947-2024) & Bob Giambra, BHS '62 (1943-2020)

 

Kathleen Mary Walsh Giambra BHS '65

February 10, 1947 - August 20. 2024

 

 

 Robert John Giambra BHS '62

April 1943 - June 27, 2020

Posted today on Facebook by Cathy Nicholls Coyle, BHS '67

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Kathy Walsh Giambra. Kathy’s daughter, Michelle Giambra Cross, posted that her mother had passed away last Tuesday, August 20th. Kathy’s husband, Bob Giambra (BHS ‘62) passed away on June 27th, 2020, and they lost their beautiful daughter, Gina, in 1999. I consider myself blessed to have known such a beautiful & loving family. May God wrap his arms around Michelle & her family & give them peace.

 

Dona Jean Creswell, BHS '49 (1931-2024)

 

Dona Jean Creswell

 June 20, 1931 – May 23, 2024

Dona Creswell passed away peacefully at her Assisted Living Facility on May 23, 2024. She would have celebrated her 93d birthday on June 20. She is survived by her brother Jim Creswell, her daughter Debra Petersen, 2 granddaughters, Jenifer and Nicole and 4 great grandchildren Kaley, Kyle, Pearl and Cyril III.

Dona lived a very full life.

In high school she was best friends with Debbie Reynolds, and that friendship continued throughout their adult life.

Dona was a pioneer in the x-ray business in Colorado. In the 1960s she would not take "no" for an answer. She knew that many in Colorado would benefit from portable x-rays. She convinced a radiologist to purchase a portable machine, and she convinced some very prominent radiologists that good x-rays could be taken on a portable machine. Dona served many patients in nursing homes and even those at home who could not get out to get an x-ray.

Dona loved people and she especially loved her family. She traveled with her great granddaughter to cheer leading competitions and cheered the team on to victory. She loved celebrating holidays and birthdays and accepted any other time to celebrate.

She was generous with her time and finances. She volunteered at hospitals and at FISH. She went on many Mission trips which she loved.

In the last 18 months of her life Dona lived in Assisted Living. She made many friends, and brought happiness to many caregivers as well as residents. Dona will be missed by all, we will all miss her happy smile, and contagious laugh. We love you Mom, Sister, Grammy, Mimi and friend.

 

 Jim and sister Dona

 

 

Dona and Jim with young friend

 

 

 

Jim selling newspspers

 

 

 Jim with classmate and friend Debbie Reynolds... a photo ke kept in his wallet up until his death

 

The Golden Years... sister Dona with Jim

Jim Jesse Creswell, BHS '48 (1930-2024)

 

James Jesse Creswell BHS 1948 

(March 22, 1930 - August 4, 2024)

Jimmy passed away peacefully at home with his wife, 2 daughters and a granddaughter at his side.  He was 94 years old. He was born in Dalton Nebraska and during the depression, the family moved to Oklahoma to be with more family.  Later moving to California, he and his sister Dona Jean Creswell both attended Burbank high school.  Both Jimmy and Dona became very good friends with Debbie Reynolds, whom they called Franny. He had so many stories. Later he was drafted to the U.S Army to fight in the Korean war.  After he was discharged, Jim went home and married the mother of his 2 daughters. With a divorce some years later, he was then raising his 6 year and 3 year old girls on his own.  And I must say, i think he did a pretty awesome job at it. After the kids grew up, he remarried until his passing 24 days short of his 42nd anniversary. He left behind his wife, 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 

 

He was laid to rest in Fort Sam Houston Cemetary in San Antonio Texas.  He didn't have many of his friends at his service because he outlived them all, including his younger sister who passed 2 months before him. Jimmy might be gone, but he will be remembered through the family he left behind. Until we see him again in GODs Kingdom.

 

 Jim and sister Dona

 

 

Dona and Jim with young friend

 

 

 

Jim selling newspspers

 

 

 Jim with classmate and friend Debbie Reynolds... a photo ke kept in his wallet up until his death

 

The Golden Years... sister Dona with Jim

Kathy Lasher, BHS '64, Passed Away August 20, 2020

Kathy Lasher passed 8-20-20 in Scottsdale, AZ. She had 2 children and 4 grandkids, all Boys!

Margie Nugent, BHS '71 (1953-2024)

 

Margie A Nugent

August 29, 1953 - July 29, 2024

We just received this very sad note from Michael Nugent, BHS '64...

With much sadness I want 2 let other Alumni and friends that Margie Nugent, class of '71 passed away July 29 after suffering 9 yrs battling Alzheimer's. 

Margie was a popular classmate, Major of the Drill Team, Prom Queen among other social activities. Following graduation she had a very successful real estate career in the SFV and Orange County. 

She is survived by myself, our brother Bob, 1 nephew Robert, and 3 nieces, Nicole, Vivian, and Tami. 

The arrangements R as follows: Sat Aug 17, 10am @ Forest Lawn, 69855 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City 92234. 

In lieu of flowers if U can make a donation 2 your local Alzheimer's Association. Or the facility where spent her last 8 yrs. Silverado 30311 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675. Attention Sheila, associate Holiday fund 

The Nugent's thank U 4 all your thoughts and prayers. 

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A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Johnny Flores
RIP BHS sister

Pamela Spang
Another beautiful soul taken by that dreaded disease! RIP Bulldog💙

Kathleen James
🙏🙏🙏to the Family

Bob Hart
Heartfelt condolences

Nancy McNamara Zambrana
I’m so sad to see this. Sending prayers for comfort to her family. Rest in peace sweet lady ❤️🙏

Roland Bleitz
So sad, she was so nice🙏

James Michael Lewis
Praying for you Margie🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Kathleen Moore Nutting
Michael Nugent Mike, that is a beautiful picture of Margie!❤️❤️

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog and Classmate 🙏

Reece Talley
Im sorry for your loss. That disease is worse than cancer. It robs one of dignity and creates so much fear and confusion. I am so sorry she had to endure this. Its good to know she had loving family along side of her

Carol Forrand Tallakson
RIP

Bobbi Kay Gartrell
Bless you Margie. Chris and Bobbi Gartrell. 🙏

Susan Rudin
A couple years ahead of my class but I remember her fondly. She was so pretty and very nice. God bless her.

Santa Mike
So sorry, a lovely lady

Don MeredithTop contributor
That’s sad news and she was very nice person. Prayers and condolences for the family.

Kevin Barillaro
✌️❤️🙏🙏

Michael Graceffo
Condolences and prayers go out to the Nugent family and friends.💯🙏🏼💙

Judy Rose
I fondly remember Margie. She was such a kind person to me. May she rest peacefully 💐🥀

Nancy Olsen BarryTop contributor
I am so sorry to hear this. We were best friends in elementary school at Horace Mann. We were always at each other’s house. Her loss to this disease after losing her Mom also to this same disease is heartbreaking. My prayers go out to her two brothers and family members 💔

Dianne Postal-Simmons
I remember her a sweet lady .. she lived close by ..

Sue Palmer
Such sad news!! She was such a great friend of mine all during high school. She was in my wedding. Many great times we had together!! My heart goes out to her family. A really sad day☹️🥲

Christine Pepe Dorman
RIP

Wayne BaldaroTop contributor
Condolences to the family and friends. ❤️‍🩹💐

Cecilia Olga Aguirre Sheehan
RIP fellow Bulldog.

Sylvia Shandra Harte
She was such a kind person. Rest in peace.

Christopher Silveira
How sad! My condolences to the family

Pam Wright Peterson
So sad- RIP Margie 🙏🏻

Linda Strong
So sad…I remember Margie as a beautiful person inside and out

Chuck Guthrie
Wow, what a surprise… I often thought about her.
Rest in peace, Margie

Bob Schwartzberg Shaw
So sorry, love to all the Nugents

Blyden Loutensock
she was a sweetheart! thoughts and prayers to her family... especially to Mike and Bob! Blyden

Lorette Kelsey
I’m so sorry

Joe Dahlia
Thoughts and prayers 🙏heading to the family. She was a beautiful person inside and out.

Linda Hayes Murvin
Sending prayers to the Family ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Gary Bric
Just heard from her Brother Michael. We were neighbors growing up as kids.😢🙏'

Holly Cleeland
I was a little girl when Margie lived across the street from me. She was my older sister Carols age that passed away in 2001. I would hear about Margie through my neighbor Bunny Horan. Life is short. Enjoy the moments. RIP Margie.

Cindy Barcus AylwardTop contributor
I will always remember her engaging smile. Sending hugs to everyone who loved her.

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
Rest in peace.

Donna Moore
heartbroken 💔 😭🙏🏻

Donna Reed Lawrence
I remember here from drill team. Beautiful smile. RIP Margie 🙏🏻🌷

Gilda Hernandez Sanderson
Prayers for her family. 🙏🏼

Geoff Ely
Such a sweet beautiful woman. My sympathy to her family and friends.

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Nancy Montgomery
Heartbreaking. She was a best friend for years. Many adventures.
May she finally rest in peace. 🥲Great memories💕

Peggy Peters
Very sad to read this. RIP Margie and prayers for her loved ones.

Sharon Anderson McEntire
🙏🙏🙏

Dennis Wilde
Michael, thoughts and prayers to you and your family

Debbie Cooper Billiot
🙏🙏🙏for family (BHS’75)

Donald MatthewsTop contributor
RIP, Ma’am 😥

Terry Scott
Love the Nugents!!!! Sorry to read this.

Pam Kirkwood
Our deepest sympathies to all of Margie's Family. Her Big Brother, Mike Nugent, is a long-time friend and. BHS '64 Classmate.

Cheryl Bunch Eubanks
Rest in peace!⚘️

Lisa Allen
Wow! Such sad news. So sorry to read about this disease at such a young age. Margie was such a nice person to everyone all through school. I still picture her in the Drill Team uniform. RIP sweet lady.

Cathy CoyleTop contributor
So sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. Her brother, Bob Nugent, is from our Class of ‘67. God Bless the Nugent Family. May the lord wrap his arms around them & give them peace.

Mike Signorelli
Sorry and sad to hear this, rest on peace 🙏🙏🙏

Virginia Hamilton
So sad at a young age. My condolences to her family and friends. Rip😇🙏

Mj Bass
So incredibly sad, may she RIP. 😢🙏🏻

Philleen Meskin
So sorry to hear 🙏🙏🙏❤️

Sherri Stromsoe
She was beautiful and kind, Rlp 🙏

Geoff Ely
Our time is finite despite our denials. Margie was beautiful, gracious and took advantage of the time she had. May God bless her and receive her with Burbank High flags. I will think of her at the beginning of her journey. God bless her.

Tami Nugent
My beautiful aunt … this was December of 2006 ❤️


Marybeth Bell Costanzo
Heartbroken 💔

Frank Malgeri
OMG!! She was a short time girlfriend of mine in 7th grade 😢

Debbie Christeson
Oh! She was so nice to everyone! Many prayers for her family and friends! 🙏❤️

Toni Wyatt
Rest in peace 🙏

Marlene Zober Lipman
My condolences to her family. Such a devastating experience to go through.🙏

Rhonda Matza-Amira Saldias
May their happier times together help her family and friends during these more difficult times. May you rest peacefully, Margie🙏🏼

Kathleen Wyatt Richardson
So sad…wonderful person 💕

Sue Flynn
I'm so sorry I know how difficult it can be

Carolyn LaNasa
A lovely gal and she was a fabulous, fun drill team leader. Beautiful and friendly!

Alice Hanson
Condolences to the Nugent family. Such a devastating disease so sad. May she rest in peace.

Christine Rose Harkins
Prayers to the family, Alzheimers is such a horrible disease.

Valerie Giessinger Scott
Such a tragic sad story of her life these past years. May she RIP now.