Nancy Brown McClelland, BHS '51 (1933-2026)

Nancy Lee Brown Kettles Wilkinson McClelland 

April 9, 1933 - April 28, 2026

Received this lovely but sad email today...

The Bulldogs Newsletter arrived today, something my mother looked forward to, so I thought I would reach out to the newsletter to have her name added to the memorial list. 

Nancy Lee Brown Kettles Wilkinson McClelland passed April 28, 2026. Nancy was born April 9, 1933 in San Francisco.  

Nancy's family moved prior her senior year so she never got the opportunity to graduate from Burbank Class of 1951. But she always felt closer to Burbank High than the high school she graduated from. Nancy Lee was going to be part of the Yearbook staff during her senior year, something that she was looking forward to.

After high school, she discovered the guitar and attended the Conservatory of Music in Santa Ana, California. Music became one of the great passions of her life. She went on to play guitar professionally and later taught guitar privately, through after-school programs, and at the Emeritus Institute at Saddleback College. Teaching came naturally to her. She was patient, encouraging, and generous with her talents.

Growing up, Nancy always shared the fond memories of her Burbank school years. She always looked forward to the arrival of the Bulldogs Newsletter. 

Sincerely,
Jeanne Nutting - daughter
July 11, 2026

Historic Tragedy: 1951 Jeep accident the night before graduation took the lives of Ken Harrison, Larry Hughes and Bob Tinker

Kenneth Lee Harrison

February 24, 1933 - January 26, 1951

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Larry W Hughes

December 3, 1932 - January 22, 1951

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Robert "Bob" Sidney Tinker

February 16, 1933 - January 22, 1951

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This is heartbreaking... for more details, please click on the Find A Grave links.

Dr. Bob Ward, BHS '51 (1933-2021)

Robert "Bob"  Darryl Ward

July 4, 1933  - June 28, 2021 (aged 87) 

From his life-long study of sports science accompanied by practical experience in the training halls and playing fields of teams on multiple levels of competition, Bob Ward has had a transformative effect on strength and conditioning coaching. He was a pioneer in using data to improve performance, the utilizing novel training techniques, and applying Eastern methods to Western sports. His thirteen years with the Dallas Cowboys under legendary coach Tom Landry helped solidify that program's reputation as "America's team."

Robert Darryl Ward, son of Albert and Lovera Ward, was born on July 4, 1933, in Huntingdon Park, California. Ward’s father was a veteran of World War I, who was exposed to the mustard gas that was used in Western Europe. Ward barely knew his dad, who was out of his life from a young age. When Wardwas 6, he and his three siblings stayed in what essentially amounted to an orphanage in Southern California. They were there for three years until their mother was in a better place and could take care of them.
 

Bob developed an interest in strength training at age twelve when lifting weights in a physical education class. Sports participation helped him become a self-made man at Burbank High School where he starred in football and track. At Whitworth College, where he received a degree in physical education in 1955, he excelled in field events and was named a small college All-American in football. After earning his master's in 1959 at the University of Washington, Bob coached high school football and track for six years, then became head track coach at Fullerton College for the next decade where his teams won three straight conference championships and a state championship. Ward also coached rugby and designed a fitness program while serving in the Marine Corps reserve. He capped these early experiences by earning a doctorate in physical education from Indiana University in 1971.

In 1976 Ward embarked upon the climactic phase of his career when he was tapped by Tom Landry to become the Cowboys' first strength and conditioning coach. To provide his players a performance edge, he improvised a system of computer-driven analytics which enabled coaches to break down actual athletic movements rather than rely on statistics. He also instituted a form of psycho-cybernetics by applying the tensile strength of surgical tubing to induce greater speed. Ward's most revolutionary innovation, however, was employing the mixed martial arts techniques (Jeet Kune Do) of the legendary Bruce Lee, through his protégé Dan Inosanto, to improve the quickness of Cowboy players. Ward's Cowboy teams compiled a 124-72 record that included ten winning seasons, a Super Bowl victory in 1977, and a Pro Bowl win in 1983. Players on whom he had a major impact include quarterback Roger Staubach and tackle Randy White and NFL coaches Dan Reeves (Denver Broncos) and Mike Ditka (Chicago Bears).

Bob Ward retired in 1989, but he remained actively involved with strength and conditioning as co-founder of the National Association of Speed and Explosion, developer of a Computer Graphic Player Analysis system, and director of Sports Science and Nutrition for Mannatech International. In 2015 he preserved his ideas for posterity by publishing Building the Perfect Star (Ascend Books). His other project was a book on the "Martial Arts: The Spiritual and Physical Genome."

As a master's track and field athlete, Bob was equally impressive, being twice named a world champion, garnishing six world records, and designated USATF Masters "Field Athlete of the Year," in 2002.

Bob Ward died of natural causes on June 28, 2021.His brother Paul Ward, BHS '54, passed away in 2018. Read about Paul here.

Wesley Neal Manor, BHS '51 (1933-2001)

Wesley Neal Manor
August 16, 1933 - June 9, 2001



Dr. Wesley Neal Manor

Dr. Wesley Neal Manor, 67, who had a practice in Anacortes at one time, died suddenly early Saturday morning, June 9, in Oak Harbor.

He was a resident of Oak Harbor.

Dr. Manor was born Aug. 16, 1933, to Mildred and Wesley Manor in Lancaster, Calif. As a child, he had a love for music and was an accomplished pianist.

Dr. Manor served four years in U.S. Army intelligence in the early 1950s. Deciding on a career in medicine instead of music, Dr. Manor graduated from the California College of Medicine, now the University of California at Irvine, in 1964.

In 1965, he moved with his family to Coupeville and opened one of the first family practices on Whidbey Island. This was a happy period in Dr. Manor's life because making house calls still was a common occurrence and payment for his services often took the form of produce or other barter.

During this time, Dr. Manor also was instrumental in Whidbey General Hospital's inception and development. In 1971, he returned to school at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Ore., and completed his ear, nose and throat specialty residency.

In 1975, Dr. Manor and his younger brother "Dr. Norm" opened two ear, nose and throat clinics, one in Mount Vernon and the other in Anacortes. The brothers practiced together until 1980, when "Dr. Neal" returned to Coupeville to practice -- a town that he loved.

Dr. Manor also served as director of the Island County Health Department for several years, while running his busy practice. In addition, he traveled to Ketchikan, Alaska, several times a year to provide needed ENT medical services to patients in that remote area.

Dr. Manor is survived by his beloved wife, Rhonda, in Oak Harbor; three children from his first marriage to Jeannette Beatty of Anacortes -- daughter Janell and her husband Colin Key of Scotland, son Darrin and his wife Karey Manor of Bainbridge Island and daughter Tonja and her husband Jason Dunton of Anacortes; two stepsons from his marriage to Rhonda -- Joshua and his wife Rachael Lancaster of Oak Harbor and Lee Lancaster of North Carolina. He also is survived by his brother, Norman Manor, M.D., of Miles City, Mont. and by eight grandchildren, Lauren and Ellen Key, Sarah and Jordan Manor, Alex, Megan and Taylor Dunton and Jacob Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Neal Manor Fund, c/o Whidbey Island Hospital Foundation, POB 400, Coupeville, Wash., 98239.

Memorial services for Dr. Manor are 1 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001, at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor

Arrangements were under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.

SOURCE: http://obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/wa/wa-skagit8.htm

Jack Amon Swartzbaugh, BHS '51 (1933-2016)

My husband Jack Amon Swartzbaugh 1933-2016
Jack graduated 1951 from BHS. He was an outstanding basketball and baseball player. He had a career in education starting st So. Pasadena HS 1958, BHS 1961-1965, Corona Del Mar HS 1965-1967, Rio Hondo College 1967-1968. In 1968 he was one of the first hired to open Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. He started out as Coord. of Activities and in 2 years became Dean of Students. He had a long and rewarding career at Saddleback and retired in 1999. He did part time counseling for 13 years after retirement. Loved SC and just couldn't leave. Jack and I had 4 children and 12 grand children. At his passing we had 1 great grandson and last Sept. out first great granddaughter was born. Family was everything to Jack. Just like his father, Amon Swartzbaugh who taught at John Muir JH from 1941-1969. "Coach " Swartzbaugh was an institution in Burbank Unified. Jack was just like his Dad. Loved coaching and teaching. Most of all they loved Burbank High School. I miss them both so much.
Mary Joan Brown Swartzbaugh
BHS 1956.

6/15/17 UPDATE
Here is a photo of Jack's dad, Coach Amon Swartzbaugh, from the John Muir Jr High School 1973 Highlander yearbook. 



A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS

Larry Segall
Coach Swartzbaiugh was my math teacher at Muir. A fine gentleman.

Jim Stonehouse
He was my Algebra teacher! Rest in Peace Mr Swartzbaugh

Nancy Olsen Barry
I also had him as a Math Teacher. He touched many young lives. He was sure a part of why I always loved math so much..

Susan Landing-Phillips
I was always terrible in math, but Coach was always positive! My condolences to you and your family!

Jim Stonehouse
That's how he looked when I was in his class!! He was a great teacher

Jeanette Alexander
I'm sorry for your loss. Hang tough with God. He'll hang in there for you...

Nancy McNamara Zambrana
So sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.

Trudie Hentze
I had Mr. Swartzbaugh as a teacher at John Muir. He was one of my favorite teachers.

Bob Brinkworth
I didn't realize what an impact he had in developing the South Coast region of So. Cal. Another positive contribution to life by a Burbank grad, like Lloyd, Long and LiPera.

Barbara Fanderlik Adams
Mary Joan Swartzbaugh that name sounds so familiar. I attended John Muir Jr High (1953-1955), BHS class of '59. And my oldest son and I both took classes at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. My son was on the Tennis team. The dates would be consistent. I am sure our paths crossed at some point in time.
The good news is, I didn't cringe when reading your husband's or your father-inLaw, so if we did cross paths, it must have been a good experience . Sending my condolences and prayers to you and your family. Thanks for sharing.

Juanita (Morton) Sullivan, BHS W'51, Passed Away July 22, 2013

Received this today...

Am writing you to let you know the class of W'51 has lost a classmate, Juanita (Morton) Sullivan passed away on July 22 just 6 days before her 80th birthday in her sleep.

Her death was attributed to bronchitis and dementia.

She was proceeded in passing by her sister Marie Morton, Arthur Morton, Beverly Morton and Susie Morton. She was the next to the oldest.

She will be missed as we stayed friends for all these years and when possible saw each other and spent time with my children together.

Sincerely,
Patsy (Cooley) Hamilton

No photo of Juanita, so here is a Burbank photo taken in 1951


Photo shows how main street--San Fernando Boulevard--of Burbank looked May 3, 1951.
View is looking north from Verdugo Avenue.

Dr Henry Hunt, BHS '51 (1933-2013)

Dr. Henry B. Hunt February 15, 1933 - June 19, 2013

Dr. Henry B. Hunt (June 24, 2013)

OBITUARY
Burbank Leader
http://www.burbankleader.com/community/obituaries/tn-gnp-dr-henry-b-hunt-february-15-1933-june-19-2013-20130624,0,7968332.story

Dr. Henry B. Hunt, known as “Bud”, passed away peacefully, in his home, in Vista, California, on June 19, 2013.

Bud was born on February 15, 1933, to Henry Robert Hunt and Mildred Ferguson Hunt in Burbank, California. He graduated from Burbank High School. He served his country in the Army’s 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning” Division during the Korean War. After returning to Burbank, he married his high school sweetheart, Wilmadele Baker and raised a family of six children. He attended USC and Loyola and had a successful dental practice in Burbank for 42 years.

Dr. Hunt spent much of his time serving his family and community. He was a member of Kiwanis and Rotary. He served for 12 years on the Burbank Unified School District, and for several years on the Boards of Planning and Parks and Recreation. He coached little league, built and flew model airplanes, raised parrots, raced pigeons, restored antique cars and was an avid fisherman, treating patients and friends to Memorial Day fishing trips on “The Betty-O.”

Bud was a member and served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Bishop, High Councilor and Scoutmaster.

His proudest accomplishment was his family. Bud is survived by his wife Wilmadele, his sister Billee Hunt Carr, children Carolee and Ron Whitehead, Marissa and John Munoa, Kevin and Monica Hunt, Colleen and Brian Hervey, Elizabeth and Scott Lowry and David and Leanna Hunt, twenty-four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. His favorite quote was, "No success can compensate for failure in the home." -David O McKay

Services will be held on Friday, June 28 at 12 noon, at the LDS chapel at 1545 S. Melrose Drive, Vista California.

Chuck McCalmont, BHS W'51 (1933-2013)

Received this notice this morning...

CHUCK MC CALMONT W'51 passed away on May 17, 2013 after a short illness. Chuck was survived by his wife of 57 years, Toni (Adams) McCalmont S'54. Together they had 2 sons, Bob who works for Riverside County Sheriff Dept and Chuck who is with the IRS. They also have 3 grandchildren. Chuck also had been with the IRS and held management positions in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Macon, GA, Washington DC and back to Los Angeles where he retired 25 years ago. On returning to the Los Angeles area they lived in Glendale, Las Vegas, and the last 13 years in Temecula, CA where he passed away.

Chuck was born in Buckeye, AZ in 1933.  He moved to Burbank when he was in the 3rd grade and graduated at Burbank High in 1951.  After high school he joined the Marines and served in the Korean War.  After his discharge from the Marines he completed his college.

Submitted by brother Bob McCalmont S53


ALSO FOUND THIS...
http://www.afsa-irs.org/news

Chuck McCalmont, Sr. ... Retired Special Agent Chuck McCalmont, Sr. passed away on May 17, 2013 in Temecula, CA, from complications due to a bacterial infection. He was 80 years old. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Chuck Sr. became a Revenue Agent in 1961 and a Special Agent in 1965 with what was then Intelligence Division. He worked in the Los Angeles, Atlanta, Macon and National Offices. He retired from the Los Angeles Field Office in 1988. Respecting his wishes, there will not be any public services.

Chuck McCalmont, Sr. is survived by his wife, Toni, and two sons--Chuck McCalmont (Los Angeles Field Office Special Agent) and Bob (Riverside County Sheriff's Department Deputy). Condolences may be sent to:

Toni McCalmont
43924 Alencon Court
Temecula, CA 92592