Breena Doyle Holodnak, BHS '59 (1941-2025)

 

Breena Jacqueline Doyle Holodnak

Sep 5, 1941 - May 10, 2025

Obituary

Breena Jacqueline Holodnak, 83, of Canoga Park, California, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 5, 1941, Breena was the heart and soul of her family, a woman known for her strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She built a beautiful life alongside her beloved husband, Joseph Holodnak, with whom she shared decades of love, laughter, and partnership.

Breena was a proud and dedicated mother to her eight children: Joseph Holodnak, Bill Holodnak, Susan Camejo, Tony Holodnak, Robert Holodnak, Elizabeth Schaffer, Debbie Levinson, and Nick Holodnak. Her legacy continues through her 18 cherished grandchildren: Nastasia, Katerina, Tatiana, Cassandra, Breena, Peter, Savannah, Lizzy, Victoria, Mikalina, Mary, Emma, Delilah, Juliet, Noah, Ireland, Scotland, and Magnolia.

A woman of deep love and compassion, Breena’s home was always filled with warmth, comfort, and a sense of belonging. Her strength guided her family through every season of life, and her memory will continue to be a source of inspiration and love.

Breena will be deeply missed by all who knew her and forever remembered for the kindness she shared, the family she nurtured, and the enduring love she gave.

SOURCE: Breena Jacqueline Holodnak Obituary May 10, 2025 - Rose Family Funeral Home & Cremation

A Story of Murder: Victim Sandi Wilkes, BHS '69 (1950-1970)

Sandra "Sandi" Wilkes Pyne

BHS '69

October 23, 1950 - January 23, 1970

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This is a very sad and tragic story...

A Story of Murder
by Kathy Au Crosier, BHS '68
Posted November 14, 2013

I had Mr. Pyne for English in my junior year.

I had the good fortune of sitting at the same table as Louise Good Hernandez at the 45th Class Reunion, and for some reason,  the subject of former Burbank High teacher, Raymond Pyne, came up. He was my English teacher in my junior year and perhaps some of you had him for English, also. 1967 was apparently his first year at Burbank High. I recall coming home on weekends during my college years, and reading about a story in the Burbank Daily Review of a murder committed by a Burbank High teacher, but I couldn’t remember who it was. So it was Louise who gave me his name.

The Burbank Daily Review ceased publication in 1985, but is archived at the Burbank Public Library, where I sent my sister, Margo (BHS’70) to read the old microfilm. The story was on the front page of three consecutive issues, January 23, 24, and 25, 1970. Here’s what she found out.

Raymond Pyne was Sandy Wilkes’ 12th grade English teacher. After she graduated, he asked her for a date. At that time, he was age 28 and described as charming and jolly in public by the Wilkes family. They married, and within two weeks he exhibited a violent, uncontrollable temper. Pyne assaulted her by choking her, and threatened to kill her.  An arrest warrant for battery was issued. He once said he wanted his wife to die like Romeo and Juliet.

A few days before she was killed, Sandy filed for divorce. Pyne had been roaming her parents’ neighborhood where she was staying, threatening to take his own life. She talked him out of taking his own life and told him she loved him and would stand by him, but she was too afraid to live with him.

Sandra Wilkes Pyne, BHS’69, age 19, was murdered by her husband, former BHS teacher Raymond Pyne

She had been living with her parents for about two weeks. On Thursday morning about 8 a.m., January 23, 1970, her father, Guy Wilkes, went to the backyard to start the car before taking Sandy to work at Technicolor, where they both worked. Pyne pointed a rifle at Wilkes’ head and demanded to talk to Sandy. After asking Guy for the keys to the house, Guy yelled to warn the family. Mrs. Wilkes tried to phone for help, but the phone was dead. Sandy, meanwhile, ran out the front door to head to a friend’s house. Pyne heard the door slam and ran to the front of the house. He pursued her, aimed, then shot her in the head, killing her instantly. Guy Wilkes, who had followed Pyne, shot at him, but missed. He later said he didn’t shoot again because there were other people standing around. He ran to help his daughter and was holding her when she took her last breath. Pyne drove away in a leased 1969 black Cadillac.

The incident was witnessed by five teenage boys.

Police think Pyne may have spent the night on the back porch. An army-type jacket, trench coat, flashlight and tire iron were found there, plus numerous gum wrappers.

Pyne had resigned voluntarily from Burbank High School after his second year of teaching and was to have started a new job the next day. He surrendered to Burbank Police on Saturday afternoon. On February 21, 1971, he pled guilty to first degree murder and sentencing was set for March 26, 1971. He was incarcerated for years, but by 2010 he was paroled, according to Linda Mustion who writes a blog about deceased Burbank High Alumni. Apparently, Raymond Pyne was also a Burbank High alum, class of 1959. 

Raymond Ed Pyne

BHS '59
June 1941 - July 4, 2013

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Louise Hernandez remembered that the Pyne family moved from Kenwood Street before he became a teacher at Burbank High, and that there were other siblings.

I found Raymond Pyne’s obituary at redding.com:

Raymond Pyne, 72, of Cottonwood died Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Published in Redding Record Searchlight on July 6, 2013.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 UPDATE

Debbie Brey Bennett posted on Facebook today:
“We were good friends. Her mom buried her in her wedding gown saying that was the last time she saw her daughter happy. My dad saw a small newspaper article 3 years later saying he was released from prison claiming psychiatric problems. So horrible our justice system was and is. 😡”

A FEW MORE FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Alex Pelaez

No one will believe me probably. I was an eye witness to her murder. We were kids and lived across from her parents house. We were on our way out of the house heading to John Muir Jr High, we saw when her husband, her ex teacher at Burbank high, chased her out of her parents house and shot her two houses from us.. It's still very vivid to me.😢

Susan Peña MacCaskey

Alex Pelaez I'm sorry you had to witness that. What were you around 12. I can't imagine what you went thru and very much still going thru. Sending big hugs

Alex Pelaez

Susan Peña MacCaskey Hi Susan, I was in the seventh grade. It's been a long long time so I hadn't thought about it until I saw this article. Time heals. 

I was one of the five teenagers they mention in the article.😢

Susan Peña MacCaskey

Alex Pelaez Did you have to go to court and testify

Alex Pelaez

Susan Peña MacCaskey Never used us as witnesses, maybe we were too young. When I think deeply about what I saw, It really was horrible. We were no more than fifty to a hundred feet from the whole thing. It's like seeing a movie in my head. 🤯 FYI..I'm doing fine and this has never really affected my life.

Doug Atzei

Alex Pelaez I lived at 419 Stanford rd. What address was yours? The Cards & Helquists family’s we all grew up together playing baseball in the street and hid n seek at night.

Doug Atzei

Barbara Zelenay Berry it good times with Nancy, David, & Jeff Helquist also Maxine Card. Her tree was the best to climb & it was the one we had to tag in hide n seek. Love growing up in the 50’s on Stanford Rd. My grandparents lived there until we took over the house in 1952 Our whole family were close to the Wilkes family in the 50’s, but again they lived right across the street from us. Sandy dad (Guy) was always working in his garage working on some car and my dad being a car guy would go over there. For some reason I can’t remember her moms name. She always reminded me of Harriet Nelson of the Ozzie & Harriet show.

Cathy Palmer

Doug Atzei Sandi’s mother’s name was Geraldine. Both parents had been in the military and are buried at the Riverside national cemetery.

'Wilkes, Geraldine Garnet, b. 07/16/1923, d. 12/22/1997, US Army, , Res: Hemet, CA, Plot: 47 4228, bur. 12/29/1997 Wilkes, Guy Alexander, b. 02/20/1920, d. 10/24/1996, US Army Air Corps, SGT, Res: Hemet, CA, Plot: 4228, bur. 10/30/1996'

Jon Larsen

I grew up on the same street where it happened, Stanford. Was a crazy and awful morning…

Kathryn Borgese

I remember this story it was heartbreaking 💔. My oldest brother has the year book they are both in. I can’t believe he was paroled after gunning her down like that

Joyce Starleaf

I played softball with Sandi. She was always so nice. I was a senior at BHS at the time. The police came to campus and locked us in. They thought he might come on campus.

I also remember that her dad said he would kill Pyne if he ever got out.

I never heard when Sandi’s father passed away. Nancy Helquist lived on the same street and were great friends.

Pyne was a creep. I never had him but my friends who did said he would turn all of the lights out in the classroom and walk on the desks. He should have been fired before this happened.

He was friends with Ansalone.

Ron Duncan

Joyce Starleaf He was a year ahead of me at BHS. He is the only guy who ever bullied me.

Jeri Morin Valencia

Joyce Starleaf Yes, he most certainly should have been fired. I'm so sorry for all of you who were affected by that awful incident. 🙁

Cathy Palmer

Joyce Starleaf Sandi’s dad died in 1996 & her mom in 1997…

The pain that her parents suffered is heartbreaking.💔

Joyce Starleaf

Cathy Palmer Thanks. I can’t imagine. Such a tragedy.

Margaret Ann Good

The Pyne family lived next door to us on Kenwood Street. So awful. I think they or at least he had moved away by the time he did this.

Carol Baker

This was so tragic. I had him as an English teacher as well. My heart goes out to her family.

Diane Napolitano

Sandi was a friend of mine both in Jr and Hg school. She was incredibly kind, wore a smile most of the time, and certainly didn't do anything to bring on his reaction. It is a shame he didn't die in prison...noticed he lived to be 72 SMH

Fred Pastor

Very sad 🙏♥️🙏🌺💕

Don Meredith

I remember when this sad incident happened truly tragic.

Marybeth Bell Costanzo

So weird. I was just reading what she wrote in my yearbook.

Sad story for sure.

Patricia Sorley

R.I.P. blessings to your family with your loss.

Mike Signorelli

It all happened 2 blocks from the house. I remember Sandy. Sad

Laura Lyons

Wow so sad.

Deb Helsley Bush

So very sad 😢. Rest in peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻💜💜

Norine Gledhill

She was always so kind and friendly a true tragedy for both families

Pam Wright Peterson

So tragic- I never knew of this…

So sad. 😢

Doug Atzei

Wow! This has sure taken me back in time. I lived across the street from Sandy. We grew up together. She was my first girlfriend at 10yrs old. Her sister Connie was my sister (Sue) best friend. We all grew up together.

In high school Sandy & my x girlfriend (Barbara Bolen) became good friends. Sandy had a boyfriend (Charlie) that dated for a few years then broke up. Sandy was sad and her teacher looked a lot like Charlie & thought she’d fill that emptiness with him. After the marriage she knew she wasn’t in love and left him. He couldn’t handle it and came over one morning in thought that if he couldn’t have her, nobody was going to. She ran down the street to neighbor house where he cornered her & shot her. For years I would visit her mom & dad though they were happy to see me it brought back more pain than comfort. Last time I went down Stanford rd to see the old neighborhood I noticed still in the curb was Sandy & mine carving in the cement. This is bringing me old sadness and pain. God bless!

Kim Valenti

My dad was dating her and she dumped him to go out with this teacher. So sad

Susan Earle-Miller

Sadness for a beautiful soul.

Anger for the senseless murder.

Michele Duarte Kilroy

I remember when this happened, the newspaper article and the picture of her lying in the street with a blanket over her. So sorry she married him. Just horrible.

Mj Bass

My brother was friends with her, also BHS 1969. So very sorry to hear this. RIP Sandy. 🙏🏻😢🙏🏻

Barbara Prater Coffman

How very tragic!🥲

Michael Meltzer

Very sad story

Julie Guttridge

What a TRAGIC story !! Why didn’t he get LIFE !

Patsy Raymundi

So sad, I was a batter wife also I was so lucky God Bless her REST IN PEACE YOUR Safe know ❤️

Karen Madsen

How very sad.

Richard Hernandez

Rest in peace, sandy, thoughts and prayers.Go out to your loved ones.You will be missed bulldog

Jill Sullivan

💗🤩🙌 Sandi Wilkes was an awesome, fun, kind, and bright classmate of mine. May she rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏

Betty Worland

I remember this story as Burbank was a smaller town during this time. It was in our local paper. So very sad. 🙁

Michael Ruiz

His mother lived 3 houses down from us, I think the cops found him there!

Grace Tabura Strong

😢

Sharon Anderson McEntire

Sandy was a friend of mine from grammar school! When she started dating Pyne she was 18, BUT he was still her teacher in high school AND THAT WAS WRONG!! I didn't like him because of that and didn't want her to marry him! I did not go to their wedding because I thought it was wrong! The marriage didn't last 2 weeks, he already was abusing her. Her dad tried to protect her and hired a bodyguard for when he couldn't be with her! My husband drove up the street right after it happened and the police had just got there and her body was still in the front yard. He came to my work to tell me because he knew I would be in shock and need comforting! Such a sad, sad day!😪😪 It was disgusting he only got 7 years, they said it wasn't premeditated!! He slept on her porch WITH A LOADED GUN and when she saw him, she ran and he chased her and shot her! How could that NOT be premeditated??

Billie Dayian Durbin

I vividly remember this. I couldn’t believe he was allowed by the school to even date this sweet girl! He was a disgusting excuse of a human, let alone a TEACHER ‼️I took it personally and was so very angry. 

It was so tragic and it made me sad and mad to the core of my being. Truly beyond belief that this could ever happen in our  utopian, ideal, small town of Burbank. Such a horrific situation. I felt then that he should’ve gotten death or life, at least. 

After reading how long her parents survived her, I can’t even begin to imagine the grief and pain they must’ve lived with. 

But, they should all be at peace and together now. Thank God for that.

Lyle Maxey, BHS '59 (1941-2025)

Lyle Denny Maxey

June 7, 1941 - August 16, 2025

LYLE MAXEY, BHS 1959, died August 16, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident.  

Born in New York City, he was five months old when the family moved to California. At BHS he played B football and oboe.  After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as an Army beach lifeguard on Oahu and member of the band.  Discharged in 1963, he earned an AA degree from Los Angeles Valley College.  

Most of his life he worked at sea as an abalone diver, sword fisherman, and tugboat deckhand/skipper.  He held a 500-ton Masters license.  In 1976 he met his future wife, Valerie, in Newport Beach.  In 1989, they bought a 100-acre ranch on the Santa Barbara coast where they tended 15 acres of avocado trees while working as merchant seamen.  That adventure complete, they moved to Solvang in 1999 where they were active in Old Mission Santa Ines, the Model A Club, and the American Legion.  In 2014, they relocated to Cottonwood, Arizona to be closer to family.  

At the time of his death, Lyle’s pet project was planting and nurturing an olive grove on their 2-acre property. He will be remembered for his innate ability to make friends, expound on just about any subject, his love of music (especially Beethoven), his culinary expertise and his willingness to drop everything to help a friend. 

Lyle is survived by his wife of 47 years, Valerie, sister Marilyn (BHS 1954), daughter Gretchen, a granddaughter and two great grandsons.  (Submitted by Valerie Maxey)

LINK to 5 min photo tribute

Theresa Foglia Bailey, BHS '59 (1941-2024)

 

Theresa Marie Foglia Bailey

September 20, 1941 - January 17, 2024

 

Theresa passed away Wednesday January 17th 2024 at 12:04 am after a prolonged illness with Alzheimer's disease. She was born 2nd generation Italian in Brooklyn, NY to Vincent and Ester Foglia.At an early age she and her family of 6 siblings moved from Canarsie Brooklyn NY to Burbank California for the USA west coast opportunity.

Therese attended Luther Burbank Jr, High School and then Burbank High School. She loved and excelled in dancing & appeared as dance competition during high school on the Al Jarvis Show. Her graduation class was 1959 where she met her husband of 62 years, Keith Bailey (class of '56 & brother to Joann Bailey '59) 

Theresa and Keith bore two  children, both boys, Carl (7/11/1965) and Michael (9/3/1969) Theresa was 100% total stay at home mother.She suffered tragedy and is predeceased by her son Carl William Bailey who died in a car accident 41 years ago January 14th 1983.

Theresa was a teacher's aid at Washington Elementary School for the years the boys went there. Later on she opened an aerobics dance studio for a few years. She loved to take the boys to the zoo. When Carl died we adopted in his name a baby chimpanzee and named her Crystal. Theresa joined the zoo and became a docent for eight years.Crystal is still alive and is a mother and grandmother.

Theresa was much appreciated due to her sense of humor, generosity and love of family by her immediate family & additionally by her coworkers as Vice President at West Coast Propeller, her family company for 15 years. In retirement, she was philanthropic and gave back to her community in Ventura California donating her time at the animal rescue thrift shops that all proceeds went to spay/neuter programs for all furry animals big and small.

"I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. 

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. 

I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways 

Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. 

I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun. 

Of happy memories I leave when my life is done."

Theresa Marie Foglia Bailey

Article submitted by Keith Bailey via Linda Durkee Johnson '59

Gene Baxter, BHS '59 (1941-2022)

Gene A Baxter

April 22, 1941 - March 28, 2022 (80 years old)

Mission Hills Calif

Son Mike Baxter, also a BHS alum, posted on Facebook... 

Gene A. Baxter, class of ‘59, passed away on March 28, 2022. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy, followed by a career at Bell & Howell. He is missed.

 

Linda Golden Nichol, BHS '59 (1941-2007)

 

Linda Joan Golden Nicol
July 30, 1941-November 16, 2007

Sandi Lieffers just posted on Facebook...

 

I just discovered this page. My mother Linda Golden Nicol class of 1959 passed away in 2007 much too young at age 66. I miss her so much. She met my dad on a blind date in high school.

 

RIP Linda. 

 

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Don Roland, BHS '59, Passed Away December 20, 2022

 

Donald E Roland

December 20, 2022

Don Rowland, class of, '59 passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Camarillo, CA with his family by his side. He had cancer.

Submitted by Linda Durkee Johnson

RIP Don.

 

Tom Lambert, BHS '59, Passed Away June 15, 2022

Tom Lambert, class or '59, passed on June 15, 2022 in Bakersfield, CA.

Submitted by Linda Durkee Johnson

RIP Tom.

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Barbara Strout, '54 (1936-1999) and John Strout, 59 (1941-2012)

 

 

Barbara Jean Strout Hedberg

May 4, 1936 -  March 7, 1999

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John Robert Strout

 October 7, 1941 - Ocotber 15, 2012

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THE STROUT FAMILY 

Barbara and John were the children of John and Dorothy Strout, family friends of my family when I was very young so was interested when I came across this information. I know that Mr Strout passed away in 1960 and his widow married Mr Brockway in 1962. Mrs Brockway passed away in 2008.

 

Sharon King Mortenson, BHS '59 (1941-2022)

Sharon King Mortenson

1941 – 2022

BHS Class of 1959 

Sharon King Mortenson died in Lehi, Utah, on Thursday, October 6th, 2022. Sharon was born on July 16, 1941, in Glendale, CA, to Carl Marcus and Virginia Bowen King. 

Sharon received a BS Degree in Elementary Education at Brigham Young University, which she used to teach third grade as a young adult. She was an accomplished vocal soloist, talented teacher, and gifted pianist for over sixty years. Sharon toured Europe as the premier vocal soloist for the Brigham Young University Madrigal Singers. In her community, she sang the soprano solo for Handel's Messiah with a full chorus and orchestra multiple times. In 1959, she was the lead role in the Burbank High School production of the musical operetta “Rose-Marie”.

On June 6th, 1964, Sharon married her eternal sweetheart, Jerry Mortenson. Together they raised 6 beautiful children and spent 58 wonderful years together. 

Sharon is survived by her husband, Jerry V. Mortenson, and 5 children: Ann Bull-Rudelich, Peter Mortenson, Katherine Weller, Jennilyn Burr, and Lisa Lewis. Her oldest son, David Mortenson, preceded her in death. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, as well as 4 of her 5brothers.

Barbara Fanderlik Adams, BHS '59 (1941-2022)

Today Glenda Vincent posted the above photos and this note... 

I'm sad to announce my friend and next door neighbor on Grinnell Drive when I was a little girl has passed away this morning. Barbara Fanderlik Adams class of 1959. She was proud to have been a Bulldog. May she rest in peace with her Lord and Savior.

RIP Barbara.

Judy Dussault Mittelman, BHS '59, Passed Away December 24, 2019

Judy Dussault Mittelman, BHS 1959 passed away on December 24, 2019 of heart failure at the age of 78.

Judy was born in Glendale and moved several times before the family bought a house and settled in Burbank. She attended William McKinley Elementary School, and then went on to John Muir Junior High School. Her high school years were spent at Burbank High where she developed several life-long friends. While there she enjoyed being a member of the drill team .

After graduation, Judy worked at Lockheed, NBC, and Warner Brothers Studios where she became an extra. Absolutely understandable since she was a beautiful, vivacious young lady! She also went on to serve as a stewardess for United Airlines.

She met the love of her life, Joe Mittelman, in 1965 on a date set up by her sister. They were a close-knit, devoted couple who thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company, traveling and spending time with their family. She had 3 stepsons and one step daughter, three granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. She loved and savored time with the grandchildren and was a doting great-grandmother.

Joe passed away a year ago, and Judy missed him greatly. She loved being with people, doing crossword puzzles and telling stories about her experiences when she was young. She was a great story teller, but perhaps is best remembered for her wonderful sense of humor. Often she was told, “You should write a book!”

She will be missed.


Joe and Judy

Maryann Giessinger Smith, BHS '59 (1941-2016)

We send our heartfelt condolences to Maryann's family...


Maryann Giessinger Smith
DOB May 8, 1941
DOD August 7, 2016
Graduation from BHS 1959
Survived by her son: Shawn Padovich
Cause of death Bone cancer

Maryann Giessinger Smith passed away August 7, 2016 after a very long battle with cancer. She always had a very positive outlook on everything, including her illness. In recent months she realized her time was limited, and told her family that she knew she has had a wonderful life, and that she was ready to go when her time came. I’m pretty certain she was BHS ‘59. Maryann was 75. She was born in May of 1941. Maryann had lived for many years in Morongo Valley in the Palm Desert area. Her siblings are Don Giessinger, BHS ‘61, Sherri Giessinger Coleman, BHS ‘67, and Valerie Giessinger Scott, BHS ‘71. Maryann passed away at the home of her brother, Don, and his wife, Janey (also BHS ‘61), in Atascadero. Their 93 year old mother, Jeannie Giessinger Cascio, is still living on her own in Santa Clarita. Maryann leaves a son, Shawn Padovich, and his four children, along with all the rest of her very large family who mourn her now.

Alan Landros


Maryann, far left, with her family
Valerie wrote on Facebook: "RIP my sweet big sis. You were a total inspiration to our family. Our hearts are broken. We will miss your great laugh and big heart❤️ "

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
This will be read at Maryann's funeral this weekend. Her sister wrote,
"This weekend there is a celebration of life for Maryann and Janey (my sister in law, also a BHS grad) wrote this along with a poem Maryann wanted read at her funeral. This she wanted way before she got sick. I will send in another email. Could you post on BHS Memorial page if you would be so kind.
Best Regards,
Valerie"

Lynn Diana Koethy Cole, BHS '59 (1941 - 2015)

FROM PAUL KINNAIRD ON FACEBOOK TODAY...
Lynn Koethy – Cole BHS Class Of 1959
Lynn and I (sort of) grew up together… She was my next door neighbor for many years during our tweens and teens… When we got older Jeanne (now my wife), Lynn and a friend double dated… Jeanne and I got married and we grew our separate ways… Many years later I was able to get her email address in Arkansas and we corresponded off and on… A few years ago my email was returned stating the (E) address was not good… Now, very sad to say, I know why… Lynn’s younger life was not kind, her mom died of cancer at a young age leaving two girls to be raised by her dad… Sometime later Lynn’s younger sister Joyce was killed in an plane accident… I sure hope her life got better… You can now RIP my pretty neighbor girl… I know in my heart that you will be missed by many, including me just knowing you are no longer here…
Sonny





OBITUARY
Lynn Diana Cole
October 3, 1941 - November 24, 2015
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Lynn Diana Cole of Burbank, California passed away Tuesday, Nov 24th, 2015 in Hot Springs, Arkansas where she had lived the past 37 years. She had journeyed through dementia the past six years and passed away in peace surrounded by loved ones. She was 74 years old.

VIEWING & INTERMENT will be Monday, December 7th:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068

12:00pm-2:00pm viewing in the main building
3:00 pm graveside service
All loved ones & friends welcome! We're gathering afterwards at Don Cuco's Mexican Restaurant 1.2 miles away. Please join us for food and drink!
Don Cuco
3911 W. Riverside Drive
Toluca Lake, CA 91505
To contact Lisa Cole - 310-490-6890

MEMORIAL SERVICE will be Monday, Dec. 21st:
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Anthony Chapel
550 Arkridge Road
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
All loved ones & friends welcome to attend!!

2:00pm Memorial Service in Anthony Chapel
3:00pm Coffee, Hot Cocoa & Christmas Cookies reception next door in the Bridal Hall

In lieu of flowers, donations can made in memory of Lynn Cole to:
1. Arkansas Alzheimer's Association 204 Executive Court, Suite 301, Little Rock, AR 72205
2. Arkansas Hospice 628 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901
3. The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute P.O. Box 6450, Hot Springs, AR 71902
4. Guardian Angels Cat Rescue & Adoption Shelter 1540 Malvern Ave., Suite C, Hot Springs, AR 71901
5. Gene Cunningham's Basic Training Bible MInistries, P.O. Box 21773, Hot Springs, AR 71903

Thank you,
Love, Lynn's family

http://forestlawn.tributes.com/condolences/view_memories/103062819#7616020

Fred Brendel, BHS '59 (1941-2014)

Photo from 1959 BHS Ceralbus yearbook


Received this note from Pam Kirkwood this morning...

Hi all...

It is with great sadness that I tell you of the passing of another Bulldog.

Fred Brendel BHS Class of '59...Fred had pancreatic cancer...

He was our son Kris' favorite teacher of all time. Kris had Mr. Brendel for 4th grade at Stevenson Elementary...He taught the kids about astronomy, read them "Dr. Doolittle" and told them tales of "Tuck and Tom" (a fictious story of two characters he had contrived based up on the childhood adventures of himself and his best friend)...He was a treasure and will be forever missed by his family, friends and mutitudes of students.

Fred is survived by a brother, Richard Brendel BHS '66 and Fred's wife, Bella.

From the Burbank Leader...

Retired elementary schoolteacher dies
February 7, 2014 | 7:00 p.m.

A longtime Burbank Unified elementary teacher passed away recently, school officials announced Wednesday.

Fred Brendel began teaching in Burbank in 1964 at Stevenson Elementary, where he spent the majority of his career except for a one-year-stint in the late 1960s at Bret Harte Elementary.

Until he retired in 1995, Brendel taught fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders.
http://www.burbankleader.com/news/tn-blr-retired-elementary-schoolteacher-dies-20140207,0,3638940.story

From Pierce Brothers Mortuary...

In Memory of
Fred C. Brendel
December 18, 1941 - February 4, 2014
Obituary
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park.
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A few comments from Fred's Guestbook...

Thursday, February 13, 2014
Just learned of the passing of my favorite teacher Mr. Fred Brendel. I had Mr. Brendel in Fourth Grade at Stevenson Elementary in Burbank. He was a soft spoken man that had the respect of his students, even in fourth grade! He taught us to appreciate music by bringing in his personal record collection and opened our eyes to the wonder of the stars and the planets in Science Club. We stood in awe as he would kick the soccer ball so high it never seemed it would ever come down. We enjoyed his readings of the Dr. Doolittle books and learning the recorder and playing hot cross buns! He was a towering man with a rye smile and big heart! Very few people come into your life that make such a big impact, Mr. Brendel was one of those life changing people in my life. You will be missed Mr. Brendel, but never forgotten.
Troy Wilson
Monrovia, California

Saturday, February 08, 2014
Mr.Brendel,
You were one of the best teachers I have had throughout the years, as I am now finishing up my doctoral dissertation. I always remember as a reward in class you would allow us to choose songs from your record collection by the Andrews Sisters and Jonny Horton and to this day, whenever I hear "The Battle of New Orleans" or "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" I always think of you. Your rich history projects allowed us to become involved in the people/things we were learning about and your teaching has definitely influenced the way I have taught my students over the years. I am so glad I ran into you in Burbank those years ago and had the chance to tell you what an impact you made in my life. You seemed surprised, but I know the many students you taught for over 30 would agree. You were one of the best! May you rest in peace and watch over us all.
Sarah V.

Saturday, February 08, 2014
Thank you for the gift of education Mr. Brendal!!! Your music class is something I have never forgotten & never will... RIP sir & thank you again!!!
Ginevra Flores-Brigham
Burbank, California

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