Duane Morrill Grant, BHS '64 (1946-2005)

"Duane Morrill Grant 6 JAN 1946 • 4 APR 2005. I worked at Lockheed with Duane Grant BHS 1964 in the 1980s. He came to mind a couple of weeks ago. I found that he passed in 2005. RIP!"
Rich Morrison posted this today on Facebook

Deborah Ann Loccia Addison, BHS '73, Passed Away

Deborah Ann Addison (born Deborah Ann Loccia) recently passed away. Her parents were Natalino and Mary Loccia and her husband is Kevin Addison who posted a notice here: https://www.gofundme.com/remembering-debbie-addison-loccia

"At the age of 62, shortly after battling everything from heart issues to breast cancer, Debbie was taken into God’s care so she could offer her services to those in heaven."

Patsy Louise Nelson Burton, BHS '52, Passed Away May 29, 2017

Patsy L. Nelson Burton '52 passed away May 29, 2017 from congestive heart failure, after fighting Parkinson's and diabetes for the last twenty years.

Patsy was a loving wife for 65 years. I met her when she was a senior at BHS (I already knew her brother, Jack "Basher" Nelson, '50). Patsy and I married in 1953 and raised six children together (five boys and a girl).

After 30 years as a full-time wife and mother, she returned to work, training herself to become a word processor. Starting at First Interstate Bank, she ultimately moved to reinsurance company Beecher & Carlson, where she was well-loved. After a 15-year career, she retired with a nice retirement and medical benefits.

Patsy was generous and openhearted, and kept in touch with quite a few BHS graduates. She welcomed each of her children's spouses with open arms, and especially loved her grandchildren, turning every Christmas into a boundless display of giving and love.

In addition to her children and 22 grandchildren, she left behind 28 great-grandchildren. We miss her dearly.

Submitted by Russ Burton '47


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Thomas A White, BHS '60 (1942-2017)

Thomas A. White

1942 - 2017

Obituary
Thomas A. White Obituary
May 13, 1942 - November 3, 2017 Thomas A. (Tom) White, quintessential gentleman, real estate developer, and longtime Balboa Island, CA, resident, passed away November 3, 2017 in Newport Beach, CA.

He was born in Burbank, CA, where he went to Burbank High School. He attended California State University, Northridge, majoring in Finance and Accounting. He later received his Executive MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. During his time in Chicago, Tom worked as Senior Vice President for Homart Development and later for Arthur Hill and Company, a major mixed use developer. He was also a Principal at T.A. White and Associates.

A Captain in the U.S. Army, Tom received the Army Commendation Medal. While in college, Tom traveled the world on one of the very first Semester at Sea journeys. Tom was past president of Hoag Hospital's '552' Club. He was highly involved in the Newport Center United Methodist Church in Corona del Mar, CA, the same church his grandfather-in-law, Dr. Harry W. White, had been a minister of when it was located on Balboa Island. In addition to acting as finance chairman, he also was an active member of the church choir.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed boating and travel. He skied, played tennis, loved to challenge anyone to a game, and was the number one fan of his grandchildren's sports and activities. He was a pensive observer with an omnipotent presence.

Tom's greatest joy was his extended family, children, and grandchildren. He is survived by brothers Bill (Karen) and Steve (Miha), sisters Joan Basore and Ginny Leck (Jake), as well as many nephews and nieces. He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Kathy, his sons Kevin and Brian (Nadia), his daughter Amy Stefano (Robert), and his grandchildren Opal, AJ, Violet, Owyn, Maggie and Bode.

A Celebration of Life will take place on 12/2 at 1:00 at Newport Center United Methodist Church.

Published in the Los Angeles Times from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2017

Jaime Hernandez Ztinztun, BHS '82 (1964-2017)

In Memory of
Jaime Hernandez Ztinztun
July 27, 1964 - October 28, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jaime Hernandez Ztinztun who passed away on October 28 2017 in Burbank, California, leaving to mourn family and friends. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jaime Hernandez Ztinztun's life.

Memorial Mass
Saturday, November 18, 2017
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
3801 Scott Rd.
Burbank, California 91504

Arrangements under the direction of Valley Funeral Home, Burbank, CA.

BHS Class 1968 Reunion Oct 6, 2018

Here is a link to the venue. It is beautiful and the committee is looking forward to seeing everyone there! http://www.angelesnational.com/

Link to class website: https://burbankhigh1968.net/

Don Bopp, BHS '65 (1946-2017)

It is with great sadness to share the recent loss of fellow classmate, Don Bopp.

Born in Los Angeles CA on December 24, 1946, Don grew up in Burbank with siblings Jeannie (deceased), Dianne, Tom and Richard. He joined the Army in 1966 and received an honorable discharge in 1968. Don worked for Lockheed for 37 years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends, fishing, and traveling cross country between homes in Wofford heights, CA and Knoxville, TN, exploring all the sites.

Don died in Los Angeles CA on August 28, 2017.

Besides his siblings, Don is survived by Carol, his wife of 43 years, son Jason age 42, daughter Heather age 39 and grandchildren Chris, Malana, Ryan, Jean, Paige and Shelby.

We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Bopp family and thank Jason Bopp for providing the above information.

Duane Sorensen, BHS '71 (1953-2017)

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Duane Martin Sorensen

March 14, 1953 -  September 30, 2017

Duane Sorensen from Burbank High Class of '71 passed away in the last few days from a heart attack. Duane went all the way through Thomas Jefferson, John Muir, and BHS in Burbank.

Alan Landros received this news from Gary Marca on Sunday evening, October 1, 2017.

Please keep the Sorenson family in your thoughts and prayers.

 

OCTOBER 16, 2017 UPDATE
From Dawn Sorensen on FB:
Hello All - I just wanted to post the memorial information for my father Duane Sorensen. Services will be from 5pm - 6pm Friday October 20th@ Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in Burbank. Please forward to anyone you think may be interested in attending. Thank you.