Lena Hobbs Peckham, BHS '40 (1921-2013)

Lena Myrl Hobbs Peckham, BHS '40

September 5, 1921 - February 12, 2013

Lena Myrl Hobbs was born September 5, 1921. As a young girl she moved with her family to Burbank. They lived at Verdugo and Glenoaks. Lena went through school in Burbank, and graduated from BHS in 1940. She later met Willard Peckham who had moved to Southern California from Wisconsin. They were married in May of 1941. They had three daughters, Linda (BHS '60), Nancy (BHS '64), and Janice (BHS '72). In the 1940's Willard became a Burbank Police Officer. In the early 1950's he changed from BPD to the Burbank Fire Department where he remained until his retirement in 1972, at the Bel Aire Station at the top of Uclan Dr. for many years before he retired. From 1952 until 1972 Lena and Willard lived at Hilton Dr. and Eton in Burbank. During her years in Burbank Lena attended the Burbank Foursquare Church, First Baptist Church of Burbank at Fairmount and Glenoaks, and lastly Calvary Bible Church at Main St. and Alameda.

In September 1972 Lena and Willard moved to Northern California to Clearlake Oaks, where they lived for the next 40 years. Their home was on Clearlake, and their back yard went down to their dock where they kept their boat. During those years they also took many trips around the country in their motorhome. This past November they moved about thirty miles to Lucerne, CA, to live next door to their youngest daughter, Janice, and her husband.

Lena Myrl Hobbs Peckham passed away at home in Lucerne, CA on Tuesday afternoon, February 12, 2013, at age 91. Her husband, daughter, and son-in-law were with her when she passed away. This May she and Willard would have had their 72nd wedding anniversary. Willard is now age 95, and remains in good health.

Lena is survived by her husband, Willard H. Peckham, daughters Linda Peckham Christian of Portland, OR, Nancy Peckham Burris of Cloverdale, CA, and Janice Peckham Jennings of Lucerne, CA, nine grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, two half-sisters, five nieces, and one nephew. She was a sweet, sweet lady who will be missed by her large and loving family and her many friends.

Alan Landros

BHS '68 45th Reunion Oct 13, 2013

BHS CLASS 1968 SAVE THE DATE!
45th Reunion at the Castaway
1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501
October 13, 2013
Time TBD
Contact: Annette Dinoflo Bennett
Email: harenett@aol.com

Class '68 Senior Photos

Class '68 Website

Class '68 Memorial

Class '64 Gals Met at Bob's

From Pam Kirkwood on Facebook:

Great times today for the BHS GIRLS VALENTINE'S Luncheon At Bob's Toluca Lake...

Top row...LEFT TO RIGHT...Carole Collins '63...Julie Naugle Modglin '64. BOB THE BIG BOY, Mary Lou Johnson Anderson '64, Carole Wells Payne '63, Jo Ritcher Andreae '63

Bottom row...LEFT TO RIGHT...Pam Zipfel Kirkwood '64, Chris Taylor Higgins '64, Nancy Kilner Varney '64, Christine Perez Turner '62, Tammy Stepanow Klinger '64...

Many thanks to Tammy for getting this whole day organized...We had so MUCH fun...and believe me...between the 10 of us, we had enough BIG BOYS, fries and Cokes of various flavors (plus, one table got FUDGE CAKE) to satisfy ALL of you, (Virtually, of course)...

Jerry Snell, BHS '64, Passed Away

Gerald Dale Snell

September 15, 1946 - January 2, 2011

Parents: Doc and Evelyn Snell

Sibling: Keith Snell, BHS '69

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Received this email today from Jon and Pam Kirkwood - very sorry to hear...

In doing research for our BHS Class of '64 50th Reunion, we were informed of the passing of our classmate, Jerry Snell. Jerry passed suddenly from an illness, 2 years ago. Jerry and his wife Sharon resided in the Reno area. He is forever missed by his wife and family...

Kathleen Anne (Kathi) Wagner, BHS '68 (1950-2013)

This is sad news... I remember Kathi to be a very sweet girl with a beautiful smile. Please keep her family in your prayers...

Kathi Wagner, BHS '68
July 28, 1950 - January 28, 2013

Kathi Wagner passed away Monday night, January 28, 2013, from cancer, which she had battled for a long time. She was exactly 62 1/2. Kathi was the oldest of four children in the Wagner Family. Her sister, Karen Wagner, BHS '70, still lives in Burbank. There was also their brother, John Wagner, and a younger sister. They grew in the 900 block of Delaware Rd. in Burbank. Kathi attended Emerson Elementary, John Muir, and BHS, graduating in 1968.

Kathi was very involved in school life while she was at BHS. She was a talented actress, and was the star of many of the plays during her three years in high school. She was the female lead/star in all of the productions during her senior year. She was also a dancer, and was in dance class with Mrs. Carol Gregory Le Blanc, and performed in "Dance Performance '68". She was voted "Most Talented" female, along with Steve Burns as "Most Talented" male, in the 1968 Ceralbus.

Alan Landros

READ MORE ABOUT KATHI HERE

Jo Ann Spaulding Kinion, BHS 1952 (1934-2013)

OBITUARY
http://california.obituaries.funeral.com/2013/01/29/kinion-jo-ann/

Jo Ann Kinion
October 14, 1934 - January 27, 2013
Petaluma, California

Passed away in San Rafael on January 27, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Devoted wife of Tim Kinion of Petaluma. Loving mother of Kelly Lombardi (Peter) of Santa Rosa, Kathy Kinion of Cotati, and Glen Kinion (Jennifer) of San Rafael.

She grew up in the San Fernando Valley, graduating from Burbank High School in 1952. Shortly thereafter she met Tim, on a blind date. They were married after his army service during the Korean War. They chose to move their family to Petaluma from Los Angeles in 1969. She and her husband were founding members and remained active in the Velo Club Miwok bicycle club since its inception in 1976. Ever since her retirement she enjoyed meeting with former coworkers in a monthly sewing circle. She loved to travel with her husband. Among her favorite places were Carmel, CA and Wengen, a village in the Swiss Alps.

Until her retirement in 1992 Jo Ann was the school secretary at McKinley Elementary School for 18 years and worked at several other Petaluma schools before that.

Jo Ann was not afraid to voice her opinions. Her easy laughter and warmth will be remembered fondly.

As per her request there will not be a service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sutter Medical Center Foundation (SMCF), memo: The Sharing Place, 2800 L. Street, Suite #620, Sacramento, CA 95816.

Danny Blackley, BHS '73 (1955-1975)

Received the following email just now. Danny was only 20 years old - what a tragic loss. Thank You, Rich...

Hi Cathy,

Obit and senior picture for Danny Blackley

His Find A Grave memorial is at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=85850930

Rich Morrison
Kennesaw GA



When I asked Rich what happened, he sent me these clippings:

Steven Walt Ruffing, BHS '81 (1963-2003)

Paul Jones posted on Facebook this notice... so young - very sad.

Below I included Steve's obituary.

Steve Ruffing
b. 6-7-63 d. 1-10-03
BHS '81

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http://vintageskateboardmagazines.com/Images/Posters/Skateboard%20Champions/Skateboard_Champions_No2

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Steven Walt Ruffing, 39, of Ojai, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1963 in Hollywood, Calif., and had been a resident of Ojai for 10 years.

Mr. Ruffing worked in the motion picture industry as a Local 80 grip and an artist. His interests included writing, fishing, motorcycle riding, making furniture and photography.

He is survived by his parents, John and Anne Ruffing of San Clemente; brother Mike Ruffing of Burbank; and sister Christine Ruffing of Sherman Oaks.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.

Source: http://www.ojaivalleynews.com/issues2003/01-January2003/01-17-03/01-17-03obit.html

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Sadly, we are told he took his own life...