Monday, February 28, 2022

Randee Campbell Huston, BHS '65 (1947-2022)

Randee Brook Campbell Huston 
June 29, 1947 Burbank, CA - January 17, 2022 Lake Havasu City, AZ
 
Randee Campbell Huston passed away last month from various health conditions. She grew up in Burbank and her family owned the Campbell Boat Company which built fiberglass over wood boats in the 17- to 40-foot range. Bob and Billy Campbell moved the facility to Lake Havasu City, Arizonia in 1970 and sold the business in 1973. 
 
In 1983, Randee married Mike Huston. He passed away a few years ago. 
 
A memorial in May for Randee is planned.

RIP Randee.
 
OBITUARY

Randee Campbell Huston died peacefully at her home on January 17, 2022, with family and dear friends at her bedside. After a long hospitalization, she lost her battle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure. 

Randee was born on June 29, 1947, to parents Betty and Bill Campbell, and was raised in Burbank, California, graduating from Burbank High School in 1965. Bill Campbell was a boat builder and in 1971, moved his business, Campbell Boats, from Glendale, California to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, taking his entire family with him. 

Randee and her husband, Michael Huston, were partners in their business, Huston Marine, where Mike, a master mechanic, was known as the guy who could make things go “fast forward”. Michael died in 2019. 

Randee was affectionately known by her friends as the ‘funmeister’. She had a ready sense of humor and a personal warmth that put others at ease and was the first to offer a cold beer on a hot day. 

She is survived by her stepdaughter Keli Bryant, sister, Robyn Campbell Morrow, niece Carrie Kennedy, and close cousins Deborah Morrow, Maisie Morrow Jones and Ian Andrews. 

There will be informal celebrations of Randee’s life on the weekend of May 14-15 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Joyce Rudolph, BHS '73 (1954-2022)

 

Joyce Roberta Rudolph Walker
May 5, 1954 - February 19, 2022

I am so sorry to learn that Joyce Rudolph passed away today from pancreaic cancer. I knew her from the alumni drill team and often read her articles in the Burbank paper.

Connie Barron Trimble posted on Facebook today... 

Our dearest Joyce lost her fight today after a long and difficult battle. This is a text from Rick Mathewson, a true friend who cared for her throughout these difficult years.
"It is with great sorrow that I’m informing you that Joyce Rudolph Walker lost her battle with cancer at 3:04 PM today. I’ve never seen anyone fight as hard as she did for over 3 1/2 years with this terrible desease. She has been such an inspiration to me. I know she loved you all. I have no info on services at this time."
Love you Joyce. Your spirit will always be with me...

RIP Joyce.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 UPDATE
A bit more about Joyce from a 2012 article...

BurbankNBeyond is extremely happy to welcome Joyce Rudolph to our staff.  She now becomes the fifth member of the staff who was born and grew up in Burbank, giving BurbankNBeyond readers what they want most – local people who know Burbank.

Besides being born and raised in Burbank, Joyce graduated from Burbank High School, Class of 1973. She started at the Burbank Daily Review in 1975 while taking journalism classes at Valley College. She became features editor the summer after graduating from Cal State Northridge in 1978.

She wrote profiles about celebrities — Ron Howard and Debbie Reynolds–and community volunteers, as well as covered the major society events, like charity dinners and debutante balls.

Joyce remained a constant while the faces of editors changed and the paper evolved to twice a week and was tagged with a new name- Burbank Leader. In the 1980s she served as managing editor of the North Hollywood Weekly Review, a sub-product in the chain; was anchor of The Leader News Show on Sammons Public Access Cable Channel; and won first place in Lifestyle coverage for the Burbank Leader from the California Newspaper Publishers Assn.

She transferred to the Glendale News-Press in 1995 and remained features editor of both newspapers but added entertainment to her section, which continued to take home awards from CNPA. She retired in July 2011 and continues to write, publicize and volunteer for nonprofit agencies.

She had two major exclusives in her career. One was a commentary on the Women’s Council of Burbank failing to choose a Woman of the Year despite the high calibre women nominated, just because of an antiquated rule in the bylaws. The other was a news story on members of the Burbank Symphony who separated and started the Burbank Chamber Orchestra.

SOURCE: https://myburbank.com/legendary-joyce-rodulph-joins-staff-of-burbanknbeyond/

 


 

 A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

    Cathy Stone
    Oh I am sorry to hear this. Fly with the angles now ❤️🙏

  • Billie Lehm Thomas
    So very sad..prayers to her family.🙏🙏

  • Brenda Rossie-soto
    Prayers to family and friends

  • Carrie Diaz-Lathouwers
    My condolences to all her family and friends. RIP 🙏

  • Gary Bric
    We grew up together on Mansfield back in the 50's, what a beautiful, caring and loving lady. Rest in Peace.😥.

  • Michael Ragan
    Thank you Joyce for your love and caring for all things... Burbank! So proud to have known you... we can all learn that a simple smile ( like yours ) can Change our World .. for the Good! We will miss you....

  • Laurie Deatrick
    She was such a kind, caring person. Her light will always sign❤️

  • Judy Torres
    Just the most beautiful soul ever!♥️

  • Cheryl Bondy
    So very sad. Burbank has lost a true gem. Joyce was a warm and genuine person who cared about the Burbank community. Fly with the angels 👼 Joyce!

  • Sallie Shelton Thomas
    I was just thinking of her the other day and wondering how she was doing. She had that great smile. Peace is hers now.

  • Katharin Bond
    Rest In Peace Joyce ❤️

  • Mimi Slawoff Mendelson
    This is so very sad. Joyce fought hard. Although I haven't seen her in years, we kept in touch through Facebook. I admired her positive attitude. She was my first editor - about 40 years ago! My first assignment was about the Burbank Salvation Army. RIP Joyce.

  • Bruce Smentek
    R.I.P. my wonderful friend. I will miss you very much.

  • Trudie Lombard Hentze
    Rest in peace, Joyce. She sure gave it a good fight. The Senior Bulldogs drill team will never be the same.

  • Sheryl Muskatell
    Fly High Joyce. You left a lot of friends here on earth who loved you. Im glad for the 54 years of friendship. You fought a great fight. I know you are in Heaven with your Mom and pain free. Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P. ❤

  • Patti Thuotte Froelich
    You will be missed sweet Joyce. Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻

  • Mike King
    Rest In Peace, all the people you touched in your life are missing you.

  • Karen Scozzola Doyle
    My beautiful Joyce - You were my first boss ever (I think I was 16 or 17) at the Burbank Daily Review. I'll never forget your kindness and mentorship. I'll never forget YOU❤

  • Lisa DeHaven
    RIP Joyce. Prayers for the family. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • Jillian McDonald Kelly
    So sorry for your loss 😞

  • Susan Peña MacCaskey
    She will be truly missed, met her at McCambridge Park swim lessons, she was a big sister to me, then reconnected in high school. Love ❤ you sissy

  • Toni Ethridge
    So very to hear this very sad news!

  • Cathy Coyle
    I was so sad to hear this. I first met Joyce in 1985, when the BHS/JBHS Alumni Band & Drill Team started up. Joyce & Joanne Miller headed up the Drill Team & Baton Twirlers. We marched many parades, rain or shine. If the Band started up a new cadence, Joyce would make up a new routine. She was a true leader & her boots can never be filled. I was lucky to have called her my friend. Joyce fought a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer that we all prayed she would win. She had the best attitude & was always encouraging & helping others. She also had great writing skills, writing many articles as a Columnist for the Burbank Leader. Joyce was a beautiful soul with a beautiful smile. Rest In Peace dear friend.
    May be an image of 4 people, people standing, outdoors and text that says 'BURBANK ALUMNI BURROUGHS'

  • Cheryl 'Smith' Herzog
    I’m s sorry to hear about Joyce’s passing. She was a sweetheart and will be truly missed. May she rest in eternal peace❤️

 

Monday, February 14, 2022

BHS 1966 Commencement Program

Thank you Gary Holloway for providing this!








 

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Rick Espinoza, BHS '70 (1952-2021)


 

Richard Espinoza
April 7, 1952 - September 27, 2021

Sad news... We just learned that Rick Espinoza passed away September 27, 2021. 

He grew up on Jolley Dr. in Burbank, and attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary, John Muir Junior High, and Burbank High. 

His former wife, first wife, was Sheila Poore Espinoza, also from BHS '70. 

Rick is survived by two daughters, Ann-Marie and Trisha, and by one son, Richard, and seven grandchildren.

RIP Rick.

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Kristi Bertrand Herrera, BHS '87 (1969-2022)

 Kristi Kathleen Bertrand Herrera
September 8, 1969 - January 19, 2022

Rene Herrera posted this very sad note on Facebook yesterday regarding his wife Kristi...
 
10:45 January 19 2022 was the day the Earth stood still, galaxies collided and God lost control and screwed up.
 
My wife, soulmate, best friend, High School sweetheart took her last dying breath in my arms and was ripped in an untimely fashion from this Earth. 
 
I have seen countless dying people in my line of work and even held a dying best friend in my arms but nothing could prepare me for this. 
 
I want to thank everyone for reaching out to me and our family with your kind and heartfelt words, it is evident that Kristi had made an impact on you. 
 
Kristi always said if it was the last thing she did she was going to get this Family together and close… And she did! 
 
Our immediate family, our in-laws, cousins, uncles, aunts have been together ever since her untimely passing. 
 
We’re it not for all the love, thoughts, encouraging words, thoughts and prayers I would have be very happy and tempted to chase after her even if it meant going through Hell first. 
 
Kristi Kathleen was an inspiration to the world and was a magical Bright Candle that lite the way for everyone. She was always there to help anyone or anything in need. She was selfless and truly put everyone before herself. Her love and desire for life was always visible by her beautiful smile. She was never judgemental no matter what race, religion, ethnicity, political view. She was always the mediator and would never take sides but would listen to everyone and offer a solution. Her motto was always to find the good in people rather than focus on the bad. We have been through Hell and Highwater and back and lived, loved and laughed til her very last breath. 
 
She took a little street punk and turned him to a mushy loving Old Grandpa she never gave up on me and always strived to make me a better person. Even in my darkest hours she was a beacon of light for me to follow. All of the lame brain ideas and hobbies she always supported liking it or not. I’ve had an incredible journey with her and I cherish every moment. Our time was cut way too short and has left me and countless of others a huge void and broken Heart that can never be repaired or filled. 
 
They say God has a plan well I think I need to have a discussion with him cause not only did he make a catastrophic mistake but he broke the mould with her. 
 
She has left some enormous shoes for our family to fill and there will never be another woman like her! 
I love you Kristi Kathleen with all my 💔and soul and cannot wait too see you again. I will talk to you, love and cherish you til the day I die. Which in it of itself will seem like Hell. But you’ve given me such a large family and taught me how to love so deeply that I promise to take the reigns taking care of our family and carry on your dreams and wishes of keeping everyone United.
I love you Baby forever and always! 💔❤️‍🩹🙌🏽😞🙏🏽
 
I know you are up there with Mr Bertrand and will be keeping an eye on us. I will be looking for a pair of Monarch Butterflies fly around. 
I assume I’ll have to keep rooting for Dodgers as well! 💙

RIP Kristi.  

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

  • HUera Deo
    May she R.iP. sorry for your loss.

  • Nancy McNamara Zambrana
    So terribly sad. My heart breaks for her family . Rest In Peace ❤️❤️

  • Laura Fioravanti
    I remember her 💔 Prayers going out to her family. Im so sorry for your loss🙏

  • Susan Casimano
    What an amazing, loving tribute to his wife.,How very blessed she was and so very sorry for the pain that is left.💔💔💔

    Anna Houston
    Beautiful tribute. So sorry for your loss. 🕊 🦋

  • Sherrielynn Botelho Potter
    Omg 😳 so sad 😞 may she Rest In Peace 🙏

  • Dan Davis
    RIP Bulldog

  • Lisa Adams Hazlewood
    So heartbreaking. RIP Kristi🙏

  • Diana Ziegler Larsen
    So young, so loved. 🙏💔

  • Robert Elizabeth Flores
    God bless and keep her. 🥺 Far too young! Many prayers and condolences to her loving family. 🙏🏻 #classof87 ♥️

  • Larry O'Brien
    So sorry to hear this. Bertrand also coached at Muir while was there

  • Ester Dagostin
    I’m so sorry. Sending prayers and strength 🙏🙏 God speed Kristi

  • Carrie Diaz-Lathouwers
    My condolences to all the family and friends. RIP 🙏

  • Liz Allen
    🙏, 😢. RIP Kristi

  • Deb Helsley Bush
    So very sad 😢. Rest In Peace 🙏🏻💜

  • Brenda Rossie-soto
    I'm so hurt, RIP my dear friend , and I say that FRIEND ,you were and still will be loved by so many people , that smile that glows with kindness,love and always with open arms I can't believe this is real I'm so lost for words , I will always remember your beautiful smile RIP 🙏🙏

    Elli Adamo-Jones
    Rest easy my girl!!! We will go camping in heaven one day

    Darlene Culotta
    Very sad.

  • Andrea Scott
    Condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.

  • Kat Schaefer
    My thoughts and prayers are with Kristi's family!
    🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜💜💜

  • Margarette Merced-Aranda
    RIP Kristi! Taken too early

    Deanna Shaffer
    🙏❤️ Rest in peace. So sorry for your loss

  • Jillian McDonald Kelly
    I remember Kristi well and I’m so shocked to learn of her passing. Love and prayers to her entire family. RIP my friend ❤️🙏🏻💔

    Stephen Domenico
    Rest in peace and condolences to her family and friends

  • Cheri Standish Meijer
    My heart is broken for her family. Kristi was loved by so many people. May she rest in peace. ❤

  • Tanya Monaghan
    Im devastated by Kristi’s passing. She was an amazing woman..Rest easy, beautiful 💔

    Gina Sanchez
    So saddened by her passing rest in paradise beautiful❤️🙏

  • Martin Lillibridge
    RIP Bulldog 🙏

  • Deanna Bergman
    So sorry! 🙏

  • Virginia Hamilton
    I'm so sorry for your loss. Your note had so much love and such beautiful words. My condolences goes out to her family and friends. RIP. 😇🙏🙏

    Fred Pastor
    So sorry for your loss, May she Rest In Peace with the angles above 🙏♥️🌹💕🌸

  • Leanne Collester Rae
    So sorry to hear that Kristi passed away! My thoughts and prayers are with her family

  • Esperanza Rojo
    My condolences to her entire family. RIP Kristi 🙏🏻

  • Craig Martin
    WTF!!!! I just recently was chatting with her on FB about our families and my crazy 16yrs in the Army. This fucking sucks more ass than a septic truck!! Rest Easy Kristi, we got the watch,😭😭😭😭

  • Susan Peña MacCaskey
    Condolences to her family and friends
    What a beautiful tribute her husband wrote, she obviously was an amazing person - RIP

    Sarina Martin
    May she rest in peace.

  • Meradith Stire-Santa Cruz
    Prayers🙏🙏🙏♥️

  • Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
    I knew Kristi and smile! She was sweet and mischievous and I will always remember that red hair and smile. She lived next door to my Mom as did her Mom, Della and Dad, Bill Bertrand. I am very sadden to here of her passing! May you Rest In Peace Kristi! My deepest and sincere condolences to Rene, Della and all her family! 🙏🥰

  • Linda Gardner
    Such sad news. May God bless Kristi’s family.🙏

  • Waneen Cormier Post-Marks
    My condolences to her family and friends. So sorry to hear this news!

  • Tammi Campbell Tyminski
    Oh no this is so sad💛

  • Robert Martin Elliot
    May she Rip

  • Laura Lyons
    My condolences. Rest easy.

  • Marian Campbell D'Elia
    So very sad!! So young!

  • Linda-Melton Damarjian
    she was my cousin😢❤️🙏

  • Kymm Claussen Warner
    Heartbreaking news. I remember Kristi well. Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to the entire family.

  • Dawn O'Marro
    Mr Bertrand was principal when I was at BHS and I remember his daughter for the one year she was there at the same time as me. Loved both of them. Way too young

  • Jabneel Flores Garcidueñas
    OMG, we ran around together along with Jason Flynn at John Muir Jr. High 😥 My deepest condolences to her family 🙏😥💔 I often thought about her. I'm shocked. Rest in Peace Beautiful Lady 🙏I'll never forget you ❤

  • Jaydean Gordon Dyer
    My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Kristi. The Bertrands are one of Burbank’s finest and most beloved families. Condolences to her mom, husband, and all of the family. Gone too soon, may she RIP.😢🙏

  • Stacy Ferguson Tucker
    What a beautiful tribute. My deepest condolences to the Bertrand/Herrera family.