John "Jack" Loutensock 1926-2009

Sad news, folks, from Alan Landros today. May the Lord bring comfort to Coach Loutensock's family during this time of loss.

John "Jack" Loutensock
Born - January 16, 1926 - Wilmar, CA (now part of Anaheim)
Passed Away - July 31, 2009 - Orem, Utah

Coach John "Jack" Loutensock passed away suddenly this morning, July 31, at about 9:00 AM at his home in Orem, Utah, at age 83. On July 14, two weeks ago, biopsies were taken from his lungs, which gave the diagnosis of lung cancer in both lungs. On July 22 he went home from the hospital. Being a lifelong non-smoker, it was later definitely determined that the cancer was due to asbestos exposure. This next Tuesday, August 4, Coach Loutensock had an appointment in Salt Lake City at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital for evaluation and discussion of what treatment would be done.

This morning Coach Loutensock was up, and dressed with the help of his wife, Barbara, and son, Brett. His wife suggested he rest on his bed, and as soon as he got onto the bed Barbara and Brett heard him take two deep breaths, and he passed away that quickly.

Jack and Barbara Loutensock both attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Jack held BA and MA degrees. He was also an Air Force veteran. Jack taught in the Burbank Unified School District for 32 years, first at Luther Burbank Junior High, and then for 27 years at Burbank High School, from 1958 until his retirement in 1985. Shortly after retirement he and Barbara moved to Orem, Utah where they still resided. At BHS Jack taught Physical Education, Science, Health and Safety, Driver's Training, and for 17 years from 1958 until 1975 he was the Varsity Basketball Coach.

Until quite recently Coach Loutensock was still very active, and within the last couple of months he and his wife had traveled in their motor home. His passing was sudden and unexpected so soon after his recent diagnosis.

Jack Loutensock is survived by his wife Barbara, of Orem, Utah; son Blyden (BHS '70), of Provo, Utah; son Brett (BHS '79), of Burbank; daughter Wendy Ruff (BHS '80), of Burbank; grandchildren Chelcie, Jason, and Ashlee Loutensock all of Orem; granddaughter London Ruff of Burbank; and great-grandson Paden Roper of Orem. Jack was predeceased by his son, Mark, in 1974 at age 20.

Funeral services will probably be this next Thursday, August 6, at the family's LDS Ward Chapel in Orem, Utah. Burial will follow in Lehi, Utah at the Lehi Cemetery.

Mrs. Barbara Loutensock
182 S. 70 West
Orem, UT 84058
801-226-2329
pampa182@aol.com

Blyden Loutensock
801-979-8282
blydenjl@yahoo.com


Here is Coach Loutensock with his teams 1965-67:

1965 Ceralbus Yearbook


1966 Ceralbus Yearbook


1967 Ceralbus Yearbook


Previous post on Coach Loutensock

August 3, 2009 UPDATE

Viewing - Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sundberg Olpin Mortuary
495 S. State St.
Orem, Utah 84058
801-225-1530

Funeral - Thursday, August 6, 2:00 PM
LDS Church
114 South 400 West
Orem, Utah 84058

Burial will follow at Lehi Cemetery
1100 North 400 East
Lehi, Utah 84043
801-768-7170


August 22, 2009 UPDATE

OBITUARY
Burbank Leader
Published: Last Updated Friday, August 14, 2009 10:07 PM PDT

John Lamar “Jack” Loutensock, who was a teacher with the Burbank Unified School District for 32 years, died July 31 in his Orem, Utah, home. He was 83.

Born on Jan. 16, 1926, in Burbank, Loutensock received a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1952 and a masters degree from Los Angeles State College, now Cal State Los Angeles.

He was a Burbank High School teacher and 17-year varsity basketball coach. Loutensock’s team won the Foothill League championship in 1965 and 1967 and was a California Interscholastic Federation semi-finalist in 1967.

He also served as a tail gunner in a B-17 bomber and physical education trainer in the Army Air Corps.

Loutensock retired from Burbank High School in 1985. Loutensock is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Newmeyer Loutensock; three children, Blyden and Brett Loutensock and Wendy Ruff; and four grandchildren, Chelcie, Jason and Ashlee Loutensock and London Ruff.

The funeral service was held on Aug. 6 in Orem, Utah and Loutensock was interred in Lehi, Utah.

In lieu of any flowers, the family asks that donations instead be made to the Burbank Center for the Retarded, 235 E. Amherst Drive, Burbank, 91504.

Facebook

Just read on Linda Mustion's blog:

Burbank High Class of 68 Facebook Group



The Burbank High School, Burbank, California Class of 1968 is now on Facebook. The creator is Sallie Shelton Thomas BHS 68 and so if you graduated with the Class of 68 and is a member of Facebook here is the BHS 1968 Facebook Group. So far they have 19 members.

Thought that was great idea, so went to Facebook and started a Burbank High Class of 67 Facebook Group!

Click here to see the BHS Class 67 Facebook Group and spread the word to others. You can make comments, post photos, videos, links etc.

Let's Connect!

Grandma's Darlings

Had to post this funny pic of my granddaughter Lauren in the tub while big sister Hannah is decorating her!


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Coach Jack Loutensock

Received the following email from Alan Landros who said I could post it so we all can send Coach Loutensock a card!

I talked to Blyden last night, the 24th, since yesterday marked 10 months since our kidney transplant last September 24. Blyden told me his dad had just been released from the hospital in Provo on Wednesday. Apparently about three weeks ago Jack was having trouble breathing and went into the hospital. A large amount of fluid was drained from one lung. Blyden said Jack's heart is strong, and there is no congestive heart failure. More tests were done over time, and Jack was diagnosed as having lung cancer in both lungs, related to asbestos exposure according to Blyden. (I'm sure all of us know he was never a smoker.) Jack's age now is 83 1/2.

Jack is at home now, but will soon be going to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City for evaluation and will probably begin chemo treatments there soon.

Some of you know that Blyden brought Jack to our 35th reunion for the 1970 class in 2005. The 40th reunion is already scheduled for next June of 2010, and Blyden had already told Jack weeks ago that he was invited once again. Blyden said that it doesn't look good, but that Jack is staying quite positive. He told Blyden, "I'm not going anywhere (passing away), I've got to go to that reunion next June."!

I'm listing Jack's address and phone number for any of you who may want to send him your greetings. (I talked to Frank Kallem this morning so some of the other former coaches will know, too.)

Jack Loutensock
182 S. 70 West
Orem, UT 84058

(801) 226-2329

Best wishes to each of you,
Alan Landros

Here are a few photos from the 1967 Ceralbus. We had a great basketball team and I loved to go to the games!







And here's a photo of Jack's son, Blyden with Alan from last year.

Happy 60th Nancy!

Today is Nancy Bridgestock Steichmann's birthday. A few days ago we got caught up via the phone. She currently lives with her husband in a small town on a lake in Illinois, is a teacher looking forward to retirement next year and is a recent grandma.

Besides being buds in high school, we were later roommates while working at Bob's as carhops together - LOTS of memories for sure.



Hope you have a great day, Nancy - love you!

Drill Team '65-'66 Rank 5

(thanks to Cathy Nicholls Coyle for photo)
L-R: Carol Hemmerdinger ('66); Kyle McDowell ('67); Cathy Nicholls ('67); Nancy Bridgestock ('67); Jeani Crichlow ('67); Carol Nicholls ('67); Linda Duffendach ('67); Kathy Rhodes ('66) and Stephanie Scott (67')

Nancy and John Rocke were Class Sweethearts


Jeani Crichlow, Nancy and Cathy Palmer with Nancy's son in background taken in the 80's I guess?

Creative Wedding Idea!

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Starbucks Giveaway Tomorrow Morning

Get a FREE pastry with your drink at any Starbucks before 10:30 am July 21, 2009.

Thanks Cathy & Carol for the email - too bad I'm on a diet!!!



Print Invitation

Wanted: Alumni Picnic Helpers

Hi Everybody...

For the past 9 or more years, Jon and I have been on the Burbank/Burroughs Alumni Picnic Committee that organizes the Annual Reunion Picnics each summer. We have been basically custodians of the Burbank "pop-up tent" used to house the "BHS check-in center" at the picnics. We also organize the staffing of the BHS check-in center with BHS Alumni Volunteers. We are looking to turn over this position to other BHS'ers, as we are stepping down.

There really isn't much else required other than corresponding via email with the chairperson, Linda Melton Damarjian(who is a really wonderful gal) JBHS '61, getting to the park early on Picnic Day to set up and taking down the check-in tent at the end of the day. We make up the sign-in sheets for the various decades and put up the "Who Let the Dogs Out" banner in the BHS Picnic area. We try to help out with collecting a few donations for door prizes too.

If you know of anyone who would like to assume this position, please email us at pamkirkwood@yahoo.com ...We will be glad to turnover the BHS tent and banner to them...

Thanks for your help...

Pam and Jon


Event committee members, from left, Pam Kirkwood, Trudie Hentze, Linda Damarjian and Patti Hallowes welcome former Bulldogs and Indians to Johnny Carson Park for Saturday's reunion.

Dining at Darios

What a great pic! Looks like ya'll had a GREAT time too!! Thanks Cathy.


l-r: Dona Foy Bruckner, Scott Bruckner, John Coyle, Jon Peterson, Cathy Nicholls Coyle and Marilyn Williams Peterson

Hey CP:

John and I had a great time with the Bruckners and Peterson's at Darios Restaurant in Santa Clarita tonight. In sharing stories about our high school days, we found out how truly small the world is. It's hard to believe how our lives were all interwoven in one way or another...... Always great to spend good times with good friends!

Cathy Nicholls Coyle

Linda Ronstadt

Staying up tooooo late to watch youtube vids of Linda Ronstadt from the 70's. Saw her first time in late 60's at a small club in Hollywood - she came running on stage barefooted with her tambourine and sang up a storm - amazing voice! Been a fan ever since.


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More of Linda's songs

An Inspiration!

Since many are living longer, we may as well work towards good health in the process. This morning, found the following article in my local paper and am inspired!


Since moving to Santa Rosa in 1994, Dick Lewis, 80, has rarely missed one of his four-times-a-week swims at the Airport Health Club pool. (CHRIS CHUNG / Press Democrat)

Aquaman at 80

By PHIL BARBER
Press Democrat Staff Writer
Published: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 8:28 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 8:28 p.m.
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The training lanes at the Airport Health Club swimming pool operate on the same principle as an interstate freeway: faster swimmers in the far left lanes, slow-moving traffic to the right. Everyone works out regularly with a pace clock, so the instructors have a pretty good idea where to line people up.

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Dick Lewis: 80-Year-Old Swimmer

When Dick Lewis joined the club 15 years ago, he was 65 years old. He was an accomplished master’s swimmer, in good shape, and he was placed in Lane 2, second from the left among six lanes. Now Lewis is 80, an age when many of his contemporaries are happy to be able to walk around the block a couple of times without wincing.

And he’s still swimming in Lane 2.

“He’s very stubborn in the pool,” said Karen Chequer-Pfeiffer, one of the Airport Club’s three master’s swim instructors and Lewis’ prime taskmaster for the past 15 years. “He doesn’t want to demote himself. He’s a tough old bird.”

Lewis doesn’t act or look 80, and the explanation for his longevity is clear, at least to him. Lewis has never smoked — though his parents, sibling, frat brothers and Army buddies all did — and he swims approximately seven miles a week.

“I enjoy the practices, I enjoy the company of the people,” he said. “And I sort of enjoy the challenge. It may be an ego thing. I want to keep up with the people in my lane. And I get sort of exhilarated. If I don’t get the chance to swim — like illness, or I couldn’t swim when I had my back operation, or my knee operation — my wife says, ‘You’re getting grouchy. Go get your gills wet.’”

At Washington High School in San Francisco, Lewis won the 50- and 100-yard races at the city swim championships in 1947. He swam at Cal, too, and played on the Bears’ excellent water polo team from 1947-1951. But after getting discharged from the Army in 1952, Lewis left the water for two decades. Eventually he decided he needed to get back into shape. He couldn’t really run, because a Chinese shell had gouged out part of his leg in the Korean War in October, 1952.

“That’s my souvenir,” Lewis said recently, pointing to the welter of scar tissue on the side of his left knee.

Lewis, a first lieutenant, was rushed to a MASH unit, and wound up spending seven months in stateside hospitals, waiting for the wound to heal from the inside.

It healed, and Lewis got a Purple Heart, but the leg remained a bit misshapen. The high school social-science teacher knew that if he wanted to shed his love handles and gut, he would have to return to the water. He joined the San Mateo Marlin Masters in 1972, a time and place that would prove to be the big bang of masters swimming. Lewis captured five sixth-place finishes at Masters Nationals for the successful Marlins, medaling in the 200 butterfly and the 400 individual medley.

Lewis and his wife, Anne, moved to her hometown of Santa Rosa in 1994, and he almost immediately found the Airport Club. Since then, he has rarely missed one of his four-times-a-week practices, even when the lip of the pool is icy.

Sure, Lewis took off a little time for surgeries (he had his left knee replaced in 2006). But even the stroke he suffered at 58 was treated as a minor setback. He was out of the pool just two weeks for that one.

Along the way, Lewis discovered another niche: open-water swimming. He competed at Lake Berryessa, Lake Sonoma, Spring Lake and Aquatic Park in San Francisco Bay, among other wavy bodies, and won his age group every time. Yes, sometimes he was the only person in his age group, but he sometimes beat everyone in the next-youngest group, too. Pacific Masters Swimming ranked him No.1 in the men’s 75-79 division.

“I’ve been coaching for over 25 years, and I’ve never seen anyone his age who is able to swim as fast as he does,” said Chequer-Pfeiffer, a long-time triathlete.

Lewis stopped entering races a few years ago. He just didn’t care to invest any more time (he prefers to watch his grandchildren play Little League baseball on weekends) or money.

“When I was in San Mateo, I swam a lot in the pool races,” Lewis said.

“I got a couple shoeboxes full of ribbons and medals. I have a coffee mug that says ‘Open Water Champion’ and gives the age group. It was made in China, and it cost me $500 to get it. Why bother?”

So Lewis is content to swim his 3,000 yards a week and compete not against the world, but against his own times and the other swimmers in his lane. And though he is modest about his accomplishments, Lewis remains an inspiration to the youngsters who swim alongside him.

“Both my parents died in their 70s,” Chequer-Pfeiffer said. “I always say to Dick, I want to be like you when I grow up. If I live to 80 and can be that fit and mentally sharp, I’ll be happy.”

You can reach Staff Writer Phil Barber at 521-5263 or phil.barber@pressdemocrat.com

Update from Kent

Thanks Kent! (Who is that scary guy next to you??)

Hi Cathy,

We had a great time along with the work for "Flag 2009" and are still recovering. And now the Hourigans inflict destination envy upon us. Congratulations on your forty years together, Dawn and Dave. Is Terry Minor in the family that operated the Major-Minor-Loma theaters in Burbank?

Your blog is one of the great human developments in the last thirty years, along with wrinkle-free grandmothers.

In the attached photo I'm not Lurch. More photos linked to my Facebook page: facebook.com/UncleKent

Hugs, Kent and Beverly

Terry Minor '67

Recently found Terry Minor on Facebook and asked her if I could post her photo here. She replied: "not a problem good to hear from you would love to get together thank you so much for doing what you do"

Thanks Terry! Hope to see you next summer if not sooner.

Dave & Dawn's Alaskan Cruise

Received today the following email with photos from Dave and Dawn Moselle Hourigan '67 who just returned from Alaska. Thanks D & D for the update - it looks wonderful!



Sadly we had to come back from our cruise to Alaska where we celebrated our 40th anniversary. Can you believe that Dawn has put up with me for so long?

Alaska is breathtakingly beautiful!!

We had wonderful weather for all of the trip except for a 1 hour light rain in Bouchart Gardens in Victoria.

We visited Glacier Bay which has 4 glaciers that we saw. We were able to watch the "calving" of the glaciers. This is when the pieces of ice break off into the water. You have no doubt seen this in video clips dealing with global warming. However, this is a normal process, and is not related to "global warming". Glaciers move at the rate of about 8 feet a day. So when they get to the water they break off. (youtube of calving)

We also visited Juneau, where we went whale watching. The attached pictures show a "baby" humpback whale jumping and a group of 12 adult whales (20 tons each) engaging in "bubble net feeding". Google this. It is a very rare occurrence. The guide on our boat said she has only seen this 4 times in 8 years. While in Juneau we also visited Mendenhall Glacier (that is Mendenhall in the picture behind Dawn and I). (youtube of Humpback Whales Bubble Net Feeding)

Our cruise also stopped at Sitka Island, Ketchican and Victoria.

For those who have not yet been to Alaska, it is well worth it. The only bad thing about the trip was that it ended. Dawn has been in a severe state of PVTS (Post Vacation Traumatic Syndrome) since we got back home.

We will be able to remember our trip by looking at the 732 pictures that we took (thank goodness for digital cameras).

Love

Dawn and Dave

Visted with Jackie Today

Jackie (Hayes) Steen '68 was in Novato visiting her daughter and family today, so I drove over to meet up and visit. After lunch, we had fun holding baby Caleb, Erin and Rob's first child. This makes 3 grandchildren for Jackie and Steve, plus another one on the way!


Grandma holding baby Caleb who will be 6 mos old August 1st - what a cutie!

Mrs. Carol Gregory/Dr. Le Blanc

Remember one of our BHS teachers, Mrs. Gregory? She started teaching at Burbank when we were in 10th grade. So just now, received the following email from Jeanne Barron Aikman - thanks, Jeanne!

Hi Cathy,
I'm in a cafe w/only 34% battery so I hope this works. I hope I attached a photo of Cathy Nicholls Coyle and me with Ms Gregory/Dr. Le Blanc. WE MADE CONTACT yipppppeeeeeeee!! What a wonderful visit it was in Newport Beach where she lives and has a Chiropractic business.

I will get more info to you as is possible. At my mom's still. The rooms have been stripped and reconstruction in on the way. Very exciting.

I made it to the BHS luncheon. Wish I had more juice to write. I'll send along her email address. Forgot to bring it with me.

Gotta scoot.
Love you
Jeanne



Mrs. Carol Gregory - photo scanned from '67 Ceralbus

Dan Harris - BHS '67

Just received Pam and Jon Kirkwood's monthly LOOP email newsletter (anyone can subscribe for free - email pamkirkwood@yahoo.com) and saw a recent photo of Dan Harris with Bob Carter '66 at Bob's daughter's wedding, so had to post it!



l-r: Dan Harris and Bob Carter

More Picnic Pics

Here's some of Vicki Peters Stigile's photos from the 2009 BHS/JBHS Alumni Picnic - thanks Vicki!