Julie Fear Oliver, BHS '67 (1949-2023)

 

Sad news posted by Teri Joy Meyer-Sides on Facebook...

I'm very sad to report my best friend of 65 years Julie Fear passed Feb 3,23, 4 days before her 74 birthday. She was with the class of 1967. 

She loved Jesus, loved to sing and music, her family, loved to shop. Excellent cook. 

Miss you my friend. 

Teresa

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RIP Julie. 

OBITUARY

Julie Ann Fear-Oliver

February 7, 1949 - February 3, 2023 

Julie passed away from a sudden illness in Reno, Nevada at the age of 73. 

Julie was raised in Burbank, CA and attended school there until she moved to Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, where she graduated from high school in 1967. She attended college in Southern California, completed her Bachelors degree at the University of Nevada, Reno campus. 

Julie worked in many fields, banking, marketing, sales. Her last employer was the State of Nevada, Department of Education and retired in 2016. After her retirement she developed a passion for music, she loved to play the conga drums and tambourine, sitting in and singing back-up at various venues in Carson City and Virginia City. Life was a party and she wanted to be part of it. Julie had a host of hobbies besides her music, she loved art, stained glass, and cooking. She was a devout Christian, she enjoyed her bible study group and spreading the word of Christ to everyone she met. 

A private family service will be held in her honor at a later date to share the memories of her life and the fun times we all had with her. She is survived by her daughter Heidi Hauk and granddaughter Carina Hernandez both of Long Beach, CA. Brothers Jerrold Powers (Mokihana) Honolulu, Hawaii, Jeffry Fear (Donna) Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Sister Janice Mason (Jeff) Kamuela, Hawaii. Life partner, Rick Oliver and his children Kevin Oliver and Rebecca Martinez (Ricky) grandsons; Ricky Jr., Noah and Benny of Sparks, NV. 

If we can take anything away from Julie's life it would be to keep an open mind about others and their daily personal struggles. Be kind. 

Posted online on May 05, 2023 

Published in Reno Gazette-Journal

Dona Foy Porcaro Bruckner, BHS '67 (1949-2023)

Dona Ruth Foy Porcaro Bruckner

July 26, 1949 - January 24, 2023

Heartbreaking news about friend and classmate, Dona Ruth Foy Porcaro Bruckner, posted today by husband, Scott Bruckner...

Two weeks ago today, I lost my beautiful wife to a terrible lung disease called IPF. A light went out in the world that day while she lay next to me. She touched thousands of lives, and will be forever missed. I loved her with all my being.

Dona was a fun-loving, amazing person and will be greatly missed. She grew up in Burbank on the corner of Orange Grove Ave and Ninth St, the youngest of siblings Dennis and Tonia. The parents were Ralph and Ruth Foy. Mr. Foy was the General Manager of the Public Service Department for Burbank and eventually, there was a park named after him.

 

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A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS... 

 

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman 

Oh no! My sincere and deepest condolences to Scott and family! 😢🙏🙏🙏 RIP Dona 

 

Patricia Sorley 

R.I.P. BULLDOG. Blessings to family. 

 

Janis Miller 

So sorry to hear this! Michael Torres Sorry to hear about Dona Foy Bruckner she was a wonderful person prayers are being sent to Scott Bruckner and the rest of the family! 

 

Darlene Culotta 

Sorry to hear this. Janis Bustrum O'Brien So sad 🙏 

 

Mickey DePalo 

Rest In Peace 🙏 

 

Gary Holloway 

Such a shame. Dona was a sweetheart. RIP ma’am 

 

Nancy Jean Krogh Brez 

Oh my goodness! I stopped by her house a few months ago & she wasn’t able to see me. My dear friend I’m going to miss you so much. So many memories❤️❤️❤️. I’m so sorry for your loss Scott. 🙏🙏🙏 

 

Nancy Fischer 

So sad to hear! I really enjoying getting to know Dona (and Scott) at the 50th class reunion. Dona was always full of life and love! RIP Dona. Prayers for Scott and the family.❤️ 

 

Martin Lillibridge 

RIP Bulldog 🙏 

 

Annette Dinolfo Bennett 

Oh no RIP Dona . She was a very nice person to me all of our school years together. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼 

 

Jo Elaine Morton 

🙏🥰😌I adored Dona. She was always happy and kind. She was wonderful and Scott filled her with the greatest joy. She was blessed. 💕 

 

Mary Boriso Jordan 

I didn't know Dona personally, but I would see her in the halls...,always smiling. So sorry, Scott for losing your precious love...May God bless you, keep you and give you peace. 🌹💕 

 

Lauralee Sengers Slocum 

Sorry to hear this. RIP 

 

Eliede Pounds 

Sorry to hear..condolences to the family. Dona was my neighbor and was always cheerful and kind. 

 

Kathy Buzan 

That is so very sad, RIP Donna you will be missed.😢🤗❤️ 

 

Barbara Zelenay Berry 

Nooooo,so deeply saddened. What a sweet lady. May she RIP.. 

 

Carol Stephenson-Walter 

Oh what bad news. RIP Donna 

 

Jennifer Dale Schatz 

I'm so sad to hear about Dona.😥 My love goes out to Scott. ❤️ 

 

Carol Baker 

R.I.P. Dona. Gone way too soon. 🙏🏻 

 

Marilyn Williams Peterson 

I didn't know Dona well in high school, but hung out with her and Scott at some of the '67 reunions. Such a sweet, fun-loving person. She will be greatly missed. Love to Scott and the family.💜 

 

Mary Durrer 

So sorry too hear Dona was always a kind and friendly person. My condolences to Scott and her family

 

Alma Carson
So sorry for your loss God just gained another angel R.I.P🙏❤️

Charlotte J. Mearns
That's so sad🙏🙏🙏❤️prayers for comfort for everyone.

Alan Landros
I had a kidney transplant in 2008. At that time Dona and Scott still lived nearby to me in Valencia. After I got home from the hospital about ten days after my surgery Dona came over several times with dinners she had made for me, I'm remembering Italian dishes! She made enough for several meals each time she brought food to me. Now that is almost 15 years ago, but still a clear memory of her kindness to me! I feel badly for Scott, and also for Dona's sons. So sorry.
   Mary Durrer
   Alan Landros she was really such a nice person

Donald Matthews
RIP, Ma'am 😢

Dani Marie Kleist
So sorry to hear this. RIP sweet Dona Foy Porcaro Bruckner. I remember you fondly.

Louise Good Hernandez
Gene Hernandez and I send our condolences and prayers. May Dona Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻💔

Charmaine Chastain
Rest in peace fellow Bulldog Drill Teamer .

Betty Worland
Very sad news. My deepest condolences to Scott, her family and many friends. ❤

Virginia Hamilton
My condolences to you and your family. Rip.😇🙏💔

Cecilia Olga Aguirre Sheehan
I remember her. RIP fellow Bulldog.

Bobbi Baldaseroni
RIP Dona

Lynda Barton Hewitt, BHS '67 (1949-2022)

 

Lynda Sue Barton Hewitt

November 6, 1949 - December 4, 2022
Big Lake, Alaska

 

Lynda (birth spelling Linda) was daughter of Sherwin and Barbara Babcock Barton. She had two older sisters: Sharon Barton (1944-1999) BHS '62 and Nancy Barton, BHS '65.

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Erica Nicolai posted on Facebook today...
In memory of one of my best friends Lynda Barton Hewitt who sadly passed away last Sunday, December 4, 2022. Mother of Kelly, Mike and Bethany. More info to follow, Any memories will be appreciated.

Mike her son wrote on Facebook a few days ago...

My mom passed peacefully in her sleep this morning at around 9am.  She lived her life on her own terms, without exception. RIP Mom.  My heart is less full today without you here. Off to the big party in the sky!  Until we meet again. 

I love you...

Jay Chris Peterson and The Strawberry alarm Clock with Lee Freeman on The Dating Game in 1968

Mark Cowan, BHS '67 (1949-2019)

Mark Gregory Cowan 

April 26, 1949 - June 27, 2019 

MARK COWAN OBITUARY

Mark spent most of his life in Simi Valley, California and made an everlasting impression on all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Gail, sons Brian and Jeff, granddaughters Lily-Rose and Violet, and sister Alison. He was predeceased by his parents. Mark will be dearly missed by his family and never forgotten. 

Published by Los Angeles Times from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2019.

RIP Mark.

Mark's sister, Alison Cowan Borden, was BHS '70.

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55th Class Reunion

Burbank High School, Burbank California, Class of 1967 held their 55th Reunion October 14-15, 2022

Here are a few photos from BJ's in Burbank tonight! Lots of fun seeing everyone! More photos will be added and if you have any to share, please sent to cathyjpalmer@yahoo.com.

CHEERS!

Randy and Ellen Strickland with Rudy Pinnow and Connie

L-R: Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Carolyn Diehl Munch, Flora Angel Ferrens, Carol Brown Baker and Shari Goodstein Epstein

Dale Ferrens and Ken Weekley

John Peterso, Marilyn Williams Peterson, Linda Cleeland Boisclair, John Coyle Cathy Nicholls Coyle and Kathy Spell Gorton

Alex Nagy, Sue Lane Richard, Carol Hortzwick Nagy and Ellisa Dibble Weekley

Linda Peterson Everett, Don Baldaseroni and Maurice Richard

Louise Good Hernandez on the far right with her brother Rich and sister Margaret

Gene and the Fam

Jim and Bambi Carmeron

Carol Brown Baker and Gene Hernandez

Deanna Lloyd Jennings and Ron Wysocky

A FEW MORE FROM CATHY AND JOHN COYLE

John Peterson, BHS '65, Marilyn Williams Peterson, Linda Cleeland Boisclair, John Coyle, BHS ‘65, Cathy Nicholls Coyle and Kathy Spell Gorton

Dale Ferrens, Ken Weekley, BHS '62 and Ellisa Dibble Weekley

Jim Cameron, Bambi Cameron, Cathy Palmer, Linda Peterson Everett, Don Baldaseroni, Maurice Richard, Sue Lane Richard, Alex Nagy, Carol Hortzwick Nagy, Rich Good, Margaret Good, Louise Good Hernandez, BHS '68 and Gene Hernandez

Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Carolyn Diehl Munch, Flora Angel Ferrens, Carol Brown Baker and Shari Goodstein Epstein

 

Cathy Palmer, Linda Peterson Everett, Marilyn Williams Peterson, Caroyln Diehl Munch, Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Shari Goodstein Epstein, Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Carol Brown Baker, Ron Wysocky, Carol Hordzwick Nagy, Alex Nagy and Diane McCall Ward

Taken at the Burbank Springhill Suites Marriott lobby 

OCTOBER 15, 2022 PHOTOS

The Burbank Historic Museum

Carol Brown Baker and Linda Peterson Everett

Cathy Palmer

Burbank's Historic Museum is AWESOME!

Carol Brown Baker and Linda Peterson Everett

Ellisa Dibble Weekley and Carol Brown say, “Look! It’s Jay Peterson’s megahorn when he was Yell Leader!”

 

Former Carhops Carol Baker and Cathy Palmer with Linda Everett whose Uncle Arnold Peterson help finance Bob Wian to start the Bob’s Big Boy business.

 

Thanks Don Baldaseroni for everything at the Burbank Historic Museum! Here he is with his wife.

 

Randy Strickland tells about his aunt and uncle who helped to start the museum

WATCH 3 SHORT VIDEOS TAKEN AT THE MUSEUM

Randy Strickland, Linda Peterson Everett and Sue Lane Richard

 

A FEW OTHER PICS... 

 

Due to wet weather, our picnic was in the lobby of Springhill Suites!

James Cameron, Bambi Lyn Cameron, Gene Hernandez and Louise Good Hernandez

Happy Birthday, Marilyn Williams Peterson!!! 

Linda Mustion and Cathy Palmer, both keepers of class websites

Cathy Nicholls Coyle and Carol Brown Baker singing

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SATURDAY NIGHT

What a great 55th Reunion at Barragan’s!! We celebrated Marilyn Williams Peterson’s 73rd Birthday, had great food, great service & fun personal stories were told by all in attendance! Gene Hernandez was our MC extraordinaire! Jim Cameron got up & recited a funny, and very long poem he had learned in 8th grade! You just had to be there! When Deanna Lloyd Jennings got her $100.00 plus bar bill she freaked out! It was actually Jim Cameron’s who had been teasing her all night about her paying for his drinks! We all had a wonderful time sharing stories of days gone by. We are all looking forward to the next Get Together! 

(Written by Cathy Nicholls Coyle)

Lee Drost Pounds, Linda Peterson Everett, Nancy Swickward Fischer, Maurice Richard, Sue Lane Richard, Marilyn Williams Peterson, John Peterson, Carol Brown Baker and Cathy Palmer

Marilyn and John Peterson celebrating her birthday at Barrigans

Photo by Sue Lane Richard

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LAST DAY!

OCTOBER 16, 2022 PHOTOS 

Thanks John and Cathy Coyle for these

The original Bob’s Big Boy Special & a Cherry Coke. Yum!!

 

Our table at Bob’s. Please post your photos on our Class of ‘67 Facebook page.

 

These classmates came a long way to be with us! Rudy Pinnow & Connie (New Hampshire), Ron & Lynn Wysocki (Arizona) & Sue Lane (Colorado)

 

Traditional group shot in front of “Big Boy.”

 

Group close up. Back row: Joe Bingham & son. Next row: (Left to right) Randy Strickland; Al Thouette; Cathy Nicholls Coyle. Next row: Linda Cleeland Boisclair & Carol Brown Baker. Sue Lane Richard is in front.

 

Toluca Lake Bob’s Big Boy …. A historical landmark built in 1949.

 

Alex Nagy & Carol Hordswick Nagy. Told us they have moved 13 times! Ended up in Yosemite, California. It was great to visit with you two!!

 

Glad to have some “girl time” with these ladies: Carol Brown Baker; Joan Noble Ortega; Sue Lane Richard; Marilyn Williams Peterson; Cathy Nicholls Coyle & Linda Cleeland Boisclair.

 

We are the girls from the Class of ‘67 who married Class of ‘65 guys! We have all made it past the 50+ year Anniversary mark!! (Joan Noble Ortega married to Fred Ortega, Cathy Nicholls Coyle married to John Coyle & Marilyn Williams Peterson married to John Peterson.)

 

 

Group close up. Back row: John Johnson & Rudy Pinnow. Front row: Marilyn Williams Peterson; Jim Cameron & wife Bambi (yes that is her given name) & Flora Angel Ferrens.

 

MORE GREAT PHOTOS FROM JOHN AND CATHY COYLE FROM SATURDAY OCT 15, 2022

(all text written by Cathy Nicholls Coyle - THANKS CATHY!)

Saturday morning we were suppose to have a picnic at McCambridge Park. Wouldn’t you know it (since it never rains in California) that it would pick that day to rain on our scheduled picnic? Actually it turned out better since we took our picnic to the the Springhill Suites lobby to stay dry & warm & further enjoy each other’s company. We even had a Sports tv for the guys! And girls too! 

Rudy Pinnow & Connie brought in Pizza!

I just want to thank these great people here for indulging me in participating in this “elevator photo.” Like they had a choice!! Not!! Doesn’t everyone do this?

Linda told a very funny story about how, after one of our Reunions, she had gone to an after party unknowingly using her eye pencil as a lip liner. When she came in we were all whispering & wondering what new fad was Linda into now? Then Marilyn Miller took a quick look at her & innocently asked Linda: “What is up with your lips??” We all burst into laughter. Linda was a good sport about it. Especially when a few of the girls put eye pencil on their lips & sent her a photo. Thanks Linda for being the great & funny person you are!!

Carol Brown Baker & I sat down, for the first time ever, & sang the Hawaiian version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” sung by IZ. It was so much fun! Cathy Palmer joined in with us & thankfully Carol had the words for them on her iPad

 

It was so nice to have this nice long table at the Hotel to be able to sit & eat our picnic lunches & socialize.

 

We all had fun listening to & sharing stories.

Marilyn Williams Peterson, Cathy Palmer and Nancy Swickard Fischer

 

Gene Hernandez, Bambi & Jim Cameron, Louise Hernandez & Randy Strickland & wife Ellen.

 

Marilyn Williams Peterson brought some yummy cookies to share that she baked herself!

 

CLASS OF 1962 REUNION AT ELKS CLUB SAME WEEKEND

While we were at the Lodge we checked out the BHS Class of 62 decorations. They did an excellent job of decorating!

 

CLASS OF 1962 REUNION AT ELKS CLUB SAME WEEKEND

They were expecting over 80 guests. I’d say that was a pretty good turnout for a 60th Reunion!

CLASS OF 1962 REUNION AT ELKS CLUB SAME WEEKEND

 It was so neat how they decorated this wall with some blasts from the past! I’m sure they all had a great time.

John & I made a stop at the Burbank Elks Lodge where we found Bambi out walking her Beagle, Jake. Jim Cameron brought his motorhome because Jake doesn’t like to be left behind. Jake sure is a cutie!!

 

This girl here is showing off her cute little designer purse, with her well manicured nails & techy Apple Watch. She kept pulling things out of her purse like it was a Magic trick! And what are you going to do with that banana Miss Linda Peterson Everett??? “Oops! Did I say that?”

 

Ron Wysocky, Deanna Lloyd Jennings & Sue Lane Richard.

 

We had a wonderful time! Thank you Carol for sharing your musical talent with us. She made it so easy & comfortable for us to sing along with her.