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 

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