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Bellflower High School and Middle School 15301 S. McNab Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706 (562) 920-1801 |
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Bellflower High School and Middle School 15301 S. McNab Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706 (562) 920-1801 |
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Alumni Contact:
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Please email Webmaster if you would like to add an individual memorial page with photos and other information for a small fee, which will go to the Scholarship Fund. For listing on this page, in addition to the name (please include maiden name for women), please include: date of birth and date of death. Cause of death is optional. Listings will be in order by graduation year (or the year that the person would have graduated). We would like to include a  for those who died in the service of our country. And as you can see, we can also include other information.
For those Classmates that do not have a year of death, if you can provide that information, WEBMASTER would be happy to add that. |
Gary Benson Melba Blackwell Eddie Carrithers Ernestine Fairbanks Larry Goldizen Jean Hazel Lendol Hermes, Dec 2003 Danny Hoor Shirley Hyatt Alden McKeckney Kirk McKeever (Teacher) Helen Mesic David Palmer Isabel Peeks Robert Pogue Barbara Strong |
Jim Roberts Gwen Smith Bill Ward Doug Wyman Sam Hewitt; died Jan 1998, heart attack Dorla Moss Holt, Sep 2004, cancer Alan Taylor Jim Reeves Jim VerSteeg Delores Wells DeRay Morrison Kent Springer Dorla Beckland George Perry Buck Hardin Larry Goldizen |
08-05-05 Starlyn, Ron's former wife, has let us know via Catherine (Peterson) Lesher that Ron was in a terrible motorcycle accident recently. He sustained a fractured spine and numerous other critical injuries. Ron has had several strokes and was not initially expected to survive. He's far from out of the woods, but he has made some progress and is still fighting. Things are quite complicated right now. He is unable to speak but can mouth words or communicate by using letters of the alphabet. He was able to go outside on Wednesday for the first time and he was all smiles, but his blood pressure drops too low whenever he is upright, a serious problem that is being addressed by his medical team. Their daughter has been a huge support for him and he is lucky to have her support, but as we all know, it's at a terrific cost in work, time, and stress for her, as well, especially since she also has a demanding job. God bless children who still take care of their aging parents! It is not known yet whether he will be able to go home, which would require a caregiver and a lot of reworking, or will have to go to a care facility, at least for a while. Any and all support and encouragement are very much appreciated! |
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Sincerely, Marla Masters (daughter) |
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Cal Lesher, husband of Cathy (Peterson) Lesher; died of cancer, 2010 |
Joe Baloga Pat Brennan Thomas Brizendine Jim Brown Kay Cain Dick Cate Jim Elder Alelia Ethridge Roy Fillius Le Roy Fitch Carolyn (Black) Gilchrist Ken Gorseth Don Graham Roger Janke Vera Kehret John R. Kelly Rodney Lewis Donna (Brooks) Marshall Al Matchan Leroy D. McMahon |
Karl G. Molsby Dick Ogan Richard Outhouse Phyllis Peterson LaVeda Phillips Carolyn Priest Joyce Ray Dick Salter Bobbie Schwab Jerry Sorensen Glenn Spear Ken Swensson Shirley Ann Tear Louise Trisler Roland Turner Karren Van Eaton Lee Warnick Jim Whelan Phil White Darlene Ziegler |
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Died of cancer in October 1998. She is survived by her sisters and brother, Linda Sue Foshee (should have graduated Class of 1958), Dixie Lee Tucker, Class of 1966, and James (Jim) Tucker, Class of 1967. |
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The Webmaster's beloved big brudda died of a heart attack on 14 November 2003. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and his son, Lance A. Whittington. He was a good man who led a good life and he is mourned by all of his family, by his many friends, and by people he helped all over the world. Submitted by Karen Weston (Linda Whittington '58) |
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Ahrends, Lurae (Brinkerhof) — early 1980's cancer
Bassett, Ronald — 1959 car accident Beard, Tommy Braden, Paul Cool, Alan, Jan 1966, cancer Flack, Larry Floyd, James Hastings, Richard Hofer, Joyce, early 1970's Hulshof, Jim Johnson, Sue (Aldcroft) Joslin, Bob Knight, Marrieta, about 1966, car accident Koll, Marilyn |
Meyers, Dixie
*Miller, Cecilia, March 15, 2005, see message below Morris, Larry, 1991 Murray, Kay (Bryant), Dec 2000 viral infection Rains, Wayne, 1969 accident Reichard, Paul Roehm, Margaret (Fellows), Dec 2000 illness Saglin, Don Scott, Terry Smith, Ron ("Smitty") Vander Mey, Sue (Crawford), Oct 2000 blood clot after hip replacement VanStrein, Bill Vaughn, Harry Yagle, Ron ("Red") |
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This is the hardest letter I have ever had to write. I wanted you to know that I lost Cecilia on Tuesday, March 15th, 2005. She passed away peacefully with no pain and I was by her side. She was actually in the hospital at the time for another procedure, when she experienced an pulminary embolism that caused her to go to sleep and the doctors were there to try to help to no avail. Right now with my emotions, words sre hard to share, but I wanted you to know. |
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Bonnie S. Kepner Shirley A. Ray James R. Riggs Glyn F. Sparks, Jr. James C. Visser Robert N. Stuht Judith A. Fels James E. Plooster Janice M. Wilson Elaine Brewer Fred L. Gilbert Bill Croft Freida A. Swening | Sharon Old Dennis J. Donaldson James L. Birdsong Dave Watson Richard Heaps Darrel Nelson Chuck Wellick Robert Jump Mike Wells Denny A. Leigh Sylvia Eras Lowell Helms |
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Richard Amaro Charles Andrews Juanita Andrews Barbour Donna Barnes Bill Baum Georgia Bonar Connie Crabb Ron Crabb Beverly Divers Roberta (Flum) Magnuson Sandy (Garside) Gill Janet (Goosen) Jolly Sandy Grohowski Sandy Hoffman Bonnie Hop Barbara Johnson Lois (Johnson) Holloway James A. Leitner, Jr., May 13, 2002 cancer Sharon (Lambert) Peterson |
Ron McDowell
Ron Miller Janice Morris Larry Overholtzer Lana Pearce Benjamin (Hix) Radford Mike Reiff Gene Ridgel Judy (Shepard) Challacomb Ron Seed; 11/20/03, heart attack. Garrah Snelson, 1995, heart attack. See memorial below. Linda Stewart Jim Takemoto, March 2002 Don Urton Merlin Vakoc Cliff Walsh ud Yearsley John Zwyczak Mari Lou Vernon McCullough Philip Daley, 1942-2010; See Obitituary below |
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My brother was born October 24, 1942. He died on August 13, 1995, on a Sunday, as I recall. Without warning, he died of a massive heart attack that took his life almost instantly. Another few weeks, and he would have turned 53. He was cremated. His lifelong friend, Denny Hummer, took my brother's wife, Roni, one of his two sons, some cousins me out on his boat to the "horseshoe" kelp beds. My brother liked to fish and this had been a good spot for him. Roni scattered his ashes there. She died two years later of cancer. Their oldest son, Jim, moved to Kentucky, and the other son, Chad, lives in Mission Viejo. I graduated in the class of 1970 and my sister, Marion, graduated in the Class of 1967, as I recall. |
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I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight in ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning's hush, I am the swift upflinging rush Of quiet birds in circling flight, And the softest star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die." |
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Warm days that now have long gone past And Autumn finds me seeking truth With Winter close at hand at last For there are shadows on my brow And furrows mark the passing years Carved by Natures relentless plough Prepared to go as Winter nears I'll count no more my lonely tears Nor curse my life's ill gotten fate Forgotten are the lonely years Preparing now for Heaven's gate. Fearing not what time may bring I've made my peace with all that's past Thus joyously my heart does sing That I might find true peace at last |
From Roxie Hurlbert McCoy: Pat Cover died in boot camp, I believe about 1966, of meningitis.
Dick McClurg died about 1965 Both played Trumpet in the band Donna Riches: passed away on Feb 21, 2010 after a long illness. Submitted by Phyllis Riches on Delphi Forums |
| Leonard V. Birdwell
Ronald M Bizio Paul Broesder Robert A Caole Jan F. Childs Fred Thomas Barles Margaret Mary Garvey Michael A. Gooden |
Butch Kanasi
Larry A. Martin Dennis Neal Capt. David B. Peterson - Killed in Action, 1969, see Memorial below.
Ron Spoolstra, 1992 |
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Capt. David B. Peterson (Class of 1964)
March 30, 1946 --- March 21, 1969 Killed in action 21 Mar 1969 in South Vietnam. He was pilot of a Mohawk reconaissance plane on a night military mission when his aircraft was hit by hostile weapons fire and he was forced to eject from the aircraft, according to Army reports. While Peterson was being recovered by a rescue helicopter by means of a winch and cable, he apparently lost consciousness and fell from the lift apparatus to the ground. His widow is the former Kathleen Blackmore (Class of 1964). |
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 Riverside National Cemetery Riverside, CA |
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November 21, 1953 --- April 14, 2006 A great guy, a wonderful father, and a very proud grandpa, Phil passed away of a massive heart attack at his home in San Diego. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Edelson; two older sisters, Jo Thomas and Jerre Brookshire; His daughter, Catherine, son, Mark Philip Nelson; and one grandson, Luis Adan Montoya. |
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Kathy Grant -- cancer Anita Harmon -- cancer |
Mark Johnson
Marcia Taylor Mahorney Sherri Prouty -- car accident |
February 26, 1956 -- January 25, 1973 Bob was killed by a drunk driver who rear-ended his automobile while he was making a right hand turn into his driveway on Compton (Somerset) Blvd. There will be a bronze plaque installed in the BHS rememberance sidewalk in rememberance of Bob. |
December 28, 1957 --- June 16, 1995 Audrey Dougherty died at the age of 37 years, after being in a diabetic coma for a month and a half. She was loved by all her knew her. She left behind her loving husband of 17 years, Mike Baker, who also went to Bellflower High, class of 1977, and 2 girls, Michelle and Diane. All her friends and family miss her so very much. Audrey was our angel sent from heaven she touched so many with her kindness and love. God did what He thought best. He came and stood beside you and whispered "come home with me and rest." You bid no one a last farewell, not even a goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, only God knew why. May you always walk in sunshine and Gods love around you flow, for the happiness you gave us no one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for a part of us went you that day God called you home. Gone but not forgotten, fresh our love will ever be, as long as there's a memory, we will always think of thee. CaliKat55@aol.com |
A Bellflower motorcyclist injured in a head-on collision in northern Ventura County on Sunday has died of his injuries, a Ventura County coroner's spokesman said. Frank Iglesias, 24, died about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at Ventura County Medical Center, Deputy Coroner Jim Wingate said. Iglesias suffered severe abdominal and chest injuries in the accident, Wingate said. An autopsy will be performed today to determine the cause of death. The accident occurred as Iglesias was speeding west on Lockwood Valley Road about four miles south of the Kern County line, authorities said. He crossed the center line and slammed head-on into a car, authorities said. The occupants of the car, Carlyle Sanberg and Lenore Sneed, were slightly injured. Iglesias is survived by his parents, who live in Bellflower, Wingate said. Byline: KAREN McKEAN. |
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