Well we lost several more Burbank High Alumni:
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Obituary: Richard Morris
The Orange County Register
Richard MorrisRichard "Dick" Lyle Morris, born Sept. 30, 1926, in Sioux City, Iowa, entered into eternal life Nov. 30, 2008. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. He was in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family. He lived life to the fullest and was only briefly ill at the end.
Richard loved people and could make anyone feel at ease. He always had a story to share. No one laughed harder at his jokes than he did. His temper could flare, but it quickly cooled. When he didn't like something, you knew it. The thing he disliked most was tax time.
He loved to be active, whether working in his yard, going on long walks, riding his bike, square dancing, etc. He was always planning the next project. He truly enjoyed a good meal, driving his convertible, and the company of women. He was ready to help in a crisis and was generous by nature.
For all his travels and accomplishments, he was most happy last spring when he took his five children on a sentimental journey to the family farm that had been homesteaded by his grandfather, a feisty Irishman. It remains in the family.
Richard's father died when Richard was 3. He was raised in Sioux City and Haywarden, Iowa, by his widowed mother and two elder sisters. He also spent time with his uncles on the farm. Later his family moved to Glendale. His eldest sister, Dorothy, died when he was 17.
He graduated from Burbank High School, then joined the Navy after working at Lockheed. After Word War II, he attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and graduated with a degree in pharmacy.
In college he met and married Marjory Voltmer. They settled in Glendale. Richard began his career as a sales representative for Park-Davis.
After the birth of their first child, Patty, they moved to Canoga Park, where Richard and a partner opened a pharmacy. Over the next several years, Richard owned and operated pharmacies in the San Fernando Valley and Glendale. His family grew to include Betsy, Jennifer and Tom. Marjory retired from teaching after a few years to raise the family and help with the businesses.
After a move to Northridge, his last child, Fred, was born (delivered at home by Richard). Life included water skiing, hikes, picnics, tennis and church, but mostly work. After renting a house in the summer of 1973 in San Clemente, the family decided to relocate to San Clemente.
Richard opened his last store – Sea View Pharmacy. Several years later, Richard and Marjory divorced yet continued to run the pharmacy and share family gatherings.
Richard tried to retire, but missed working. He didn't miss the headaches of owning a business, so he went to work for Sav-On. He relocated to Palm Desert after a short period on the Rogue River in Oregon and briefly remarried. He shared the last few years of his life with Jeri Sommers, who was a great comfort to him at the end.
Richard is survived by his ex-wife Marjory; children and grandchildren Patty and Chris Thompson (Scott/Christy), Betsy Milner (Garrett/Kyle), Jennifer and Bob DeJong (Braden), Tom and Jackie Morris (Jenna, Matt, Eric), Fred and Jennifer Morris (Bill/Molly); partner Jeri Sommers; sister Ruth Doelz; niece MaryLynn Webster and great-nieces Julianne and Jacqueline Doelz. He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Molinaro and nephew John Doelz.
Memorial services and burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn in Glendale, in the Wee-Kirk O' the Heather Chapel.
Afterward, a reception and celebration of life will be held in San Clemente.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saddleback Church in Lake Forest.
Gary "Gig" Christian, BHS 1964 passed away on November 30, 2008 in Laughlin/Bullhead City area.
Beverly Warner Richards, BHS 1965 Passed away November 29, 2008
The following was written by her brother:
"Beverly N. Richards was a resident of Burbank since birth. She graduated from Burbank High School and USC. Beverly was a dental hygienist for 25 years and held a patient relations/accounting position at Burbank Hearing Clinic (owned by her brother Corky) for 12 years. Beverly is survived by son, Chad, daughter, Kara, five grandchildren and two brothers, Joseph and Courtlandt Warner. Beverly was a devoted daughter, sister, mom, wife, grandma, mother-in-law, friend and employee. She loved her family. She will be remembered for her vibrant and compassionate personality. She had the most beautiful and engaging smile. She loved to give and receive a warm hug. As an optimist she fought to overcome her set backs. She understood God's love for her and allowed God's love to shine through her
Obituary: Richard Morris
The Orange County Register
Richard MorrisRichard "Dick" Lyle Morris, born Sept. 30, 1926, in Sioux City, Iowa, entered into eternal life Nov. 30, 2008. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. He was in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family. He lived life to the fullest and was only briefly ill at the end.
Richard loved people and could make anyone feel at ease. He always had a story to share. No one laughed harder at his jokes than he did. His temper could flare, but it quickly cooled. When he didn't like something, you knew it. The thing he disliked most was tax time.
He loved to be active, whether working in his yard, going on long walks, riding his bike, square dancing, etc. He was always planning the next project. He truly enjoyed a good meal, driving his convertible, and the company of women. He was ready to help in a crisis and was generous by nature.
For all his travels and accomplishments, he was most happy last spring when he took his five children on a sentimental journey to the family farm that had been homesteaded by his grandfather, a feisty Irishman. It remains in the family.
Richard's father died when Richard was 3. He was raised in Sioux City and Haywarden, Iowa, by his widowed mother and two elder sisters. He also spent time with his uncles on the farm. Later his family moved to Glendale. His eldest sister, Dorothy, died when he was 17.
He graduated from Burbank High School, then joined the Navy after working at Lockheed. After Word War II, he attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and graduated with a degree in pharmacy.
In college he met and married Marjory Voltmer. They settled in Glendale. Richard began his career as a sales representative for Park-Davis.
After the birth of their first child, Patty, they moved to Canoga Park, where Richard and a partner opened a pharmacy. Over the next several years, Richard owned and operated pharmacies in the San Fernando Valley and Glendale. His family grew to include Betsy, Jennifer and Tom. Marjory retired from teaching after a few years to raise the family and help with the businesses.
After a move to Northridge, his last child, Fred, was born (delivered at home by Richard). Life included water skiing, hikes, picnics, tennis and church, but mostly work. After renting a house in the summer of 1973 in San Clemente, the family decided to relocate to San Clemente.
Richard opened his last store – Sea View Pharmacy. Several years later, Richard and Marjory divorced yet continued to run the pharmacy and share family gatherings.
Richard tried to retire, but missed working. He didn't miss the headaches of owning a business, so he went to work for Sav-On. He relocated to Palm Desert after a short period on the Rogue River in Oregon and briefly remarried. He shared the last few years of his life with Jeri Sommers, who was a great comfort to him at the end.
Richard is survived by his ex-wife Marjory; children and grandchildren Patty and Chris Thompson (Scott/Christy), Betsy Milner (Garrett/Kyle), Jennifer and Bob DeJong (Braden), Tom and Jackie Morris (Jenna, Matt, Eric), Fred and Jennifer Morris (Bill/Molly); partner Jeri Sommers; sister Ruth Doelz; niece MaryLynn Webster and great-nieces Julianne and Jacqueline Doelz. He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Molinaro and nephew John Doelz.
Memorial services and burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn in Glendale, in the Wee-Kirk O' the Heather Chapel.
Afterward, a reception and celebration of life will be held in San Clemente.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saddleback Church in Lake Forest.
Gary "Gig" Christian, BHS 1964 passed away on November 30, 2008 in Laughlin/Bullhead City area.
Beverly Warner Richards, BHS 1965 Passed away November 29, 2008
The following was written by her brother:
"Beverly N. Richards was a resident of Burbank since birth. She graduated from Burbank High School and USC. Beverly was a dental hygienist for 25 years and held a patient relations/accounting position at Burbank Hearing Clinic (owned by her brother Corky) for 12 years. Beverly is survived by son, Chad, daughter, Kara, five grandchildren and two brothers, Joseph and Courtlandt Warner. Beverly was a devoted daughter, sister, mom, wife, grandma, mother-in-law, friend and employee. She loved her family. She will be remembered for her vibrant and compassionate personality. She had the most beautiful and engaging smile. She loved to give and receive a warm hug. As an optimist she fought to overcome her set backs. She understood God's love for her and allowed God's love to shine through her
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