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Dr. Robert Bruner, 1914-2010

For those BHS Alumni who went to Luther Burbank Junior High Dr. Brunner who was principal for many years passed away.

Dr. Robert T. BRUNNER

BRUNNER, Dr. Robert T. Sept. 19, 1914-Dec. 11, 2010

Dr. Robert (Bob) Brunner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away in his sleep last Saturday morning. He and his wife, Mary have been Burbank residents since 1942.

Robert was born in St. Louis, MO, but moved to Los Angeles at the age of one. He graduated from L.A. High School, and U.C.L.A. where he was a member of Delta Chi. He achieved his Ed.D from U.S.C. He was a school administrator in Burbank for 33 years and retired as the principal of Luther Burbank Junior High School. He was active in statewide and southern section activities of the National Elementary Principals Association and the Secondary High School Administrators Association, serving as Chairman for a term.

Robert and Mary, "Always tried to be involved in organizations of a charitable or community betterment nature." He was very active in Burbank. He served the Y.M.C.A. beginning in 1948 for many years, including three years as president. He joined the Burbank Rotary in 1949, had 32 years of perfect attendance, served as President, and remained involved, especially, in the Burbank Rotary Foundation. After retirement he was involved with and served on the board of the Friends of the Library.

Robert (Bob to many) is survived by his wife, Mary, of 71 years, a son (Larry and wife Linda), three grandsons and five great-grandchildren; and a daughter (Kathy and husband Doug Adair) four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services for Robert will be Thursday, December 16th at 3:00pm at Church of the Hills in Forest Lawns Hollywood Hills. The family welcomes friends to come by the home of Robert and Mary following the service, at 5:00pm.

Please send no flowers. Donations in remembrance of Bob to any of the following would be greatly appreciated; U.C.L.A. School of Education, Dr. Robert T. Brunner & Mary Stout Brunner Scholarship Burbank Y.M.C.A. Foundation Fund Burbank Rotary Foundation Burbank Friends of the Library

Published in the Los Angeles Times on December 15, 2010

Elvin Hutchison, Pro Football Player, BHS Coach

Elvin Clarence Hutchison was born October 14, 1912, in Guthrie Center, Iowa. He graduated from Red Oak High School in Red Oak, Iowa and went on to Whittier College, where he was known as the "Red Oak Express" on the football team before graduating in 1937. Elvin was inducted into the Whittier College Athletic Hall of Fame. Hutchison later earned a Master's in Education from the University of Southern California in 1948.

Following his collegiate football career, Hutchison played professionally as a halfback for the Detroit Lions in 1939, and as a wingback for the Los Angeles Bulldogs of the Pacific Coast Professional Football League from 1939 to 1946. He coached football at Burbank High School in 1947.
Hutchison officiated in the NFL from 1952 through 1959, and in the American Football League for its entire existence, from 1960 through 1969.
In 1959, Hutchison was named principal of Kaiser Junior High School in Costa Mesa, California.

Hutchison married Lois Evelyn Walters in May 1943.
Elvin Hutchison died on May 24, 2001. He is buried in the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California.

Former player has football in his blood - Costa Mesan spent 20 years in NFL
The Orange County Register - Thursday, October 15, 1992 Author: Bob Buttitta ; The Orange County Register

Elvin Hutchison 's professional football career started in an era when helmets had no face masks and athletes played offense AND defense. By the time he was through, football stadiums were covered with domes and artificial turf was common. Hutchison , who turned 80 Wednesday, spent 20 years as a National Football League player and game official. "I saw an awful lot of changes," said Hutchison , a Costa Mesa resident known as "The Red Oak Express" in his playing days. "I feel very fortunate to have been able to be involved in pro football. "The game today is far different than when I played. Whether it's better or not, I'm not sure."

Hutchison 's pro career started in 1938 with the Los Angeles Bulldogs, in an earlier American Football League, which served as a springboard to the NFL. "We had a lot of guys just out of college who were looking to get a chance and we had guys who had been in the NFL and were looking to get back," said Hutchison , a former 5-foot-11, 195-pound
back. "I had just graduated from Whittier College and still wanted to play football. "Playing semi-pro football gave me that opportunity. It was a lot of fun and the caliber of play was pretty good."

In 1939, Elmer "Gus" Henderson, Hutchison 's coach with the Bulldogs, went to the Detroit Lions. He brought several players to Detroit, including Hutchison , then 26. The Lions, after a fast start, closed at 6-5. "Detroit was a great place to play," Hutchison said. "We used the old single-wing formation. I did some running and some passing. "Getting the chance to play against guys like Whizzer White was a thrill. I only made about $100 a game, but none of us played for the money. We played for the love of the game." When the seasons were over, Hutchison returned to Seal Beach, where he taught elementary school.

"I was lucky, the principal allowed me to miss the first half of the school year," he said. "I'd return in January and start teaching." After the 1941 season, Hutchison joined the Navy. Although military service ended his NFL career, Hutchison said he never regretted being part of the war effort.

He rejoined the Bulldogs of the old Pacific Coast Football League for the 1946 season and was with the Hollywood Bears in '48. He taught school during the week and played on weekends. When he could no longer play, Hutchison became a referee, starting on the high school and college levels. In 1953, he was hired as a head linesman by the NFL. He worked NFL games for seven years until moving to the new American Football League in 1960.

"I worked the first games ever in the Astrodome, San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium and Denver's Mile High Stadium," Hutchison said. "Being a referee is a tough job, but it was a lot of fun. I got to see a lot of the country and watch some great players."

One of Hutchison 's most memorable encounters involved George Halas of the Chicago Bears. Hutchison made a call against the Bears that Halas didn't like. As Hutchison took his place on the sideline, Halas started yelling. "He started to verbally abuse me, so I threw a flag on him for unsportsmanlike conduct," Hutchison said. "We marched it off and Halas yells, `Ref, you stink!' "I marched off another 15 yards, and I looked over to him and said, `How do I smell from here?' He got the point that he had better keep quiet."

Hutchison ended refereeing after the 1970 season; he retired from teaching in 1974. These days, he spends his time golfing, going to the health club and watching football on television. "I see how much these guys are making to play and I kind of wish I was playing now," Hutchison said. "But overall, I look back over the last 80 years and I wouldn't change much. "Other than a divorce, I'm happy with the way things worked out. I've been lucky enough to do two things I loved, play football and teach."

In Memory of Mrs. Renee McCall, 1931 - 2005

I just learned that one of my gym teachers at Burbank high School back in 1965,66, 67 passed away five years ago. Do not have any details only what is below. Renee McCall was also the girl's Drill Team instructor and taught Folk Dance besides PE. In 1967 in our yearbook it said she had taught at Burbank High for ten years.

Mrs. Renee McCall died on May 21, 2005, in Sea Shells, British Columbia, where she and her husband had lived since retiring. (Mr. McCall passed away 16 months earlier.) Mrs. McCall was born July 27, 1931, she was 73 when she passed away.

In Memory of Dr. Helen Price

This photo is from the 1964 Luther Burbank Junior High School Yellowjacket Yearbook.

The Superintendent's Office was informed that Dr. Helen Price passed away today, December 18, 2009.

Dr. Helen Price was hired for the 1940-41 school year as a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School. She worked in Division of Elementary Education as a special education teacher beginning in 1944 and then as the acting supervisor for the Nursery School and Child Care Program from 1946 through 1947. She went on a leave of absence for two years and resigned in May 1949.

Dr. Price was re-employed in September 1954 as a teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School. She became the VP and Dean of Girls in 1956 through 1967. At that time she transferred to BHS as an AP where she continued through June 1982 until she retired in July 1982.

Services will be held in January. As soon as that information is received, it will be sent out via E-News.

Death of Coach John"Jack" Loutensock

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 Landon Loutensock 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

Coach Jack Loutensock

Former Burbank High Coach Jack Loutensock has been diagnosed with lung cancer in both lungs and just got out of the hospital. If anyone wishes to call him or send him a get well card the address is below.

Jack Loutensock

182 S. 70 West

Orem, UT 84058

(801) 226-2329

Dr. Robert Leland Passes away

Former Burbank High Principal Dr. Robert Leland

When Bob Leland retired as the principal of Burbank High School, he continued his lifelong dedication to youth by acting as a child advocate in the courts. No one who knew Dr. Leland was surprised.Few people worked harder at their jobs than Bob Leland. He presided over Burbank High School and its then new continuation school throughout the 1960s. He watched his staff form a chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, his students become fans of the Beatles, an ever-increasing list of Burbank graduates fall in Vietnam, and the kids of Burbank reject small town conservatism to become flower children. Somehow through his sincerity and sense of fair play, Bob Leland kept his school afloat. Dr. Leland died on the 22nd of December 2008. He was proceeded in death by his wife Pearl Leland, retired professor of nursing from Los Angeles Valley College. Bob was a good man.

Obit from the Desert Sun

Robert Deyo Leland was born June 30, 1919 in Albion, Mich. He served in the Army's horse mounted 7th Calvary. He also trained at Camp Young in the Southern California desert with General George Patton. He was in the service from 1941 to 1945 and was injured in battle in the Pacific. While stationed in San Luis Obispo at Camp Roberts in 1942, he met Pearl Macomber and married her two months later. They were married for 65 years until Pearl's death. They had three children, Scott Leland, Barbara Bradham and Linda Edgar; five grandchildren, Rena, Kristin, Erin, Shannon and Wesley and five great grandchildren, Tait, Tomas, Katherine, John and Kai. After his life changing experience during the war, he saw that the future of our country would depend on Education. He devoted his working life to the education of young people. He started his career as a Teacher with the Burbank Unified School District and retired in 1981 as the Principal of Burbank High School. He earned his BA and Masters degrees at UCLA and his PHD at USC. He was Burbank Young Man of the Year and was very involved with the YMCA. He was president of the Burbank Rotary. He was foreman of the Los Angeles Grand Jury, 1988-1989. He loved the ocean and they purchased a home in San Clemente, Calif. They moved to Palm Desert in 1992. He volunteered at the College of the Desert Library and the Coachella Valley Historical Society. He died at the age of 89, Dec. 22, 2008 from the complications of Parkinson's disease with loving family all around him. He loved life and would not let anything get in the way of living life large. His outlook on life was positive, progressive, happy and full of interest in others and the whole world around him. A celebration of his life will be held on Sat., Feb. 28, 2009 in Palm Desert.