GEORGE TROOK, FUHS ‘47

Trook, George Dell, loving husband, father and friend passed away peacefully in his Placentia home February 18, 2010. Born April 16, 1928 in Anaheim California, he always considered Fullerton his home town. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene; 5 children; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a long standing Mason, an active Amateur Radio Operator and involved in community service. George's involvement in Rose Drive Friends Church enabled him to be a part of an amazing family of friends. His volunteer work at the church allowed him to combine his dedication and love for the Lord with his passion for "gadgetry".
A Memorial Service will be held at Rose Drive Friends Church, 4221 Rose Drive, Yorba Linda, CA. on Saturday February 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a gift may be given to Rose Drive Friends Church to the George Trook Memorial Fund. The proceeds will go to the Audio/Visual Department where George loved to lend his helping hand.
Published in Orange County Register on February 25, 2010
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SEAN MACFARLANE, FUHS 2008

MacFarlane, Sean A., age 22, resident of Buena Park, died 2/14/2010. He is survived by his mother, Carol and father, Paul. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 2008. He will be deeply missed.
Pacific Blue Cremation
Published in Orange County Register on February 25, 2010
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BOB BLACKBURN, FUHS '42

Blackburn, Robert "Bob" 1924 - 2010

Bob "Voice" Blackburn, the original announcer for the Seattle SuperSonics, died peacefully of pneumonia Friday January 8th at Timber Ridge in Issaquah, WA. He was 85 years old.

Bob was born in Los Angeles to Earl and Opal Blackburn on October 14th, 1924. Bob grew up in Fullerton, CA. where he is on Fullerton High School's Wall of Fame. Blackburn was also inducted into both the Oregon and Washington State Sports Hall of Fame. Blackburn began broadcasting when 19 years old in Santa Ana, CA moving to KFAC in Hollywood. After two years there, he went to Fresno's KFRE to broadcast Fresno State football, basketball and the Fresno Cardinal Baseball games. During those four years he married co-ed Pat Hardin to whom he had been married for sixty-one years. In 1950 Blackburn moved to Portland where he spent most of the next 18 years as radio rights owner and announcer for Portland Beaver Baseball and Oregon State sports. He created large networks for both and had a disc jockey program. In 1967 Bob became the "Voice" of the Sonics and retired in 1992. He broadcast over 2300 games and at one time was voted one of the top three NBA announcers. The highlight of Bob's professional career was announcing the 1979 Sonic Championship game and having his banner raised in Key Arena. Bob later worked as an auctioneer and a tour director with wife Pat. In recent years, they were the spokespersons for Timber Ridge at Talus.

Preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Ella Mae Morris, Doris Jean McCann and Velma Robison. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pat and his six children, Bobby, Beth, Stan, David, Bonnie, and Kathy. Also surviving Bob are his 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nephews and nieces; others he loved as his children; and his sister-in-law, Charlotte Lesan. He wants to be remembered as a kind man who loved his children, enjoyed talking with fans, and loved his God.
Published in Orange County Register on February 14, 2010

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DOUG YARBROUGH, FUHS '45

Yarbrough, Douglas Hyde January 23, 1927 - Feb 7, 2010, passed away on February 7, 2010 one day after his 57th wedding anniversary. Doug was born in Coral Gables Florida to Arthur and Katherine Yarbrough. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister. Doug is survived by his wife, Jane; sons, Mark, Claude, and John, and daughter, Janie Y. Shreve. He leaves four grandchildren, Ian and Connor Yarbrough, Natalie and Michael Shreve.
Doug grew up in Fullerton and graduated from Fullerton High School. He has a bachelors degree from Claremont Men's College. Throughout his high school and college years he excelled in sports in football and track. He served in the U.S. Navy flight training program in World War II. Doug was active in business as a general contractor for over forty years. He never really retired as he continued in the operation of managing his apartment houses. His greatest love was in the outdoors. Summer camping and hiking in the Sierra with his family, sailing out of Oceanside Harbor, and skiing Mammoth Mountain every winter. His last ski trip to Mammoth was on his 82nd birthday. He loved contract bridge, and was a Life Master. Doug lived life to the fullest, and we will miss him forever.
A Memorial Service is planned at a future date at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Fullerton. Donations in his memory may be made to The Academy of the Arts: Fullerton High School.
McAulay & Wallace Mortuary
Published in Orange County Register on February 11, 2010
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NEW EARTHQUAKE SURVIVAL RULES

An article on surviving an earth quake was emailed to me by Mary Park.
Click on “Comments” to read the entire article. It is entirely different advice than we’ve heard before. It says "Duck and Cover" will get you killed.
FROM DOUG COPP'S ARTICLE ON THE: 'TRIANGLE OF LIFE'
My name is Doug Copp. I am the Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of the American Rescue Team International (ARTI), the world's most experienced rescue team.. The information in this article will save lives in an earthquake.