MYSTERY CONCERNING BILL WESTMYER'S ASHES.

This e-mail was received by Jerry Fecht.
I will work to ensure the proper disposal of Bill's ashes.
Bill had a daughter and younger sister. Does anyone know their names or whereabouts?
Jerry Fecht   

During a GOOGLE search your name came up in relation to a blog entry about William Lee Westmyer.  I am hoping you might be able to give me some more information about where he worked during his law enforcement career, or any family contact information.  Unfortunately we had someone discover an urn with ashes belonging to a William Lee Westmyer in a dumpster last night.  They turned them over to our department  (Garden City Police – Idaho).  It lists William’s name, and birthday (born in 1939).  Any information you can provide would be helpful.  Thanks, and feel free to call or email. 

Officer ------------------   Garden City Idaho Police Department

RESULTS:  Police contact responded to Jerry Fecht's concerns:

I was able to get in contact with his ex wife (or fiancé).  She said she was with him when he passed.  According to her she had people helping her move, and had no idea this occurred.  She apologized profusely and said she is planning on organizing a family outing to spread his ashes. 

 

Br. JERRY OLSON GETS HIS DREAM CAR

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY                    2013

When Gerald Olson was in the eighth grade in the fall of 1954, General Motors presented a new Chevrolet in its showrooms. Jerry says "  I loved the looks of the '55,  right from the start." It was the first year of the Chevrolet V8s, and "the first year of the Chevrolet V8's.  The engine turned out to be a classic in and of itself.    The new Chevrolet  V8's  including the Corvette,  still have the same Bore Centers,  albeit  none of the parts."  

Glendale born, Jerry Olson attended Pierce College in Woodland Hills, where he was initiated into Beta Chapter of the Phi Delta Psi. He graduated from California State University Long Beach. One of his retirement dreams came through when he displayed to old Phi Delt friends recently at a lunch at Barone's in Valley Glen, his new/old 1955 dream car.

Br. Gerald Olson with his classic 1955 Chevrolet.

 

Br. BURNET D. BROWN

Burnet D. Brown

      Brother Burnet Brown was initiated into Detinu Vidal Chapter of the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the year 1971. On finishing his studies at Moorpark College, Burnet transferred to the University of California Los Angeles, where he majored in economics. He completed his graduate studies in Energy Resources at the University of California Berkeley.

      Burnet has a lifelong love of history and nature. Just after high school he walked the Pacific Crest / John Muir Trail from the Mexican border to Canada. In later years, he took a leave from Marketing and Financial Management Enterprises to hike the Continental Divide, again from Mexico to Canada. His chief areas of historical interest are the American Civil War and California history.

    After college, Burnet worked as a research specialist for Booz Hamilton in Washington D.C. Later he became a Marketing Research and Planning specialist for Marketing Financial Management Enterprises, a company owned by Brs. Chet Swenson and  Steve Falk in Woodland Hills, California.

      In 2013 Burnet Brown is an independent Marketing Consultant. He is actively involved in the marketing of environmentally friendly inventions and products.

Burnet served as a founding member of the Board of Directors for The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

Brs BOB McMASTER and SAM COTA

Left: Br. Bob McMaster (unknown woman), Inez Cota and Sam Cota and daughter. July 1985.
Br. Bob lives in Valencia, (or, Santa Clarita), California.  Br. Ignatius Cota lives in Camarillo, California. (click on image to enlarge it.) 
Refer to Museum of the San Fernando Valley photo: 1013-003-6277
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BETA PARTY AT JERRY BERNS July 1985

 Richard, Brant and Gayle Glazer

(Museum of the San Fernando Valley 1013-003-6269)   

(click on images to enlarge them) 

 John Bogdanoff

(Museum of the San Fernando Valley 1013-003-6270)   

 Larry Tunison and Joe Riggio check out Beta scrapbook.

(Museum of the San Fernando Valley 1013-003-6271)   

Beta Brothers: (l to r)

Dave Ashley, Tim Hall, Bill Eisleben, Mike Metens, Sam Cota, Joe Riggio, 

Clay Koerner and Bill Spivey in wheelchair.

(Museum of the San Fernando Valley 1013-003-6268)   

October 17th Phi Delt Lunch

The next Phi Delt Lunch will take place on Thursday, October 17th, at Red Robin Restaurant located at 24005 Calabasas Road, in Calabasas (directly off the Parkway Calabasas off ramp) at 1:00 p.m.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Steve Falk

 

IMAGES FROM Br. BRENT BRODY'S MEMORIAL

Br. Brent's family sent me a memorial page some time ago, but I lost it in my backlog of emails. (click on these images to enlarge them)

The following is a statement made by one of Brent’s children Sarah Skarden:

Brent in front of his restaurant in Kailua, Hawaii.

"Brent was born in Milwaukee, Wisconson on Feb. 24th, 1942.  He worked hard his entire life to support his family, mostly through his amazing gifting with food.  He also had a love for the study of American History and Biblical Theology.  His love for family and friends kept a smile on his face.  He was known for his "no BS" philosophy of life, his sense of humor, and his amazing food.  He enjoyed making people happy with a good meal.  He is survived by his wife, Joanne Brody, son Derek, and three daughters, Yanah, Shanah, and Sarah, along with 13 grandchildren.  We will always remember his laugh, his hard working hands, and his love for Jesus."   

 Brent Brody and grandchild.        photo 2

 Brent's family      photo 3

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 Brent and          in front of his deli - Photo 5

 Brent and his son Derek.   photo 6

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 Brent's daughters.        photo 8

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 Brent Brody      photo 10

 Brent Brody's children    photo 11

 Joanne and Brent Brody and their children. 

photo 12