Jolene Kozeluh-Yowell ‘72 of Tulsa, OK, died December 26, 2014 Jolene Kozeluh-Yowell ‘72 of Tulsa, died on December 26, 2014 from complications due to cancer. She was 61. Her beloved husband of 41 years, Albert, held her hand and comforted her passing. The tenth of thirteen children, Jolene met her future husband, Al, in middle school where they both enjoyed performing in the orchestra. Jolene and Al relocated to Tulsa in December of 1978. Jolene worked her way up from the Getty Steno Pool to Texaco contract administrator and beyond. She was as an active member and president of Tulsa IAAP. She loved her work family at NGL-EP and they loved her. Jolene was a
member of St Anne’s parish in Broken Arrow. She believed other people needed her time more than she did. She spent many years as a youth soccer coach, Camp Fire leader, Sound and Pride band chaperone and soccer player with NEOASA. She is survived by her husband, Albert, daughter, Alene Yowell Barks, son-in-law, Bryan Barks, grandchildren Madelyn, Alexander, and Pippa, four brothers, six sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret, brother Tommy, and sister Jill.
Tim Swanson ‘73 of Torrance, CA, died April 6, 2015 Tim Swanson ‘73 of Torrance, died April 6, 2015 just days before his 60th birthday. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Swanson ‘72 (Linda Feltham) of San Rafael, CA; sister, Therese Swanson ‘74 (Timothy Schlender) of Olympia, WA; and brother, Owen Swanson ‘75 of Oakland, CA. He also leaves three nieces, Joanmarie and Juliana Swanson and Natalie Schlender, and many close cousins.
On June 6, a beautiful memorial Mass was held at St. James Catholic Church in Redondo Beach. Following the Mass, Tim’s family and friends gathered at the Schneider Retreat Center at Bishop Montgomery for a memorial and reception. Donations in Tim’s name can be made to the PV/ South Bay Audubon and www.usautism.org.
Greg Vincent ‘78 of Garden Grove, CA died February 17, 2015 Greg Vincent ‘78 of Garden Grove, died on February 17, 2015. He will always be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, son , brother and uncle. While at BMHS, Greg was a member of the football team, and he continued his playing career at El Camino College. He began his law enforcement career with the Long Beach Police Department in 1983. Two years later, he moved to Torrance Police Department, where he served the next 27 years before retiring in December 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie, and their three children, Kelsey, Erin, and Collin; his mother, Eileen; his father, William; and his brothers Michael ‘80, William ‘82, Steven, Scott, and Matthew. The family requests that in donations may be made to the Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation (http://www. bohmf.org). The foundation assists the survivors of officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Angela Forst-Toyama ‘80 of Santa Barbara, CA, died June 19, 2015 Angela Forst-Toyama ‘80 of Santa Barbara died on June 19, 2015. Following her graduation from BMHS, Angie attended Long Beach State where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance in 1985. At the time of her death, she was working as a Senior Financial Analyst for Raytheon, where she had worked since 1984. While at Bishop Montgomery, Angie was involved in
student government, serving on ASB as a senior class officer. Angie will be remembered for her smile and kind heart. She had a great love for her family, parents, and brothers and sisters. Angie is survived by sisters Sonya Forst ‘82 and Stacey Forst ‘84 and brothers Doug Forst ‘81 and Jeff Forst ‘89.
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