I am just seeing this obit, learning of Curt's passing, and wanted to say that I had the pleasure of meeting Curt several years back at his home for lunch. Curt was related to my late step-father, Robert Bourland.  We had a great conversation and I will remember the afternoon fondly. My condolences to his wife Beverly, and the entire Bourland family.

Kevin Bourland 

Mr. and Mrs. B at the CGHI Holiday party 1999.

I remember the first time I met Mr. Bourland. I was waiting to be interviewed as his new Executive Assistant and I was a nervous wreck. He opened the door to his office and said, “Come in, have a seat and tell me about yourself.” I sat in a very comfortable chair, looked him in the eye and said,” I think I am crazy. I just moved to Canoga Park from Minnesota and drove here in the rain.” Thinking I had blown any chance of getting hired, he let out a huge chuckle and I was hired on the spot!!! I learned a lot from Curt and think of him often. I can hear his hearty laughter and see that twinkle and wink in his eye that always said, “It’s going to be ok kid!” 
You are and always will be the best boss I ever had!!! 

My  best pal has left us.  For over 40 years Curt was my mentor and friend with that friendship deepening in the years after we both retired.  We worked hard and played hard (mostly  golf at Bel Air  with  a few hands of Gin thrown in.)  My wife Michele and I enjoyed spending time at the Bourland's usually around his birthday and in the recent past several New Year's Eves. I could go on and on but I still wouldn't be able to convey our love and respect for this man and we will miss him dearly.  


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Curtis Fred Bourland

July 8, 1928 – January 25, 2022

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