Binion, Benny b. November 20, 1904 d. December 25, 1989 Businessman. He was the founder of "Binion's Horseshoe Casino", and the father of Ted Binion, who later ran the casino, and Becky Binion Behan, the current owner. He came to Las Vegas in 1946, became part owner of the Las Vegas Club for a short time, then opened the Horseshoe in 1951. He later bought the Mint Hotel, next door to the Horseshoe, and made the Horseshoe a hotel-casino. His casino was famous for accepting bets of any size. He brought the National Finals Rodeo and the World Series of...[Read More] Bunkers Eden Vale Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Bunker, Berkeley Lloyd b. August 12, 1906 d. January 21, 1999 US Senator and Congressman. A life long Nevada state native who engaged in the tire and oil business in Las Vegas before his entry into politics in 1934. He became a member of the State assembly 1936-1941, serving as speaker in 1939. Served as Nevada Democrat to the United States Senate from November 27, 1940 to December 6, 1942. Elected as Nevada Democrat Representative to the Seventy-ninth Congress and served from January 3, 1945 to January 3, 1947. After being a unsuccessful candidate for...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Bunkers Eden Vale Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
James, Harry Haag b. March 15, 1916 d. July 5, 1983 Musician, Band Leader. The wartime era was crowded with big bands but Harry James with his colorful trumpet playing became one of the most popular swing bands in the nation. The group reflected the circus upbringing of its leader. The men were attired in red mess jackets, white bow ties and winged collars that went with full dress outfits. Color was the order of the day. He was born Harry Haag James in Albany, Georgia, his parents were both circus performers His father, Everette Robert...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Bunkers Eden Vale Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA Plot: Chapel of Eternal Peace, Remembrance section, wall crypt
Renay, Liz b. April 14, 1926 d. January 22, 2007 Author, actress, and convicted felon who appeared in John Waters' film Desperate Living (1977). Renay was mobster Mickey Cohen's girlfriend. Renay was convicted of perjury and served 27 months at Terminal Island. In her book, My First 2,000 Men, she claimed flings with Joe DiMaggio, Regis Philbin, and Cary Grant among many other male celebrities. She and her daughter, Brenda, toured with a striptease act. The act ended when Brenda committed suicide on her 39th birthday in 1982. Renay's other...[Read More] Bunkers Eden Vale Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
b. November 20, 1904 d. December 25, 1989