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Adams, Andy b. May 3, 1859 d. September 26, 1935
Author. After living and working on the Western Frontier, he drew his experiences there to write a number of successful western novels. His first "The Log of a Cowboy" (1903), was his best known and most successful work. (Bio by: Laurie)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Brady, Pat (Robert E.) b. December 31, 1914 d. February 27, 1972
Actor, sidekick to Roy Rogers; drove jeep named Nellybelle. Member of the "Son's of the Pioneers" singing group. He appeared in a dozen films between 1938-51, including "West of Cheyenne" (1938), "Man from Sundown" (1939), "The Durango Kid" (1940), "Song of Texas" (1943), "Bells of Coronado" (1950), and "South of Caliente" (1951).
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Military section, plot 139-B
GPS coordinates: 38.8186798, -104.8031082 (hddd.dddd)
Brooks, Franklin Eli b. November 19, 1860 d. February 7, 1916
US Congressman. Elected as a Republican representing Colorado At-large in the Fifty-eighth and Fifty-ninth Congresses, he served from 1903 to 1907. Born in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Brooks was educated at Brown University and Boston University's law school before being admitted to the bar in 1888. In 1891 he set up a legal practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and became increasingly involved in state politics. He was a delegate to the Republican State Conventions of 1900 and 1907...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Heyliger, Vic b. September 26, 1919 d. October 4, 2006
Professional Hockey Player and Coach. He played collegiate hockey at the University of Michigan where he was a college All-American and two seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was the former college head coach at the University of Illinois, the University of Michigan and the Air Force Academy. He coached at the University of Michigan for 13 seasons and led the Wolverines to six NCAA national titles in 1948, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955 and 1956. He was named...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Hoegh, Leo Arthur b. March 30, 1908 d. July 5, 2000
Iowa Governor. He served as Governor of Iowa from 1955 to 1957.
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Jackson (Fiske), Helen (Helen Maria) Hunt b. October 18, 1831 d. August 12, 1885
Author of the novel, "Ramona," and the non-fiction work, "A Century of Dishonor." She was originally buried in San Francisco. Her body was moved to a private grave near the summit of Cheyenne peak (about four miles from Colorado Springs). To avoid possible vandalism, she was exhumed a second time and moved to her current spot in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs.
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Johnson, Robert 'Badger Bob' b. March 4, 1931 d. November 26, 1991
Sports Figure. He was a coach in the National Hockey League for six seasons (Calgary Flames 1982 to 1987 and Pittsburgh Penguins 1990 to 1991). He guided the Penguins to their first Stanley Cup title in 1991. Prior to coaching in the NHL, Johnson was the coach of the 1976 US Olympic hockey team. He was inducted into the NHL Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992 and the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991. His career coaching record in 480 games is 234 wins, 188 losses and 58 ties. He died from a...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Lindstrom, Floyd K. b. June 21, 1912 d. February 3, 1944
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Private First Class in the 3rd Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Mignano, Italy, on November 11, 1943. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. On 11 November 1943, this soldier's platoon was furnishing machinegun support for a rifle company attacking a hill near Mignano, Italy...[Read More]
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Block 230 Space 778
GPS coordinates: 38.4912186, -104.4794235 (hddd.dddd)
McDunnough, Walter S. b. December 15, 1863 d. July 1, 1942
Actor. McDunnough appeared in the films, "This Is My Affair" (1937), "Those Who Dance" (1924), and "Afraid To Fight" (1922). (Bio by: K)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Palmer, William Jackson b. September 17, 1836 d. March 13, 1909
Civil War Brevet Brigadier General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 15th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Red Hill, Alabama on January 14, 1865. His citation reads "With less than 200 men, attacked and defeated a superior force of the enemy, capturing their fieldpiece and about 100 prisoners without losing a man". His Medal was issued on February 24, 1894. He was brevetted Brigadier...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Block 74, Lot 72
Seldomridge, Harry Hunter b. October 1, 1864 d. November 2, 1927
US Congressman. Elected to represent Colorado's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serrving from 1913 to 1915. Also served as a Member of the Colorado State Senate in 1898. (Bio by: K)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Shoup, Oliver Henry Nelson b. December 13, 1869 d. September 30, 1940
Colorado Governor. Served as the Governor of Colorado from 1919 to 1923. Also served as a Delegate to the Republican National Convention from Colorado in 1920. (Bio by: K)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Sprague, Marshall b. March 14, 1909 d. September 9, 1994
Author and Historian. Well known for his best-selling prose on the American West. Born in Ohio, he settled in Colorado Springs after being diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1941. His keen interest in western American history, particularly Colorado history, resulted in a writing career during which he became known for his "accuracy of history and flowing prose." His books include "Money Mountain", about the history of Cripple Creek's rich days as a gold mining camp; "Massacre, The Tragedy at White...[Read More] (Bio by: AW)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Section 3A, Plot 173
Steele, Robert Williamson b. January 14, 1820 d. February 7, 1901
Governor of Territory of Jefferson. "Father of Colorado" (Bio by: Michael Stills)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Stratton, Winfield Scott b. July 22, 1848 d. September 14, 1902
Gold mining magnate.
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Tutt, Yvonne b. May 30, 1930 d. February 2, 2005
Three-time U.S. figure skating champion. Member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. In 1947, along with her partner Robert Swenning, she became the U.S. pairs champion, then went on to win U.S. ladies titles in 1949 and 1950.
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Van Briggle, Artus b. March 21, 1869 d. July 4, 1904
Artist. A world acclaimed potter, he and his wife Anne Lawrence (Gregory) founded the famous Van Briggle Art Pottery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was best known for his "Art Nouveau" designs and rediscovering the lost Ming Dynasty formula for satin matte glazes. He won numerous awards from prestigious organizations such as the Paris Salon, the Saint Louis Exhibition, the Lewis and Clark Centennial, and the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in Boston. Pottery pieces made by Artus Van Briggle are...[Read More] (Bio by: Alan Davis)
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Block 52, Lot 15
GPS coordinates: 38.8161011, -104.7994690 (hddd.dddd)
Westerfeld, Stephanie b. October 8, 1943 d. February 15, 1961
Figure Skater. She was second to Laurence Owen at the 1961 US National Championships and a member of the 1961 US World Figure Skating Team. She was killed when the plane carring her and the entire U.S team crashed killing everybody aboard.
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Plot: Plot T-222
Womack, Bob b. August 13, 1844 d. August 10, 1909
Gold mining magnate.
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA

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