Johnston, Velma 'Wild Horse Annie' b. March 5, 1912 d. June 27, 1977 Animal Rights Activist. During the 1950s in Nevada, she exposed the cruel and legal methods used by ranchers, hunters, and "mustangers" to remove wild horses from public lands. "Wild Horse Annie", as she was later known, led a grass roots campaign, which involved school children writing letters to Congress, in protest of the treatment of the horses. Public outrage and the innumerable letters written to Congress, resulted in the passing of several pieces of legislation that banned the use of...[Read More] (Bio by: petula) Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA Plot: Pine Lawn B-184 9 Center
Kane, Rick b. November 12, 1954 d. December 25, 2009 Professional Football Player. For nine seasons (1977 to 1985), he played at the running back position in the National Football League with the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins. Born Richard James Kane, he attended Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California, and played collegiate football at the University of Oregon before transferring to San Jose State. He was chosen by the Lions during the 3rd round of the 1977 NFL Draft and appeared in 125 career regular season games, rushing...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
McCarran, Patrick Anthony 'Pat' b. August 8, 1876 d. September 28, 1954 US Senator. Served as a United States Senator from Nevada from 1933 until his death in 1954. Also served as a Member of the Nevada State Legislature in 1903, and Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court. (Bio by: K) Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Richards, Charles Lenmore b. 1877 d. 1953 US Congressman. Elected to represent Nevada in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1923 to 1925. Also served as a Member of the Nevada State Legislature. (Bio by: K) Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
b. 1869 d. 1951