Find A Grave - Corona del Mar

Austin, William C.P. b. June 12, 1884 d. June 15, 1975
Actor. Born in Georgetown, British Guiana, he began his career on the stage and made his big screen debut during the silent film era, appearing "Common Sense" (1920), followed by "Handle with Care" (1922). A veteran of 89 films, his credits included "Head Winds" (1925), "Alice in Wonderland" (1933), "The Gay Divorcee" (1934), "Dr. Rhythm" (1938), "Batman" (1943) and "The Ghost Goes Wild" (1947). He was also the brother of actor Albert Austin. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Alcove of Faith, Niche 251
Bijan b. April 4, 1940 d. April 16, 2011
Fashion Designer. Born Bijan Pakzad, he opened his first shop in Tehran where he was born. He moved to Los Angeles in 1973 and opened his exclusive boutique, House of Bijan, on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in 1976 where he established his global business empire by designing seasonal collections as well as complete wardrobes for the most powerful, well-heeled men in the world. Heads of state, presidents, captains of industry, movie stars, kings and emperors were among his clients. His legendary '...[Read More] (Bio by: Louis Mata)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Seaview Lawn, plot 1438-B
Brown, Linda Marie b. 1961 d. March 19, 1985
Murder Victim. Linda Brown was shot to death while she slept in the early morning hours of March 19, 1985 by her stepdaughter Cinnamon Brown as part of a plot hatched by David Brown, Linda's husband and Cinnamon's father, and Patti Bailey, Linda's sister, to collect almost one million dollars in insurance money. David had convinced the girls that Linda was trying to kill him and if they really loved him, they would get rid of Linda for him. He had also convinced Cinnamon to take full...[Read More] (Bio by: Unknown)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Burns, Edmund b. September 27, 1892 d. April 2, 1980
Actor. He began his career as an extra in D.W. Griffith's silent film "Birth of a Nation" (1915) and went on to be regular in features until the mid 1930s. Among his many credits are "The Slave" (1917), "The Love Burglar" (1919), East Is West" (1922), "Poor Girls" (1927), "Ransom" (1928), "Sea Devils" (1931), "It Happened One Night" (1934), "Cleopatra" (1934) and "Murder with Pictures" (1936). (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Vista Del Mar, Lot 216-C
Cagney, Jeanne b. March 25, 1919 d. December 7, 1984
Actress. Born in New York City, New York, she was the youngest of the Cagney siblings which included her brothers James and William. She started a modeling career in the late 1930s and made her stage debut at the Pasadena Playhouse. She was always backed by her brothers, but still succeeded modestly on her own talent. She did appear in a number of her...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Cagney, William b. March 26, 1905 d. January 3, 1988
Producer. Born in New York City, he was an almost a dead ringer for his brother actor James Cagney, whom he also managed and produced for. He produced over a dozen films with some being featured with his brother James in the lead role such as "Strawberry Blonde" (1941), "The Bride Came C.O.D." (1941), "Captain of the Clouds" (1942), "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942), "The Time of Your Life" (1948) and "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" (1950), which he also appeared in. He died of a heart attack at age 82 in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Carmen, Jeanne b. August 4, 1930 d. December 20, 2007
Actress, Model. Probably most remembered for her resemblence to Marilyn Monroe, she had a brief career in low budget Hollywood films of the 1950s. Raised in rural Arkansas poverty, Jeanne ran away at 13 and landed in New York where danced in "Burlesque", became a golf trick shot artist, and modeled for men's magazines of the time, posing for nude photos that would be considered tame by the standards of a later era. She appeared in the 1951 television feature "Mike and Buff", was in one "Three...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Dare, Dorothy b. August 6, 1911 d. October 4, 1981
Actress, Singer. Signed by Warner Brothers in 1934, Dare, whose last name was changed from Herskind, initially appeared in several Vitagraph Shorts before moving on to supporting roles in such films as "Happiness Ahead" (1934), "The Saint Louis Kid" (1934), "Maybe It's Love" (1935), "Gold Diggers of 1935" (1935) and "Front Page Woman" (1935). However just as her career appeared to be ascending, in 1937 she left Warners. Freelancing, she appeared in two productions filmed in the United Kingdom...[Read More] (Bio by: Melissa)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Oceanview, Lot 104; Gr. E
DuBrow, Kevin b. October 29, 1955 d. November 25, 2007
Rock Musician. Lead singer of the popular 1980s heavy metal group Quiet Riot of "Cum On Feel The Noize" and "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" fame. He was known for his on-stage antics, gravelly bluesy voice and the suspenders he wore. He passed away at his home in Las Vegas. (Bio by: K)
Cause of death: Accidental drug overdose
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of David, Lot 60, grave B, next to his stepfather
Durant (Durae), Don (Donald) b. November 20, 1932 d. March 15, 2005
Character Actor, Singer. He was a mainstay in the 1950s and the early 1960s on television making many notable guest appearances, among them "Sergeant Preston of the Yukon," "State Trooper," "Maverick," "Perry Mason," "Zane Grey Theatre," "The Twilight Zone," "Alfred Hitchcock," "The Wide Country" and "The Virginian." These guest spots led to the 1959-60 half-hour TV series "Johnny Ringo" where Don played a gunslinger-turned sheriff. He brandished a LeMat handgun that featured an extra barrel...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Cause of death: Leukemia
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Early, Margaret b. December 25, 1919 d. November 29, 2000
Actress. She appeared in 13 movies between 1937 and 1946, including two "Andy Hardy" movies with Mickey Rooney. (Bio by: Jennifer M.)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Edwards II., James b. 1906 d. 1997
Businessman. He started a theater around Los Angeles area in 1930. He retired in 1960 only to come back in 1963 to open the Edwards Theater chain. His motto was "I'm not in the movie business, I'm in the popcorn business". At one time he was the 11th largest movie theater chain in America. After his death, Regal Entertainment Group bought his remaining theater's. (Bio by: Graving Queen of the OC)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Catalina Estate, Lot 166
Eldredge, John b. August 30, 1904 d. September 23, 1961
Actor. He was a notable character performer whom appeared in hundreds of feature films and television programs. He began his career on Broadway and made his big screen debut in "The Man with Two Faces" (1934), followed by "Flirtation Walk" (1934). Among his other film credits are, "High Sierra" (1941), "Angels in the Outfield" (1951), "Girls in the Night (1953), "North by Northwest" (1959) and "Five Guns to Tombstone" (1960). For television, his credits include "The Lone Ranger", "The...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Lakeside, Lot 7 N. 1/2 B
Faulkner, Jack b. April 4, 1926 d. September 28, 2008
Professional Football Coach. He joined the Rams as a member of Sid Gillman's coaching staff in 1955 and remained in pro football for the next 53 years, 43 of which were with the Rams' organization. In addition to his years with the Rams, he was defensive backfield coach for the AFL San Diego Chargers in 1961 and was head coach, general manager of the Denver Broncos, being awarded AFL Coach of the Year in 1962. He also served on the coaching staffs of the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Bayview Terrace, Lot 309, Grave E
Freeman, David Stewart b. February 21, 1961 d. August 17, 2008
Author, Adventurer. A graduate of the University of Southern California in 1983, he began his professional life as an advertising agency executive in Newport Beach, California before moving to New York City, New York to join Grey Advertising in 1986. After personally witnessing the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, he returned home to Southern California where he later joined the ad agency TBWA/Chiat/Day. In 1999 he co-wrote with Neil Teplica, the best selling unconventional travel guide...[Read More] (Bio by: Melissa)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of Reflections; D1, #4, Niche 941
Gallaudet, John B. b. August 23, 1903 d. November 5, 1983
Actor. He had a career that spanned motion pictures and television from 1935 to 1967. His movies appearences included roles in "In Cold Blood", "The Patsy" and "Angels in the Out Field" in 1951. (Bio by: Graving Queen of the OC)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Lacunita Alcove, North, Niche 75 (Unmarked, with his wife)
Gordy, John b. June 17, 1935 d. January 30, 2009
Professional Football Player. He played at the guard position for ten seasons (1957 to 1967) in the National Football League with the Detroit Lions. He was a member of the 1957 NFL Champion Lions' team. His other notable career highlights include five-time All-Pro recognition (1963 to 1967) and three-time Pro Bowl selection (1963 to 1965). After playing collegiate football at the University of Tennessee, he was chosen by the Lions in the 2nd round of the 1957 NFL Draft and appeared in 134...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of Valor, Lot 144, Grave D
Grace, Helen d. December, 2002
Businesswoman. With her former husband W.T. Grace together they founded the company "Helen Grace Candy". He began his career as a candy assistant, then formed his own putting her name on the company. (Bio by: Graving Queen of the OC)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Newport Vista, Lot 1104-G
Halpern, Mitchell Howard b. July 14, 1967 d. August 20, 2000
Boxing Referee. He is most remembered for stopping the Holyfield-Tyson fight in 1996 in the 11th round, causing Mike Tyson to win. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Bio by: Graving Queen of the OC)
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of David, Lot 63
Hatfield, Bobby b. August 10, 1940 d. November 5, 2003
Rock Singer. A member along with Bill Medley, they formed the musical group, "The Righteous Brothers." The two friends began playing together while attending the Anaheim High School, and soon began playing bars in Santa Ana, California, and proms. They went onto play professionally in 1962 as 'The Righteous Brothers' and signed with the Moonglow Record Label. The group went on had numerous Top Ten hits, many which were No. 1's, including, 'Little Latin Lupe Lu.,' 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Cause of death: Heart failure due to acute cocaine intoxication.
Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Lido Terrace section

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