Allworth, Edward C. b. July 6, 1895 d. June 24, 1966 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War I in the United States Army as a Captain in the 60th Infantry, 5th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Clery-le-Petit, France, on November 5, 1918. His citation reads “While his company was crossing the Meuse River and canal at a bridgehead opposite Clery-le-Petit, the bridge over the canal was destroyed by shell fire and Capt.Allworth's command became separated, part of it being on the east bank of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Crystal Lake Cemetery, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA
Andros, Dee b. October 17, 1924 d. October 22, 2003 Acclaimed Football Coach. Born Demosthenes Konstandies Andrecopoulos, he was a legend at Oregon State University where he coached the Beaver football team to some of the biggest wins in OSU history. He coached from 1965 to 1975 and then was the OSU athlectic director from 1975 until his retirement in 1985. He was known affectionately as "The Great Pumpkin" for his trademark girth and bright orange jacket that he wore at every game. He is in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Moody) Oak Lawn Memorial Park, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA
Durdan, Donald Edgar b. 1920 d. 1971 Professional Football Player. He was a three sport starter (football, baseball and basketball) at Oregon State University in the early 1940's. In 1942, when #12 OSU beat #2 Duke in the only Rose Bowl not played in Pasadena, he was the game’s Most Valuable Player. As for why Duke lost the game, Wallace Wade, Duke head coach answered; "Too much western football in general, and too much Don Durdan in particular". Don Durdan played halfback and defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers in 1946 and...[Read More] (Bio by: Cynthia M.) Oak Lawn Memorial Park, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA Plot: Mausoleum neastest gate, outside
Rocha, Red 'The Thin Man' b. September 18, 1923 d. February 12, 2010 Professional Basketball Player, Coach. Born Ephraim J. Rocha, he attended Hilo High School in Hawaii, and played collegiate basketball at Oregon State University. While a member of the Beavers' teams, he played on the 1947 squad which reached the NCAA Tournament, while achieving All-American honors that year. In addition during his collegiate career, he earned Pacific Coast Conference All-Star recognition three-times. For nine seasons (1947 to 1953, 1954 to 1957), he played at the center and...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Oak Lawn Memorial Park, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA
Thayer, Andrew Jackson b. November 27, 1818 d. April 28, 1873 Civil War US Congressman. Elected to represent Oregon as an At-Large Delegate in the United States House of Representative, serving from March to July, 1861. His election to the seat was successfully contested by his opponent, George K. Shiel, who ousted Thayer and assumed the office. (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Crystal Lake Cemetery, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA
Wilson, Barrie James 'B.J.' b. March 18, 1947 d. October 8, 1990 Musician. He was the drummer for the British group Procol Harum. He replaced original drummer Bobby Harrison in 1967. He played on all their classic LPs, including Shine On Brightly (1968), A Salty Dog (1969), Home (1970), Broken Barricades(1971), Live With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1972), and Grand Hotel (1973). With the band's structured songs, he brought a fast powerful style to their sound. He played with the group until they disbanded in 1977. He also drummed for Joe Cocker. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Roy Clifford) Oak Lawn Memorial Park, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA Plot: Block 9, Section 59, Plot 6
b. July 6, 1895 d. June 24, 1966