Find A Grave - Riverside County

Agar, John b. January 31, 1921 d. April 7, 2002
Actor. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the oldest of four children of a local meat packer. During World War II, he enlisted into the United States Army Air Force, and was stationed in Hollywood, California to provide Air Force assistance in making many of the patriotic movies during the war. It was there in 1944 that he met former child actress Shirley Temple, whom he married on September 19, 1945 (she was just 17 and he was 24). They were teamed together in the motion picture "Fort...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Emphysema
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section 55A, Site 18
Alexander, Travis Victor b. July 28, 1977 d. June 4, 2008
Travis was born on July 28th, 1977 in Riverside, CA and passed away on June 4th, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. Travis lived each day as if it were his last, with many accomplishments, dreams, travels, and successes. He was an amazing individual who sought out to save the world with his positive influence, his motivational speaking and his writing. He was well on his way to making all his dreams a reality. Travis has touched so many lives and will continue in our hearts forever and always. We can never...[Read More]
Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Hillside, Division 1, Lot 429, Space 2
Annenberg, Leonore 'Lee' b. February 20, 1918 d. March 12, 2009
Philanthropist, Diplomat, Society Figure. While giving away billions, she served as US Chief of Protocol, with the rank of Ambassador, in the early days of Ronald Reagan's administration. Raised in California, she graduated from Stanford University in 1940, and had two brief marriages. In 1951 she married billionaire publishing magnate Walter Annenberg, and joined him as patron of the arts and education. Mrs. Annenberg charmed British society during her husband's time as Ambassador to the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Sunnyland, Annenberg Estate Grounds, Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California, USA
Annenberg, Walter b. March 13, 1908 d. October 1, 2002
Businessman. As a media magnate he controlled important properties in the newspaper, television, and magazine industries. Perhaps most significantly, he was responsible for the creation of "TV Guide", the largest circulation weekly magazine in the world, a magazine central to understanding television in America. He was also very active in the arena of American politics, and served as United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James. In his later life, Annenberg became renowned for his...[Read More] (Bio by: Reginald Reginald)
Sunnyland, Annenberg Estate Grounds, Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Annenberg Estate, Rancho Mirage, Ca.
Anthony, Mark (Pietrocupo) b. December 24, 1917 d. February 13, 1998
Entertainment Figure. He was Bob Hope's personal/business manager for 50 years, and was also a close pal of Jimmy "The Weasel" Frattiano. He and his brother, John Anthony, are prominently mentioned in Ovid Demaris's book "The Last Mafioso". He was a Naval veteran of World War II, a long-time resident of Toluca Lake, California and a member of the Lakeside Country Club.
Cause of death: Heart attack
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section 48, Grave 5164
Arms, Loyd b. September 24, 1919 d. June 18, 1999
Professional Football Player. As a student at Oklahoma State University, Arms excelled in both football and wrestling. He was named the university's 1942 NCAA champion, 3 time NCAA All-American, and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Turning to pro football in 1946, Arms joined the National Football League's Chicago Cardinals, and played three seasons with them as a gunner under the leadership of coach Jimmy Conselman, before retiring in 1948. A veteran of World War II, Arms...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: SECTION 50 SITE 5435
Arnold, Dorothy b. November 21, 1917 d. November 13, 1984
Actress. Born Dorothy Arnoldine Olson, she was performing by the age of 12 on amateur nights at Duluth's Lyric Theater and with the local Salvation Army Band. Her first theatrical job was with the Band Box Revue, out of Chicago. She studied at Paramount School in New York and played bits in pictures as a dancer until Universal Studios offered her a contract where she appeared in 15 films between 1937 and 1939, most notably in 'The Phantom Creeps' with Bela Lugosi and in 'The House of Fear'. In...[Read More] (Bio by: Louis Mata)
Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
Austin, Vivian b. February 23, 1920 d. August 1, 2004
Actress. Best remembered for her role as the female lead in the serial "The Adventures of Red Ryder". Her big break came in 1940 when she was selected to play along side Don Barry in "Red Ryder". Soon after, she signed a contract with Universal Pictures and her first movie was "Moonlight in Vermont". She also starred in "Sing a Jingle", "Hi, Good Lookin'!", " "Moon over Las Vegas", "Boss of Boomtown", "Twilight on the Prairie", "Trigger Trail", and "Destiny" among many others. Her last movie...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Badham, Robert Edward b. June 9, 1929 d. October 22, 2005
US Congressman. Elected to represent the 40th district of California in the US House of Representatives, he served from 1977 to 1989. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Baker, George b. May 22, 1915 d. May 7, 1975
Cartoonist. Creator of the comic strip "The Sad Sack." A Walt Disney animator, he came up with the idea of a dimwitted soldier while serving in the Army during World War II in 1941. His cartoon portrayal became the image of the downtrodden G.I. doomed to perpetrate a losing battle with his own top sergeants. (Bio by: K)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section 8, Site 3254
Balch, John Henry b. January 2, 1896 d. October 15, 1980
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War I in the United States Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate First Class. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Vierzy, France on July 19, 1918, and Somme-Py, France on October 5, 1918. His citation reads "For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, with the 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines, in action at Vierzy, on 19 July 1918. Balch unhesitatingly and fearlessly exposed himself to...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section 2, Grave 1925
GPS coordinates: 33.5312996, -117.1671524 (hddd.dddd)
Bank, Aaron b. November 23, 1902 d. April 1, 2004
United States Army Officer. A Colonel in the United States Army, he was the founder of the elite Green Berets. He was a lifeguard for many years before World War II, but joined the Army in 1939. Because he was nearing 40, he was considered too old for combat, and was assigned as a Captain to the Office of Strategic Services, Special Operations branch. Being fluent in French, he led Operation Jedburgh in 1944, parachuting into France along with two Frenchmen, an officer and a radio operator...[Read More] (Bio by: Dustin Oliver)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Bartell, Harry b. November 29, 1913 d. February 26, 2004
Actor. Best known as an old time radio actor. Performed on Gunsmoke and Dragnet. He was also the announcer and narrator for the Petri wine commercial on the Mutual Radio's "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." Harry was the fifth actor to portray 'Archie Goodwin' on "The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe". (Bio by: Laurie)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section 4, Lot 533 ((NOTE: He is not Harry D Bartell, who was married to Kathryn.)
Bartold, Norman H. b. August 6, 1928 d. May 28, 1994
Actor. Best remembered for his role as 'Brett "Skip" Hollings on the television series, "Mr. Belvedere" from 1987 to 1989. Born in Alameda County, California, Bartold's other roles include the films, "She's Working Her Way Through College" (1952), "The Ten Commandments" (1956), "The Littlest Hobo" (1958), "The Busy Body" (1967), "Riot On Sunset Strip" (1967), "Blood Legacy" (1971), "Something Evil" (1972), "Lady Sings The Blues" (1972), "Alvin The Magnificent" (1973), "Superchick" (1973), "...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: AA, D, 4
Bell, Rodney Mabrey b. October 21, 1915 d. August 3, 1968
Actor. A veteran performer of nearly a 100 films, he made his big screen debut in "Saturday's Heroes" (1937). His other film credits include "The Senator Was Indiscreet" (1947), "A Star Is Born" (1954), "Man On Fire" (1957), "The Missouri Traveler" (1958) and "Ada" (1961). He also appeared on countless television programs such as "G.E. Theatre", "Navy Log", "Dragnet", "Leave It to Beaver" and "Route 66". (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section B-17, Lot 205
Berkeley, Busby b. November 29, 1895 d. March 14, 1976
Motion Picture Director. A director and choreographer of film musicals, he is considered one of the greatest in the media. Ironically, he was self-taught as a dancer, having no formal lessons, and in his early years as a choreographer, he was constantly afraid that people would find out. Born Busby Berkeley William Enos in Los Angeles, California, his parents were members of the Tim Frawley Repetory Company that acted on the stage. At the age of 12, he enrolled in the Mohegan Lake Military...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section A-14 # 74
GPS coordinates: 33.8178787, -116.4426498 (hddd.dddd)
Bond, Tommy 'Butch' b. September 16, 1926 d. September 24, 2005
Actor. Fondly remembered for his role of 'Tommy' and later as 'Butch' in the Our Gang / Little Rascals comedies of the 1930s and 40s. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Heart disease
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Bono, Sonny (Salvatore Phillip) b. February 16, 1935 d. January 5, 1998
Entertainer, US Congressman. Until the early 1960s, he had a job delivering meat along the Sunset Strip in California. He became an A&R Man for Phil Spector. Working with people such as Sam Cooke, and Chubby Checker, and writing songs such as �Baby Don't Go', and �Don't Laugh At Me' Bono achieved his highest level of fame in the entertainment field with his second wife Cheriln Sarkisian LaPierre. It was at Aldo's Italian Restaurant in Hollywood in 1961 that Sonny met a very young Cher and they...[Read More] (Bio by: Julie Karen Hancock (Cooper) Jackson)
Cause of death: Skiing Accident
Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: B-35, #294
GPS coordinates: 33.8197212, -116.4417191 (hddd.dddd)
Brox, Lorraine b. November 11, 1900 d. June 14, 1993
Actress, Singer. Born Lorayne Eunice Brock, together with sisters Bobbe and Kathlyn she was a member of the 'The Brox Sisters' singing group. Their film credits included "Down South" (1928), "The Hollywood Reveue 1929" (1929), "Headin' South" (1929), "King of Jazz" (1930) and "Hollywood on Parade" (1932). She also appeared by herself in "Gems of M-G-M" (1930) and "The Proud and Profane" (1956). (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: Section B-8, Lot 67
Buchanan, William V ' ' b. April 20, 1930 d. August 1, 1996
Created the first "break-in" novelty records with Dickie Goodman.
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Plot: 47, 0, 4149

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