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• Arnaz, Desi    b. March 2, 1917  d. December 2, 1986
  Cuban-American actor, musician, and innovative television producer, best remembered for the hugely popular television sitcom “I Love Lucy” (1951-1957), which he produced and in which he portrayed ‘Ricky Ricardo.’ He was born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III in Santiago, Cuba on March 2, 1917, the son of a wealthy landowner who was also the mayor of Santiago. The 1933 Batista revolution landed his father in jail and stripped Desi's family of wealth and power. Following his father’s release...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons)
  Cremated, Ashes scattered
   
• Ball, Lucille Desiree [original burial site] [cenotaph]    b. August 6, 1911  d. April 26, 1989
  Legendary comedic actress, best known for the title role in the hit television sitcom of the 1950’s “I Love Lucy.” She was born Lucille Desiree Ball was on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. Intent on becoming an actress, she left high school at age 15, and tried unsuccessfully to get into drama school in New York City. Undaunted, Ball took a job as a waitress while trying for jobs in modeling and in chorus lines of Broadway shows. Moderately successful in these pursuits, she was chosen to...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons)
  Cause of death: Ruptured aorta after heart surgery
  Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
  Plot: Columbarium of Radiant Dawn, Court of Remembrance (*Editor's note: This is the original interment site. Ashes were relocated to Jamestown, New York by next-of-kin in 2002).
   
• Ball, Lucille Desiree    b. August 6, 1911  d. April 26, 1989
  Legendary comedic actress, best known for the title role in the hit television sitcom of the 1950’s “I Love Lucy.” She was born Lucille Desiree Ball was on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. Intent on becoming an actress, she left high school at age 15, and tried unsuccessfully to get into drama school in New York City. Undaunted, Ball took a job as a waitress while trying for jobs in modeling and in chorus lines of Broadway shows. Moderately successful in these pursuits, she was chosen to...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons)
  Cause of death: Ruptured aorta after heart surgery
  Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, USA
  Plot: Highland section
   
• Card, Kathryn    b. October 4, 1892  d. March 1, 1964
  Actress. Best known for playing "Mrs. MacGillicuddy", Lucy's mother in the "I Love Lucy" series.
  Harbor Lawn-Mount Olive Memorial Park, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, USA
   
• Frawley, William Clement    b. February 26, 1887  d. March 3, 1966
  Veteran character actor, best known for his portrayal of Lucille Ball's gruff landlord ‘Fred Mertz' on the groundbreaking 1950's television sitcom "I Love Lucy." By the time Frawley came to "I Love Lucy" he was a veteran of vaudeville, Broadway and over 100 Hollywood films. He was born William Clement Frawley on February 26, 1887 in Burlington, Iowa. In his youth he sang in the St. Paul's Catholic Church choir, played at the Burlington Opera House, and also appeared in amateur shows at the...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons)
  Cause of death: Heart Attack
  San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
  Plot: Section 4, Lot 66, Grave C
  GPS coordinates: 34.2748184, -118.4665222 (hddd.dddd)
   
• Gordon, Gale   b. February 2, 1906  d. June 30, 1995
  Actor. He appeared with Lucille Ball in "Here's Lucy" and "The Lucy Show" as Mr. Mooney.
  Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, Ashes Given to Family
   
• Nelson, Frank    b. May 6, 1911  d. September 12, 1986
  Actor. He was a regular on "The Jack Benny Show." He also played 'Ralph Ramsey' on the "I Love Lucy Show." His popular catch phrase was a prolonged, enthusiastic "Yes!"
  Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
  Plot: Garden of Honor, Columbarium of Heavenly Peace
   
• Patterson, Elizabeth   b. November 22, 1875  d. January 31, 1966
  Actress. Best known for her recurring role as ‘Little Ricky's' babysitter ‘Mrs. Matilda Trumball' in the television series "I Love Lucy." She was born Mary Elizabeth Patterson in Tennessee in 1874. She was the daughter of a confederate solider turned judge. Her family was very strict and it was unheard of to become an actress. When she decided to become an actress it was quite the scandal. She left home and moved to Chicago. ‘Patty,' as she was known, became a member of Chicago's Ben...[Read More] (Bio by: David)
  Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA
   
• Vance, Vivian   b. July 26, 1909  d. August 17, 1979
  Veteran Broadway actress fondly remembered for playing Lucille Ball’s landlady, ‘Ethel Mertz’ in the hit 1950s television sitcom “I Love Lucy.” She was born Vivian Roberta Jones on 26 July 1909 in Cherryvale, Kansas, the second of six children. After her family moved to Independence KS, she was able to study drama under Anna Ingleman and William Inge. However, throughout her childhood, Vivian’s desire to be an actress clashed with her mother’s strict religious beliefs, and at the age of sixteen...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons)
  Cause of death: Cancer
  Cremated, Ashes scattered
   

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