Blanc (Blank), Mel (Melvin Jerome) b. May 30, 1908 d. July 10, 1989 Voice Actor. His career spanned radio, movies and television starting in the early 1930's and even continued after his death into 2000. A television commercial for American Express charge card was revived after his death. His birth and death years appeared on the bottom of the screen at the end of the commercial, both to promote their card, and pay tribute to Mel Blanc. The rarely seen voice innovator even did sound effects. He literally performed in over a thousand shows. Some of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Garden of the Exodus (formerly Pineland, Section 13), L-149, next to the road
Felton, Verna b. July 20, 1890 d. December 14, 1966 Actress. She played the maid in the "Lucy Gets A Maid" episode of "I Love Lucy." Verna Felton was probably best known for the role of "Hilda Crocker" on the 1950's TV series "December Bride" which starred Spring Byington. She also played in episode #45 of "I Love Lucy" as "Mrs. Simpson" a woman who had sales resistance when Lucy tried to re-sell her Handy Dandy vacuum cleaner. This great scene has been cut from the reruns shown on TV. Back when animated films preferred largely unknown actors...[Read More] Cause of death: Stroke Grand View Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Urn garden to the left of the West Mausoleum main entrance, first row
Messick, Don b. September 7, 1926 d. October 24, 1997 Renowned cartoon voice-over actor. He voiced many Hanna-Barbera characters, including Scooby Doo, Papa Smurf, Astro and Rudi (on "The Jetsons"), Dino, Ranger Smith, and Boo Boo (from "Yogi Bear"). Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Cremated remains scattered at sea off Point Lobos, California
Reed, Alan b. August 20, 1907 d. June 14, 1977 Actor. He was the voice of Fred Flinstone. He also acted in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'The Postman Always Rings Twice.' Cause of death: Following a long illness Donated to medical science, Body Donated to Loma Linda Medical Center
Vander Pyl, Jean b. October 11, 1919 d. April 11, 1999 Actress. She played the voice of 'Wilma' on the animated series "The Flinstones." Cause of death: Lung cancer Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest, Orange County, California, USA Plot: Section A, Tier 33, Grave 351 GPS coordinates: 33.6511383, -117.6937103 (hddd.dddd)
b. May 30, 1908 d. July 10, 1989