Find A Grave - Oregon

Abernethy, George b. October 6, 1807 d. March 2, 1877
Oregon Provisional Governor. A lay minister of the Methodist faith, in 1845 the Oregon pioneers determined their form of government, and elected him as Oregon's first (and last) provisional Governor, which he served as from 1845 to 1849. During his time in office he promoted road building and repair, which provided easier access to the rivers - the main avenue of commerce. The beginnings of Oregon's tax laws came into effect during his tenure. In 1848 a bill signed by President [Read More] (Bio by: RB)
River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Adams, Stanley T. b. May 5, 1922 d. April 19, 1999
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Master Sergeant in Company A, 19th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Sesim-ni, Korea, on February 4, 1951. His citation reads "M/Sgt. Adams, Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy. At approximately 0100 hours, M/Sgt. Adams' platoon, holding an outpost some...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Section H, Site 3623-O
Alexander, Charles b. October 27, 1897 d. June 30, 1962
Author. He wrote such books as "The Fang in the Forest," "Bobbie, a Great Collie," the "Abel and Ailse" series and over 200 stories in "Collier's Sunset" magazine. He won the O. Henry Memorial award with his story "As a Dog Should." (Bio by: Laurie)
Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA
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
Alzado, Lyle Martin b. April 3, 1949 d. May 14, 1992
Professional Football Player. He played for the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Raiders. A true defensive standout for the Broncos, he was the first Yankton (South Dakota) College player ever drafted by the NFL and was a two-time All-Conference pick. From those humble beginnings, his combination of quickness and strength provided him with the pass-rushing skills to start with the Broncos in 1971. His 4.75 40-yard dash time, coupled with his tremendous strength (he once had 27...[Read More]
Cause of death: Brain cancer brought on by excessive steroid use
River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
GPS coordinates: 45.4631882, -122.6731033 (hddd.dddd)
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
Angell, Homer Daniel b. 1875 d. 1968
US Congressman. Elected to represent Oregon in the United States Senate, serving from 1939 to 1955. (Bio by: Oregonian)
Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Armbruster, Charles Anthony b. August 30, 1880 d. October 7, 1964
Major League Baseball Player. He played three seasons in the major leagues as a member of the Boston Americans and Chicago White Sox. He made his professional debut at the age of 24 on July 17, 1905. He appeared in 131 games and finished his playing career with a .148 batting average. (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Granite Hill Cemetery, Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA
Baldwin, Lola b. 1860 d. 1957
Law Officer. On April 1, 1908 she was sworn into Police Service for the City of Portland, becoming the first Policewoman in the United States. She was the subject of the book "A Municipal Mother" by Gloria Myers. (Bio by: RB)
River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Ballard, David W. b. February 21, 1824 d. September 18, 1883
Idaho Territorial Governor. He served as governor of Idaho from 1866 to 1870. He was appointed by President Andrew Johnson to replace Caleb Lyon, who had been charged with misappropriation of public funds. In 1867 he helped negotiate a treaty with the Bannock and Shoshone Indian tribes, establishing the Fort Hall Reservation in southern Idaho. Prior to serving as governor he served as a member of the Oregon State Senate...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Lebanon Pioneer Cemetery, Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, USA
Barber, Rex b. May 6, 1917 d. July 26, 2001
World War II United States Flying Ace. He has been credited with shooting down the bomber carrying Isoroku Yamamoto, the admiral of the entire Japanese fleet and mastermind behind the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, and killing him on April 18, 1943. As a youth, he was fascinated by the stories told by his uncle Edgar King, who was a World War I pilot. He attended Linfield College and then Oregon State, majoring in agricultural engineering. Before he received his degree, he decided to enlist...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Coons)
Redmond Memorial Cemetery, Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Section L, Plot 548
Barks, Carl b. March 26, 1901 d. August 25, 2000
Cartoonist, artist and painter. He is best known for creating Donald Duck and his extended family, including his uncle Scrooge McDuck, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, as well as cousin Gladstone Gander and inventor Gyro Gearloose. (Bio by: Jan Lubek)
Cause of death: leukemia
Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA
Barr, Arthur Leon b. October 8, 1966 d. November 23, 1994
Professional Wrestler. Known as "The Love Machine", he held the PNW TV Title, the PNW/NWA Tag Team Title(2) with Jesse Barr as "The Juice Patrol", thePNW/USA Tag Team Title with Konnan as the tag team known as "El Barbaro", and the AAA/IWC Tag Team Title with Eddie Guerrero. (Bio by: Miss Hildy)
Springfield Memorial Gardens , Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Lot 122, block d, grave 4
Barr, Sandy (Ferrin Charles) b. January 21, 1938 d. June 2, 2007
Professional Wrestler, Promoter. Although his 40-year wrestling career (1957 to 2007) was confined mainly to the Northwestern United States, his activities as a promoter brought him widespread popularity in the wrestling world. Barr was renowned for giving his wrestlers the largest share of any profits he made, no matter how much or how little, often keeping just enough for himself to cover expenses. He was the father of wrestlers Art "The Love Machine" Barr, who proceeded him in death in...[Read More] (Bio by: Miss Hildy)
Springfield Memorial Gardens , Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Next to Art Barr
Barry, Alexander Grant b. August 23, 1892 d. December 28, 1952
US Senator. He served as a Senator from Oregon from 1938 to 1939.
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Section K, Grave 1103
Beeson, John b. September 18, 1803 d. April, 1882
Social Reformer. One of the first Civil Rights advocates, he was the author of "John Beeson's plea for the Indians: His lone cry in the wilderness for Indian Rights". Published in 1981, written a hundred years earlier. (Bio by: RB)
Stearns Cemetery, Talent, Jackson County, Oregon, USA
Bevens, Bill (Floyd Clifford) b. October 21, 1916 d. October 26, 1991
Major League Baseball Player. He was a right handed pitcher, making his debut with the New York Yankees on May 12, 1944. For four seasons with the New York Yankees (1944-47), he compiled a record of 40 wins, 36 loss, 46 complete games, 6 shutouts, 289 Strikeouts and a 3.08 earned run average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Restlawn Memory Gardens, West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, USA
Bigbee, Carson 'Skeeter' b. March 31, 1895 d. October 17, 1964
Major League Baseball Player. He spent 11 seasons in the major leagues as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1916 to 1926. He played collegiate baseball at the University of Oregon before joining the major leagues. He made his major league debut at the age of 21 on August 24, 1916. He appeared in 1,147 games during his professional career. He retired with 17 home runs and a .287 lifetime batting average. (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Bjorklund, Arnold L. b. April 14, 1918 d. November 28, 1979
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. Near Altavilla, Italy, September 13, 1943, when his company attacked a German position he led his platoon forward on the right flank hill where it got pinned down by a heavy of machinegun and rifle fire. Ordering his men to give covering fire, with 3 hand grenades, he crept and crawled forward to a German machinegun position located in a terrace along...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Section O, Grave 3446
Blanchet, Francis Norbert b. September 3, 1795 d. June 18, 1883
Religious Figure. Oregon's first Catholic priest and Archbishop. He arrived in the Oregon Territory in 1838, to Fort Vancouver, then run by the Hudson Bay Company. In 1839 Blanchet began living at St. Paul, Oregon where he founded St. Joseph's College in 1843. Later in 1843 Blanchet received the appointment of vicar-apostolic and was given the title of Bishop of Philadelphia. The next year he traveled to Canada and to Rome, where Pope Pius IV subsequently made Oregon an ecclesiastical province...[Read More] (Bio by: RB)
Saint Paul Catholic Cemetery, Saint Paul, Marion County, Oregon, USA

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