Avalon (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Avalon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Avalon. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

George Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: George Herbert Allen
- He was born somewhere in Nelson County (CA) on April 29, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on December 31, 1990 (a Monday).
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Green Hills Memorial Park
Richard Willard Armour (Author, poet)
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on July 15, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Claremont (CA) on February 28, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- San Pedro is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Willard Armour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pomona Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Pomona Cemetery
William C.P. Austin (Actor)
- He was born in Georgetown (Guyana) on June 12, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on June 15, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C.P. Austin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Pacific View Memorial Park
John 'Rabbit' Barnhill (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on March 20, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on November 10, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Rabbit' Barnhill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Green Hills Memorial Park
Les Baxter (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Leslie Thompson Baxter
- He was born in Mexia (TX) on March 14, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on January 15, 1996 (a Monday).
- Mexia is located in Limestone County, Texas.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Baxter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Pacific View Memorial Park
D. Boon (Musician)
- Born: Dennes Dale Boon
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on April 1, 1958 (a Tuesday) and died in Tucson (AZ) on December 22, 1985 (a Sunday).
- San Pedro is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Tucson is located in Pima County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D. Boon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Green Hills Memorial Park
Bill Burrud (Actor)
- Full name: William James Burrud
- He was born in Hollywood (CA) on January 12, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Sunset Beach (CA) on July 12, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Sunset Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Burrud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Riverside National Cemetery
Jeanne Cagney (Actress)
- Full name: Jeanne Carolyn Cagney
- She was born in New York (NY) on March 25, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on December 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Cagney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Pacific View Memorial Park
William Jerome Cagney (Producer)
- He was born in New York (NY) on March 26, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on January 3, 1988 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Jerome Cagney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Pacific View Memorial Park
Michele Lee Henson (Actress)
- She was born in Annapolis (MD) on February 26, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on November 21, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michele Lee Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Grandview Cemetery
Dorothy Coburn (Actress)
- Full name: Dorothy Montana Coburn
- She was born in Great Falls (MT) on June 8, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on May 15, 1978 (a Monday).
- Great Falls is located in Cascade County, Montana.
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Coburn<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Grand View Memorial Park
Paul Conrad (Political cartoonist)
- Full name: Paul Francis Conrad
- He was born in Cedar Rapids (IA) on June 27, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on September 4, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Cedar Rapids is located in Linn County, Iowa.
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Conrad<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Green Hills Memorial Park
Wade Crosby (Actor)
- He was born in Cedar Rapids (IA) on August 22, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on October 2, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Cedar Rapids is located in Linn County, Iowa.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Crosby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Dorothy Dare (Actress, singer)
- Born: Dorothy Herskind
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on August 6, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on October 4, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Dare<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Pacific View Memorial Park
Edith Hallor Dillon (Entertainer)
- She was born in Washington, DC on March 26, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on May 21, 1971 (a Friday).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Hallor Dillon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Estelle Etterre (Actress)
- Born: Eleanor Clough
- She was born in San Francisco (CA) on July 26, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 7, 1996 (a Sunday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Estelle Etterre<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Morgan Farley (Actor, activist)
- Full name: Francis Morgan Farley
- He was born in Mamaroneck (NY) on October 3, 1898 (a Monday) and died in San Pedro (CA) on October 11, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Mamaroneck is located in Westchester County, New York.
- San Pedro is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morgan Farley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Valhalla Memorial Park
Neal Leslie Fredericks (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Newport Beach (CA) on July 24, 1969 (a Thursday) and died somewhere in Monroe County (CA) on August 14, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northeast of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neal Leslie Fredericks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westminster Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Westminster Memorial Park
Mitzi Green (Actress)
- Born: Elizabeth Keno
- She was born in Bronx (NY) on October 22, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Huntington Beach (CA) on May 24, 1969 (a Saturday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Huntington Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mitzi Green<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Eden Memorial Park
Annie Montrose Hagins (Actress, civil rights activist)
- She was born in Charlotte (NC) on June 12, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on October 24, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Avalon. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Avalon. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Annie Montrose Hagins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Green Hills Memorial Park
Russell Harlan (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on September 16, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on February 28, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Avalon (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Harlan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avalon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.