Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cherryland. 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.
Scott Adams (Cartoonist, author)
Full name: Scott Raymond Adams
He was born in Windham (NY) on June 8, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Pleasanton (CA) on January 13, 2026 (a Tuesday).
Pleasanton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cherryland. Both communities are located in Alameda County.
At the time of his death, he was 68.
He is buried at Pleasanton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cherryland. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Cherryland (which is located in Alameda County).
At the time of her death, she was 88.
She is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Cherryland. The cemetery is located in Santa Clara County, California.
Berkeley is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Cherryland. Both communities are located in Alameda County.
At the time of his death, he was 82.
He is buried at Sunset View Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Cherryland. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on February 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Mill Valley (CA) on December 27, 1992 (a Sunday).
Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Cherryland (which is located in Alameda County).
At the time of his death, he was 90.
He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Cherryland. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
He was born in Oakland (CA) on November 16, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in San Leandro (CA) on May 30, 1995 (a Tuesday).
Oakland is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Cherryland. Both communities are located in Alameda County.
San Leandro is located nearby and to the northwest of Cherryland.
At the time of his death, he was 42.
He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Cherryland. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
Glenn Lawrence 'King Kong' Burke (Professional baseball)
He was born in Oakland (CA) on November 16, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in San Leandro (CA) on May 30, 1995 (a Tuesday).
Oakland is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Cherryland. Both communities are located in Alameda County.
San Leandro is located nearby and to the northwest of Cherryland.
At the time of his death, he was 42.
He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Cherryland. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
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.