Desert Knolls (San Bernardino, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Desert Knolls ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Desert Knolls. 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.

Christopher Allport (Actor)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on June 17, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Wrightwood (CA) on January 25, 2008 (a Friday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Wrightwood is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which is located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Allport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Raymond Bond (Actor)
- He was born in Iowa Falls (IA) on April 21, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on February 13, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Iowa Falls is located in Hardin County, Iowa.
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bond<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Clyde A. Bruckman (Writer, director)
- Full name: Clyde Adolf Bruckman
- He was born in San Bernardino (CA) on September 20, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 4, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde A. Bruckman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Victor Buono (Actor)
- Full name: Victor Charles Buono
- He was born in San Diego (CA) on February 3, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on January 1, 1982 (a Friday).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- Apple Valley is located nearby and to the east of Desert Knolls.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Buono<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Greenwood Memorial Park
Helene Costello (Actress)
- She was born in New York (NY) on June 21, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helene Costello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Calvary Cemetery
Jeanne Crain (Actress)
- She was born in Barstow (CA) on May 25, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on December 14, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Barstow is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Crain<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Barbara Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Barbara Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Santa Barbara Cemetery
George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Patton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
Beatrice Dominguez (Actress)
- She was born in San Bernardino (CA) on September 6, 1896 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 27, 1921 (a Sunday).
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beatrice Dominguez<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Calvary Cemetery
Connie Emerald (Actress)
- Born: Constance Gladys O'Shay
- She was born in London (England) on August 20, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Barstow (CA) on December 26, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Barstow is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Emerald<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 Desert Knolls to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Dale Evans (Actress, singer, author)
- Born: Frances Octavia Smith
- She was born in Uvalde (TX) on October 31, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on February 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Uvalde is located in Uvalde County, Texas.
- Apple Valley is located nearby and to the east of Desert Knolls.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Desert Knolls. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Evans<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Katherine Grant (Actress)
- She was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 1, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on April 2, 1937 (a Friday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Grant<1>
Gene Hackman (Oscar winning actor, novelist)
- Full name: Eugene Allen Hackman
- He was born in San Bernardino (CA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Fe (NM) on February 26, 2025 (a Wednesday).
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, which is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Hackman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Fe Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Fe Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Santa Fe Memorial Gardens
Ron Haydock (Musician, actor, writer)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on April 17, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Victorville (CA) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Victorville is located nearby and to the west of Desert Knolls.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron Haydock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Edith Head (Oscar winning designer)
- Born: Edith Claire Posener
- She was born in San Bernardino (CA) on October 28, 1897 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 24, 1981 (a Saturday).
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- 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 Head<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 Desert Knolls to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Grant Holcomb (Journalist)
- He was born in San Bernardino (CA) on April 20, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 16, 1977 (a Friday).
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grant Holcomb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Mountain View Cemetery
Roscoe L. Karns (Actor)
- He was born in San Bernardino (CA) on September 7, 1891 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1970 (a Friday).
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roscoe L. Karns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
William Roy Lyman (Professional football)
- He was born in Table Rock (NE) on November 30, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Barstow (CA) on December 28, 1972 (a Thursday).
- Table Rock is located in Pawnee County, Nebraska.
- Barstow is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Roy Lyman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Marcia Manon (Actress)
- She was born in Paris (France) on October 28, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 12, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Victorville is located nearby and to the west of Desert Knolls.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marcia Manon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Dean Paul Martin, Jr. (Actor, entertainer)
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on November 17, 1951 (a Saturday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on March 21, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Paul Martin, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Mitchell Lee 'General Kane' McDowell Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in San Bernardino (CA) on June 29, 1954 (a Tuesday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on January 22, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mitchell Lee 'General Kane' McDowell Sr.<1>
Dennis Moore (Actor)
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on January 26, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on March 1, 1964 (a Sunday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- San Bernardino is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Desert Knolls. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Knolls to Mountain View Cemetery

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.