Desert Shores (Imperial County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Desert Shores ...

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

William Asher (Director, producer)
- Full name: William Milton Asher
- He was born in Manhattan (NY) on August 8, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on July 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Asher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Desert Memorial Park
John Bromfield (Actor)
- Born: Farron Bromfield
- He was born in South Bend (IN) on June 11, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on September 18, 2005 (a Sunday).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bromfield<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 Shores to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Edgar Buchanan (Actor, singer, dentist)
- Full name: William Edgar Buchanan II
- He was born in Humansville (MO) on March 20, 1903 (a Friday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on April 4, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Humansville is located in Polk County, Missouri.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Frank Capra (Director, producer, screenwriter)
- Born: Francesco Rosario
- He was born in Bisacquino (Sicily) on May 18, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in La Quinta (CA) on September 3, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- La Quinta is located in Riverside County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Coachella Valley Public Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Desert Shores. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Capra<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Coachella Valley Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Coachella Valley Public Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Coachella Valley Public Cemetery
Al 'Hoagy' Carmichael (Professional football)
- Full name: Albert Rheinhold Carmichael
- He was born in Medford (MA) on November 10, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on September 7, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al 'Hoagy' Carmichael<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 Desert Shores to Riverside National Cemetery
Stewart Robert 'Bob' Einstein (Actor, comedy writer, producer)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on November 20, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Indian Wells (CA) on January 2, 2019 (a Wednesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Indian Wells is located in Riverside County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stewart Robert 'Bob' Einstein<1>
John Ford (Director)
- Born: John Martin Feeney
- He was born in Cape Elizabeth (ME) on February 1, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on August 31, 1973 (a Friday).
- Cape Elizabeth is located in Cumberland County, Maine.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ford<1>
Patsy Garrett (Entertainer)
- Born: Virginia Garrett
- She was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 4, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Indio (CA) on January 8, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Indio is located in Riverside County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Garrett<1>
Estelle Harris (Actress, comedienne)
- Born: Estelle Nussbaum
- She was born in New York (NY) on April 22, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on April 2, 2022 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Estelle Harris<1>
Eddy Howard (Singer, bandleader)
- Full name: Edward Evan Howard
- He was born in Woodland (CA) on September 12, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 23, 1963 (a Thursday).
- Woodland is located in Yolo County, California.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Desert Memorial Park
Dorothy 'Dottie' Kamenshek (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Norwood (OH) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 17, 2010 (a Monday).
- Norwood is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy 'Dottie' Kamenshek<1>
John Daly 'Jackie' Kelk (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 6, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on September 5, 2002 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Daly 'Jackie' Kelk<1>
Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
Arthur Lake (Actor)
- Born: Arthur William Silverlake, Jr.
- He was born in Corbin (KY) on April 17, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Indian Wells (CA) on January 9, 1987 (a Friday).
- Corbin is located in Whitley County, Kentucky.
- Indian Wells is located in Riverside County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Lake<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 Shores to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Jennings Lang (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on May 28, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 29, 1996 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jennings Lang<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Desert Memorial Park
Bruce Lansbury (Producer, writer)
- Full name: William Bruce Mageean Lansbury
- He was born in London (England) on January 12, 1930 (a Sunday) and died in La Quinta (CA) on February 13, 2017 (a Monday).
- La Quinta is located in Riverside County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruce Lansbury<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Westwood Memorial Park
Rowland V. Lee (Director, producer, screenwriter)
- Full name: Rowland Vance Lee
- He was born in Findlay (OH) on September 6, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on December 21, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Findlay is located in Hancock County, Ohio.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rowland V. Lee<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 Shores to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Gavin MacLeod (Actor, Christian activist, author)
- Born: Allan George See
- He was born in Mount Kisco (NY) on February 28, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 29, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Mount Kisco is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gavin MacLeod<1>
Marian Marsh (Actress)
- Born: Violet Ethelred Krauth
- She was born in Trinidad and Tobago on October 17, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on November 9, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Desert Memorial Park, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Marsh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Desert Memorial Park
Chad McQueen (Actor, producer, race car driver)
- Full name: Chadwick Steven McQueen
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1960 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on September 11, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chad McQueen<1>
Alvy Moore (Actor)
- Full name: Jack Alvin Moore
- He was born in Vincennes (IN) on December 5, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 4, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Vincennes is located in Knox County, Indiana.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Desert Shores (which is located in Imperial County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvy Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Desert Shores to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.