Four Corners (Contra Costa County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Four Corners ...

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

Ben Affleck (Actor, director, producer, screenwriter)
- Full name: Benjamin Geza Affleck
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on August 15, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
Eric Alden (Actor)
- Born: Franklin Alden Almstead
- He was born in Alameda (CA) on October 6, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Alameda is located in Alameda County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Alden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Oakwood Memorial Park
Alexander Anderson, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on September 5, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on October 22, 2010 (a Friday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Four Corners. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Anderson, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Eve Arden (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Eunice Mary Quedens
- She was born in Mill Valley (CA) on April 30, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 12, 1990 (a Monday).
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eve Arden<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Westwood Memorial Park
Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Martinez is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Four Corners. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Conrad Bain (Actor)
- Full name: Conrad Stafford Bain
- He was born in Lethbridge (AB) on February 4, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livermore (CA) on January 14, 2013 (a Monday).
- Livermore is located in Alameda County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad Bain<1>
Jeanne Bates (Actress)
- She was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 21, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on November 28, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Bates<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 Four Corners to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Holbrook Blinn (Actor)
- He was born in Stonestown (CA) on January 23, 1872 (a Tuesday) and died in Croton-on-Hudson (NY) on June 24, 1928 (a Sunday).
- Stonestown is located in San Francisco County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Croton-on-Hudson is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Holbrook Blinn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Kay Boyle (Author)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Four Corners. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Boyle<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Lloyd Bridges (Actor)
- Full name: Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr.
- He was born in San Leandro (CA) on January 15, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Bridges<1>
Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Four Corners. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Concord is located nearby and to the north of Four Corners.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Brubeck<1>
Glenn Lawrence 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 in Alameda County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Four Corners. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenn Lawrence Burke<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 Four Corners to Mountain View Cemetery
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 in Alameda County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Four Corners. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenn Lawrence 'King Kong' Burke<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 Four Corners to Mountain View Cemetery
John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on April 30, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Pleasanton (CA) on October 31, 1901 (a Thursday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Pleasanton is located in Alameda County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill<1>
Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on July 2, 1864 (a Saturday) and died in San Rafael (CA) on November 7, 1904 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll<1>
Greg Clark (Professional football)
- He was born in Centerville (UT) on April 7, 1972 (a Friday) and died in Danville (CA) on July 7, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Centerville is located in Davis County, Utah.
- Danville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Four Corners. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at St. Helena Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Greg Clark<1>
Herbert A. Collins (Artist)
- Full name: Herbert Alexander Collins, Sr.
- He was born on October 21, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on December 5, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Four Corners. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. Collins<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 Four Corners to Mountain View Cemetery
Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>
Scott Crossfield (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Albert Scott Crossfield
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on October 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Ludville (GA) on April 19, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Four Corners (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Ludville is located in Pickens County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Crossfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Four Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Moundsville is located in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- Lafayette is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Four Corners. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- 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 Frank DeVol<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 Four Corners 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.