Gypsum (Orange County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gypsum ...

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

Ricky Lee Adams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Cucamonga (CA) on October 28, 2011 (a Friday).
- Upland is located in San Bernardino County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- Rancho Cucamonga is located in San Bernardino County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Lee Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellevue Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellevue Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gypsum to Bellevue Memorial Park
Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on August 24, 1986 (a Sunday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on April 9, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Fullerton is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Washington County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gypsum to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian (Professional football)
- Born: Benjamin James Agajanin
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on August 28, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Cathedral City (CA) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- Cathedral City is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian<1>
Duane Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: Duane Douglas Allen
- He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Alhambra is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duane Allen<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 Gypsum to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Leon Ames (Actor)
- He was born in Portland (IN) on January 20, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on October 12, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Jay County, Indiana.
- Laguna Beach is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west northwest of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Ames<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 Gypsum to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on December 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
Matthew Ansara (Actor, bodybuilder)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on August 29, 1965 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 2001 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west northwest of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Ansara<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 Gypsum to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Albert Edward Anson (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on September 14, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west northwest of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Edward Anson<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 Gypsum to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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 in Los Angeles County, California.
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Gypsum. The cemetery 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 Gypsum to Pomona Cemetery
Loyd 'Pig' Arms (Professional football)
- He was born in Sulphur (OK) on September 24, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on June 18, 1999 (a Friday).
- Sulphur is located in Murray County, Oklahoma.
- Garden Grove is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyd 'Pig' Arms<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 Gypsum to Riverside National Cemetery
Art Arthur (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Toronto (ON) on July 24, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 23, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west northwest of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Arthur<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 Gypsum to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Conrad Ashby<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 Gypsum to Riverside National Cemetery
Jimmy Austin (Professional baseball)
- Full name: James Phillip Austin
- He was born in Swansea (Wales) on December 8, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on March 6, 1965 (a Saturday).
- Laguna Beach is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Austin<1>
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Gypsum. 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 Gypsum to Pacific View Memorial Park
Raymond Bailey (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Raymond Thomas Bailey
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on May 6, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Irvine (CA) on April 15, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Irvine is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bailey<1>
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lowell is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<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 Gypsum to Riverside National Cemetery
Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- He was born in Blue Ridge (TX) on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Blue Ridge is located in Collin County, Texas.
- El Monte is located in Los Angeles County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<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 Gypsum to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Norman H. Bartold (Actor)
- Full name: Norman Hillman Bartold
- He was born somewhere in Alameda County (CA) on August 6, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 28, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman H. Bartold<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 Gypsum to Riverside National Cemetery
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Gypsum. 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 Gypsum to Pacific View Memorial Park
Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke (Singer, musician, actor)
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on February 12, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ana (CA) on May 30, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Santa Ana is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Gypsum. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gypsum to Greenwood Memorial Park
Lou Berberet (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Louis Joseph Berberet
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on November 20, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on April 6, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Gypsum (which is located in Orange County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Gypsum. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Berberet<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gypsum to All Souls 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.