Highlands (San Mateo County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Highlands ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Highlands. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo 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 north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Oakwood Memorial Park
Isabella MacDonald Alden (Author)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on November 3, 1841 (a Wednesday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on August 5, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isabella MacDonald Alden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Alta Mesa 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northwest of Highlands. 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 Highlands 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Westwood Memorial Park
Jerry Ayres (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Holt Ayers, Jr.
- He was born in Richmond (CA) on September 21, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Valley Village (CA) on May 14, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located in Contra Costa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- Valley Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Ayres<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Westwood Memorial Park
Lloyd Francis Bacon (Actor, director)
- He was born in San Jose (CA) on December 4, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Burbank (CA) on November 15, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- San Jose is located in Santa Clara County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- 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 Lloyd Francis Bacon<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Brian Leo Bianchini (Actor, model)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on July 16, 1978 (a Sunday) and died in Daly City (CA) on March 16, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- Daly City is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Highlands. Both communities are located in San Mateo County.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Italian Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northwest of Highlands. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brian Leo Bianchini<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Italian Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Italian Cemetery
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Eddie Bockman (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Joseph Edward Bockman
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on July 26, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Millbrae (CA) on September 29, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County, California.
- Millbrae is located nearby and to the northwest of Highlands.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Bockman<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northwest of Highlands. 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 Highlands 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 northeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo 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>
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Highlands. 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 Highlands 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Highlands. 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 Highlands 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- Pleasanton is located in Alameda County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill<1>
Donaldina Cameron (Social reformer)
- She was born in Clydevale (New Zealand) on July 26, 1869 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on January 4, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donaldina Cameron<1>
Harold Homer 'Hal' Chase (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Los Gatos (CA) on February 13, 1883 (a Tuesday) and died in Colusa (CA) on May 18, 1947 (a Sunday).
- Los Gatos is located in Santa Clara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- Colusa is located in Colusa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Homer 'Hal' Chase<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Oak Hill Memorial Park
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 in Contra Costa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, which is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Greg Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Helena Public Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Clara Dorothy Bewick Colby (Activist, suffragette)
- She was born in Cheltenham (England) on August 5, 1846 (a Wednesday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on September 7, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Windsor Congregational Cemetery, which is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Dorothy Bewick Colby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Windsor Congregational Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Windsor Congregational Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Windsor Congregational Cemetery
Jerry Coleman (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Gerald Francis Coleman
- He was born in San Jose (CA) on September 14, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 5, 2014 (a Sunday).
- San Jose is located in Santa Clara County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Highlands (which is located in San Mateo County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Miramar National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Miramar National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Miramar National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highlands to Miramar National 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.