Indian Wells (Riverside County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Indian Wells ...

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

Buster Adams (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Elvin Clark Adams
- He was born in Trinidad (CO) on June 23, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 1, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Trinidad is located in Las Animas County, Colorado.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buster Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Jane Adams (Actress)
- Born: Betty Jean Bierce
- She was born in San Antonio (TX) on August 7, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on May 21, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Arlington National 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 in Orange County, California.
- Cathedral City is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Indian Wells. Both communities are located in Riverside County.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian<1>
Judith Allen (Actress)
- Born: Marie Elliot
- She was born in New York (NY) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Yucca Valley (CA) on October 5, 1996 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Yucca Valley is located in San Bernardino County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Indian Wells (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Judith Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Indian Wells to El Camino Memorial Park
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 nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Indian Wells. 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 Indian Wells to Desert Memorial Park
Frank Bank (Actor)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on April 12, 1942 (a Sunday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 13, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Hillside Memorial Park
Joan Barclay (Actress)
- Born: Mary Elizabeth Greear
- She was born in Minneapolis (MN) on August 31, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on November 22, 2002 (a Friday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Palm Desert is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joan Barclay<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 Indian Wells to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Tom Bosley (Actor, entertainer)
- Full name: Thomas Edward Bosley
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on October 19, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- 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 Tom Bosley<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 Indian Wells to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Kitty Buhler Bradley (Screenwriter)
- Born: Esther Buhler
- She was born in New York (NY) on July 23, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on February 2, 2004 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Buhler Bradley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Arlington National Cemetery
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 nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells 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 nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Shirley Burkovich (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 4, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on March 31, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Burkovich<1>
Roy Butler (Actor)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 4, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Desert Hot Springs (CA) on July 28, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Desert Hot Springs is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Indian Wells. Both communities are located in Riverside County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Indian Wells. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Butler<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 Indian Wells to Desert Memorial Park
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 nearby and to the southeast of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Coachella Valley Public Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east southeast of Indian Wells. 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 Indian Wells 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 nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Riverside National Cemetery
Hoagy Carmichael (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on November 22, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 27, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hoagy Carmichael<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Rose Hill Cemetery
Carol Elaine Channing (Actress, singer, dancer, comedian)
- She was born in Seattle (WA) on January 31, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on January 15, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Elaine Channing<1>
John Conte (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Palmer (MA) on September 15, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 4, 2006 (a Monday).
- Palmer is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Conte<1>
Broderick Crawford (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: William Broderick Crawford
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 9, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 26, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Fern Dale Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Broderick Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fern Dale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fern Dale Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Fern Dale Cemetery
Mack David (Lyricist, songwriter)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 5, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 30, 1993 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Rancho Mirage is located nearby and to the west of Indian Wells.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mack David<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Indian Wells to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Jo-Carroll Dennison (Actress, Miss America)
- She was born in Florence (AZ) on December 16, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Pine Cove (CA) on October 18, 2021 (a Monday).
- Florence is located in Pinal County, Arizona.
- Pine Cove is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Indian Wells. Both communities are located in Riverside County.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jo-Carroll Dennison<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 Indian Wells to Oakwood Memorial Park

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.