Leon (San Bernardino, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Leon ...

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

Christopher Allport (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Allport<1>
- He was born in Boston (MA) on June 17, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Wrightwood (CA) on January 25, 2008 (a Friday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Wrightwood is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which is located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery<1>
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Victor Buono (Actor)
- Full name: Victor Charles Buono
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Buono<1>
- He was born in San Diego (CA) on February 3, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on January 1, 1982 (a Friday).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- Apple Valley is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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Jeanne Crain (Actress)
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- She was born in Barstow (CA) on May 25, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on December 14, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Barstow is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Barbara Cemetery<1>
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George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Patton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Connie Emerald (Actress)
- Born: Constance Gladys O'Shay
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Emerald<1>
- She was born in London (England) on August 20, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Barstow (CA) on December 26, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Barstow is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Dale Evans (Actress, singer, author)
- Born: Frances Octavia Smith
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Evans<1>
- She was born in Uvalde (TX) on October 31, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on February 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Uvalde is located in Uvalde County, Texas.
- Apple Valley is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Leon. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Ron Haydock (Musician, actor, writer)
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- He was born in Chicago (IL) on April 17, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Victorville (CA) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Victorville is located nearby and to the south of Leon.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery<1>
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William Roy Lyman (Professional football)
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- He was born in Table Rock (NE) on November 30, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Barstow (CA) on December 28, 1972 (a Thursday).
- Table Rock is located in Pawnee County, Nebraska.
- Barstow is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Marcia Manon (Actress)
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- She was born in Paris (France) on October 28, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 12, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Victorville is located nearby and to the south of Leon.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Jeff Richards (Actor)
- Born: Richard Mansfield Taylor
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeff Richards<1>
- He was born in Portland (OR) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Hesperia (CA) on July 28, 1989 (a Friday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Hesperia is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south of Leon. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Dale Evans Rogers (Actress, singer)
- Born: Lucille Wood Smith
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Evans Rogers<1>
- She was born in Uvalde (TX) on October 31, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on February 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Uvalde is located in Uvalde County, Texas.
- Apple Valley is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Leon. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Roy Rogers (Actor, singer)
- Born: Leonard Franklin Slye
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Rogers<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on November 5, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on July 6, 1998 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Apple Valley is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Leon. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Ned Sparks (Actor)
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- He was born in Ontario on November 29, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 3, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Guelph is located in Ontario.
- Victorville is located nearby and to the south of Leon.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Victor Valley Memorial Park, located nearby and to the south southeast of Leon.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Victor Valley Memorial Park<1>
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Tim Spencer (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Vernon Harold Timothy Spencer
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- He was born in Webb City (MO) on July 13, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 26, 1974 (a Friday).
- Webb City is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Victorville is located nearby and to the south of Leon.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Jerry Leon Wallace (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Leon Wallace<1>
- He was born in Guilford (MO) on December 15, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Victorville (CA) on May 5, 2008 (a Monday).
- Guilford is located in Nodaway County, Missouri.
- Victorville is located nearby and to the south of Leon.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south of Leon. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Skip Young (Actor)
- Born: Ronald Plumstead
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Skip Young<1>
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on March 14, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on March 17, 1993 (a Wednesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Apple Valley is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Leon. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south of Leon. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Leon to Riverside 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.