Simms (San Joaquin County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Simms ...

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

James O. Barrows (Actor)
- Full name: James Otis Barrows
- He was born in Copperopolis (CA) on March 29, 1855 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 7, 1925 (a Monday).
- Copperopolis is located in Calaveras County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O. Barrows<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Marilyn Borden (Actress)
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on January 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
Olympe Bradna (Actress)
- She was born in Paris (France) on August 12, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Lodi (CA) on November 5, 2012 (a Monday).
- Lodi is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Stockton Rural Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Simms. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olympe Bradna<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Stockton Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Stockton Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Stockton Rural Cemetery
Mario Cain 'Milo' Candini (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Manteca (CA) on August 3, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Manteca (CA) on March 17, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Manteca is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- Manteca is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Park View Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Simms. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mario Cain 'Milo' Candini<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Park View Cemetery
Milo Candini (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Manteca (CA) on August 3, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Manteca (CA) on March 17, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Manteca is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- Manteca is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Park View Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Simms. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milo Candini<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Park View Cemetery
Frank LeRoy Chance (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Salida (CA) on September 9, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 15, 1924 (a Monday).
- Salida is located in Stanislaus County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank LeRoy Chance<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Kevin Patrick Dobson (Actor)
- He was born in Queens (NY) on March 18, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in Stockton (CA) on September 6, 2020 (a Sunday).
- Queens is located in Queens County, New York.
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Patrick Dobson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell (Musician)
- He was born in Chelsea (AL) on October 7, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Lodi (CA) on May 8, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chelsea is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Lodi is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell<1>
Angelo Florez (Entertainer)
- He was born in Stockton (CA) on August 13, 1963 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Florez<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Paul L. Larson (Professional football)
- He was born in Turlock (CA) on March 19, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Turlock (CA) on October 29, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Turlock is located in Stanislaus County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- Turlock is located in Stanislaus County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Turlock Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Simms. The cemetery is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul L. Larson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Turlock Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Turlock Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Turlock Memorial Park
Willie Leacox (Musician)
- He was born in Shenandoah (IA) on March 31, 1947 (a Monday) and died in Stockton (CA) on February 1, 2022 (a Tuesday).
- Shenandoah is located in Page County, Iowa.
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Leacox<1>
Robert Henry 'Harry' Lochhead (1899/04/16:1901/05/15)
- He was born in Stockton (CA) on March 29, 1876 (a Wednesday) and died in Stockton (CA) on August 22, 1909 (a Sunday).
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Stockton Rural Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Simms. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Henry 'Harry' Lochhead<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Stockton Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Stockton Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Stockton Rural Cemetery
Dolores Moran (Actress)
- Full name: Dolores Jean Moran
- She was born in Stockton (CA) on January 27, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on February 5, 1982 (a Friday).
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Moran<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Westwood Memorial Park
Roy Russing (Professional auto racing)
- Full name: Roy Chesterr Russing
- He was born in Joplin (MO) on August 16, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Stockton (CA) on April 21, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Russing<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 Simms to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frank Fernando 'Grey Wolf' Salsedo (Actor)
- He was born in Santa Rosa (CA) on May 20, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Manteca (CA) on July 3, 2009 (a Friday).
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County, California.
- Manteca is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Oak Mound Cemetery, which is located in Sonoma County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Fernando 'Grey Wolf' Salsedo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Mound Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Mound Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Oak Mound Cemetery
Rudy Solari (Actor)
- He was born in Modesto (CA) on December 21, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Indio (CA) on April 23, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- Indio is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- 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 Rudy Solari<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 Simms to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Amos Alonzo Stagg (Football and basketball figure)
- He was born in West Orange (NJ) on August 16, 1862 (a Saturday) and died in Stockton (CA) on March 17, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- West Orange is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 102.
- He is buried at Park View Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west northwest of Simms. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amos Alonzo Stagg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Park View Cemetery
Dave Stevens (Cartoonist, illustrator)
- He was born in Lynwood (CA) on July 29, 1955 (a Friday) and died in Turlock (CA) on March 11, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Lynwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Turlock is located in Stanislaus County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Simms (which is located in San Joaquin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Turlock Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Simms. The cemetery is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Stevens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Turlock Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Turlock Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Turlock Memorial Park
Cliffie Stone (Singer, musician, producer)
- Born: Clifford Gilpin Snyder
- He was born in Stockton (CA) on March 1, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Saugus (CA) on January 16, 1998 (a Friday).
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- Saugus is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliffie Stone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Valley Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Valley Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simms to Eternal Valley Memorial Park
Bonnie Lou Williams (Actress)
- She was born in Stockton (CA) on June 25, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on March 4, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Stockton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Simms. Both communities are located in San Joaquin County.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- 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 Bonnie Lou Williams<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 Simms 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.