Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Van Nuys. 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.
He was born somewhere in Maine (we don't have a specific location) on April 24, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
North Hollywood is located nearby and to the east of Van Nuys.
At the time of his death, he was 81.
He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Valencia is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 94.
He is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northwest of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Tarzana is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 73.
He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
She was born in Lille (France) on September 30, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Tujunga (CA) on October 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
Tujunga is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of her death, she was 35.
She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in Highland Park (CA) on May 29, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
Highland Park is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 72.
He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east southeast of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
She was born in Mexico City (Mexico) on May 10, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 17, 1985 (a Wednesday).
Pacific Palisades is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of her death, she was 68.
She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
She was born in Manhattan (NY) on October 6, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Hermosa Beach (CA) on June 23, 2005 (a Thursday).
Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
Hermosa Beach is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of her death, she was 79.
She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
Pasadena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Tarzana is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Van Nuys. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
At the time of her death, she was 70.
She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Van Nuys. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in Bridgewater (SD) on February 22, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Thousand Oaks (CA) on November 4, 2010 (a Thursday).
Bridgewater is located in McCook County, South Dakota.
Thousand Oaks is located in Ventura County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Van Nuys (which is located in Los Angeles County).
At the time of his death, he was 76.
The body was cremated.
Footnotes ...
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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.