Vanden (Solano County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Vanden ...

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

Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northeast of Vanden. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vanden to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vallejo is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Vanden. Both communities are located in Solano County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Vanden to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Brubeck<1>
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in , Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located in Sonoma County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Vanden to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Moundsville is located in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- Lafayette is located in Contra Costa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- 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 Frank DeVol<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Vanden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- Hollywood is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southwest of Vanden. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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- From Vanden to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Vincent Paul DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on September 6, 1912 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on October 3, 1986 (a Friday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Mendocino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincent Paul DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Vanden to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
Carmen Dragon (Composer, conductor, arranger)
- He was born in Antioch (CA) on July 28, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- Antioch is located in Contra Costa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Dragon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
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Sonya Eddy (Actress)
- She was born in Concord (CA) on June 17, 1967 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 19, 2022 (a Monday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sonya Eddy<1>
August 'Augie' Galan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on December 28, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Fairfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Vanden.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Vanden. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August 'Augie' Galan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Eleanor A. Garatti (Olympic Gold Medalist of the United States Olympic Swimming Team of 1928 & 1932)
- She was born in Belvedere (CA) on July 12, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Walnut Creek (CA) on September 9, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Belvedere is located in Marin County, California.
- Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor A. Garatti<1>
Tom Hanks (Oscar winning actor, filmmaker)
- Full name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
- He was born in Concord (CA) on July 9, 1956 (a Monday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
Eddy Howard (Singer, bandleader)
- Full name: Edward Evan Howard
- He was born in Woodland (CA) on September 12, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 23, 1963 (a Thursday).
- Woodland is located in Yolo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
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- From Vanden to Desert Memorial Park
Bud Jamison (Actor)
- Full name: William Edward Jamison
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Vanden. Both communities are located in Solano County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Vanden to Inglewood Park Cemetery
William 'Bud' Jamison (Actor)
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Vanden. Both communities are located in Solano County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bud' Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vanden to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Darrell Dean Johnson (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Horace (NE) on August 25, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on May 3, 2004 (a Monday).
- Horace is located in Greeley County, Nebraska.
- Fairfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Vanden.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west southwest of Vanden. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rockville Cemetery
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Robert Walter 'Ducky' Jones (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Clayton (CA) on December 2, 1889 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on August 30, 1964 (a Sunday).
- Clayton is located in Contra Costa County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Walter 'Ducky' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
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Jessie Brown Kalmar (Dancer, entertainer)
- She was born in Martinez (CA) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 14, 1985 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Brown Kalmar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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James Henry 'Jim' Landis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on March 9, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Napa (CA) on October 7, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- Napa is located in Napa County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Vanden. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Vanden to Tulocay Cemetery
Dario Lodigiani (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Napa (CA) on February 10, 2008 (a Sunday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Napa is located in Napa County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Vanden (which is located in Solano County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southwest of Vanden. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dario Lodigiani<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vanden to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Earsell Mackbee (Professional football)
- He was born in Brookhaven (MS) on January 15, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on November 9, 2009 (a Monday).
- Brookhaven is located in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
- Vallejo is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Vanden. Both communities are located in Solano County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north northeast of Vanden. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earsell Mackbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vanden to Sacramento Valley 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.