Wasco (Kern County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wasco ...

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

Michael Alldredge (Actor)
- He was born in Bakersfield (CA) on April 13, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 19, 1997 (a Friday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Oak Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Alldredge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Oak Park Cemetery
Larry Demery (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lawrence Calvin Demery
- He was born in Bakersfield (CA) on June 4, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on February 20, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Shafter Memorial Park, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Wasco. The cemetery is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Demery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shafter Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shafter Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Shafter Memorial Park
Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
- She was born in Waterford (CT) on February 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on June 13, 2025 (a Friday).
- Waterford is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betsey Gay<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 Wasco to Hillside Memorial Park
Merle Haggard (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Merle Ronald Haggard
- He was born in Oildale (CA) on April 6, 1937 (a Tuesday) and died in Palo Cedro (CA) on April 6, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Oildale is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Palo Cedro is located in Shasta County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merle Haggard<1>
Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson (Musician)
- He was born in East Saint Louis (IL) on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 26, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County, Illinois.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Wasco. The cemetery is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Greenlawn Cemetery
Sunny Johnson (Actress)
- She was born in Bakersfield (CA) on September 21, 1953 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 19, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunny Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Mountain View Cemetery
Guy Madison (Actor)
- Born: Robert Ozell Moseley
- He was born in Pumpkin Center (CA) on January 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on February 6, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Pumpkin Center is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Madison<1>
Forrest H. 'Woody' Main (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Delano (CA) on February 12, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Whittier (CA) on June 27, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Delano is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at North Kern Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest H. 'Woody' Main<1>
Martha Mansfield (Actress)
- Born: Martha Ehrlich
- She was born in New York (NY) on July 14, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 30, 1923 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Mansfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Woodlawn Cemetery
Ray Mansfield (Professional football)
- He was born in Bakersfield (CA) on January 21, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Grand Canyon (AZ) on November 2, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Grand Canyon is located in Coconino County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Benton County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Mansfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Lawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Lawn Memorial Park (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Desert Lawn Memorial Park
Charles Napier (Actor)
- He was born in Scottsville (KY) on April 12, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on October 5, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Scottsville is located in Allen County, Kentucky.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Bakersfield National Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the east southeast of Wasco. The cemetery is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Napier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bakersfield National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bakersfield National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Bakersfield National Cemetery
Roy Ernest Nichols (Musician)
- He was born in Chandler (AZ) on October 21, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on July 3, 2001 (a Tuesday).
- Chandler is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Wasco. The cemetery is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Ernest Nichols<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Greenlawn Cemetery
Buck Owens (Singer, musician, composer)
- Born: Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr.
- He was born in Sherman (TX) on August 12, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on March 25, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Sherman is located in Grayson County, Texas.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Wasco. The cemetery is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buck Owens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery
Lawrence Phillips (Professional football)
- Full name: Lawrence Lamond Phillips
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on May 12, 1975 (a Monday) and died in Delano (CA) on January 13, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Delano is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Phillips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Jerry L. 'Irish Jerry Quarry' Quarry (Professional boxing)
- He was born in Bakersfield (CA) on May 15, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Templeton (CA) on January 3, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Templeton is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Shafter Memorial Park, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Wasco. The cemetery is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry L. 'Irish Jerry Quarry' Quarry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shafter Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shafter Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Shafter Memorial Park
Michael Wayne Quarry (Professional boxing)
- He was born in Bakersfield (CA) on March 4, 1951 (a Sunday) and died in La Habra (CA) on June 11, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- La Habra is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Shafter Memorial Park, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Wasco. The cemetery is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Wayne Quarry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shafter Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shafter Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Shafter Memorial Park
Dack Rambo (Actor)
- Born: Norman Jay Rambeau
- He was born in Delano (CA) on November 13, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Delano (CA) on March 21, 1994 (a Monday).
- Delano is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Delano is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at North Kern Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dack Rambo<1>
Dirk Rambo (Actor)
- Born: Orman Ray Rambeau
- He was born in Delano (CA) on November 13, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Delano is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at North Kern Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dirk Rambo<1>
Bobby Relf (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert Nelson Relf
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on January 10, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on November 21, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Relf<1>
Lawrence Tibbett (Opera, Oscar nominated actor)
- Full name: Lawrence Mervil Tibbett
- He was born in Bakersfield (CA) on November 16, 1896 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 15, 1960 (a Friday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Tibbett<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 Wasco to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Thuy Trang (Actress)
- She was born in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) on December 14, 1973 (a Friday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on September 3, 2001 (a Monday).
- Bakersfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasco. Both communities are located in Kern County.
- At the time of her death, she was 27.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thuy Trang<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wasco to Rose Hills 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.