Washington (Franklin County, IA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Washington ...

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

Raymond Bond (Actor)
- He was born in Iowa Falls (IA) on April 21, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on February 13, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Iowa Falls is located in Hardin County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bond<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washington to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Jonathan Hole (Actor)
- He was born in Eldora (IA) on August 13, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on February 12, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Eldora is located in Hardin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Hole<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washington to Westwood Memorial Park
Buddy Holly (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- Full name: Charles Hardin Holley
- He was born in Lubbock (TX) on September 7, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tuesday).
- Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- Clear Lake is located in Cerro Gordo County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at City of Lubbock Cemetery, which is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Holly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for City of Lubbock Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to City of Lubbock Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washington to City of Lubbock Cemetery
Gordon Jones (Actor)
- Full name: Gordon Wynnivo Jones
- He was born in Alden (IA) on April 5, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on June 20, 1963 (a Thursday).
- Alden is located in Hardin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Jones<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washington to Valhalla Memorial Park
Guy Usher (Actor)
- Full name: James Guy Usher
- He was born in Mason City (IA) on May 9, 1883 (a Wednesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on June 16, 1944 (a Friday).
- Mason City is located in Cerro Gordo County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Usher<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 Washington to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ritchie Valens (Musician)
- Born: Richard Steven Valenzuela
- He was born in Pacoima (CA) on May 13, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tuesday).
- Pacoima is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Clear Lake is located in Cerro Gordo County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 17.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ritchie Valens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washington to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Robert James Waller (Author)
- He was born in Rockford (IA) on August 1, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Fredericksburg (TX) on March 10, 2017 (a Friday).
- Rockford is located in Floyd County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- Fredericksburg is located in Gillespie County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert James Waller<1>
Sean Whitesell (Actor, producer)
- Full name: Sean David Gerard Whitesell
- He was born in Iowa Falls (IA) on March 11, 1963 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 2015 (a Monday).
- Iowa Falls is located in Hardin County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sean Whitesell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washington to Westwood Memorial Park
Paul Edward Yost (Aviation pioneer, inventor)
- He was born in Bristow (IA) on June 30, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Vadito (NM) on May 27, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Bristow is located in Butler County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Washington (which is located in Franklin County).
- Vadito is located in Taos County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Allison Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Washington. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Edward Yost<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allison Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allison Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washington to Allison 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.