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Notable Births & Deaths for Gardner ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Gardner. 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.
- Hugh Beaumont (Actor, director, writer)
- Full name: Eugene Hugh Beaumont
- He was born in Eudora (KS) on February 16, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Munich (Germany) on May 14, 1982 (a Friday).
- Eudora is located in Douglas County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Gardner (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Beaumont<1>
- Ada Brown (Singer)
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on May 1, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 31, 1950 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Gardner (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Gardner (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Gardner. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gardner to Westlawn Cemetery
- William S. Burroughs (Author)
- Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Al Christy (Actor)
- Elmer G. Dyer (Cinematographer)
- Erin Brockovich (Oscar nominated actress, activist)
- Born: Erin Pattee
- She was born in Lawrence (KS) on June 22, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Gardner (which is located in Johnson County).
- Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- Prentice Gautt (Professional football)
- Ralph George 'Major' Houk (Major League Baseball)
- Charlie 'Bird' Parker (Musician)
- Larry Parks (Actor)
- Born: Samuel Lawrence Klausman
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on December 13, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Studio City (CA) on April 13, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Olathe is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Gardner. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Parks<1>
- Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero (Major League Baseball)
- John Quade (Actor)
- Dan Quisenberry (Major League Baseball)
- Frank C. Ringo (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkville (MO) on October 12, 1860 (a Friday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on April 12, 1889 (a Friday).
- Parkville is located in Platte County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Gardner (which is located in Johnson County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Gardner (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Gardner. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank C. Ringo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gardner to Elmwood Cemetery
- Buddy Rogers (Actor)
- Born: Charles Edward Rogers
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on August 13, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 21, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Olathe is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Gardner. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Rogers<1>
- Buddy E. Rogers (Actor)
- Born: Charles Edward Rogers
- He was born in Olathe (KS) on August 13, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 21, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Olathe is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Gardner. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy E. Rogers<1>
- George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall (Major League Baseball)
- Lucy Hobbs Taylor (Medical pioneer)
- Lyle Wesley Waggoner (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 13, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Westlake Village (CA) on March 17, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Gardner (which is located in Johnson County).
- Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyle Wesley Waggoner<1>
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. |
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