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Notable Births & Deaths for Irving ...

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

  • Cornelius John 'Neil' Berry     (Major League Baseball)
  • Roger Bruce Chaffee     (Astronaut)
  • Georgia Cooper     (Actress)
  • Bobby Hatfield     (Singer)
  • Betty Hutton     (Actress, singer)
  • Dr. John Harvey Kellogg     (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
  • John Leonard Lavan     (Major League Baseball)
  • Colonel Jack Robert Lousma     (Astronaut - Skylab 2, USMC, aeronautical engineer)
    • He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on February 29, 1936 (a Saturday) (which is Leap Day).
    • Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
  • Adele Mara     (Actress)
  • Dick Martin     (Comedian, director)
    • Full name: Thomas Richard Martin
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Martin<1>
    • He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on January 20, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 24, 2008 (a Saturday).
    • Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Jenison 'Benny' McCoy<1>
    • He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
    • Jenison is located in Ottawa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • Grandville is located in Kent County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 96.
    • He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Irving. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grandville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Irving to Grandville Cemetery
  • Benny McCoy     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny McCoy<1>
    • He was born in Jenison (MI) on January 9, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Grandville (MI) on November 9, 2011 (a Wednesday).
    • Jenison is located in Ottawa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • Grandville is located in Kent County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 96.
    • He is buried at Grandville Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Irving. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandville Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grandville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Irving to Grandville Cemetery
  • Walter Clement 'Wally' Pipp     (Major League Baseball)
  • Marc Potvin     (Professional hockey)
  • Don Quinn     (Author)
  • Jack Rice     (Actor)
    • Born: Earl Clifford Rice
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Rice<1>
    • He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on May 14, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 14, 1968 (a Saturday).
    • Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Irving to Valhalla Memorial Park
  • Bob Rush     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Robert Ransom
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Rush<1>
    • He was born in Battle Creek (MI) on December 21, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 19, 2011 (a Saturday).
    • Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Sumner Maurice Spaulding     (Architect)
  • Ralph Story     (Television & radio personality)
    • Born: Ralph Bernard Snyder
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Story<1>
    • He was born in Kalamazoo (MI) on August 19, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ynez (CA) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
    • Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • Santa Ynez is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 86.
  • Sojourner Truth     (Abolitionist, activist)
    • Born: Isabella Baumfree
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sojourner Truth<1>
    • She was born in Rifton (NY) in 1797 and died in Battle Creek (MI) on November 26, 1883 (a Monday).
    • Rifton is located in Ulster County, New York.
    • Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of Irving. The cemetery is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Irving to Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Elizabeth Wilson     (Actress)
    • Full name: Elizabeth Elizabeth Wilson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Wilson<1>
    • She was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on April 4, 1921 (a Monday) and died in New Haven (CT) on May 9, 2015 (a Saturday).
    • Grand Rapids is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Irving (which is located in Barry County).
    • New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
    • At the time of her death, she was 94.
    • She is buried at Oakhill Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Irving. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakhill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oakhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Irving to Oakhill 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.