Yukon (Canadian County, OK)

Notable Births & Deaths for Yukon ...

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

Plato Gus Andros (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Plato Gus Andros<1>
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on November 28, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Norman (OK) on September 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Norman is located in Cleveland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Yukon. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Burial Park<1>
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Ray Stanton Avery (Inventor, businessman)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Stanton Avery<1>
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on January 13, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 12, 1997 (a Friday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Live Oak Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Live Oak Memorial Park<1>
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Molly Bee (Singer)
- Born: Molly Gene Beachboard
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Molly Bee<1>
- She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on August 18, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Oceanside (CA) on February 7, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Oceanside is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park<1>
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Haskell Buster 'Buzzy' Boggs (Cinematographer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Haskell Buster 'Buzzy' Boggs<1>
- He was born in Jones (OK) on April 17, 1909 (a Saturday) and died in Burbank (CA) on May 30, 2003 (a Friday).
- Jones is located in Oklahoma County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Harry David 'The Cat' Brecheen (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry David 'The Cat' Brecheen<1>
- He was born in Broken Bow (OK) on October 14, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Bethany (OK) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Broken Bow is located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
- Bethany is located in Oklahoma County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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Mozelle Britton (Actress)
- Full name: Inehart Mozelle Britton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mozelle Britton<1>
- She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on May 12, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 18, 1953 (a Monday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Anita Bryant (Singer, Christian activist)
- Full name: Anita Jane Bryant
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anita Bryant<1>
- She was born in Barnsdall (OK) on March 25, 1940 (a Monday) and died in Edmond (OK) on December 16, 2024 (a Monday).
- Barnsdall is located in Osage County, Oklahoma.
- Edmond is located in Oklahoma County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
Paul 'Buddy' Burris (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Buddy' Burris<1>
- He was born in Nowata (OK) on January 20, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Norman (OK) on November 26, 2007 (a Monday).
- Nowata is located in Nowata County, Oklahoma.
- Norman is located in Cleveland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, which is located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
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Henson Cargill (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henson Cargill<1>
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 5, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on March 24, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east northeast of Yukon. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Lon Chaney, Jr. (Actor)
- Born: Chreighton Tull Chaney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lon Chaney, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 10, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in San Clemente (CA) on July 12, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- San Clemente is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- We don't have any burial details.
Robert I. Clarke (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert I. Clarke<1>
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on June 1, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Valley Village (CA) on June 11, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Valley Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Harlond Benton 'Darkie' Clift (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harlond Benton 'Darkie' Clift<1>
- He was born in El Reno (OK) on August 12, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Yakima (WA) on April 27, 1992 (a Monday).
- El Reno is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Yukon. Both communities are located in Canadian County.
- Yakima is located in Yakima County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Terrace Heights Memorial Park, which is located in Yakima County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Terrace Heights Memorial Park<1>
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Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- He was born in Britton (OK) on January 1, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on June 19, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Britton is located in Oklahoma County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, which is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery<1>
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Danny Dark (Actor)
- Born: Daniel Croskey
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Danny Dark<1>
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on December 19, 1938 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 13, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Cot Deal (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cot Deal<1>
- He was born in Arapaho (OK) on January 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on May 23, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Arapaho is located in Custer County, Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Yukon. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Burial Park<1>
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Ellis Ferguson 'Cot' Deal (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellis Ferguson 'Cot' Deal<1>
- He was born in Arapaho (OK) on January 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on May 23, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Arapaho is located in Custer County, Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Yukon. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Burial Park<1>
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Kevin Foster (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Kevin Christopher Foster
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Foster<1>
- He was born in Evanston (IL) on January 13, 1969 (a Monday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on October 11, 2008 (a Saturday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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James Garner (Actor)
- Born: James Scott Bumgarner
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Garner<1>
- He was born in Norman (OK) on April 7, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 19, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Norman is located in Cleveland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Prentice Gautt (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Gautt<1>
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 8, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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Thomas Russell 'Russ' Haas (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Russell 'Russ' Haas<1>
- He was born in Edmond (OK) on March 11, 1974 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Edmond is located in Oklahoma County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery<1>
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Karl Guthe Jansky (Physicist, radio engineer, astronomer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Guthe Jansky<1>
- He was born in Norman (OK) on October 22, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Red Bank (NJ) on February 14, 1950 (a Tuesday).
- Norman is located in Cleveland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Yukon (which is located in Canadian County).
- Red Bank is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
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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.