Roy (Washington County, OR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Roy ...

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

Lyle Alzado (Professional football)
- Full name: Lyle Martin Alzado
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on April 3, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Portland (OR) on May 14, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyle Alzado<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to River View Cemetery
Bill Amick (Race car driver)
- Full name: Bill Dale Amick
- He was born in Portland (OR) on November 16, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Fairview (OR) on July 15, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Fairview is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Amick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Willamette National Cemetery
George 'Little George' Amick (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Vernonia (OR) on October 24, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on April 4, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Vernonia is located in Columbia County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Little George' Amick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Crown Hill Cemetery
Marian Anderson (Opera singer, social reformer)
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 27, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Portland (OR) on April 8, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Eden Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Eden Cemetery
Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin (One of the first policewomen in the United States)
- Born: Aurora Greene
- She was born in Elmira (NY) in 1860 and died on June 22, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County, New York.
- She is buried at River View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to River View Cemetery
Lew Beck (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Full name: Lewis William Beck
- He was born in Portland (OR) on April 9, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Great Falls (MT) on April 3, 1970 (a Friday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Great Falls is located in Cascade County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lew Beck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to River View Cemetery
Carson 'Skeeter' Bigbee (Major league baseball)
- Full name: Carson Lee Bigbee
- He was born in Lebanon (OR) on March 31, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Portland (OR) on October 17, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Lebanon is located in Linn County, Oregon.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carson 'Skeeter' Bigbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Willamette National Cemetery
Helen Burgess (Actress)
- Full name: Helen Margarite Burgess
- She was born in Portland (OR) on April 26, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on April 7, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Burgess<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 Roy to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frank Cady (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Randolph Cady
- He was born in Susanville (CA) on September 8, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Wilsonville (OR) on June 8, 2012 (a Friday).
- Susanville is located in Lassen County, California.
- Wilsonville is located in Clackamas County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Los Osos Valley Memorial Park, which is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Cady<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Osos Valley Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Osos Valley Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Los Osos Valley Memorial Park
Cliff Chambers (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clifford Day Chambers
- He was born in Portland (OR) on January 10, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Eagle (ID) on January 21, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Eagle is located in Ada County, Idaho.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Dry Creek Cemetery, which is located in Ada County, Idaho.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff Chambers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dry Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dry Creek Cemetery (ID) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Dry Creek Cemetery
Beverly Cleary (Author)
- Born: Beverly Atlee Bunn
- She was born in McMinnville (OR) on April 12, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on March 25, 2021 (a Thursday).
- McMinnville is located in Yamhill County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 104.
- She is buried at Pike Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southwest of Roy. The cemetery is located in Yamhill County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beverly Cleary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pike Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pike Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Pike Cemetery
Parke Edward 'Ed' Coleman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Canby (OR) on December 1, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Oregon City (OR) on August 5, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Canby is located in Clackamas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Oregon City is located in Clackamas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Zion Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Clackamas County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Parke Edward 'Ed' Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Zion Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Zion Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Zion Memorial Park
Donald Cook (Actor)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on September 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in New Haven (CT) on October 1, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Cook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to River View Cemetery
Linda Douglas (Actress)
- Born: Mary Joanne Tarola
- She was born in Portland (OR) on February 26, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) in May 2017.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Linda Douglas<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 Roy to Hillside Memorial Park
Eddie Erautt (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on September 26, 1924 (a Friday) and died in La Mesa (CA) on October 27, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- La Mesa is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at El Cajon Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Erautt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Cajon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Cajon Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to El Cajon Cemetery
Nell W. 'Nellie' Franzen (Actress)
- She was born in Portland (OR) on November 17, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on August 21, 1973 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nell W. 'Nellie' Franzen<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 Roy to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bud Freese (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: George Walter Freese
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on September 12, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Portland (OR) on July 27, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Freese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Willamette National Cemetery
Richard Erwin 'Dick' Geis (Author)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on July 19, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Portland (OR) on February 4, 2013 (a Monday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Rose City Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Roy. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Erwin 'Dick' Geis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Rose City Cemetery
Lorraine Geller (Musician)
- Born: Lorrain Winifred Walsh
- She was born in Portland (OR) on September 11, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 11, 1958 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lorraine Geller<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 Roy to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bob Gibson (Folk singer)
- Full name: Samuel Robert Gibson
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on November 16, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Portland (OR) on September 28, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Gibson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Rosehill Cemetery
Russell Gleason (Actor)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on February 6, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on December 25, 1945 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Roy (which is located in Washington County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Gleason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roy to Long Island National 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.