Gorst (Kitsap County, WA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gorst ...

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

Paul Gardner Allen (Businessman, philanthropist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Gardner Allen<1>
- He was born in Seattle (WA) on January 21, 1953 (a Wednesday) and died in Mercer Island (WA) on October 15, 2018 (a Monday).
- Seattle is located in King County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- Mercer Island is located in King County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park<1>
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Andy Holm Anderson (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Bremerton (WA) on November 13, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on July 18, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Bremerton is located nearby and to the northeast of Gorst.
- Seattle is located in King County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park<1>
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John Archer (Actor)
- Born: Ralph Bowman
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- He was born in Osceola (NE) on May 8, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Redmond (WA) on December 5, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Osceola is located in Polk County, Nebraska.
- Redmond is located in King County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
Earl Douglas Averill, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on September 9, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Tacoma (WA) on May 13, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
Jill Banner (Actress)
- Born: Mary Kathryn Molumby
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- She was born in Bremerton (WA) on November 8, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Malibu (CA) on August 7, 1982 (a Saturday).
- Bremerton is located nearby and to the northeast of Gorst.
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Bruce Harold Bennett (Actor)
- Born: Harold Brix
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- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on May 19, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on February 24, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 100.
- The body was cremated.
George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County, Ohio.
- Kirkland is located in King County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Octavia E. Butler (Author)
- Full name: Octavia Estelle Butler
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- She was born in Pasadena (CA) on June 22, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Lake Forest Park (WA) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Lake Forest Park is located in King County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Bing Crosby (Singer, Oscar winning actor)
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- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on May 3, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Madrid (Spain) on October 14, 1977 (a Friday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
Jacques 'Jack' Fournier (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Au Sable (MI) on September 29, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Tacoma (WA) on September 5, 1973 (a Wednesday).
- Au Sable is located in Iosco County, Michigan.
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Fern Hill Cemetery, which is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fern Hill Cemetery<1>
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Frank Herbert (Author)
- Full name: Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr.
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- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on October 8, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Madison (WI) on February 11, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- Madison is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
Pitt Herbert (Actor)
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- He was born in New York (NY) on September 25, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Edmonds (WA) on January 23, 1989 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Edmonds is located in Snohomish County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- 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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Bob Hopkins (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Robert M. Hopkins
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- He was born in Jonesboro (LA) on November 3, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on May 15, 2015 (a Friday).
- Jonesboro is located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- Bellevue is located in King County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
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Al 'Savage Slav' Hostak (Professional boxer)
- Full name: Albert P. Hostak
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- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on January 7, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on August 13, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Kirkland is located in King County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Russell Johnson (Actor)
- Full name: Russell David Russell
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- He was born in Ashley (PA) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bainbridge Island (WA) on January 16, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Ashley is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Bainbridge Island is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Gorst. Both communities are located in Kitsap County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- We don't have any burial details.
Buddy Wayne Knox (Singer, songwriter)
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- He was born in Happy (TX) on July 20, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Bremerton (WA) on February 14, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Happy is located in Swisher County, Texas.
- Bremerton is located nearby and to the northeast of Gorst.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
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Matthew Fillip 'Fil' Leanderson (Olympic Athlete)
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- He was born in Seattle (WA) on March 11, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on November 2, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Seattle is located in King County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- Kirkland is located in King County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park<1>
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Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes (Professional football)
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- He was born in Clarkedale (AR) on December 5, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on January 9, 1990 (a Tuesday).
- Clarkedale is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Bellevue is located in King County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery<1>
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Ann Morriss (Actress)
- Full name: Dorothy Ann Morriss
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- She was born in Tampa (FL) on August 5, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on June 30, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Bellevue is located in King County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
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Alfred Joseph Niemiec (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Meriden (CT) on May 18, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on October 29, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Kirkland is located in King County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
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Ray Oyler (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Raymond Francis Oyler
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- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on August 4, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Redmond (WA) on January 26, 1981 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Redmond is located in King County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Gorst (which is located in Kitsap County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Gorst. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
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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.