Purdy (Pierce County, WA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Purdy ...

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

Frank Alexander (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Dwight Alexander
- He was born in Olympia (WA) on May 25, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 8, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Olympia is located in Thurston County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Paul Gardner Allen (Businessman, philanthropist)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- Mercer Island is located in King County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Gardner Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Acacia Memorial Park
Andy Holm Anderson (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Kitsap County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- Seattle is located in King County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Holm Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Earl Douglas Averill, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Purdy. Both communities are located in Pierce County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Douglas Averill, Jr.<1>
Jill Banner (Actress)
- Born: Mary Kathryn Molumby
- 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 in Kitsap County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jill Banner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Valhalla Memorial Park
Bruce Harold Bennett (Actor)
- Born: Harold Brix
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Purdy. Both communities are located in Pierce County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 100.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruce Harold Bennett<1>
George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Bing Crosby (Singer, Oscar winning actor)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Purdy. Both communities are located in Pierce County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bing Crosby<1>
Jacques 'Jack' Fournier (Major League Baseball)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Purdy. Both communities are located in Pierce 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacques 'Jack' Fournier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fern Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fern Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Fern Hill Cemetery
Frank Herbert (Author)
- Full name: Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr.
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Purdy. Both communities are located in Pierce County.
- Madison is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Herbert<1>
Bob Hopkins (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Robert M. Hopkins
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Hopkins<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyrood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Holyrood Cemetery
Al 'Savage Slav' Hostak (Professional boxer)
- Full name: Albert P. Hostak
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al 'Savage Slav' Hostak<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Bob Houbregs (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Robert J. Houbergs
- He was born in Vancouver (BC) on March 12, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Olympia (WA) on May 28, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Olympia is located in Thurston County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Houbregs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Russell Johnson (Actor)
- Full name: Russell David Russell
- 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 in Kitsap County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Johnson<1>
Buddy Wayne Knox (Singer, songwriter)
- 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 in Kitsap County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Wayne Knox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Dreamland Cemetery
Matthew Fillip 'Fil' Leanderson (Olympic Athlete)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- Kirkland is located in King County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Fillip 'Fil' Leanderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes (Professional football)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Herbert Roger Morris (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Seattle (WA) on July 16, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Maple Valley (WA) on July 22, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Seattle is located in King County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- Maple Valley is located in King County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Purdy (which is located in Pierce County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Roger Morris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Acacia Memorial Park
Ann Morriss (Actress)
- Full name: Dorothy Ann Morriss
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce 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 northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Morriss<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Alfred Joseph Niemiec (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Purdy (which is located in Pierce 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 northeast of Purdy. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Joseph Niemiec<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Purdy to Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Janis Paige (Actress, singer)
- Born: Donna Mae Tjaden
- She was born in Tacoma (WA) on September 16, 1922 (a Saturday).
- Tacoma is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Purdy. Both communities are located in Pierce County.

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.