Notable Births & Deaths for Puyallup ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Puyallup. 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)
  • He was born on January 21, 1953 (a Wednesday) and died on October 15, 2018 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Gardner Allen<1>
• Earl Douglas Averill, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on September 9, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died on May 13, 2015 (a Wednesday).
  • 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>
• Bruce Harold Bennett     (Actor)
  • Born: Harold Brix
  • He was born on May 19, 1906 (a Saturday) and died on February 24, 2007 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 100.
  • The body was cremated.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruce Harold Bennett<1>
• Bing Crosby     (Singer, Oscar winning actor)
  • He was born on May 3, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Madrid (Spain) on October 14, 1977 (a Friday).
  • 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 on September 29, 1892 (a Thursday) and died on September 5, 1973 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacques 'Jack' Fournier<1>
• Frank Herbert     (Author)
  • Full name: Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr.
  • He was born on October 8, 1920 (a Friday) and died on February 11, 1986 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • The body was cremated.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Herbert<1>
• Herbert Roger Morris     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • He was born on July 16, 1915 (a Friday) and died on July 22, 2009 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 94.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Roger Morris<1>
• Janis Paige     (Actress, singer)
  • Born: Donna Mae Tjaden
  • She was born on September 16, 1922 (a Saturday).
• Clements Ripley     (Author)
  • He was born on August 26, 1892 (a Friday) and died on July 22, 1954 (a Thursday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 61.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clements Ripley<1>
• Bill Russell     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: William Felton Russell
  • He was born on February 12, 1934 (a Monday) and died on July 31, 2022 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Russell<1>
• Don Wilson     (Musician)
  • Full name: Donald Leroy Wilson
  • He was born on February 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died on January 22, 2022 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Wilson<1>