Shine-Gri-La (Jefferson County, WA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Shine-Gri-La ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Shine-Gri-La. 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 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Mercer Island is located in King County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Seattle is located in King County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
John Archer (Actor)
- Born: Ralph Bowman
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Archer<1>
Earl Averill (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Howard Earl Averill
- He was born in Snohomish (WA) on May 21, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Everett (WA) on August 16, 1983 (a Tuesday).
- Snohomish is located in Snohomish County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Everett is located in Snohomish County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Averill<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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson 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 Shine-Gri-La to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Octavia E. Butler (Author)
- Full name: Octavia Estelle Butler
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Octavia E. Butler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shine-Gri-La to Mountain View Cemetery
Robert 'Bob' Chesnes (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Everett (WA) on May 23, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Everett is located in Snohomish County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Shine-Gri-La. The cemetery is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bob' Chesnes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shine-Gri-La to Evergreen Cemetery
Nancy Coleman (Actress)
- She was born in Everett (WA) on December 30, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Brockport (NY) on January 18, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Everett is located in Snohomish County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Brockport is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakeview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shine-Gri-La to Lakeview Cemetery
LeRoy Arthur 'Roy' Grover (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Snohomish (WA) on January 17, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Milwaukie (OR) on February 6, 1978 (a Monday).
- Snohomish is located in Snohomish County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Milwaukie is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for LeRoy Arthur 'Roy' Grover<1>
Pitt Herbert (Actor)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pitt Herbert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shine-Gri-La to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
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 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson 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 Shine-Gri-La 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Kirkland is located in King County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson 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 southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. 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 Shine-Gri-La to Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Ray Oyler (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Raymond Francis Oyler
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Oyler<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shine-Gri-La to Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Bill Russell (Professional basketball)
- Full name: William Felton Russell
- He was born in West Monroe (LA) on February 12, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Mercer Island (WA) on July 31, 2022 (a Sunday).
- West Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- Mercer Island is located in King County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Shine-Gri-La. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Russell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shine-Gri-La to Lake View 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.