Notable Births & Deaths for Spokane ...

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

• Peter Aykroyd     (Actor, comedian, writer)
  • Full name: Peter Jonathan Aykroyd
  • He was born in Ottawa (ON) on November 19, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Spokane on November 6, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 66. We don't have any burial details.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter Aykroyd<1>
• Jack Bannon     (Actor)
  • Born: John James Bannon
  • He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on June 14, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Coeur d'Alene (ID) on October 25, 2017 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. We don't have any burial details.
  • Coeur d'Alene is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Spokane.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Bannon<1>
• Welton David Becket     (Architect)
  • She was born in Spokane on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 16, 1969 (a Thursday) at the age of 69. She is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Welton David Becket<1>
• Edward Arthur 'Big Ed' Brandt     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Spokane on February 17, 1905 (a Friday) and died in Spokane on November 1, 1944 (a Wednesday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Fairmount Memorial Park (Spokane County, Washington).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Arthur 'Big Ed' Brandt<1>
• Leon Joseph Cadore     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on November 20, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Spokane on March 16, 1958 (a Sunday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park (Bonner County, Idaho).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Joseph Cadore<1>
• Albert J. 'Curley' Dresden     (Actor)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Spokane on June 7, 1953 (a Sunday) at the age of 53. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Spokane County, Washington).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Albert J. 'Curley' Dresden<1>
• Patty Duke     (Actress)
  • Born: Anna Marie Duke
  • She was born in Elmhurst (NY) on December 14, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Coeur d'Alene (ID) on March 29, 2016 (a Tueday) at the age of 69. She is buried at Forest Cemetery (Kootenai County, Idaho).
  • Coeur d'Alene is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Spokane.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patty Duke<1>
• Frankie Fontaine     (Comedian)
  • He was born in Cambridge (MA) on April 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Spokane on August 4, 1978 (a Friday) at the age of 58.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frankie Fontaine<1>
• Lonny 'Junior' Frey     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Linus Reinhard Frey
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on August 23, 1910 (a Tueday) and died in Coeur d'Alene (ID) on September 13, 2009 (a Sunday) at the age of 99. He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
  • Coeur d'Alene is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Spokane.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lonny 'Junior' Frey<1>
• Clifton James     (Actor)
  • Full name: George Clifton James
  • He was born in Spokane on May 29, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Gladstone (OR) on April 15, 2017 (a Saturday) at the age of 96. The body was cremated.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clifton James<1>
• Catherine Lee 'Cathy' Lewis     (Actress)
  • She was born in Spokane on December 27, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 20, 1968 (a Wednesday) at the age of 51. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Catherine Lee 'Cathy' Lewis<1>
• Darren McGavin     (Actor)
  • Born: William Lyle Richardson
  • He was born in Spokane on May 7, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 25, 2006 (a Saturday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darren McGavin<1>
• John McIntire     (Actor)
  • He was born in Spokane on June 27, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on January 30, 1991 (a Wednesday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Tobacco Valley Cemetery (Lincoln County, Montana).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John McIntire<1>
• Gertrude Messinger     (Actress)
  • Full name: Gertrude Dolores Messinger
  • She was born in Spokane on April 28, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on November 8, 1995 (a Wednesday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gertrude Messinger<1>
• Seena Owen     (Actress, screenwriter)
  • Born: Signe Auen
  • She was born in Spokane on November 14, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on August 15, 1966 (a Monday) at the age of 71. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Seena Owen<1>
• Susan Peters     (Actress)
  • Born: Susan Carnahan
  • She was born in Spokane on July 3, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Visalia (CA) on October 23, 1952 (a Thursday) at the age of 31. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Susan Peters<1>
• Jay Harris Pickett     (Actor, writer, producer)
  • He was born in Spokane on February 10, 1961 (a Friday) and died in Oreana (ID) on July 30, 2021 (a Friday) at the age of 60. The body was cremated.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jay Harris Pickett<1>
• Amzie Strickland     (Actress)
  • She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on January 10, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Spokane on July 5, 2006 (a Wednesday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Amzie Strickland<1>
• Billy Watson     (Actor)
  • Full name: William Richard Watson
  • He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on December 25, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Spokane on February 17, 2022 (a Thursday) at the age of 98. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy Watson<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Spokane: www.spokanecity.org/

The official website for Spokane County: www.spokanecounty.org/

The official website for State of Washington: https://wa.gov/