Veazie (King County, WA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Veazie ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Veazie. 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- Mercer Island is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northwest of Veazie. 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 Veazie to Acacia Memorial Park
Lee Artoe (Professional football)
- Full name: Lee Robert Reno Artoe
- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on March 2, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Wilmette (IL) on April 1, 2005 (a Friday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King County).
- Wilmette is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Artoe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Veazie to Memorial Park Cemetery
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 in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King 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>
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 in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King 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>
Ann Carter (Actress)
- She was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 16, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in North Bend (WA) on January 27, 2014 (a Monday).
- Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- North Bend is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Veazie. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Carter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tahoma National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tahoma National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Veazie to Tahoma National Cemetery
Roy Cochran (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Full name: Leroy Braxton Cochran
- He was born in Richton (MS) on January 6, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Gig Harbor (WA) on September 26, 1981 (a Saturday).
- Richton is located in Perry County, Mississippi.
- Gig Harbor is located in Pierce County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Cochran<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Veazie to Willamette National 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 in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King 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 in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King 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 (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Veazie 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 in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northwest of Veazie. 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 Veazie to Holyrood Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Veazie. 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 Veazie 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- Maple Valley is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northwest of Veazie. 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 Veazie 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northwest of Veazie. 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 Veazie 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 in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King County).
Ella Raines (Actress)
- Full name: Ella Wallace Raines
- She was born in Snoqualmie Falls (WA) on August 6, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on May 30, 1988 (a Monday).
- Snoqualmie Falls is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ella Raines<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Veazie to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Clements Ripley (Author)
- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on August 26, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Charleston (SC) on July 22, 1954 (a Thursday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King County).
- Charleston is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clements Ripley<1>
Ann Rule (Author)
- Born: Ann Rae Stackhouse
- She was born in Lowell (MI) on October 22, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Burien (WA) on July 26, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Lowell is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Burien is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at City View Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Rule<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for City View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to City View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Veazie to City View Cemetery
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Veazie. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Veazie. 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 Veazie to Lake View Cemetery
Don Wilson (Musician)
- Full name: Donald Leroy Wilson
- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on February 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Tacoma (WA) on January 22, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King County).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Veazie (which is located in King County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Veazie. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tahoma National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tahoma National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Veazie to Tahoma National 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.