West Lake Stevens (Snohomish County, WA)

Notable Births & Deaths for West Lake Stevens ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Lake Stevens. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- Mercer Island is located in King County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens to Acacia 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish 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 nearby and to the south of West Lake Stevens.
- Everett is located nearby and to the west of West Lake Stevens.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Averill<1>
Bob Barker (Game show host, animal rights activist)
- Full name: Robert William Barker
- He was born in Darrington (WA) on December 12, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood Hills (CA) on August 26, 2023 (a Saturday).
- Darrington is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of West Lake Stevens. Both communities are located in Snohomish County.
- Hollywood Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- 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 Bob Barker<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 West Lake Stevens to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish 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 south southwest of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish 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 West Lake Stevens 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 nearby and to the west of West Lake Stevens.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of West Lake Stevens.
- 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 West Lake Stevens 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 nearby and to the west of West Lake Stevens.
- 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 West Lake Stevens 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 nearby and to the south of West Lake Stevens.
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of West Lake Stevens. Both communities are located in Snohomish 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 West Lake Stevens 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish 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 south southwest of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens to Calvary Catholic 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- Kirkland is located in King County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southwest of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southwest of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens 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 south of West Lake Stevens (which is located in Snohomish County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southwest of West Lake Stevens. 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 West Lake Stevens to Lake View Cemetery
Earl Torgeson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clifford Earl Torgeson
- He was born in Snohomish (WA) on January 1, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Everett (WA) on November 8, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Snohomish is located nearby and to the south of West Lake Stevens.
- Everett is located nearby and to the west of West Lake Stevens.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Torgeson<1>
Helen Westcott (Actress)
- Born: Myrthas Helen Hickman
- She was born in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Edmonds (WA) on March 17, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Edmonds is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of West Lake Stevens. Both communities are located in Snohomish County.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of West Lake Stevens. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Westcott<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 West Lake Stevens to Acacia Memorial Park
John Francis 'Black Jack' Wilson (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on April 12, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Edmonds (WA) on April 19, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Edmonds is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of West Lake Stevens. Both communities are located in Snohomish County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of West Lake Stevens. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Black Jack' Wilson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyrood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Lake Stevens to Holyrood 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.