Yacolt (Clark County, WA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Yacolt ...

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

Lyle Alzado (Professional football)
- Full name: Lyle Martin Alzado
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on April 3, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Portland (OR) on May 14, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lyle Alzado<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to River View Cemetery
Bill Amick (Race car driver)
- Full name: Bill Dale Amick
- He was born in Portland (OR) on November 16, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Fairview (OR) on July 15, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Fairview is located in Multnomah County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Amick<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 Yacolt to Willamette National Cemetery
Marian Anderson (Opera singer, social reformer)
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 27, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Portland (OR) on April 8, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Eden Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Eden Cemetery
Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin (One of the first policewomen in the United States)
- Born: Aurora Greene
- She was born in Elmira (NY) in 1860 and died on June 22, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County, New York.
- She is buried at River View Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to River View Cemetery
Lew Beck (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Full name: Lewis William Beck
- He was born in Portland (OR) on April 9, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Great Falls (MT) on April 3, 1970 (a Friday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Great Falls is located in Cascade County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lew Beck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to River View Cemetery
Carson 'Skeeter' Bigbee (Major league baseball)
- Full name: Carson Lee Bigbee
- He was born in Lebanon (OR) on March 31, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Portland (OR) on October 17, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Lebanon is located in Linn County, Oregon.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carson 'Skeeter' Bigbee<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 Yacolt to Willamette National Cemetery
Helen Burgess (Actress)
- Full name: Helen Margarite Burgess
- She was born in Portland (OR) on April 26, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on April 7, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Burgess<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Cliff Chambers (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clifford Day Chambers
- He was born in Portland (OR) on January 10, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Eagle (ID) on January 21, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Eagle is located in Ada County, Idaho.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Dry Creek Cemetery, which is located in Ada County, Idaho.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff Chambers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dry Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dry Creek Cemetery (ID) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Dry Creek Cemetery
Donald Cook (Actor)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on September 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in New Haven (CT) on October 1, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Cook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to River View Cemetery
Linda Douglas (Actress)
- Born: Mary Joanne Tarola
- She was born in Portland (OR) on February 26, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) in May 2017.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Linda Douglas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Hillside Memorial Park
Eddie Erautt (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on September 26, 1924 (a Friday) and died in La Mesa (CA) on October 27, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- La Mesa is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at El Cajon Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Erautt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Cajon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Cajon Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to El Cajon Cemetery
Nell W. 'Nellie' Franzen (Actress)
- She was born in Portland (OR) on November 17, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on August 21, 1973 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nell W. 'Nellie' Franzen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bud Freese (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: George Walter Freese
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on September 12, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Portland (OR) on July 27, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Freese<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 Yacolt to Willamette National Cemetery
Richard Erwin 'Dick' Geis (Author)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on July 19, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Portland (OR) on February 4, 2013 (a Monday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Rose City Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Yacolt. The cemetery is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Erwin 'Dick' Geis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose City Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Rose City Cemetery
Lorraine Geller (Musician)
- Born: Lorrain Winifred Walsh
- She was born in Portland (OR) on September 11, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 11, 1958 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lorraine Geller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Bob Gibson (Folk singer)
- Full name: Samuel Robert Gibson
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on November 16, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Portland (OR) on September 28, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Gibson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Rosehill Cemetery
Russell Gleason (Actor)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on February 6, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on December 25, 1945 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Gleason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Long Island National Cemetery
Gary Gray (Actor)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on December 18, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Brush Prairie (WA) on April 4, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Brush Prairie is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Yacolt. Both communities are located in Clark County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Harrison Greene (Actor)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on January 18, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 28, 1945 (a Friday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harrison Greene<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Stanley David Griggs (Astronaut)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on September 7, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Earle (AR) on June 17, 1989 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Earle is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley David Griggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yacolt to Arlington National Cemetery
Lou Harrison (Composer)
- Full name: Lou Silver Harrison
- He was born in Portland (OR) on May 14, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Lafayette (IN) on February 2, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Yacolt (which is located in Clark County).
- Lafayette is located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Harrison<1>

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.