Deaths in the 1980s
21,000+ memorials
Homer N. Wallin
1893–1984 (age 91)
Willamette National Cemetery
Homer N. Wallin (1893-1984) was a Washburn resident who lived 91 years.
William G. East
1908–1985 (age 77)
Willamette National Cemetery
William G. East (1908-1985) was a Lecompton resident who lived 77 years.
Robert Blair Edlow
1946–1989 (age 43)
Williamsburg Memorial Park
Robert Blair Edlow (1946-1989) was a Washington, D.C. resident who lived 43 years.
Donn F. Draeger
1922–1982 (age 60)
Wood National Cemetery
Donn F. Draeger (1922-1982) was a Milwaukee resident who lived 60 years.
Clarence Josef McLin Jr.
1921–1988 (age 67)
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Clarence Josef McLin Jr. (1921-1988) was an East St. Louis resident who lived 67 years.
Loren M. Berry
1888–1980 (age 92)
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Loren M. Berry (1888-1980) lived 92 years.
Emma Rosalind Hoopii Kanoa deFries
1923–1980 (age 57)
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Emma Rosalind Hoopii Kanoa deFries was a Hawaiian resident who lived in Honolulu from 1923 to 1980.
Louise Brooks
1906–1985 (age 79)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Louise Brooks was an American actress and dancer who became a silent film icon during the 1920s.
William F. Dean
1899–1981 (age 82)
San Francisco National Cemetery
William F. Dean was a United States Army general who commanded forces during the Korean War.
Chapman Grant
1887–1983 (age 96)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Chapman Grant was an American zoologist and naturalist known for his work on reptiles and amphibians.
George Paul Miller
1891–1982 (age 91)
San Francisco National Cemetery
George Paul Miller was a United States congressman who represented California in the House of Representatives.
Phillip Burton
1926–1983 (age 57)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Phillip Burton was a United States congressman from California known for his environmental and social justice advocacy.
Sala Burton
1925–1987 (age 62)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Sala Burton was a United States congresswoman from California who continued her husband's progressive political legacy.
Robert L. Howze Jr.
1903–1983 (age 80)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Robert L. Howze Jr. was a United States Army officer and decorated military veteran.
William R. Peers
1914–1984 (age 70)
San Francisco National Cemetery
William R. Peers was a United States Army officer and general who investigated the My Lai Massacre.
Larry J. Blake
1914–1982 (age 68)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Larry J. Blake was an American character actor known for his roles in film and television.
Ben Harrell
1911–1981 (age 70)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Ben Harrell was an American resident of Medford who lived from 1911 to 1981.
Eva Novak
1898–1988 (age 90)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Eva Novak was an American silent film actress who appeared in numerous films during the 1920s.
Jay Novello
1904–1982 (age 78)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Jay Novello was an American actor known for his character roles in film and television.
Michele Avila
1968–1985 (age 17)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Michele Avila was a young resident of Los Angeles who lived from 1968 to 1985.
Loretta Blake
1898–1981 (age 83)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Loretta Blake was an American resident of Akron who lived from 1898 to 1981.
John Stroka
1913–1987 (age 74)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
John Stroka (1913-1987) was a Bačkov-born individual buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery.
Byron Price
1891–1981 (age 90)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Byron Price (1891-1981) was a Topeka native who served as a government official and journalist.
Donald R. Heath
1894–1981 (age 87)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Donald R. Heath (1894-1981) was a U.S. diplomat from Topeka who served in multiple ambassadorial posts.
William J. Sebald
1901–1980 (age 79)
Rock Creek Cemetery
William J. Sebald (1901-1980) was a Baltimore-born U.S. diplomat who played a key role in post-WWII Japan.
John J. Muccio
1900–1989 (age 89)
Rock Creek Cemetery
John J. Muccio (1900-1989) was a U.S. diplomat from Valle Agricola who served as ambassador to Korea.
Leland J. Barrows
1906–1988 (age 82)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Leland J. Barrows (1906-1988) was a Hutchinson native and U.S. foreign service officer.
Moses Carl Holman
1919–1988 (age 69)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Moses Carl Holman (1919-1988) was a Minter City-born individual with a career in public service.
Melville Bell Grosvenor
1901–1982 (age 81)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Melville Bell Grosvenor (1901-1982) was a Washington, D.C. resident and editor-in-chief of National Geographic Magazine.
Richard L. Wilson
1905–1981 (age 76)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Richard L. Wilson (1905-1981) was a Galesburg native and journalist who covered international affairs.
St. Clair McKelway
1905–1980 (age 75)
Rock Creek Cemetery
St. Clair McKelway (1905-1980) was a Charlotte-born writer and editor for The New Yorker magazine.
Tran Van Chuong
1898–1986 (age 88)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Tran Van Chuong (1898-1986) was a Vietnamese diplomat and political figure.
Lawton B. Kline
1904–1986 (age 82)
Truckee Meadows
Lawton B. Kline (1904-1986) was an Elko resident with an undocumented professional background.
Ruth E. Bacon
1908–1985 (age 77)
Shawsheen Cemetery
Ruth E. Bacon (1908-1985) was an individual buried at Shawsheen Cemetery.
Margaret Patch
1894–1987 (age 93)
Shelburne Falls
Margaret Patch (1894-1987) was a Bloomington native buried at Shelburne Falls.
Elaine Gwilliam
1927–1987 (age 60)
Willamette National Cemetery
Elaine Gwilliam (1927-1987) was a Weiser native and women's golf champion.
Mauri Rose
1906–1981 (age 75)
White Chapel Memorial Cemetery
Mauri Rose was an American race car driver and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner.
Murray Van Wagoner
1898–1986 (age 88)
White Chapel Memorial Cemetery
Murray Van Wagoner was a Michigan politician who served as governor and lieutenant governor.
Ebbie Goodfellow
1906–1985 (age 79)
White Chapel Memorial Cemetery
Ebbie Goodfellow was a Canadian professional hockey player and coach.
Bill Rooney
1896–1988 (age 92)
Long Island National Cemetery
Bill Rooney was an American professional baseball player.
Frank J. Becker
1899–1981 (age 82)
Long Island National Cemetery
Frank J. Becker was an American military officer and congressman from New York.
Anthony Casamento
1920–1987 (age 67)
Long Island National Cemetery
Anthony Casamento was a United States Marine and Medal of Honor recipient.
Dan Minor
1909–1982 (age 73)
Long Island National Cemetery
Dan Minor was an American jazz musician and composer.
Harold L. George
1893–1986 (age 93)
United States Air Force Academy Cemetery
Harold L. George was a United States Air Force general and aviation pioneer.
Haywood S. Hansell
1903–1988 (age 85)
United States Air Force Academy Cemetery
Haywood S. Hansell was a United States Air Force general and strategic bombing commander.
Wendell Whalum
1931–1987 (age 56)
Westview Cemetery
Wendell Whalum was an American gospel singer and civil rights activist.
Lionel C. McGarr
1904–1988 (age 84)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Lionel C. McGarr was a United States Army general and military commander.
Robert Leahy Fair
1923–1983 (age 60)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Robert Leahy Fair was a United States military officer and war hero.
Robert S. Kennemore
1920–1989 (age 69)
San Francisco National Cemetery
Robert S. Kennemore was a United States military officer and decorated serviceman.
William Badders
1901–1986 (age 85)
San Francisco National Cemetery
William Badders was a United States military officer and government official.