Friday, June 6, 2025

Robert Henry “Fast Floyd” McKenzie (1950–1993): San Francisco Punk Rock Legend

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Fast Floyd and a concert poster for his band Robert Henry “Fast Floyd” McKenzie was an American guitarist and bandleader best known for his...
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Richard “Dick” Duvall (1933–1960): CHP Officer Killed in Line of Duty

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Dick Duvall and Grave Marker Plot 71, Grave 290 Richard “Dick” Duvall (1933–1960) was a California Highway Patrol officer whose tragic deat...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

John D. "Jack" Fletcher (1921–1990): TV and Movie Character Actor

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  Sherman Hemsley and Jack Fletcher Plot 52D, Lot 129  W 1/2 Jack Fletcher was an American character actor and theater educator whose career...

Robert Wasson aka "Fat Fairy" (1935-1985): Drag Performer, Chef, and LGBTQ Community Icon

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  Robert Wasson, left with Harvey Milk; right, as "Fat Fairy" Section 73, Plot 1470   Robert Wasson, affectionately known in San F...

Bois Frederick Burk (1906–1993): Early Gay Rights Advocate; Part of Kinsey Study

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  Bois Burk and Burial Vault Main Mausoleum, Section 12, Crypt Niche 2, Tier 1 Bois Frederick Burk (1906–1993) was an early gay rights advo...
Monday, May 26, 2025

Samuel Thompson Leet (1828–1890): California State Senator, Pioneer Merchant, and Landholder

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  Samuel Leet & Family Plot Plot 26, Lot 152 Samuel Thompson Leet was a 19th-century California pioneer, merchant, and public official, ...
Sunday, May 25, 2025

Henry Arthur Wright (1946–1968): Vietnam Casualty: Awarded Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” for heroism

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Henry Wright & Burial Vault Main Mausoleum, Section 174, Tier 3, Niche 1 Henry Wright a United States Marine Corps officer and decorat...
Friday, May 23, 2025

Richard Miner “Dick” Apgar (1836–1887): Civil War Veteran; Solano County Sheriff

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  Dick Apgar's Obituary and Grave Marker Plot 24, Lot 12 Dick Apgar was an American Civil War officer, lawman, and civic figure active ...
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Margaret Burrows “Margy” Sanford Oldenburg (1909–1943): First Casualty of WWII WASP Program

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Margy Oldenburg & Grave Marker Plot 65, Grave 2573 Margy Oldenburg was a pioneering aviator and one of the earliest members of the Women...

Major Bernard Thomas “B.T.” Kelly (1918–2004): WWII hero during sinking of USS Helena

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  Major B.T. Kelly and Grave marker Major Bernard Thomas “B.T.” Kelly (1918–2004) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer best kn...