Sunday, July 27, 2025

Natasha Borovsky (1924-2012): Russian-American poet and novelist; American Book Award winner

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Grave marker of Natasha Borovsky Plot 49A Natasha Borovsky (born Nataliya Alexandrovna Borovskaya) was a Russian-American poet and novelist...
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Dr. Paul “Buck” Samson (1905–1982): U.S. Olympic Swimmer and Polo Player; Noted Thoracic Surgeon

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Image from  Collegiate Water Polo Association Plot 52D Paul Curkeet “Buck” Samson was an American competition swimmer and water polo player ...
Monday, June 30, 2025

Edgar Harkness Gray (1813-1894): Officiated at Abraham Lincoln's Funeral

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Gravestone of Rev. Edgar Gray Plot 38, Lot 10 Edgar Harkness Gray was born on November 28, 1813 , in Bridport, Vermont. He pursued theologic...
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Giulio Minetti (1866–1958): Italian-American violist and conductor embroiled in scandal

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Giulio Minetti and Grave Marker De Fremery Family - Plot 8 Giulio Minetti was an Italian-American violist, conductor, and prominent figure i...
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, ...