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Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries is an American corporation that owns and operates a chain of cemeteries and mortuaries in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties in Southern California. History
Dolly Cepeda (1964–1977), victim of the Hillside Strangler (original grave site, moved to Forest Lawn in Cypress) Mario Chamlee (1892–1966), opera singer; George Chandler (1898–1985), actor, Uncle Petrie Martin on TV's Lassie [33] NP Lon Chaney (1883–1930), actor (unmarked grave) [34] Charles Chapman (1853–1944), founder of Chapman ...
The first Forest Lawn, in Glendale, was founded in 1906 by businessmen who, 6 years later, hired Dr. Hubert Eaton, a firm believer in a joyous life after death.He believed that most cemeteries were "unsightly stone yards", and pledged to create one that would reflect his optimistic beliefs and be "as different, as unlike other cemeteries as sunshine is to darkness, as eternal life is unlike ...
Larry Walters (1949–1993), truck driver known as "Lawnchair Larry" or "The Lawn Chair Pilot who flew a lawn chair with weather balloons" Kent Warner (1943–1984), costume designer; Ruth Waterbury (1896–1982), film critic; Michael Wayne (1934–2003), film producer and actor, son of John Wayne; Paul Weatherwax (1900–1960), editor
The first Forest Lawn replica of David was installed at Forest Lawn on June 22, 1939. [5] The statue was placed using a series of ropes and pulleys. The statue fell due to seismic activity in 1971. [6] The head and right foot of the 1939 replica is on display at the Forest Lawn Museum. Later Forest Lawn copies fell in 1994 and 2020. [6]
Interment is provided by Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary. Near the Grand Avenue corridor, Heritage Gardens Historical Park, located on the north slope, was recently redeveloped to include new hiking trails. Walnut Ranch Park can be found on the south slope. Along Citrus Avenue, one can find South Hills Country Club.
William "Billie" Raymond DeVrell (1937–1981) – Wonderland Gang member killed in 1981 Wonderland murders is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks and Mortuaries (Covina Hills) Donald W. Evans Jr., Sp4., (1943–1967) – Army medic awarded Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam War, plus Purple Heart; born in Covina
Biography portal; Greater Los Angeles portal; This category contains articles about individuals whose remains are interred or entombed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California; for those whose remains are at one of the other Forest Lawn chain of cemeteries in Southern California, including the Hollywood Hills facility, subcategories should be used.