John Wayne
Fun Fact
The Orange County Airport was renamed after actor John Wayne in 1979 to honor him as a local resident and symbol of traditional American values. Years after his passing interviews have surfaced that tell a different, more intolerant view of the myth surrounding the actor. While the airport has not officials been renamed, all airlines flying into and departing from reference the airport as Santa Ana / Orange County airport.
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park
3500 Pacific View Drive
Corona Del Mar, California, 92625
USA
North America
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Grave Location:
Bayview Terrace, Section 578, Row 8, Lot 81Grave Location Description
As you enter the cemetery take the first left turn and drive all the way around the cemetery until you are on the top road. Look to your left for the “Lagunia Court” nameplate on the outdoor columbarium. Park here and walk down 6 rows on your right. John Wayne’s simple, flat marker is in the center of the Bayview Terrace lawn area.
Grave Location GPS
33.610356737704, -117.8534122295Visiting The Grave:
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Read More About John Wayne:
- Published Obituary
- Wikipedia Entry
- Official John Wayne Website
- John Wayne Birthplace & Museum
- USC Will Remove John Wayne Exhibit Due To Actor’s Racist Statements
- Politicians Demand John Wayne Airport Changes Name Over Actor’s Racist History
- John Wayne Had 3 Wives, 1 ‘Nearly Shot Him’ to Death After He Came Home Drunk
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