Legacy
John B. Waldo died on September 2, 1907, at the age of 62. He was buried at the Pioneer Cemetery in the Salem, Oregon, where other family members such as his father, brother, and wife were also buried. Waldo Lake in the Cascades and Waldo Glacier on Mount Jefferson are named in his honor. However, Waldo Hall at Oregon State University is not named for him, and Waldo Park in Salem is named for his brother William, while Waldo Middle School in Salem is named for his father Daniel.
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