Obituaries: Local residents who died recently

Local residents who died recently include:

Diana Beuttler, 96, was born in La Cumbre, Argentina, and later attended college in London where she received a degree in architecture and interior design. After marrying her husband Bob Beuttler back at home in Argentina, the pair spent a two-year stint in England, before moving to Palo Alto, Burlingame and eventually settling in Felton Gables, Menlo Park, where Beuttler would thrive as an accomplished seamstress, homemaker, traveler, painter and hostess, known in her community for her hospitality.

Trevor Burrowes, 87, born in Jamaica, found his home in East Palo Alto as an artist, visionary and tireless defender of natural and man-made beauty in our environment. Receiving his education at Parsons School of Design, Yale Art School, UC Berkeley and in Mexico City, his art and community advocacy set him on a course to leave an indelible Mark on his East Palo Alto community, to which he was deeply committed.

Michael Driscoll, 73, a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, avid fisherman, reader and outdoorsman, found his home in Fortuna, Calif., in close proximity to redwoods, rivers and the ocean. He had many professions throughout his life including carpentry, tree trimming, bartending, and restaurant management and was blessed with a wonderful community, returning home to Palo Alto in his final months.

Dolores Babich, 88, born in San Francisco and eloping at 28 in Reno to the love of her life Jim Babich, had two children and moved to Emerald Hills as a full-time mother. There, she raised her children and returned to work as Town Clerk in Woodside for over a decade, before becoming a member of the city of Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce. An avid traveler, reader, gardener and crossword puzzle expert, she was a proud grandmother and devout Catholic, known for her generosity and lively spirit.

Stewart Silverberg, 44, born in San Diego and having grown up in Menlo Park and Redwood City, was a natural salesman and became an enthusiastic golfer due to many rounds with his grandmother. A lifelong 49ers fan and dominos enthusiast, Stewart loved music, spending time with family during the holidays, and making his friends and family laugh, especially cherishing his role as an uncle.

George Waltuch, 89, was born in Vienna, Austria, escaping the Nazis via the Queen Mary to Ellis Island. A lifelong Yankees fan and lover of his adopted country, George was an excellent writer and loving husband to his wife Anne Bogart. Following medical school and a two-year stint as a doctor at Andrews Airforce Base in Washington, D.C., he settled into family life in California, where he dedicated his time to his children, his garden and his athletic pursuits.

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