George N. Browning
April 21, 1926-March 22, 2014
Palo Alto, California

George Browning was a long time resident of Palo Alto; he died while staying with his son in Atascadero, Calif. George was born in San Francisco, and served at the end of WWII. He then attended the University of California at Berkeley. Upon graduation he was hired by Varian Corporation where he worked for 37 years.

Upon retirement George took on many civic activities in Palo Alto. He volunteered at the Palo Alto Police Department for 20 years. He was a neighborhood leader in Charleston Gardens, organizing the e-mail tree and block parties. He also worked with the Emergency Preparedness group and Palo Alto Neighborhoods.

George is survived by his partner of 28 years Jean Wilcox, his brother Pete, his son Curtis (Anna), two step-daughters Kina Sullivan (John) and Pam Kaiser (Ron), grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. George led an interesting life; he loved people and got on well with everyone. Needless to say we will all miss him very much.

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