Lasting Memories

Denis George Babson
Aug. 17, 1923-Oct. 11, 2013
Palo Alto, California

Denis George Babson died peacefully in his Palo Alto home on Oct. 11, 2013, after a battle with lymphoma. He was 90 years old.

Born in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, 1923, the only son of Horace Perkins Babson and Olga Marie Zenker, Denis graduated from Stanford University in 1945 where he met and married his lifetime partner Rose Durment Macartney. His wide-ranging interests included cattle ranching, fly fishing, tennis, skiing, gardening, music, and travel. He will be remembered as a gifted negotiator and innovative entrepreneur.

Denis is survived by his his daughters and sons-in-law Anne (Punky) and Bob Talbott, Joan Moeller, and Marcia and Michael Barthelow, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife "Rosie," his sister, Mary Connor Bill, and his son, Stephen Denis Babson. A private family gathering was held.

Donations may be made to the Stephen D. Babson Foundation, Stanford University, 2700 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.