Chuck and Jill Butte, of Riviera Beach, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Ann Butte of Malibu, to fellow Malibu native Cody Shirk. Shirk is a third-generation Malibuite and son of Walter and Bonnie Shirk. The wedding is planned for Sept. 14, 2012, at the Bel Air Bay Club.
Both Meredith and Cody are graduates of California Lutheran University, where Butte earned a degree in biology and Shirk earned a degree in communications. Since graduation, Butte has started a business specializing in fitness and Shirk is currently a firefighter for the City of Santa Monica.
The couple met during Los Angeles County Lifeguard Training and both still work shifts at the Malibu beaches. After the wedding, Cody and Meredith will reside in Malibu.