Babbitt, Bertrand George "Thumper" Bert "Thumper" Babbitt passed away on June 11, 2010 in Flagstaff, AZ. He was born on November 23, 1945 in Cottonwood, AZ, and lived thereafter in Flagstaff, AZ. Bert worked at Napa Auto Parts for 23 years and managed the auto parts department at Babbitt Ford in Flagstaff for the last 15 years, while serving as a devoted husband, father and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Josephine. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Bolin) Babbitt, his sons Matthew (Caroline) and Mark, granddaughter Mara Jade, brother Herbert, sisters Joanne (Dean) Despain and Nancy Fugatt, and many loving relatives and friends. A celebration of Bert's life will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 11:00 am at Elks Club in Flagstaff, 2101 North San Francisco Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1388. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Bert's name to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Condolence can be sent to the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com Published in The Arizona Republic on June 13, 2010