BABBITT, Robert 1949-2008 

Robert "Bob" Babbitt passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 26, 2008, from a 
sudden diagnosis of liver and abdominal cancer at age 59. 

Bob was born in Portland on Jan. 14, 1949. He lived in Garden Home until moving to 
Hillsboro when he married Sonya Scovil in December 1986. 

Bob loved motorcycles, animals, books, and Sonya, the order is debatable. He has 
three motorcycles, dogs, cats and alpacas and a room full of books. 

Plumbing is in his blood. He is a fourth generation plumber. Bob was one of the best 
service plumbers in the business. There was rarely a problem he couldn't solve. He 
tried a few other occupations - car mechanic, herb grower - but found plumbing to be 
his calling. Bob and Sonya owned Bob's Reedville Plumbing for the last 10 years, 
changing to Ben Franklin Plumbing in the last year. Bob went to Beaverton High 
School and then enlisted in the Army where he served in Viet Nam as a helicopter 
mechanic. He is the son of George and Mae Babbitt; brother of Steven Babbitt and 
Carole Willing; uncle to several nieces and nephews; and recently, honorary grandpa 
to Logan. 

Bob also has many brothers and sisters-in-law; a mother-in-law; aunts and uncles; 
friends; and extended family that love him very much. He was preceded in death by his 
sister, Twanda. 

Bob's spirit was loving and kind on this earth and continues to be. He will be so very 
missed. His spirit and energy will help to make the world a better more loving place. 

No service at Bob's request. Honor his life as you choose. 

Please sign the online guest book at www.oregonlive.com/obits. 

Published in The Oregonian on 8/31/2008