John Alexander "Jack" Babbit

Jack Babbit of Lakewood, Washington, passed away on
Good Friday, April 9, 2004 at 9:10 PM, just 3 days
after his 77th birthday. He is lovingly remembered by
his daughter, Susan Wagner, husband Marc; son Scott
and wife, Sharon, and eldest son, Steve. Also mourning
the loss of Jack are his two brothers, George and
Douglas Babbit and their families, and Jack#s three
grandchildren: Ryan & Patrick Babbit, and Jennifer
Wagner. Jack was preceded in death several years ago
by his wife of nearly 50 years, Jean. Jack, the son of
Alex and Ruth Babbit, grew up on Gravelly Lake and was
a 1945 graduate from Clover Park High School.
Graduating a semester early, he joined the Navy just
before the end of WWII. Upon returning to civilian
life, Jack attended The College of Puget Sound in
Tacoma, where he was a charter member of the Sigma Chi
fraternity. There he met his future wife, Jean. Upon
graduating from college, Jack worked for United Mutual
Insurance, but eventually formed Micro Business
Associates with his friend, Bob Gerth. Together, they
pioneered the field of keeping business records
electronically on computers. Jack was a long-time
member of the Lakewood Rotary, the Little Church on
the Prairie, as well as the Clover Park Ski School. He
was known and loved by all who rode the Crystal
Mountain ski bus from Lakewood. Jack was also a
charter member of Oakbrook Golf and Country Club. He
will be remembered by all who knew him for his sense
of humor, his steadfastness, his desire to treat all
people with dignity, and his pride in doing every task
before him to the best of his ability. We will miss
you, Jack! A memorial service for Jack will be held at
the Little Church on the Prairie, Lakewood, WA, on
Thursday, April 15th at 2 PM. Donations in Jack#s name
may be sent to the Tacoma Rescue Mission. PS- Dear
IRS, this year my return is going to be a bit late-
Jack.

Pub Date: 4/13/2004
Tacoma News Tribune