Babbitt, Martin Frederick

Martin Frederick Babbitt Beloved husband, father and 
grandfather went to his heavenly home on Thursday May 
20, 2010 while working on his earthly dream home on 
Vaughn Bay. Born on February 16, 1938, Martin was a 
descendent of the Hunt family, one of the first pioneering 
families of Gig Harbor. His life was one of many purposeful 
projects, working from sunrise to sunset, and with that 
pioneering spirit he inherited his accomplishments were 
many. After serving his country in the Navy, Martin 
received a degree in Business Administration from PLU and 
went on to establish a commercial site development 
company which he owned and operated for more than 20 
years. This pioneering spirit also carried over to his 
contributions to the community when he created the first 
Peninsula Soccer Club and spent many hours working on 
site development of the gymnasium addition to Chapel Hill 
Presbyterian Church of which he had been a member for 
46 years. With his strong work ethic and commitment to 
family, church and community, he leaves a legacy for 
generations to come. Survivors include his wife Arlene, 
brother Dean Babbitt, children and their spouses Laurie 
and Roy Parkison, Douglas Babbitt, Brian and Joanna 
Babbitt, and Bonnie Massara. Surviving Grandchildren 
include Lindsey and Nick Parkison, Spencer and Gavin 
Babbitt, Ashley and Beau Shatto, Marie Massara and Samuel 
and AnnaSofia Babbitt. He is also survived by one Aunt 
Anita Sieber and numerous cousins. Graveside service at 
Artondale Cemetery for family members followed by a 
Memorial Service at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church at 4:00 
pm, May 29th, 2010. Please leave your favorite memory or 
condolences at www.havenrest.com .

Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 25, 2010