Douglas C. BABCOCK 

Douglas Craig Babcock was born to Leon and Alice
Babcock on September 8, 1923 in Seattle, WA. Moving to
a five acre farm in Bellevue in 1934 gave him the
opportunity to join Future Farmers of America and to
win first prize for his pig at the Western Washington
State Fair. At Bellevue High School he played football
for three years, including the championship team in
1942. He worked his way through Wheaton College where
he played football, wrestled and got a degree in
Chemistry. He finished his master's degree at
Northwestern in Illinois and went on to further
graduate studies at the University of Washington. In
December of 1958 he married Patricia Dir in the old
building of First Baptist of Bellevue. They built
their home in the Factoria area in 1961 where they
lived together over 45 years until Doug's death on
August 27, 2006. Doug enjoyed working with his hands
including: building and maintaining his home, keeping
the family cars running, and various wood-working
projects. He was active in his church all his adult
life. He took joy in his pets, his stereo equipment,
and camping trips with his family. Many lives were
touched by his quiet, caring manner. Survivors
include: his wife, Patricia of Bellevue WA; daughter,
Sue, son-in-law, Dan and grandchildren, Cassie and
Wills of Issaquah, WA; brother, Vance of Peoria, AZ;
and brother, Theron of Cresaptown, MD. Jean, his only
sister, preceded him in death in November of 1982. A
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September
9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Eastgate Bible Fellowship,
15005 SE 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006. The family
suggests remembrances to the Seattle Union Gospel
Mission. Friends are invited to share memories and
sign the family's on-line guest book at
www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are under the
direction of Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home. 

Published in print on 9/3/2006. 
Seattle Times