Frederic M. Babbitt 1903 - 1997 

Tacoma school educator Frederic Babbitt passed away June 6, 1997. After teaching 
math and science at both Lincoln High and Stewart Junior High for 30 years in Tacoma, 
Frederic retired to his home in Gig Harbor where he enjoyed gardening, home projects, 
church and his grandchildren. Frederic served his country in active duty in WWII in the 
Armed Forces during which he served for 2 years as Battery Commander attached to 
the 410 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in Iceland. He retired as Captain, and following 
this he resumed his teaching career. Frederic was a charter member at Chapel Hill 
United Presbyterian Church, and was active as Clerk of the Session, and also assisted 
with teaching and future planning for 25 years. He also was a member and secretary of 
the Artondale Cemetery Association of Gig Harbor. He was preceded in death by his 
wife, Henrietta, of 59 years, and also his sister, Ardsley and brother, Eugene. Survivors 
include 2 sons, Martin and wife, Arlene of Gig Harbor, and Dean of Tacoma; 4 
grandchildren, Laurie Parkison (Roy), Douglas Babbitt (Megan), Brian Babbitt 
(Joanna), and Bonnie Shalto (Tony); and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services 
will be held Thurs., June 12, 1997, at 2 p.m. at Artondale Cemetery in Gig Harbor, 
followed by a memorial service at Chapel Hill United Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. 
Remembrances may be made to Chapel Hill United Presbyterian Church Building Fund. 
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252. 

Pub Date: 6/10/1997 
Tacoma News Tribune