Big Lake resident, Bruce Hall Babcock, age 83, passed away at home on January 14, 2012.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Mid-Valley Senior Center 11975 W. Mid-Valley Way Houston, Alaska. Bruce's ashes will be scattered on his homestead in Big Lake, Alaska at a later date.
Bruce was born October 3, 1928 in Columbus, Wisconsin son of Ralph and Florence (Hall) Babcock. Bruce graduated class of 1946 from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bruce served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska from 1950-1953. Bruce was later employed by the U.S. Civil Service from 1955 to retirement in 1985, as a Supervisor of a Jet Engine and Reciprocating Engine Shop at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.
Bruce lived in Anchorage, Alaska from 1955-1956 and later homesteaded at Big Lake in 1956. In 1996, the Millers Reach Forest fire completely destroyed his home and belongings. He rebuilt on the homestead, which he loved, and lived out the rest of his life there.
Bruce was actively involved in his community including: Mid-Valley Senior Center; Mat-Su Coalition of Seniors; Big Lake Homesteaders Association; Houston Fire Department; and National Active & Retired Federal Employees.
Bruce married Ursula Hoppmann in Marshfield, Wisconsin in 1954 and had one son, Lee. They later divorced. He married and later divorced Mary Allyne Vitt in Anchorage, Alaska.
The family wrote, "His family and friends will remember Bruce as always willing to help others and being actively involved in community organizations. Bruce enjoyed moose hunting with his friends and daily phone calls with his brother in-law, Harold ‘Gus' Kahn of Wasilla. In his later years, he found help and support sharing life with his dear friend, Luetta Hale."
Recently, he became an avid Green Bay Packers fan, sharing the passion with his son and grandchildren. He most looked forward to the annual visits from his family and last fall introduced the homestead and Alaska to his new great-grandson, Gavin."
Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Hall Babcock; Father, Ralph Leo Babcock; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Babcock.
He is survived by his son & daughter in-law, Lee & Sue Babcock of Marshfield, WI; granddaughter, Amanda (Jeff) Leurquin of Wausau, WI; grandson, Jason (Sarah) Babcock of Green Bay, WI; great-grandson, Gavin Babcock of Green Bay, WI; sister, Leatrice (Ray) Thurston of Hemet, CA; brother, Ralph (Dorothy) Babcock of Milwaukee, WI; one niece, four nephews, and seven great nieces & nephews.
Arrangements were cared for by the Valley Funeral Home & Crematory; www.alaskanfuneral.com
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Mid-Valley Senior Center 11975 W. Mid-Valley Way Houston, Alaska. Bruce's ashes will be scattered on his homestead in Big Lake, Alaska at a later date.
Bruce was born October 3, 1928 in Columbus, Wisconsin son of Ralph and Florence (Hall) Babcock. Bruce graduated class of 1946 from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bruce served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska from 1950-1953. Bruce was later employed by the U.S. Civil Service from 1955 to retirement in 1985, as a Supervisor of a Jet Engine and Reciprocating Engine Shop at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.
Bruce lived in Anchorage, Alaska from 1955-1956 and later homesteaded at Big Lake in 1956. In 1996, the Millers Reach Forest fire completely destroyed his home and belongings. He rebuilt on the homestead, which he loved, and lived out the rest of his life there.
Bruce was actively involved in his community including: Mid-Valley Senior Center; Mat-Su Coalition of Seniors; Big Lake Homesteaders Association; Houston Fire Department; and National Active & Retired Federal Employees.
Bruce married Ursula Hoppmann in Marshfield, Wisconsin in 1954 and had one son, Lee. They later divorced. He married and later divorced Mary Allyne Vitt in Anchorage, Alaska.
The family wrote, "His family and friends will remember Bruce as always willing to help others and being actively involved in community organizations. Bruce enjoyed moose hunting with his friends and daily phone calls with his brother in-law, Harold ‘Gus' Kahn of Wasilla. In his later years, he found help and support sharing life with his dear friend, Luetta Hale."
Recently, he became an avid Green Bay Packers fan, sharing the passion with his son and grandchildren. He most looked forward to the annual visits from his family and last fall introduced the homestead and Alaska to his new great-grandson, Gavin."
Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Hall Babcock; Father, Ralph Leo Babcock; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Babcock.
He is survived by his son & daughter in-law, Lee & Sue Babcock of Marshfield, WI; granddaughter, Amanda (Jeff) Leurquin of Wausau, WI; grandson, Jason (Sarah) Babcock of Green Bay, WI; great-grandson, Gavin Babcock of Green Bay, WI; sister, Leatrice (Ray) Thurston of Hemet, CA; brother, Ralph (Dorothy) Babcock of Milwaukee, WI; one niece, four nephews, and seven great nieces & nephews.
Arrangements were cared for by the Valley Funeral Home & Crematory; www.alaskanfuneral.com
Big Lake resident, Bruce Hall Babcock, age 83, passed away at home on January 14, 2012.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Mid-Valley Senior Center 11975 W. Mid-Valley Way Houston, Alaska. Bruce's ashes will be scattered on his homestead in Big Lake, Alaska at a later date.
Bruce was born October 3, 1928 in Columbus, Wisconsin son of Ralph and Florence (Hall) Babcock. Bruce graduated class of 1946 from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bruce served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska from 1950-1953. Bruce was later employed by the U.S. Civil Service from 1955 to retirement in 1985, as a Supervisor of a Jet Engine and Reciprocating Engine Shop at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.
Bruce lived in Anchorage, Alaska from 1955-1956 and later homesteaded at Big Lake in 1956. In 1996, the Millers Reach Forest fire completely destroyed his home and belongings. He rebuilt on the homestead, which he loved, and lived out the rest of his life there.
Bruce was actively involved in his community including: Mid-Valley Senior Center; Mat-Su Coalition of Seniors; Big Lake Homesteaders Association; Houston Fire Department; and National Active & Retired Federal Employees.
Bruce married Ursula Hoppmann in Marshfield, Wisconsin in 1954 and had one son, Lee. They later divorced. He married and later divorced Mary Allyne Vitt in Anchorage, Alaska.
The family wrote, "His family and friends will remember Bruce as always willing to help others and being actively involved in community organizations. Bruce enjoyed moose hunting with his friends and daily phone calls with his brother in-law, Harold ‘Gus' Kahn of Wasilla. In his later years, he found help and support sharing life with his dear friend, Luetta Hale."
Recently, he became an avid Green Bay Packers fan, sharing the passion with his son and grandchildren. He most looked forward to the annual visits from his family and last fall introduced the homestead and Alaska to his new great-grandson, Gavin."
Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Hall Babcock; Father, Ralph Leo Babcock; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Babcock.
He is survived by his son & daughter in-law, Lee & Sue Babcock of Marshfield, WI; granddaughter, Amanda (Jeff) Leurquin of Wausau, WI; grandson, Jason (Sarah) Babcock of Green Bay, WI; great-grandson, Gavin Babcock of Green Bay, WI; sister, Leatrice (Ray) Thurston of Hemet, CA; brother, Ralph (Dorothy) Babcock of Milwaukee, WI; one niece, four nephews, and seven great nieces & nephews.
Arrangements were cared for by the Valley Funeral Home & Crematory; www.alaskanfuneral.com
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Mid-Valley Senior Center 11975 W. Mid-Valley Way Houston, Alaska. Bruce's ashes will be scattered on his homestead in Big Lake, Alaska at a later date.
Bruce was born October 3, 1928 in Columbus, Wisconsin son of Ralph and Florence (Hall) Babcock. Bruce graduated class of 1946 from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bruce served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska from 1950-1953. Bruce was later employed by the U.S. Civil Service from 1955 to retirement in 1985, as a Supervisor of a Jet Engine and Reciprocating Engine Shop at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.
Bruce lived in Anchorage, Alaska from 1955-1956 and later homesteaded at Big Lake in 1956. In 1996, the Millers Reach Forest fire completely destroyed his home and belongings. He rebuilt on the homestead, which he loved, and lived out the rest of his life there.
Bruce was actively involved in his community including: Mid-Valley Senior Center; Mat-Su Coalition of Seniors; Big Lake Homesteaders Association; Houston Fire Department; and National Active & Retired Federal Employees.
Bruce married Ursula Hoppmann in Marshfield, Wisconsin in 1954 and had one son, Lee. They later divorced. He married and later divorced Mary Allyne Vitt in Anchorage, Alaska.
The family wrote, "His family and friends will remember Bruce as always willing to help others and being actively involved in community organizations. Bruce enjoyed moose hunting with his friends and daily phone calls with his brother in-law, Harold ‘Gus' Kahn of Wasilla. In his later years, he found help and support sharing life with his dear friend, Luetta Hale."
Recently, he became an avid Green Bay Packers fan, sharing the passion with his son and grandchildren. He most looked forward to the annual visits from his family and last fall introduced the homestead and Alaska to his new great-grandson, Gavin."
Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Hall Babcock; Father, Ralph Leo Babcock; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Babcock.
He is survived by his son & daughter in-law, Lee & Sue Babcock of Marshfield, WI; granddaughter, Amanda (Jeff) Leurquin of Wausau, WI; grandson, Jason (Sarah) Babcock of Green Bay, WI; great-grandson, Gavin Babcock of Green Bay, WI; sister, Leatrice (Ray) Thurston of Hemet, CA; brother, Ralph (Dorothy) Babcock of Milwaukee, WI; one niece, four nephews, and seven great nieces & nephews.
Arrangements were cared for by the Valley Funeral Home & Crematory; www.alaskanfuneral.com
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