Theodora Babbitt

Theodora (Teddi) Ann Jones Babbitt Casper, Wyoming July 4, 1942 - April 5, 2017 Service: LDS Church on 7th and Missouri Street, April 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM Interment: Immediately following at the Oregon Trails VA Cemetery Presiding: Jason Paris, Second Counselor of the Casper Stake Presidency Theodora Ann (Jones) Babbitt passed away on April 5, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Clayton (Buck) Marshall Babbitt Jr.; mother of Teddi Michelle, Micheal Daren, and Kari Ann; mother - in-law of Mark Smothermon and Mark Harris; grandmother to Sarah and Casey Chaffin, Kierstin and Jordan Madsen, Ethan and Ashley Harris, Allyn and Desmond Bennion, and Buck Harris. She was known as "Gigi" to Emme, Scarlett, Cali, Alydia, Margot, Revel, Brighton, and Roam. She was the sister of Mary (Jones) Gardner, Robert Jones (deceased) and sister-in-law Nancy. Her life began in Laramie, Wyoming July 4, 1942 with rockets and fireworks. For 74 years she shared her birthday with the nation in many communities. She married Buck in the Salt Lake Temple on July 5, 1963. After the birth and education of their three children and an LDS Couples Mission in Japan, they settled in Casper for the last thirteen years. After a seven-year journey with cancer, Teddi Ann passed away under the tender care of the Central Wyoming Hospice with loving family surrounding her. Teddi's faith in God and love for family and others supported her through the end. Teddi Ann's remarkable life demonstrated love, grace, and endurance. Wherever she lived, she built a community of respect, generosity, and kindness. Her spirit and influence will live on. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. pcdonation@imail.org