Jeff Babbitt died at his Anchorage, Alaska, home on Dec. 16, 2014. He struggled with Huntington's Disease for many years. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2014, at the Legacy Heritage Chapel at Angelus Memorial Park, located at 440 E Klatt Road. Jeff's burial will occur later on May 21, 2015, at Angelus Memorial Park. Jeff was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Anchorage before he was 1-year-old. He attended West Anchorage High School and graduated in 1985. He attended further schooling and graduated in 1986, from Alaska Testing Institute with many certifications in welding. Jeff worked as a welder at Weona Corporation for 23 years. He was a member of the Chickaloon Tribal Council and a CIRI shareholder. Favorite activities included: 4-wheeling, snowmachining, remote control car racing, working on cars (especially classics), going to movies, hydrosliding, spending time with his family and pit bull dogs and eating at Arctic Roadrunner while sitting at the LaFramboise family table. Jeff is survived by his brother, Shawn Babbitt; sister-in-law, Cheryl Babbitt; nephews, Scott Babbitt and Ryan Iacovelli; ex-wife, Marla Babbitt; stepdaughters, Chelsea and Chantel Larson; aunts and uncles, Tony and Donna LaFramboise, Carol Williams, Shirley Schmidt, Philip "Flip" and Linda LaFramboise, Larry and Pam LaFramboise, Marcel LaFramboise, Linda and Jim Wallace, Diann Martin, Charlotte Fetters, Terese and Rick Grant, Janice and Monte LaBrie, Patricia LaFramboise, Katherine Johnson, Jesse Lanman Jr., Bonnie Croskrey and Gary Stevig; cousins, Debbie Oakes, Kevin LaFramboise, Keith LaFramboise, Corey Williams, Renae Senter, Rhonda LaFramboise, Diann Williams, Tracy Schmidt, Trina Voss, Taralynn Salyer, Shawnna McKenzie, Aiden LaFramboise, Danielle Groeneweg, Dirk LaFramboise, Darren LaFramboise, Michael LaFramboise, Paula Withrow, Shelley Estabrook, Todd Martin, Ron Martin, Troy Kendrick, Travis Kendrick, Shane Baird, Wendy Covelle, Jayme Carr, Nicholas Lanman, Jeni Johnson and Dan Lanman. He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Babbitt; father, Gaylor Lanman; nephew, Clark Babbitt; uncles, Ray Martin, Norm Schmidt, Gregory LaFramboise, Ronald LaFramboise, Donald LaFramboise and Donald LaFramboise II; and cousins, David LaFramboise and Robert LaFramboise. Donations can be made towards funeral/burial costs by contacting Legacy Funeral Homes, Kehl's Chapel at 344-1497.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Dec. 19, 2014.

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Will Thompson

February 3, 2018

I am devastated years later. Jeff keeps living on in my heart. He was my first best friend in Alaska when I was in 3rd or 4th grade. He and Shawn were like brothers to this only child. Jeff and I had so many adventures and memories including jamming out in his garage playing Smoke on the Water.

He was a gentle warrior. He was a good friend and a better man. Losing him is painful to this day but I am privileged to have known him.

November 21, 2017

So sorry to Shawn and Family for the loss of Jeff. So many memories since grade school at Woodland Park and growing up through high school at West. Our times hanging out, riding bikes, all of our childhood friends and laughing in our Spenard. God Speed my old friend and peace until we meet again. Love to and yours ~ Tina Eldridge

April Uriarte

January 10, 2015

Shawn and family, I'm so sorry to learn of Jeff's struggle with HD and his passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I can't begin to tell you how heartbroken I am.
Jeff has always been in my heart. We grew up together. He was "my first love", "high school sweetheart", and best friend. All of my memories from age 14 to 21 are filled with our times together... High school at West , where he won the bench press contest, wrestling, our proms, walking from class to class together, and looking foreward to the end of the day so we could hang out. I'll never forget three wheeling, watching MTV for hours, and so much more.
You were my world . I will remember you always and love you forever

December 23, 2014

Shawn, I am so sorry to learn of Jeff's struggles with Huntington's Disease and of his death. He was a delightful young man and a pleasure to teach. There is such irony in learning of this sadness now as I think of you each Christmas when I am making cranberry nut bread. The first loaf I ever made came from a recipe in the cookbook I purchased from you at West High. The Babbitt brothers will always hold a place in my heart.

Mary Margaret (Stephens) Hutchins
Virginia

December 22, 2014

Please accept my condolence,may the comfort that come from God relieve the pain that's in your heart..Matt.5:7..nc

Kathy Markel

December 21, 2014

Jeff was such a part of our lives while my kids and he were growing up. We extend our sincere sympathy to Shawn and family. We will treasure the times spent with Jeff always.

Travis Markel

December 21, 2014

I'm heartbroken to hear about Jeff, my friend and brother in so many ways. While our lives have gone down different roads for many years, Jeff and Shawn are so much a part of who I am and are part of the memories I cherish the most. Love and thoughts to his family who I know will miss this wonderful guy. Know that his memory lives on in the stories we will tell of him, my kids have heard some good ones of their dad and his buddy Jeff and their Anchorage antics of old. Peace to you Jeff, I'll see you on the other side my friend.

ShaNe Austermuhl

December 19, 2014

My heart goes out to the Laframboise family. Jeff was a great guy and a lot of fun to talk to. I remember him and many conversations of sports, music. And just hobbies in general in the library at WHS back in '83

God Bless,

Shane Austermuhl

Debbie Oakes

December 19, 2014

Jeff will be missed dearly. What a great guy he was, always wanting to know about how you were doing, never how he was feeling. But we know that he is in a better place, with no pain. We will never forget you.

Marianne Beckham

December 19, 2014

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Jeff. Although we're not acquainted, I personally understand the sadness of Huntington's Disease as my family has lost several members over the years to it. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Susie Carter

December 19, 2014

We appreciated knowing you and you being part of this huge family.

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