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Helen Babic Was born in Renton, Washington on November 21, 1918 to Frank and Frances Babic. She passed away on June 27, 2013. Helen was raised in South Prairie and graduated from Buckley High School in 1938. She lived and worked in Washington D.C. and then Florida. She worked for the Navy then joined the U.S. marine Corps in 1943. After her military service she worked for the Catholic Church in Seattle and then GSA. She moved to Auburn, WA in 1961 and retired there remaining an active member of her church. Helen enjoying hiking, reading, and travel. She loved her cats. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, her sister Mary and her three brothers Joe,Marty and Frank. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Auburn, WA on July 13, 2013 at 11:00 am. Arrangements by Curnow Funeral Home and Cremation.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jul. 10, 2013.

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July 11, 2013

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!

K J

July 10, 2013

Thank you for your service to our great country.

July 10, 2013

Semper Fi Marine! Thank YOU for your service and for keeping our Country free. Wish we had more individuals who loved and cared enough for our Country to serve to keep our FREEDOM!!! Hope Helen was a member of the Women Veterans Memorial so she will be remembered forever!

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