Jane Babb

Jane Babb

May 20, 1933 - October 24, 2013

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Jane Arleen Babb, age 80, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 after her battle with Leukemia.

Jane Elhard was born May 20, 1933 in Jud, ND, the daughter of Henry Elhard and Olinda (Kalmbach) Elhard.

She attended school in Jud and graduated in 1952, Jane joined the US Navy in Jan. of 1953. She met Eugene Babb (also in the USN), and they were married on Feb. 18, 1955. She was discharged on Feb 22, 1955, at this time a married woman was not allowed to be in the service!

Jane and Eugene, made their home in many ports of call for the navy, before retiring in Gales Ferry CT, later they moved to Jamestown, ND, to be near her family.

Jane enjoyed Bowling, watching baseball (Mets and Yankees her favorites ), Knitting, Crocheting, Quilt making and Baking. She was active in the Girl Scouts, with her daughters.


She is survived by her sons: Terence (Anita) Babb of Buffalo, NY; Douglas (Elena)Babb,Jamestown, ND; and Darwin (Debbie) Babb, Gales Ferry, CT; daughters: Lanell (Matt) Twiggs, Yorktown, VA; and Sheryl (Dan) Schulz, Groveland, MA; 9 grandchildren, and sisters: Delores (Robert) Shepard, Shelton, WA; Linda (Marlo) Quam, Tolna, ND; and brothers: Gary (Carol)Elhard, Mandan, ND; Duane "Dewey"
(Maryanne) Elhard, Jud, ND.


She was preceded in death by husband, Eugene T. Babb and sisters; Mavis Presser, Yvonne Meyer and Florence Schuldheisz.


Memorial Service - 10:00 AM Thursday November 7th, 2013 at the Haut Funeral Chapel in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Bryce Tahran, officiating.

Interment - 1:00 P.M. Thursday North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery in Mandan, ND.

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Denise Skeldum
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I did not know aunt Jane too well growing up because we saw the family every couple years when they came to North Dakota to visit. That changed when Jane and Gene moved to North Dakota. They were at Mom and Dad's for a family get together when Dick and I informally announced our engagement in 1977. I went to visit Jane and Gene as much as I could. I will miss Jane. Her, Mom and aunt Clarice were the three rummage sale queens. They are reunited now.
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Ronald Dillashaw
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Dear, Terrance, Doug, Darwin, Lanell and Sheryl, I just wanted to send my condolences to you all on the passing of your Mom. It seems so hard to believe that it has been over 40 years since your family moved to Gales Ferry and became such awesome neighbors. I have very fond memories of your Mom and what a wonderful woman she was. I still occasionally crave her beef and cheese rolled in tortillas. I remember eating those by the handful. Your Mom always made me feel welcomed in your home. I hope that warm and loving memories of your Mom will help to comfort you all during this difficult time. Wishing your family peace and serenity; Now and forever! Ron

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