Lanny DeVear Babbitt Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lanny DeVear Babbitt of Barrington, Illinois, born in Tacoma, Washington, who passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Lanny's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Joyce Babbitt; his children, Courtney Babbitt (Nicholas Osborne) and Carolyn O'Donnell (Michael); his grandchildren, Phoebe, Olivia, Daniel and Katherine; and his brothers, Brian Babbitt (Pam) and David Babbitt (Sandy).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Lanny's memory to his favorite charity, the Jeffrey Pride Foundation (https://www.jeffreypridefoundation.org).
