Robert Babbitt

Robert (Bob) A. Babbitt, age 61 of Kalispell passed away January 29, 2021. Bob was born Oct. 6, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana to Robert and Bonnie (Cartwright) Babbitt. Bob was raised in Indiana , Bob joined the Army serving form 1977 to 1997, and retired after 20 years of service as a Captain. He served in Desert Storm and he received the Bronze Star and legion of Merit awards,  among many others.  Bob became a Physician Assistant in the Army and practiced for 32 years.  Orthopedics became his favorite but he loved his patients no matter the specialty. Bob married Chris Palmer on March 23, 2001 in Abilene, Texas they celebrate 20 years together.  Bob loved to snow ski and ride his motorcycle . he was a member of the priesthood motorcycle ministry prior to moving back to Kalispell. He was preceded in death by his parents and two of his sons, Bradley Babbitt &  Richard Gould. He is survived by his wife Chris Babbitt, children Robby Babbitt, Brian Babbitt, Jamie Tatum and Jennifer Lofton. Brother Steve Babbitt, and his Aunt Sandy, who was like a sister to him.   Grandchildren, Aubrey, Anthony, Rayne, Kynsleigh, Bradley, Carter, Cashton, Collyns and Miles. A visitation will be held  from 6-8 PM on Wednesday February 3, 2021 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Thursday February 4, 2021 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with burial with military honors at Fairview Cemetery in Kalispell. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and crematory is caring for the family. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.