W. Wayne Babb
On May 17, 1953 in Superior, AZ, W. Wayne Babb was the first child born child to Shelby Babb and Emma Babb (Cook). He grew up in Southern Arizona and attended Superior High School where he met his first wife, Cindy Goss. Wayne and Cindy had two children, Shelly (Alan) Essex and Robert (Kim) Babb. Wayne settled in Mammoth, Arizona where he met his second wife, Shawn Peters. They recently celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary. Wayne and Shawn had one son, Tyrell (Stacey) Babb.
Wayne held many professions and always took what he learned from one profession to make him more successful with the next. He was a miner, a railroad repairman, and eventually landed a job as the Head of Maintenance at Central Arizona College and where he worked since 1981. After retirement, Wayne and Shawn traveled to different places every summer. He had many hobbies of which playing music was his favorite. The list of instruments he played was long and included guitar, mandolin, stand-up bass. Wayne enjoyed hiking, fishing, hunting and all things outdoors, working with his hands, rebuilding cars, remodeling his home, and most importantly spending time with his family.
If anyone needed assistance, Wayne would always go out of his way to help. Never sharing an ill word about anyone, Wayne truly had one of the kindest hearts of any individual. His advice was invaluable, and he was a role model for many. He lived a life of adventure and did not shy away from trying new things. Wayne enjoyed challenges and pushed others around him to always aim high and embrace challenges of their own. Every person who knew Wayne is a better human being for it.
On July 23, 2018 Wayne left behind a large, loving family that includes his wife Shawn Babb, his children Shelly, Robert and Tyrell, a brother, Robert (Laura) Babb, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Wayne had 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.