Floyd Litten Babb, 72 of Troy, Idaho passed from us on Monday, February 7, 2011, from injuries of a motor-vehicle accident. Services will be held at 11:00 am on March 5th at the Colfax Cemetery, Colfax, Washington with Military Graveside Honors. Immediately following the service, the family would love to hear your stories and share their memories with you at a hosted Potluck Memorial Luncheon by the Steve and JoAnn Elkins family at 1:30 pm in "The (middle) Bar", Troy, Idaho. Floyd was the eldest of seven children born to William (Bill) L. Babb and Audrey (Lawrence) Babb. He was born May 25, 1938 in Walla Walla, WA, and then educated at the old primary school in Southwick, Idaho and Secondary education at Kendrick, Idaho. He was baptized in the Episcopal Church with his sister, Gloria Dawn at Walla Walla. He loved God, and believed in Christian family values. The Korean armistice had just been signed 2 years earlier, when he left the "Three Bear" area, high school basketball, family and friends to volunteer to "join up" with the Navy. He entered on May 26, 1955 in Seattle, WA. He attended school at Long Beach, California where he sailed out on the USS Ammen, a Fletcher class Destroyer. From 1955 to 1964 his naval duties were of Boilerman, and he participated in the evacuation of the Tachens Islands, off Formosa, patrolling in the Far East "Formosa Patrol" in the Pacific Ocean and then was sent to the USS Navasota. He was later to obtain a higher rank to SM3 E-4, and further served his country. He came home on leave, married the (first) "love of his life" Mary Stewart, re-enlisted at sea to active service at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and sailed out aboard the USS Sproston, another Fletcher-class Destroyer until his expiration of enlistment and an honorable discharge. He served almost 9 years in the Far East Pacific patrol. Taking him from the shores of the United States to Tasmania, Australia, Vietnam, Philippines, and south of the Kuril Islands, Japan, and the outer parts of the Sea of Japan. Floyd was a proud Navy veteran. He loved the United States, patriotism, and freedom. At the time of his death, he was a participating, active member of the VFW Post #2905 in Moscow. Floyd returned home from the Navy to pursue his love of cars (a hobby that continued until the end of his life), and began his career as an Auto-Body Paint and Repairman/Mechanic. He had his own garage and maintained this self-independence through out his life. Though he was disabled in 1973 and faced a torturous long recovery, he never slowed for long. He loved creating just the "right color and finish" on a car, pick-up or motorcycle and often competed with his youngest brother Fred to get to the "track" first! His love of automobiles has been passed on through his sons, Matthew and Lance. In marriage, Floyd fell for the "love of his life" three times: Miss Mary Stewart, Miss JoAnn Ryan (mother of children: Traci, Steven, and Michelle), and Miss Linda Poore (mother of children: Crystal, Matthew, and Lance). At the time of his passing he shared life and good times with his close companion, Karen Gilbert, of Bovill, Idaho. Floyd is survived by (sons): Matthew Babb, Lance (April) Babb, and Steven (Jenn) Williams. (daughters): Traci Anderson, Michelle (Jeb) Fricke, and step-daughter Crystal (Patrick) Watson. He leaves behind 5 beloved granddaughters and 3 handsome grandsons that will never know that special "tweak of the ear," he always gave when greeting a child of his big family. Also surviving him are his sisters: Gloria Dawn Evans (Tom Hawkes), of West Yellowstone, MT, and Mercedes (Larry) March of Otis Orchards, WA. and brothers: Larry L. (Paula) Babb, Potlatch, Idaho, and Fred (Patty) Babb, Spokane, WA and many dear nieces and nephews and further extended family who miss him tearfully. He was preceded in death by his parents and more recently by two brothers, Duane and Michael Babb. In addition to his love of automobiles, he reserved a great portion of his life for fishing with his nephew Travis and niece Rhonda – always seeking "just one more" rainbow or brook trout at Elk River, Idaho. Joy was always present when he was gardening, preserving the harvest and entering his homegrown things in the local county Fairs, bringing home many ribbons over the years and giving that hearty bounty to family, friends, and strangers – never wanting to waste a thing. He enjoyed community events, second-hand stores and yard sales. He also liked collecting antiques, cars, hobby-autos and cooking. There was always another seat open at his kitchen table. And you could count on a delicious hearty crock-pot creation by the weekend! He loved family – and the reasons to gather strengthened his opportunity to know the details of everyone; right down to when the newest additional baby would be arriving in his family. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, that you please donate a bag of groceries to your local food bank or Community Need Resource.