Thelma Louise Stanfield Brenkmann Babcock, age 94, died July 18, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Kenneth D. Brenkmann January 29, 1940, later divorced. Married John B. Babcock in Avondale, Arizona. Her family was most important to her. She was most happy working outside and keeping up her yard. She had a special gift of growing plants, enjoyed sports and being outside, especially on the beach, where she and John had a summer home in Mexico. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and was a talented seamstress, a great cook and was happy to share anything she made. She was quite a character and the family has many memories and stories to share.
She had a personality all her own. She was known for her quick wit, independence, determination, and great love of children. She was often found playing on the floor with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a soft spot for animals, cats especially. Through the years, if a cat came to her doorstep she would immediately welcome it into her home and give it great care.
Survived by two daughters: Joan B. Booth, West Valley City; Barbara A. (Lehi) Mills, South Jordan; sister Shirley Jensen (Val); 11 grandchildren: Lori, Michael, Tamara, Deborah, Stephen, Darin, Lehi Jr., David, Julie, Danielle, Casey; 25 great grandchildren: Chantell, Ashley, Jeremy, Caitlin, Amber, Allison, Abbey, Cassady, Ava, Landon, Adam, Ethan, Richard, Adrielle, Kimberly, Zachery, Brayden, McKayla, Shaylie, Nichole, Sydney, London, Paris, Rhees, and Sadee. Two great, great grandchildren: Shaylee, and Taylor, and one due in November.
Preceded in death by parents, second husband John Babcock, 3 brothers and 3 sisters: Donald, Howard, Max, Betty Rae, LaRee Lamont, Beverly Scott and grandson-in-law, Tim.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 at 11am at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, with a viewing from 10-10:45 prior to service.
A special thanks to the dedicated staff at the Taylorsville Legacy Memory Care Center and Sunrise Hospice for their devotion and loving care to mom during the past 16 months.
In lieu of flowers, please adopt a cat.
