Irma D. Babson

Irma D. Babson (nee Atkinson), 98, of Vermilion , died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 in the Inn at Chappel Creek, Vermilion, after a lengthy illness. She was born July 15, 1905 in Athens County, Ohio. She lived in Eastlake, Ohio much of her life, moving to Bonita Springs, FL where shie lived for 39 years. She resided in Vermilion the past 4 years. She was a graduate of Ohio University and was a high school home economics teacher for the Willoughby-Eastlake School Systems. She was a member of the National Education Association. She enjoyed gardening, boating, ballroom dancing, and needle crafts. Survivors include her son, Don Babson of Huron; 6 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Gerald "Al" Babson 2003; son, Dow Babson, 2001; grandson, Ed Babson, 1996; and her parents, Jesse and Eva (nee Linton) Atkinson. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. The Reverend James Cox, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church, Vermilion, will officiate. Private burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. Contributions may be made to the Ed Babson Scholarship Fund, c/o Vermilion Board of Education, 1230 Beechview Drive, Vermilion, Ohio, 44089 or Grace United Methodist Church, Coen and West Lake Road, Vermilion, Ohio, 44089.