Babcock Albert ``Bill'', age 69, of Mpls., on April 14, 2002. Preceded in death by sister, Betty (John) Corbett. Survived by wife of 48 years, Rose; sons, James (Peggy) and Thomas (Marie); daughters, Bonita (Jim) Hoffman, Marjorie (Al) Ernst, Sharon (Tim) McCabe and Gloria; grandchildren, Kristi, Jake, Katie, Robert, Alyson, Taylor, Dumaine, Zach, Tom, Joe, Mike, Alex and Alaura; aunt, Agnes; sisters, Sue & Rosemary; many nieces, nephews and friends. Served in the Korean War, retired from Honeywell, and spent the last 11 winters in Texas. Visitation Wed., April 24, 4-8 PM at the Cremation Society of MN, 4343 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. (612-825-2435). Memorial Service Thurs., April 25, 10 AM, Aldrich Avenue Presbyterian Church, 3501 Aldrich Ave S., Mpls. (612-825-2479). Memorials preferred to the family. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.