Gerald Vaughn Babigian, 82, passed into service of our Lord on August 24, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado. Gerald was born as the youngest of three brothers into a strong Armenian community to Ann Babigian in Fresno, California January 13, 1944. Gerald and his mother and brothers Richard and Alex lived a large part of their lives with their maternal grandparents, Alex and Alice Arakelian in Fresno, CA.

In their early ages, the boys were tasked with all household and yard chores as a contribution to the family unit. Additionally, they all worked the fields while growing up. This instilled a strong work ethic in Gerald that carried throughout his life. Although he was the smallest and youngest of the boys, he always held his own and excelled in every endeavor.

Gerald was a go-getter, who was chosen as “Scotty”, the mascot for McLane High School. After graduating high school, Gerald briefly attended Fresno City College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Gerald was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He also enrolled in the Ranger training program. He was an artillery specialist and was deployed to the Dominican Republic as a deterrent to a Cuban Government type of installation. Gerald was honorably discharged from the army in 1965.

After returning from the service, Gerald took a laborer’s job with Peter Kiewit and worked on the construction of the California Aqueduct. Gerald also earned the designation of Professional Engineer and culminated his educational pursuits with a Master of Science in Engineering. Gerald received degrees from the University of California, Davis and the University of New Mexico. Prior to retiring in 2004, Gerald worked as a civil engineer for the Commissioned Corps of U.S. Public Health Service where he achieved the rank of Captain. He was proud to develop water treatment plants for Native American tribes including the Navajo Nation during his career with the Indian Health Services.

Gerald was a devoted family man and his greatest joy in life was as father to his two daughters, and a loving, involved grandfather to his grandkids. Gerald often lent his talents and muscle by helping his family build fences, decks, and complete landscaping. There was no project that was too big and he was never afraid to put in hard work to get the job done. He was always available to stay with his grandchildren during school breaks, and they have fond memories of countless nerf wars, hide-and-go-seek games (he always had the best hiding spots), Uno, and Sam’s runs where no treats were off-limits. His smile and fun-loving attitude were contagious, and anyone who met him enjoyed his company immensely.

Gerald was a generous and thoughtful gift-giver who liked to play games (competitively of course), cook, golf, keep a pristine lawn and yard and enjoy time with his family. He greatly enjoyed watching his beloved Forty Niners and could be seen wearing his team gear regularly. Gerald believed in and instilled in his family the value of working hard, taking responsibility, and doing everything to the best of one’s ability.

Gerald was preceded in death by his mother, Ann, brother Richard, and his infant son. He is survived by his daughter Theresa Foss and husband Steven, grandchildren Isabella Foss, Jake Foss and Brett Foss; his daughter Sara Frasch and husband Nicholas, his brother Alexander and sister-in-law Janyce Babigian, sister-in-law Kathie Babigian, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

For memorials, the family asks for donations to the American Red Cross, St. Jude, or Disabled American Veterans in Gerald’s name.