HIGGINS, Leo F. (Age 97)

http://www.spokesmanreview.com/obits/ -(Apr/13/2008) The Spokesman-Review-
 
Beloved brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on April 11, 2008. He was born in Easton, KS but as a young man moved to Iowa where he met the love of his life, Lucy. They were married in 1936 and enjoyed 64 years of marriage until her death in 2000. Together they raised eight children. They relocated to Spokane, WA in 1968 where he continued his work as a carpenter and master builder. He was a man of strong character, highly respected and will be missed by all who knew him. Leo's proudest accomplishment was his family. He is survived by his children and spouses: Jim and Carol Higgins, Jerry and Santos Higgins, Bernadette and Bob Stanbrough, Kathy and Larry Dilley, Geralyn and Gary Garberg, Rose Higgins and Al Dernbach, Jacque and Joe Tjards, Marilyn and Bill Moser; 24 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Leo was preceded in death by his
wife, Lucy, his parents, two brothers and one sister. In addition to his family, Leo loved gardening, attending church and telling stories. He was a member of the Assumption Retired Mens Group, Knights of Columbus, and a past member of the Home Builders Association. Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Assumption Parish Catholic Church, 3624 W. Indian Trail Road, Spokane, WA. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Assumption Church celebrated by Father Michael Savelesky. Memorial contributions may be made to Assumption Parish Church.


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1930; Census Place: Easton, Leavenworth, Kansas; Roll: 707; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 945 (No Image Available)
Leo's parents in 1930 census
Name Age
James M Higgins 52
Minnie D Higgins 47
Marie A Higgins 16
Lawrence F Higgins 12
Helen J Higgins 7
Charles E Higgins 2 11/12

HIGGINS JAMES 41 M W KS KS LEAVENWORTH EASTON TWP 1920
Name Age
James Higgins 41
Minnie Higgins 38
Louis Higgins 14
Leo Higgins 9
Marie Higgins 6
Lawnce Higgins 2

Leavenworth County, Kansas Farmer Directory
Name: Minnie (Marsch) Higgins
Post Office: Easton R2 Township: Easton Settled: 1878 Page: 65

1910; Census Place: Easton, Leavenworth, Kansas; Roll: T624_444; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 675 (No Image Available)
Name Age
James M Higgins 32
Minnie Higgins 27
Louis J Higgins 4

    02 May 2007 
http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/spokane/saltese/saltese_cemetery.htm  

Saltese Cemetery - 17615 East 32nd Ave Greenacres WA 99016 (Spokane County)

Higgins, Bonnie Jean Cabbage, b. Nov 29, 1929, d. Nov 21, 2003, L-378 P-5
Higgins, Dwight W., b. (Sep 20) 1898, d. (Sep 12) 1989, h/o Myrtle, L-65 P-6
Higgins, James H., b. Oct 11, 1925, d. May 13, 1990, S1 US Navy WWII, L-376 P-4
Higgins, Myrtle Waybright, b. 1896, d. 1990, Mom, L-65



World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Dwight Willis Higgins Birth Date: 20 Sep 1898 
Residence:603 N.Main Moscow Latah County Idaho 
White, Farm Laborer, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair, age 19
living in house with Alice Angelina Higgins date of registration Sept 12,1918

HIGGINS DWIGHT 21 M W WA WA SPOKANE 2-WD; SPOKANE; BERWARD 1920 

     Dwight Higgins living with his parent and siblings in 
HIGGINS WILLIAM 49 M W IA WA SPOKANE 5-WD SPOKANE 1910

HIGGINS WILLIAM A 39 M W IA WA SPOKANE 3-WD SPOKANE 1900 
     Dwight is listed by his middle name Willis

SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX

Name: Dwight W. Higgins 
Last Residence: 99206 Spokane, Spokane, Washington, 
Born: 20 Sep 1898 Died: 10 Sep 1989 

Name: Myrtle L. Higgins 
Last Residence: 99037 Veradale, Spokane, Washington, 
Born: 12 Sep 1896 Died: 25 May 1990 

Name: Bonnie J. Higgins 
SSN: 532-28-2249 
Last Residence: 99003 Chattaroy, Spokane, Washington 
Born: 29 Nov 1929 Died: 21 Nov 2003 

Name: James H. Higgins 
Born: 11 Oct 1925 Died: 13 May 1990 
Soc Sec card issued in Idaho prior to 1951
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30 Apr 2007
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wa/chelan/cemeteries/riverviewgm.txt  

RIVERVIEW CEMETERY CHELAN, CHELAN CO, WASHINGTON
T27N R23E Section 18

SURNAME - GIVEN NAME- DATE
Hickman Esther Mae (Erickson) 20 Apr 1924 - 14 Mar 1951
Higgins Adeline Hamilton) 29 Mar 1908 - 28 Jan 1994
Higgins Etta (Aldrich) 8 Jun 1879 - 4 Jun1948
Higgins Lyle Beecher "Butch" 7 Mar 1915 - 28 Mar1994
Higgins Marie 1906 - 8 Mar 1945
Higgins Maurice E. 18 May 1909 - 28 Nov 1971
Higgins William Russell 8 Aug 1874 - 16 Oct 1944
Higgins Winston R. 12 Feb 1912 - 23 Sep 1969


Washington Births, 1907-1919
Name Birth Date Gender Birth Location Father's name
Mother's name 
Lyle Beecher Higgins 7 Mar 1915 Female* Chelan W Russell Higgins Etta Aldridge 
       * actually was a male
1930; Census Place: Chelan, Chelan, Washington; Roll:
2484; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 725.0.
Name Age 
Russel W Higgins 55 
Etta A Higgins 50 
Maurice E Higgins 20 
Winston R Higgins 18 
Lyle B Higgins 15 

HIGGINS WILLIAM R 45 M W NY WA CHELAN 1-WD;CHELAN 1920

HIGGINS W R 35 M W IA* WA CHELAN CHELAN PCT 1910 
    * Other census' show NY as state of birth
HIGGINS HENRY B 31 M W IA WA CHELAN CHELAN PCT 1900 
    William R. Higgins ling with brother Henry.

Washington Death Index
Name: William R Higgins Date of Death: 28 Oct 1944 
Place of Death: Chelan Age: 70 Est birth year: abt
1874 Gender: Male Certificate: 141 
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Name: Etta Higgins Date of Death: 4 Jun 1948 
Place of Death: Chelan Age: 68 Est birth year: abt
1880 Gender: Female Certificate: 9362 
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Name: Lyle B Higgins Date of Death: 28 Mar 1994 
Place of Death: Chelan Age: 79 Est birth year: abt
1915 Residence: Chelan Gender: Male Certificate:
008526 
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Name: Maurice E Higgins Date of Death: 28 Nov 1971 
Place of Death: Chelan Residence: Pullman 
Gender: Male Certificate: 025047 
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Name: Winston R Higgins Date of Death: 23 Sep 1969 
Place of Death: Chelan Residence: Chelan 
Gender: Male Certificate: 020528 
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World War I Draft Registration Cards 09/11/1918
William Russell Higgins 4 Aug 1874 White Not Stated,
Chelan, WA Occupation Undertaker
Medium Height Medium Build Blue Eyes dark hair slightly bald
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Obituaries available through http://www.rootsweb.com/~wachelan/obituaries_cvgs.html  
Chelan County, WAGenWeb
Higgins, Adeline H. ...H - 85 
Higgins, Harry ...H - 80 
Higgins, J. Russell ...H - 77 
Higgins, Lyle Beecher "Butch " ...H - 85 
Higgins, Myra ...H - 52 
Higgins, Norman T. ...H - 94 
Higgins, Winston R. ...H - 128 

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06 Dec 2006
http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/spokane/pines/pines_hehl.htm 
Pines Cemetery-Spokane, Spokane County, Washington

HIGGINS, Alma,          b. 1904, d. 1971
HIGGINS, Charles C.,   b. 1917, d. 1995
HIGGINS, E. Emmett,   b. 1897, d. 1965
HIGGINS, Fannie F.,    b. 1888, d. 1972
HIGGINS, Gordon W.,  b. 1910, d. 1959
HIGGINS, Harold H.,     b. 1933, d. 1995
HIGGINS, Harry C.,      b. 1885, d. 1971
HIGGINS, Lee Ray,      b. 7 Jan 1895, d. 2 Dec 1959, Pfc Army WWI
HIGGINS, Marjorie K.,   b. 1918
HIGGINS, Pamela D.,    b. 1939

possible Higgins'
HIGGIN, Nellie M.,        b. 1896, d. 1983, w/o William
HIGGIN, William D.,       b. 1890, d. 1973

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10 Feb 2006

http://mrail.net/data/cemete/wash/douglas/fraternity/frat_hj.htm 
Fraternity Cemetery
Douglas County, Washington 
Higgens, Celia Alma., b. 1876, d. 1944, s/w John B.,
                            bur. May 11, 1944, Sec 1, Blk 25, Gr #6
Higgens, John B., b. 1866, d. 1921, s/w Celia A., 
                            bur. Feb 26, 1921, Sec 1, Blk 25, Gr #5
 Name: John B. Higgins  Gender: Male 
          Spouse Name: Ceclia Bond 
          Marriage Date: 9 Sep 1894 
          County: Snohomish 
Source: Record of this marriage may be found at the Family History Library under microfilm/microfiche reference number(s) 1035965 item 7/6125323. 

Washington State Birth Index 1907-1919
Parent: John Bouru Higgins 
Name: Joseph Oliver Higgins 
Location: Douglas 
Parent: Cella Alma Bond 
Birth Date: 16 May 1910 
Sex: M Race: W 

  HIGGINS J??? 34 M W MO WA DOUGLAS FAIRVIEW 1900 

  HIGGINS JOHN B 44 M W MO WA DOUGLAS FAIRVIEW PCT 1910 

  HIGGINS JOHN B 53 M W MO WA DOUGLAS BRAYS 1920

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05 Sep 2005
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/Holland/masc/finders/cg649.htm
BIOGRAPHY

Vincent Lafayette Higgins, b. 1851, was a farmer in the Union Flat region of Whitman County, Washington, about 5 or 6 miles southwest of the city of Pullman. His diaries document daily life and work on a diversified agriculture farm that had wheat growing as its principal activity.

Higgins was born at Burnsvile, North Carolina. In about 1870, he began a series of moves, to Missouri, Arkansas, California, Oregon, and finally, in 1884 to Pullman, Washington Territory. A biographic sketch of Higgins is included in the papers of James E. Lindsey, at the Washington State University Libraries.

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The diaries of V. L. Higgins, farmer from Pullman, Washington, were donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1995 by Suzanne Rucker of Titusville, Florida (MS95-13). The Libraries had previously acquired related items
Washington State University Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Pullman, WA 99164-5610 USA (509) 335-6691



View 1900 WA Census Scan  Vincent L Higgins  age 49

View 1910 WA Census Scan  Vincent L Higgins  age 59

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The Daily World Aberdeen, Washington

Ruby P. Higgins - May 6, 2002 

SOUTH BEND - Ruby Pearl Higgins, 91, of South Bend
died Monday, May 6, 2002, in the Willapa Harbor
Hospital at South Bend.

Mrs. Higgins was born March 8, 1911, at Quimby, Iowa,
to James F. and Nora Mae (Conley) Davis. In 1914, she
moved to Brookings County, S.D., where she later
graduated from high school. She had also lived in
Bennett County, S.D.

In 1930, she married Leslie Higgins. They moved to
Rapid City, S.D., in 1949. He died in 1986, and she
moved to South Bend the following year.

Survivors include three nephews, including James F.
Sanders of Rochester, and a brother-in-law, Marion
Sanders of Raymond.

A sister, Opal Sanders, and a brother, Lloyd H. Davis,
both died before her.

At her request, there will be no funeral.

Arrangements are by Stoller's Mortuary of Raymond. 

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