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Verna Higgins Obituary
Verna Lucille Higgins, 89, of Redding, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Willow Springs Alzheimer's Care Center from complications of a stroke. Verna was born in Hudson, Wisconsin, December 6, 1921 to Alma and Walter Cronk. She met and married the love of her life, her husband Harold "Hal" F. Higgins, Jr., while they were both serving overseas during World War II. Verna served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in The United States, North Africa, and Italy during World War II, and was very proud of that service. She and her family moved to Redding in 1961 from The San Fernando Valley, CA. Verna worked for the City of Redding for 19 years and retired as the first female Purchasing Officer for the City in 1980. She was a member of The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Retired Public Employees' Association of California, and Women in Military Service for America.
Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Hal" F. Higgins, Jr., her sister Florence Johannsen, her brother Alfred Cronk, and her parents Alma and Walter Cronk. She is survived by her only child, daughter Lynn Thompson (Buzz) of Manton, CA, her granddaughter Michelle Klein (Andy) of Akron, OH, her great-granddaughter Brittany Landon of Mt. Shasta, CA, her "baby sister" Barbara "Bardy" Johnson, of St. Joseph, MI, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be at McDonald's Chapel on Monday evening, June 20th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Rosary being said at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Redding on Tuesday, June 21st, at 10 a.m., by Father George. Graveside services with Military Honors will be at Redding Memorial Park following the church services. The family asks friends and family to celebrate her wonderful life with them at the Hospitality Room at McDonald's Chapel following the graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, Verna and her family ask that donations be made to St. Joseph's Educational Fund, Mercy Hospice, or Nor-Cal Chapter 111 Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association.
Verna's family would like to thank the amazing staff of Willow Springs Alzheimer's' Care Center in Redding for their loving care of Verna over the past two years.
Arrangements are being handled by McDonald's Chapel in Redding.
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Janne Farley Johnson
July 27, 2011
Thank you for this wonderful tribute to your wonderful Mother! She was very special and always a good neighbor! She and your Dad were very friendly and fun to visit. -We are praying for you to be comforted... Love to you, Lynn.
Joni LaFleur
June 22, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Now she is no longer suffering and is with "Uncle Higgie" again. I remember the good times when your Mom & Dad came to visit us in MN. Sonna and Jerry Schauer are my parents. The pictures and story were awesome. Wow! I would love to know more about her life in the military.
Your family is in my prayers,
Love, Joni (Schauer) LaFleur
Janice Allen
June 20, 2011
What a beautiful tribute to your Mother. It is sad, happy and comforting all at the same time to go through pictures. Wish I could be there to help celebrate her life.
Diann Mapes
June 16, 2011
I'm truly sorry to hear of Verna's passing. She was a sweet lady and a pleasure to know. You will be in prayers during this difficult time.
Teresa Friermood
June 15, 2011
I'm honored that i had a chance to get to know such and wonderful and caring person like Verna. She was such a blessing to my day and will be greatly missed. Your family is in my prayers.
Dave & Rita Carter
June 15, 2011
Lynn,
David and I are saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. It is so difficult to loose a parent, although we do know she is in a better place. It's been a while since I have seen her but I remember her putting up with us as teenagers making peanut butter and banana sandwiches in your kitchen and our loud music coming from your bedroom. Love and prayers to you and your family!
Dave & Rita Carter
June 15, 2011
We are very sorry to hear the loss of Verna. It has been many years since I have seen her but, the memories are all good. I am the daughter of Sonna and Jerry Schauer. We have been getting updates from Bardy along the way. May you have peace knowing she is in good hands and knowing she is with "higgy" once again.
Love,
Connie (Schauer) Effinger
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