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Donald G. HIGGINS Born May 21st, 1922 to Francis and Sarah Higgins in Blaine, Kansas. Passed away at his home in Seattle on May 10th, 2011, surrounded by family and close friends. Don, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, is survived by his sons, Gary and Craig Higgins, and daughter, Karen Lloyd; grandchildren Rebecca, Dustin, Trevor, Tanner, Lindsay, and Ryan; great grandchildren Kurah and Shaila; sister Bina Boyd; and best friend Cece Glidden. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Trudy Higgins, and by 13 brothers and sisters. Don was a World War II Army Veteran, and worked at Boeing for 43 years. He was a pioneer in the early days of data processing, and spent his latter career as a finance manager. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 18th, from 4-7pm, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in West Seattle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am Thursday, May 19th, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in West Seattle.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Suzette La Plant
May 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Don and getting to meet many of his loved ones who came to visit him while he was the roommate of my dad's, Bob LaPlant, at Providence Mt. St. Vincent. My impression of Don was all positive, a gentle man, and still such a handsome man, too! I spoke to him daily when I visited my dad and also to Cece, who visited often. I feel honored to have met Don, and again, I am so sorry for your loss. With prayers and my deepest sympathy, Suzette La Plant
Denice Magnett-Roberts
May 18, 2011
My condolences to your family. Don was my Grandmother's brother (Fran Magnett). I seen him a few month's ago, sadly at Mary Higgins' funeral. I had the pleasure to speak with him that day and so happy that I did. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Josie Leahy-Brooks
May 17, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace.
May 15, 2011
A sad way to recall so many good things from the past. A relationship evolved from the marriage of two brothers (Frank and Edward) to two sisters (Sarah and Bess) that was closer than most famlies. From musical gatherings to unforgetable picnics it was always a great event.
My sympathy to all of Don's family. He will be missed.
Jim Higgins ,Frank and Bess' first grandchild.
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Barbara & Dick Evans
May 15, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Don's family.
Don and my father "Mike" were first cousins and shared the same birthday, although a few years apart. He will be
so missed by all of us...we have lost a true gentleman, family patriarch, and friend.
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