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HIGGIN,
Joseph Steven
(Age 59)
Our beloved son and brother passed into God's hands on April 7, 2011. Joe had multiple treatments for brain cancer starting in 1983. He was born in Providence, RI on June 14, 1951. He moved to Spokane with his family at age three, attended Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Ferris High School and graduated with an AAS degree from Spokane Community College. Joe worked at a variety of jobs over the years; his last position was at Portland Meadows Race Track, as a Maintenance technician working with and around the horses he thoroughly enjoyed.
Joe's many interests included painting, going to auctions and garage sales and all sports. Hockey and horse racing were his favorite sports. He played Recreational League hockey as a young adult and Park League Baseball as a youth. He could be found on any weekend watching a favorite game. He enjoyed playing with the neighborhood children or simply watching them at play with their great imagination. He loved animals and enjoyed his pets, both dogs and cats.
He moved to Vancouver, WA in the 1970's and later to Snohomish, WA where he lived for more than twenty years before returning to Spokane in 2008.
Joe is survived by his mother, Shirley Higgin of Spokane and his brother, Scott Higgin of Spokane Valley, Scott's fiancé, Carol Rios; his aunts Joyce Harris (Raymond), Gail Dickson (Kirk) of Spokane Valley, and Patricia Winkleman (Murry) of Sarasota, FL. His many cousins live throughout the country. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter; grandparents, Joseph and Elsie Higgin of Narragansett, RI and Harold and Hazel Kirk of Spokane, WA; aunt Winifred Whaley of Ocala, FL; aunt Dorothy Kaegi (Bernard deceased) of Medina, Ohio.
Joe's courage and determination will be remembered by everyone who knew him. Special thanks to Alderwood Manor for their skilled and wonderfully caring staff and Hospice of Spokane and Cancer Care Northwest for their kindness and compassion.
A Memorial service celebrating Joe's life will be held Friday, April 15, 2011 at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. at 1 p.m.
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Lynnette Geiss
April 25, 2011
I had the privalege of being one of Joe's caregivers in his last months. I will never forget how his bright smile and sparkling eyes would warm my heart. Shirley was his guardian angel making sure he got what he needed and was treated with the respect he deserved.
Dennis Curran
April 15, 2011
My condolences to everyone in the family. Joe and I went to grade school as well as high school together and I'll always remember him as one of my pals growing up. I can't ever remember seeing him get angry or mad. He was always fun to be with. I'm sorry I can't be there for the service but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dennis Curran
Kim Dixon
April 13, 2011
My sympathies to Shirley and Scott. Joe was a good friend of mine when we were in our early teens. I remember him as being a big baseball fan as he hit rocks into the field using a stick for a baseball bat. Although I haven't seen him since the late 60's, I won,t ever for forget him. He will be in my prayers. Kim Dixon
April 13, 2011
Shirley, I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish I could have seen him one last time. He's probably "talking hockey" with Guy right now. Kids and I will see you Friday. You're in my thoughts - Janet Riegel Sinnott
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April 13, 2011
My sympathy to Shirley and Scott. Joe was a sweet little boy and a sweet and loving man.You are in my thoughts and prayers Leona wallace
April 13, 2011
My condolences to you Shirley. Joe was a good kid. I can't get there, but my heart is with you. Jim Coffin
April 13, 2011
My sympathies to Shirley and Scott. I always remember Joe fondly, from the times we worked together. I admired his sense of humor and great wit.
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