Grand Blanc, Michigan
HIGGINS, ELLEN Passed away peacefully on July 8. She loved life, nature, her family, and she appreciated the beauty that can be found in quiet moments. She is survived by her three children; Brian (Kathryn), Nora (Sam) and Ted (Darla), her grandchildren Reilly and Declan, her sister Mary (Roger) Buchner, brother Wayne, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother (Nora) and her loving husband, Eamon. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 17 at 11:00 at Christ The Redeemer, 2700 Waldon Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hometown Hospice of Genesee Co. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Ted and Nora and Brian....Rick and I are so very sorry for your loss. We send our deepest sympathies to you all during this difficult time.
Bonnie Bowers
July 15, 2015 | Two Harbors, MN
My sincerest condolences to Ellen's family. She was a classmate of mine when we attended the Mayo class for transcription at RCTC those many years ago! Such as sweet lady and fine person! Prayers to you all!
Mary Gosha
July 15, 2015 | Rochester, MN
Ted and Nora please accept all of the Hall group's love and concern during these days of bewilderment and stress. You were both so important to us when Gene died and know how important a fun story or a hug can be. I know Bonnie & Rick and Barbara & Ryan will better convey all of our love.
Joel Hall
July 14, 2015 | Lawton, MI
So sorry that she had to go but God called her home.I pray for her loved ones left behind. God comfort you. We will miss those yearly Christmas letters!
Lana and Bill Tomlin
July 14, 2015 | Lake Orion, MI
Good bye dear Ellen
Thank you for keeping us posted on Ellens journey. It has been hard and sweet. I pray that she passed without pain and I know she was loved. -- Deb Rentfrow, Minnesota
Deb Rentfrow
July 13, 2015 | Austin, MN
Sincerest sympathy to Ellen's family. She was such a wonderful woman!!! I considered her more a friend than a "patient" and learned so much from her on her journey these past few years! I will cherish the memories of her forever!
Karen DeBruyn, Oriental Medicine Pracitioner
July 12, 2015
Ellen was such a beautiful soul. She was such a kind and wise spirit, a wonderful coworker. I will never forget she, her husband, and a friend put on a performance and shared stories of Ireland and Irish tunes with staff nearly ten years ago when staff was still on site in Rochester. What a treat that was!
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until...
Melissa Teichmeier
July 11, 2015 | Stacyville, IA
Ellen was a coworker at Mayo, and a very vibrant lady. I always think of her when I go through Trempealeau, WI National Wildlife Refuge, where she and Eamon loved to go. She was one classy lady and I am sure will be greatly missed, but I do celebrate her release from pain and suffering and reunion with loved ones on the other side.
Lucy Radatz
July 11, 2015
