Jeffrey Winslow Higginbottom

I knew Jeff well when he worked at Pennbrook pool in Pennington as a lifeguard in the early 60's. All of the regular pool kids hung around him all day, all summer. My favorite memory, and I retell it frequently, is about how Jeff, red haired and fair skinned, made a bet with a friend to tape "yes it hurts" on his stomach, and to sit in the sun until he had a bad sunburn around it. Then, months later, he regretted that the words remained plainly visible. I had not seen him since I was 15...

11/3/06
I meet Mr. Jeffrey Higginbottom Some 25 Years Ago. We where having A business meeting in Maxwell's Plum in New York City , Talking About an up coming job with Mr. Warner Leory. During the meal, we where drinking a very nice bottle of red wine ; Out of nowhere Jeffrey blurted out . " This is like God running down your throat in velvet pants. At the time , I didn't realize what he meant . I Now understand ! Jeffrey was a true genius . Watching him design and being involved with many...

Sincere Sympathy to the family. Remembering friends and neighbors and classmates can be a great comfort at this time.

When Jeffrey was in the fifth grade, he drew a wonderfully accurate cartoon of our teacher, Miss Dodwell, on the blackboard while she was out of the room - cleavage and all! She couldn't erase that board fast enough! He leaves behind many wonderful memories for those of us who knew him in grammar and high school. I once bought one of his books for my children before I saw his name on the cover; I recognized his style and loved the way he drew himself as a little boy. I'm so sorry for your loss.