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Marian Higgins

Des Moines, Ia, Iowa

1932 - 2011 (Age 78)

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Marian Coppola HigginsDes MoinesMarian Coppola Higgins, 78, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 during a trip to New Jersey. She was born September 16, 1932, to Italian immigrants, Emma and Eugene Coppola. Preceding her in death are three brothers, Frank, Joseph, and Tony and two sisters, Violet and...

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Oh what a GOOD time we had!! Working and Playing Cards with you I will never forget...MISS YOU..

OH Mar, that's what I called by best friend. I went to her memorial and was to choked up to speak. I miss her terribly, but oh what fun we had when she was alive. RIP "Mar" I think of you everyday!! Your would be So Proud of your children...

Steve and Ellen I am so so sorry for your loss. I would have been there in a minute but I am sorry i just found out about her passing. My prayers and my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. xxoo Amy Wilson

I'm sorry for your loss, and frustrated I cannot be there in Des Moines for the memorial. Although I am far away, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless the Higgins family during this time of sorrow and remembering.

I feel so thankful and blessed to be Marian's daughter-in-law. Because of her, I have my gift in Mike, Andrew and my whole family. She was a best friend who I will miss so much. My role model in so many ways: her unconditional love, wisdom, humor, patience, and kindness were evident everyday. She was my travel buddy and we laughed together so often on our many family vacations. She always made time for my phone calls and I knew she was there for me, would say the perfect words and always...

How do I say goodbye to my sister, my mentor, my friend? So many memories flood my mind from the early years of raising our seven awesome boys and one incredible girl to watching them all become the amazing adults they are now. From grieving Harold's loss to rejoicing that you have reunited with the love of your life. We have been blessed to know so much love and joy in our lives. Selfishly we wanted more and more time to enjoy our blessings and grow very old and become what we used to laugh...

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Always remember, when someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Keep those wonderful memories close to your heart.
With heartfelt sympathy,

Sorry for your loss.I know how it feels.I lost my mom to cancer and it still hurts.My thought and prayers are with you. LOL Sandra Janes