LOUISE HIGGINBOTHAM Louise Higginbotham, 90, of Orland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Enloe Hospital. Louise was born on September 6, 1922, to Andrew and Rosa Peter of Orland. She was the eldest of four daughters growing up on a small farm. She attended Walnut Grove Elementary School in the country and graduated from Orland High School. In 1940 Louise married Harry Higginbotham in the Catholic Church. They had three children, Pat, Harry, and Ann, and farmed in the Lake District northeast of Orland. Louise enjoyed raising her family and working outdoors with her husband Harry. After her husband's sudden death in 1966, Louise continued farming with her son Harry and sister-in-law Mary Higginbotham. Mary passed away in 1981, and Louise moved to the town of Orland. Son Harry died in a tragic car accident in 1982. Louise was an active member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church and Altar Society. She helped with church bazaars, hospitality, rummage sales, and other church activities. She was also a member of the Orland Women's Improvement Club. Louise is survived by her daughter Ann and Mike McDonald, son Pat and Patty Higginbotham, daughter-in-law Patty Higginbotham, grandchildren John, Anthony, Mary, Jenny, Liz, Greg, Cindy, Sandy, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Viewing will be Friday, April 19, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with rosary starting at 7:00 p.m. at F.D. Sweet and Son, Orland. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Orland, On Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made to St., Dominic's Catholic Church in care of F. D. Sweet and Son, Orland.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2013.

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joanne norby

May 9, 2013

I new Louise through my Sister patty who married her son pat I use to go out to her farm all the time and see her horses You will be missed.

Rick Wilson

April 24, 2013

I knew both Harry and Ann from the teen dances at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. They were certianly terrific kids. I think of them often. I was not aware of Harry's passing in 1982. My condolences to the entire family.

L

April 22, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. “Blessed be Almighty God who daily carries the load for us.” Psalms 68:19

April 20, 2013

Grandma Louise,
You will be greatly be missed, and we love you very much, may you rest in pease, and always be with us, love your great grand daughter allison higginbotham

April 17, 2013

Louise was a long time friend of my family and I since 1944 when we moved to Walnut Grove from Michigan. I gave her late son Harry accordion lessons.
Rest in peace, Louise, your friend,
Eileen Snyder Hancock

Carol Bordeau

April 17, 2013

Louise came in to my life when my sister Patty married Pat. I will never forget her sense of humor or her wit. You will be missed.

Gail Zimmerman

April 17, 2013

Louise was an old family friend of my family the Zimmermans her parents were close friends with my grandmother Ursula. We send our regards with regard to her passing.

Gail Zimmerman

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