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1932
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2011
Marian Higgins Obituary
Des Moines
Marian Coppola Higgins, 78, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 during a trip to New Jersey.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive.
Everyone whose lives were touched by Marian are welcome.
A memorial mass will take place on Saturday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Basilica of St. John's, 1915 University Avenue. Internment of her ashes will follow at Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Avenue.
The family requests no flowers, but memorials may be directed to Iowa Public Radio: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/MarianHiggins/marianhigginsmemorial-iowapublicradio
Left to carry on her memory are her five children, a daughter, Vianne Higgins of Denver, Colorado, and four sons and their wives, Mike and Nancy Higgins of Florissant, Missouri, Dave and Julia Higgins of Studio City, California, Steve and Ellen Higgins of Montclair, New Jersey and Al and Alysoun Higgins of Los Angeles, California and her grandchildren, Andrew Higgins, Gabriel and Jane Higgins, Anna, John, William and Elliot Higgins and Katie, Mary and Sarah Higgins.
The world lost an amazing woman. She was a mother to many and a friend to all.
Marian is not just mourned by her family but everyone who was lucky enough to know her.
We love you, Ma.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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2 Entries
Chelon Perez-Benitoa (Long)
July 28, 2011
Dear Higgins Families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I wish you many happy memories that will provide you the strength to move forward but give you the courage to reminisce.
Jim Flansburg
July 24, 2011
Higgins family,
I met your mom so many years ago, and could see where your zest for life and talent came from. My thoughts are with you all.
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