Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Benjamin Lewis Higgins
Benjamin Lewis Higgins
Obituary
Guest Book
Benjamin Higgins Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Benjamin was born on July 5th, 1932, to Claude and Margaret (Smith) Higgins in Clinton, Michigan. In his early twenties, he served his country in the Army's 8th Engineer Battalion as a Sergeant while stationed in Japan from 1952 to 1954. On October 27th, 1956, Benjamin and Mary Joan (Hughes) were United in Marriage in Maquoketa, IA. He enjoyed fishing, and making bird houses, putting them up all over Jackson County. Whether shooting pool or bowling, Ben was always a natural talent at whatever he chose to spend his time doing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Margaret Higgins, and his son, Mitchell Lewis Higgins.
Benjamin is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Joan Higgins; his son Mark (Diane) Higgins; his three grandchildren, and his three great-grandchildren.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Make a Donation
in Benjamin Higgins's name
People and places connected with Benjamin
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Benjamin's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Benjamin Higgins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
