Obituary: Robert B. "Bob" Higgins

Robert B. "Bob" Higgins, 74, passed away Oct. 28, 2014, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born Dec. 8, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Alice (Grubbs) Higgins.

On Oct. 18, 1964, he married Jeanne L. Carr at Marion, Kansas. He obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver. He held the position of chief estimator for Hensel Phelps Construction Company and retired after 25 years of service. He was a loving, devoted caregiver to his wife. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially the ocean.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; his children, Bill Higgins (Cindy) of Cedar Park, Texas, Stefanie Bodjanac (Tim) of Stow, Ohio, Pamela Higgins of Long Beach, California and Matthew Higgins (Jennifer) of Escondido, California; siblings, Charles "Jetter" Eichman and Diane Higgins; nine grandchildren; and mother-in-law Wanda Carr of Marion.

Funeral service was at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion. Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery. Memorial Fund established for the Alzheimer's Association in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS 66861.

Information provided by survivors.


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