Obituary of Robert W. Higgins

Robert W. Higgins (64) passed away on June 7, 2015. He was born to William and Doris Higgins on October 20, 1950 in Spokane, WA. Robert grew up in Emida and attended grade school there. He graduated from St. Maries high School in 1969. Following high school, Robert attended NIC for over a year. He relocated to Salmon, ID where he worked for the Forest Service. Robert ended up moving back home to Emida. He logged with Dave Dunham before logging with his father. He settled at the family home and loved being on the property. Robert was a Deacon of the Emida Community Church. He enjoyed being a mechanic, tinkering on his computer, fishing, and haying. He was a quiet and giving man who loved his friends and family. Robert is survived by his sister and brother inlaw Kathy and Richard Hills of St. Maries, his brothers and sisters in law Bill and Diana Higgins of Grangeville and Roy and Alyce Higgins of Emida, ID. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Donald Higgins. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 13, 2015 11:00 AM at the Emida Community Center in Emida, ID. A gathering of family and friends is to follow at the center. Please visit his online memorial at www.hodgefuneralhome.com