Memorial
Betty Jean Higgins, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Julie Freese, certified celebrant, will officiate the service. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter Heidi (Tim) Hemmis of Cedar Rapids, granddaughter Jess Hemmis of Peoria, Illinois; nephews Grant Higgins of Cedar Rapids, Brad (Bonnie) DeWoody of Marion, and Todd (Emily) DeWoody of Florida; nieces Julie (Karl) Rosenberg of Cedar Rapids, Tami (Dan) Drexler of Swisher, Gwen (Todd) Garretson of Amana, Mollie (Shane) Grosse of Denver, Iowa; sister-in-law Janet (Walt) Schulz of Marion; brother’s Gerald DeWoody and Bill Dixon both of Cedar Rapids; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Betty also had a beloved “granddog” Foxy.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold Maxwell Higgins, brother-in-laws, Edward (Lois) and Jack (Dorothy) Higgins and a brother Wallace DeWoody.
Betty Jean Higgins, was born March 7, 1926 in Coggan, Iowa the daughter of John and Nina (Cooper) DeWoody. Betty married Harold Maxwell Higgins on October 25, 1945 in Vallejo, California. He preceded her in death in 2012. Betty loved to share her passion for crafting with her family. She owned and operated Betty Jean Ceramic Studio for many years. Betty volunteered for Campfire Girls as a leader. She loved spending time with her family and was an avid Star Trek fan.
The family would like to thank all the staff from St. Luke’s Hospice, Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit, for their love, support and tender care given to Betty.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital: 1026 A Ave NE, P.O. Box 3026, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406.