Arthur "Art" Marshall Higgins, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2011.
Arthur was born in Raton, New Mexico on April 23, 1924. He spent the majority of his working life as a civil servant working at the Pueblo Army Depot and eventually retiring from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in June of 1989.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Leona; his son Ron and wife Vickie Higgins of Longmont CO, his daughter Terry Taylor and husband Rick Cokeley of Pueblo CO; two grandchildren, Brandon and wife Hollie Higgins of Denver CO, Tanya Higgins and husband Steven Groesbeck, and two great grandchildren, Easter and Keyan Hannis of Frederick CO.
Arthur will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a great friend to all who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to: Hospice of Saint John, 1320 Everett Court, Lakewood, CO 80215.