J. Edmond "Ed" Higgins

November 21, 1932 - March 5, 2010

J. Edmond "Ed" Higgins, 77, of New Carlisle, IN, passed on Friday, March 5, 2010, in his home. Ed was born on November 21, 1932, in Manhattan, KS, to James and Ruth (Rosencrans) Higgins. He lived in New Carlisle for forty-one years, coming from South Bend.

Ed retired from the IBEW Local 153.

On June 20, 1969, in South Bend, he married Carolyn Pietrzak, who
survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Mary (Dale) Minich of Umatilla, FL; three sons, James Higgins of Englewood, FL, Patrick (Debora) Higgins of New Carlisle, IN, and John (Mary) Higgins of New Carlisle, IN; six grandchildren, Andrew, Brian, and Alex Larson, Jessica (Keith) Varga, and Cody and Austin Higgins; one great-grandson, Braden Varga; one brother, Thomas (Lucianita) Higgins of South Bend, IN; and several nieces and nephews, including Leah and Gerald Higgins and Jim Lentine. He was preceded by his parents, James and Ruth Higgins; one daughter, Elizabeth "Betty" Higgins; sister, Marion Lentine; and one brother, Lawrence Higgins.

Funeral Services, including a Masonic Service and the Military Rites, conducted by Miller's Vets, will be begin at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN. Friends may call from 2 until 6 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Cremation at a later date.
Ed was a Korean War Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #297, the Terre Coupee Lodge No. 204, F. & A.M., the Scottish Rite, South Bend York Rite, and the Orak Shrine. Ed was dedicated to the Masons and Shriners work with children. He served as the District Transportation Coordinator for the Shrine and was especially dedicated to transporting children in the Shrine van to the Chicago and Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals. Ed enjoyed his memberships and the fellowships of his BMW Motorcycle Club and ham radio buddies (N9FMC). No one fought harder during illnesses and setbacks. He loved life and was blessed in many ways.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children Hospitals or to Alcoholics Anonymous. To send online condolences, please visit Kaniewski.com

VisitationMarch 08, 2010
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Kaniewski Funeral Home
3545 N. Bendix Drive
South Bend, IN 46628

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I spent 1 month in Turkey with Ed, and another month in China with him This is in addition to the other projects we worked on together. He was always up for a adventure! We took what was supposed to be a short cruise around Shanghai harbor, only to be stuck on the boat for over 4h! We missed the last buss back to our hotel, spent hours wandering around Shanghai looking for dinner, then hi-jacked a cab to get
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I spent 1 month in Turkey with Ed, and another month in China with him This is in addition to the other projects we worked on together. He was always up for a adventure! We took what was supposed to be a short cruise around Shanghai harbor, only to be stuck on the boat for over 4h! We missed the last buss back to our hotel, spent hours wandering around Shanghai looking for dinner, then hi-jacked a cab to get back to the hotel!
He was always fun to be with, always willing to help a friend, always had a story to tell!
Ed will be missed!


Posted by: Bob B - Buffalo, NY - Friend Mar 30, 2010 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Steve and Leslie Hora

Posted by: Leslie Hora - New Carlisle, IN Mar 15, 2010 I was so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. He has always been an inspiration to the Scottish Rite choir and was one of the reasons I joined Scotttish Rite and began singing in the Choir. He is now at peace and I am sure that he is singing in that celestial choir above.

Posted by: Walter Jasiewicz - South Bend, IN - friend, fellow singer Mar 09, 2010
Aunt Carol, I am sorry of your loss. I love you.

Posted by: Jackie Engle - Great niece Mar 08, 2010 Carolyn, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and you family are in our hearts and prayers.

Posted by: Larry Nagy - South Bend, IN - friend Mar 08, 2010 So sorry to hear the news of Ed's passing. He will be missed greatly. I'll always remember the stimulating conversations we had at breakfast on Sunday mornings and some of the great stories he had of his world travels.


Posted by: Randy Jean - South Bend, IN - Friend Mar 08, 2010 Carolyn, may we extend our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of of your dear husband. He will certainly be missed by you, your children, and the community. We hope that the prayers and good wishes of your many friends will comfort you and bring you peace.
Marc and Virginia Michel

Posted by: Marc and Virginia Michel - South Bend, IN - friend Mar 08, 2010 Ed will be missed. But to all of the Family From Are Hearts And Homes, And Love Ones GOD BLESS. I'll miss him at the ham fest.

Posted by: Virgil Glen Jewell (KB9IGL-Ziggy) - South Bend, IN - Freind and a fellow ham. Mar 07, 2010 So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. While I only saw him at the BMW Club meetings, he was a very interesting person and his stories were well worth hearing. My family's sympathies go out to you and your family.

Posted by: Richard Stibbe - Granger, IN - BMW Club friend Mar 07, 2010 Dear Carolyn and family, so sad to hear of Ed's passing. All the members of the Michiana BMW Motorcycle Club send our condolences. Ed was a good guy. Smart. Understood computers and could speak Chinese. He was a big fan of all things mechanical, and loved his BMW Motorcycle! It was always a pleasure to see him blast through New Carlisle in his full leathers on his old airhead. Could listen to his stories for hours. He will be missed.

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