August 22, 1918 ~ August 31, 2012
Jim Higgins, aged 94, passed away peacefully on Friday August 31, surrounded by family at Christenson Village, Gibsons, B.C.
Jim is survived by his son, Paul Higgins (wife Linda), and daughters, Katherine Rosenlund (husband Dave) and Barbara Sutter, along with grandchildren Emily (Sean), James, Tamara, Megan, Olivia, Colton and Austin (wife Brandi) and three great-grandchildren (Brekon, Britton and Barron).
Jim was born in Cumberland B.C. into a pioneering logging family with sisters Ruby, Charlotte and Violet. The Higgins family carried out much of the early logging in the Comox and Courtenay area during the ‘20s and ‘30s.  After living through the Depression years and serving in the Royal Air Force Militia, Jim started a career in the electronics field. He settled in North Vancouver with his wife Lorna (deceased 1994) where he raised his family and worked in the communications department of B.C. Rail.  Jim and Lorna retired to the Sunshine Coast in 1983 and lived here for the duration of their lives, enjoying gardening, square dancing and other activities. Jim especially enjoyed his sailboat and time spent at the Flying Club.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Christenson Village whose great support and service allowed Jim to enjoy an active life into his 90s.
Refreshments and a toast to Jim will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30, at the home of his daughter, Kathy Rosenlund, at 2130 Audrey Drive, Port Coquitlam from 1 to 3pm.