The State of Oregon  USA                         Part     2

09 Jul  2009

Source: History of the Willamette Valley (Oregon), By Herbert O. Lang
PORTLAND, OREGON: Geo. H. Himes, Book And Job Printer. 1885

HIGGINS. S.

Born in Connecticut in 1806; was raised in that State and Massachusetts, and came to Oregon at the mature age of forty-five. Took up a donation claim in Polk County and still resides thereon. Occupation, farming. Married in Maine in 1849, Miss Susan McClench. They have six children — Sarah L., Susan A., John S., Ephraim C., Ellen A., and Mary Ida.

HIGGINS SELDON 51 M W CT OR POLK SPRING VALLEY PCT 1860
Name Age
Selden Higgins 51
S H Higgins 37
S L Higgins 9
S A Higgins 7
J F Higgins 5
C E Higgins 2
E M Higgins 1

HIGGENS SELDON 60 M W CT OR POLK MONMOUTH P 1870
Name Age
Seldon Higgins 60
Susan Higgins 44
Susan Higgins 18
John Higgins 15
Ephriam Higgins 12

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Selden HIGGINS Self M Male W 71 CT Farmer CT CT
Susan HIGGINS Wife M Female W 56 ME Keeping House NH NH
John S. HIGGINS Son D Male W 25 OR Farm Laborer --- ---
Ephraim C. HIGGINS Son S Male W 21 OR Farm Laborer --- ---
Ella M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 20 OR --- ---
Ida M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 18 OR At School --- ---
Source Information:
Census Place Bethel, Polk, Oregon
Family History Library Film 1255083
NA Film Number T9-1083
Page Number 439C

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25 Jan 2009

From Nova Scotia to Oregon: Biographies of Charles R. Higgins and James Edward Higgins with selected census

Source: The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912 By Joseph Gaston CHICAGO -THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY -1912 (Page 502)

CHARLES R. HIGGINS, the assistant cashier of The Astoria National Bank, is likewise connected with the Higgins & Warren Insurance Company at Astoria and is an extensive landowner. His birth occurred at Wolfville, Nova Scotia, on the 26th of October, 1866, his parents being W. J. and Rachel (Strong) 'Higgins, of whom more extended mention is made on another page of this work in connection with the sketch of James Edward Higgins, a brother of our subject.

Charles R. Higgins supplemented his preliminary education, obtained in the common schools, by a course of study in the Horton Collegiate Academy of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, of which institution he is a graduate. In 1891 he won the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Acadia University at Wolfville. Subsequently he entered the service of the Peoples Bank of Halifax at Wolfville and was transferred successively to Halifax, Lun- enburg, Mahone Bay and Riviere du Loup in Quebec, Canada. In 1893 he became identified with the Astoria National Bank at Astoria, Oregon, of which institution he is now serving as assistant cashier. He is likewise connected with insurance interests as a member of the firm of Higgins & Warren at Astoria. Mr. Higgins owns an interest in many tracts of land in the vicinity, and is a holder of timber land in southern Oregon. In association with his brother-in-law he owns what is known as the Page block in Astoria. He also has a handsome
residence at Astoria and is widely recognized as one of the leading and prosperous citizens of the community. For four years he served as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.

On the 18th of October, 1899, Mr. Higgins was joined in wedlock to Miss Maude M. Warren, who was born at Astoria, Oregon, on the 26th of October, 1872. Her father was Daniel K. Warren, of whom more extended mention is made on another page of this work in connection with the sketch of George Wright Warren, a brother of Mrs. Higgins. Our subject and his wife have one daughter, Maude Elizabeth, whose natal day was February 11, 1907. Mrs. Higgins acquired her education at Auburndale, Massachusetts, and also pursued a course of study in Snell Seminary of Oakland, California.

In politics Mr. Higgins is a republican, loyally supporting the men and measures of that party. At the present time he is serving as treasurer of the centennial committee at Astoria. He is a member of the National Union of the state of Ohio, an insurance organization. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. The success which he now enjoys is well merited, for he has ever followed the most honorable business methods in his dealings with his fellowmen and therefore enjoys the high regard of all with whom he has been associated.

(Appears to have been enumerated twice)
HIGGINS CHAS 34 M W CANA OR CLATSOP 5-PCT 1900.gif
Name Age
Chas Higgins 34
Maude W Higgins 28
Alvira Petersen 21

HIGGINS CHAS 34 M W CANA OR CLATSOP 1-WD WARRENTON 1900.gif
Name Age
Chas Higgins 33
Maude Higgins 28

HIGGINS CHAS R 42 M W CANA OR CLATSOP 2-WD ASTORIA 1910.gif
Name Age
Chas R Higgins 42
Maud Higgins 37
Maud E Higgins 3

HIGGINS CHARLES R 53 M W CANA OR CLATSOP 2-WD; ASTORIA 1920.gif
Name Age
Charles R Higgins 53
Maud W Higgins 47
Maud E Higgins 12

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Source: The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912 By Joseph Gaston CHICAGO -THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY -1912 (Page 545)

JAMES EDWARD HIGGINS, a prominent and leading resident of Astoria, is a member of the firm conducting business under the name of Ross. Higgins & Company and is likewise identified with financial interests as the cashier of the Astoria National Bank, having held that position for a period of eighteen years. His birth occurred in Halifax. Nova Scotia, on the 29th of March. 1849. his parents being William T. and Rachel (Strong) Higgins, who were horn, reared and married in Kings county, nova Scotia. The father, who conducted a mercantile establishment during the greater part of his life, passed away about 1905, when eighty-three years of age. The demise in his wife occurred three years later, when .she had attained the age of eighty-one. Unto them were born eight children, namely: James Edward, of this review; Susan, who passed away at the age of seven years; Jessie, the wife of Albert Coldwell, of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, who is an ex-college
professor and is now serving in the capacity of town clerk; Thomas F., who is H a resident- dent of Portland; Minnie, the wife of George F. Baldwin, who is serving as comptroller at Vancouver, British Columbia; Linda, who resides with her sister at Vancouver; William J., a merchant of Vancouver, Washington; and Charles R., a sketch of whom appears on another page of this work.

James Edward Higgins entered the Wolfville Academy of Nova Scotia when a youth of eighteen and at the same time began working in his father's mercantile establishment, being employed therein until twenty-one years of age* At that time he went to Halifax and secured a position as clerk with a mercantile concern, acting in that capacity for three years. On the expiration of that period he went to Boston, Massachusetts, and was there employed as clerk for a similar period. Returning to Wolfville, Nova Scotia, he became associated in business with his father and remained with him for five years. Coming to Oregon he settled at Astoria, where he was employed as bookkeeper by the firm of Badollet & Company for five years. He was then appointed a special deputy in the custom service, under Cleveland's administration, holding that position four and a half years. Subsequently he embarked, in business in partnership with J. T. Ross, E. Z. Ferguson and H. C.
Thompson, under the firm style of Ross, Higgins & Company and has since remained an active factor in the control of that concern. In January, 1893, h« became cashier of the Astoria National Bank and for the past eighteen years has ably discharged the duties devolving upon him in that connection.

On the 29th of November, 1878, Mr. Higgins was united in marriage to Miss IsabelTe J. Fraser, a native of Halifax. Nova Scotia, and a daughter of James Fraser, who was born, reared and married in Scotland. He and his wife emigrated to America shortly after their marriage, settling at Halifax. Nova Scotia, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Fraser died in middle age. leaving! a family of five children, as follows: Margaret, who is a resident of Boston, Massachusetts: Mrs. Higgins; Jesse, living at Lunenburg. Nova Scotia; Minnie, of Portland, Oregon; and James William, of Nova Scotia. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Higgins were born five children. Margaret M., who is a high school graduate, completed a course in Stanford University of California, and also studied music. Herbert A., who was born in November, 1879. passed away at the age of fifteen years. Minnie died when a little maiden of seven years. Edward A., a graduate of Portland Academy, is now
employed by the firm of Ross, Higgins &, Company, of Astoria, in which he is a stockholder. Winifred, whose natal year was 1885, is a high school graduate, pursued a course of study in the Annie Wright Seminary of Tacoma, Washington, and likewise attended Stanford University of California. She also has an excellent musical education. Her husband is Lieutenant Richard Pork, located at Washington, D. C.
Mr. Higgins gives his political allegiance to the Democratic party and has served on the school board of Astoria for a period of twelve years. He is now acting as treasurer of the city of Warrenton. Fraternally he is identified with Seaside Lodge, A. O. U. W., at Astoria, while his religious faith is that of the Baptist church. His interest in matters of public concern is deep and sincere and his influence is always found on the side of progress and improvement, while to many measures for the public good he has been a most generous contributor. Throughout his business career he has endeavored to make all his acts and commercial moves the result of definite consideration and sound judgment. There have never been any great ventures or risks in his business career, but by honest, slow-going, dependable methods he has made steady progress, his course at all times being characterized by energy and good system.

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James E. HIGGINS Self M Male W 31 CAN Book Keeper CAN CAN
Isabelle J. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 27 CAN Keeping House CAN CAN
Maimy M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 2 OR --- ---
Herbert A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 6M OR --- ---
Source Information:
Census Place Upper Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon
Family History Library Film 1255080
NA Film Number T9-1080
Page Number 251C

HIGGINS JAMES E 51 M W CANA OR CLATSOP 1-WD ASTORIA 1900.gif
Name Age
James E Higgins 51
Isabella F Higgins 45
Margaret M Higgins 20
Edward A Higgins 14
Winifred Higgins 12

HIGGINS JAMES E 61 M W CANA OR CLATSOP 2-WD ASTORIA 1910.gif
Name Age
James E Heggins 61
Isabella Heggins 55
Edward Heggins 24

HIGGINS ISABELLA J 66 F W CANA OR CLATSOP 2-WD; ASTORIA 1920.gif

1930; Census Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: 1941; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 156 (No Image Available)
Name               Age
Isabella J Higgins 76
James E Stoker   20

Household:1881
Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
Jno.W HIGGINS M Male Irish 60 Nova Scotia Merchant Baptist
Rachel HIGGINS M Female French 57 Nova Scotia Baptist
Charles HIGGINS Male Irish 14 Nova Scotia Clerk Baptist
Melinda HIGGINS Female Irish 25 Nova Scotia Baptist
Minnie HIGGINS Female Irish 25 Nova Scotia Baptist
William HIGGINS Male Irish 18 Nova Scotia Merchant Baptist
Source Information:
Census Place Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia
Family History Library Film 1375809
NA Film Number C-13173, District 17,Sub-district H, Division 1,
Page Number 27, Household Number 128

1891 Census of Canada
Name Age
William Higgins 70, Food Merchant,Gender: Male,Marital Status: Married,Age: 70, Birth Year: abt 1821,Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Relation to Head of House: Head,Religion: Baptist
French Canadian: No,Father's Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Mother's Birth Place: Nova Scotia

Rachel Higgins 67, Tailoress, Gender: Female,Marital Status: Married,Age: 67, Birth Year: abt 1824, Birthplace: Nova Scotia,
Relation to Head of House: Wife,Religion: Baptist
French Canadian: No,Father's Birth Place: United States
Mother's Birth Place: Nova Scotia

Linda Higgins 32 ,Artist - Painter,Gender: Female,Marital Status: Single,Age: 32, Birth Year: abt 1859,Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Relation to Head of House: Daughter,Religion: Baptist,French Canadian: No

Thomas Higgins 30 Gender: Male,Marital Status: Single,Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1861,Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Relation to Head of House: Son,Religion: Baptist,French Canadian: No

Charles Higgins 24 Gender: Male, Marital Status: Single,Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1867,Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Relation to Head of House: Son,Religion: Baptist,French Canadian: No

Province: Nova Scotia,District Number: 37,District: Kings,
Subdistrict: Wolfville, Archive Roll #: T-6317

1901 Census of Canada
Name Age
William Higgins ,80,Gender: Male,Marital Status: Married,Age: 80,
Birth Date: 11 Feb 1821,Birthplace: Ns,Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Rachel,Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Nationality: Canadian,Religion: Baptist,Occupation: Retired Merchant

Rachel Higgins 77 Gender: Female,Marital Status: Married,Age: 77
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1824,Birthplace: Ns,Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: William,Racial or Tribal Origin: English,Nationality: Canadian,Religion: Baptist

Malinda Higgins 43, Gender: Female,Marital Status: Single,Age: 43,
Birth Date: 29 Apr 1857,Birthplace: Ns,Relation to Head of House: Daughter,
Father's Name: William,Mother's Name: Rachel,Racial or Tribal Origin: English,Nationality: Canadian,Religion: Baptist,Occupation: Artist

Province: Nova Scotia,District: Kings,District Number: 36
Sub-District: Wolfville (Town/Ville),Sub-District Number: A(1)-1
Family Number: 112,Page: 11

22 Jan 2009

Source: The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912 By Joseph Gaston, George H. Himes, Chicago ,The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company 1912

JAMES W HIGGINS. The name of no single individual is perhaps more closely associated with the development, upbuilding and improvement of Montavilla than that of James W. Higgins, for he located here when the town contained only one hundred and fifty inhabitants. He has lived to witness the growth of its population to eight thousand and in all the material improvement of the city he has taken active part. He was born in Brunswick, Missouri, November 20, 1857, and is a son of Robert H. and Rebecca A. (Henderson) Higgins, in whose family were six children. Fannie, the eldest, is the wife of George Brannon, of St. Louis. Missouri, the oldest engineer on the Missouri river, having entered the steamboat service a long time prior to the Civil war. He was engineer on the first boat that went up to Fort Benton and he has a very wide acquaintance along the Mississippi and the ports to which his work has taken him. Unto him and his wife have been born four
children, Cora, Lee, Joe and Edna. Arbelia Higgins, the second of the family, became the wife of Major J. H. Townson, of Gallatin, Missouri, and they have three children, Walter, Robert and Bessie. John, the next of the family, is living in Arleta, Oregon, and has one child, Mabel. Charles G. is a resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma. James W. is the next of the family. Minnie is the wife of W. E. Osborn, of Gallatin, Missouri, and they have three children, Robert. Margaret and Edwin.

The youthful days of James W. Higgins were passed in the manner of most boys of his locality and period and when sixteen years of age he began learning the carpenter's trade in Missouri, in which state he resided until the spring of 1879. At that date he went to Leadville, Colorado, where he worked for a short time, receiving fifteen dollars per day as his wage for carpentering. He next proceeded to Canon City, Colorado, where he also spent but a brief period, and later was located for a time in Colorado Springs and afterward in Kansas. From the latter point he returned home, continuing in Missouri until the spring of 1880. when he went to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he worked for the government for four years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Harrisonville. Missouri, and while living there was married.

He wedded Miss Emma Abbott, a daughter of Silas and Mary J. (Webb) Abbott. Mrs. Higgins is a native of Illinois, but the family had removed to Harrisonville. Missouri, ere her marriage. Three children have been born to them: Blanche, who is engaged in dressmaking and makes her home with her parents; Lee R. S.. who is engaged in the plumbing business in Montavilla and is married and has two children, Elnery and Dorothy; and Roy, who is at home.

Following his marriage Mr. Higgins continued to reside in Harrisonville for a year. after which he located in Oberlin. Kansas, where he lived for two years. He then returned to Colorado Springs, where the succeeding four years were passed, after which lie came to Oregon, making his way at once to Portland. He chose Montavilla as the place of his residence, arriving here in 1891. He found a small town of about one hundred and fifty inhabitants. There was a little grocery store owned by a Mr. Johnson, now deceased, a small meat market owned by Murray & Sloan and a little water plant, which was the property of Warren Burrden. School was held in a" hall and the only car service was a motor ear running to Mount Tabor every thirty minutes. A year later a car line was built out Glison street to Eighty-fourth. The town has enjoyed substantial and rapid growth, having now a population of eight thousand. There are six handsome churches, a line school, built in an
attractive style of architecture, and the improvements of the town include electric lights, cement sidewalks, water works and a thirty-minute car service to Mount Hood and seven-minute service to Portland. After living in Montavilla for a few months Mr. Higgins purchased property and built a home, erecting the first house on Eightieth street. He has continuously engaged in contracting and building, erecting the first house in Hawthorne's first addition and carrying on his building operations throughout the town. He has been an active participant in the growth and progress of the city and he owns business as well as residence property in Montavilla, which has increased largely in value since he made his first investment.

In his political views Mr. Higgins has always been a stalwart democrat and has taken an active interest in politics but not as an office seeker. He has been offered political positions in the city of Portland but would not accept, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and fraternally he is connected with the Woodmen of the World and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In the latter organization he has filled all of the chairs in the subordinate lodge and he is ever loyal to the teachings of the order and faithful to the high principles for which it stands. His upright and honorable life has gained for him the high respect and good-will of those with whom he has come in contact during the twenty years of his residence in Montavilla.

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HIGGINS R H 37 M W VA MO CHARITON BRUNSWICK TWP 1860
Name                  Age
R H Higgins           37
Rebecca A Higgins 34
Fannie E Higgins    16
Arbelia V Higgins    13
John H Higgins       9
Charles G Higgins   7
William Higgins       2
Robert Sonner       38
Margaret E Sonner 33
Jennie E Sonner      3
James W. is not listed on this census

19 Feb 2008

http://bakercityherald.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=1232

John R. Higgins - Baker City Herald -
Dr. John Higgins

Dr. John R. Higgins, 81, a Baker City native, died March 23, 2002, at his Baker City home.

He was lovingly cared for at home by his wife, Esther, following his stroke in November 1996. The rosary will be said today at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, corner of First and Church streets. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the cathedral. Father Rob Irwin will officiate. There will be a luncheon following at the cathedral.

Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Dr. John achieved a life of fulfillment devoted to his family, his medical practice and his community. He was born May 6, 1920, in Baker City to Maude Apple Higgins and Thomas J. Higgins. He was the youngest of four children. His brothers, Thomas and Paul, and sister, Katie, preceded him in death. John received his elementary and secondary education at St. Francis Academy. Following his graduation from Oregon State he entered medical school at the University of Oregon School of Medicine in 1939. He received his doctor of medicine degree in 1943 and did his internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland in 1944. There he met his lovely wife, Esther Natterlund, and they were married July 31, 1944. John served his country in the military from 1943-46. In October 1946 he joined his father, Dr. Thomas Higgins, in general practice in Baker City, until his fathers retirement in 1956.

Dr. John, or "Doc" as he was often called, received his board certification as a charter member in Family Practice in 1972, and continued that certification until his retirement in 1996.
He belonged to multiple professional organizations: the American Medical Association, the Academy of Family Practice, and Oregon Physicians Service. He was on medical staff at St. Elizabeth Community Hopsital and served on its board of trustees. The Union Pacific Railroad had him serve as district physician for 44 years.
Dr. John was committed to his involvement in his community by his participation in the Elks, Kiwanis, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, St. Francis choir, Baker Sheriff?s Posse and as Baker County Medical Examiner. His ability for leadership was recognized often as he held positions in any number of his professional, community and church organizations. He served more than a quarter million patients, and delivered 2,600 babies in the Baker community.

Dr. John and his wife, Esther, were married 57 years and were a beautiful example of love and devotion to their family of eight children. He took time to encourage family togetherness. He spent his days off enjoying skiing, hiking, picknicking, fishing and exploring with his family. His famous spaghetti sauce and garlic bread dinners will long be celebrated as a remembrance of him.

He nurtured interests in a number of hobbies. His most recent was his love of spinning and weaving. Prior to his stroke he was often seen at the ?swimming hole? (Sam-O Swim Center) doing his laps. He was always striving to learn more and expand his knowledge. He loved his Baker Valley and hearing the train whistles echoing through its expanse.

Dr. John is survived by his children: John and Bobbi Higgins, Tim and Paula Higgins, Mary Ellen Fullmer, Patty Lee, Matt and Nancy Higgins, Dr. Milt and Catherine Schild, Frances and Glen Hellings, Tom and Ann Higgins; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Surely he is bouncing his grandson, Tyler Higgins, on his knee up in heaven this very day.
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1930; Census Place: Baker City, Baker, Oregon; Roll:
1939; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 23
(No Image Available)
Name Age
Thomas J Higgins 47
Maud E Higgins 45
Katherine Higgins 22
Thomas Higgins 19
Paul R Higgins 15
John Higgins 9

HIGGINS THOMAS J 38 M W NE OR BAKER 1-WD;BAKER CITY;
1-PCT 1920
Name Age
Thomas J Higgins 38
Maude E Higgins 37
Catherine Higgins 11
Thomas Higgins 8
Paul Higgins 4
Tena Berg 59

HEGGINS THOMAS J 28 M W NE OR BAKER 2-WD BAKER 1910
Name Age
Thomas J Higgins 28
Maud E Higgins 28
Catherine E Higgins 2


Obituary of Thomas J. Higgins jr.'s wife
http://www.bakercityherald.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=1821
Published: February 28, 2003 Eva Dickerson

Eva E. Dickerson, 85, of Baker City died Feb. 22, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services after a short illness.

Recitation of the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. The Rev. Robert C. Irwin will celebrate. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be luncheon in the basement of the Cathedral after the service, provided by St. Francis Altar Society.

Mrs. Dickerson was born at Hereford on Sept. 30, 1917, to Henry Lance Koontz and Orpha Lucretia Willey Koontz. She was the fourth child of the family, joining a sister, Mary Ferne, and brothers, Clifford and Leslie. Her childhood was spent on the family farm at Hereford, which had been homesteaded by her grandfather, Orlando Chester Koontz in the late 1800s.
Both brothers were taken by illness at the age of 18, leaving her and sisters, Ferne and Colleen (born in 1925) as the "ranch hands." They worked side by side with their parents, Lance and Orpha, to keep the ranch going.

After a brief move to Cascade, Idaho, during the Depression, where Lance and the boys worked in the Eccles Lumber Mill and Orpha baked pies for a local boarding house, the family returned to the ranch in 1930.

Eva attended her junior year of high school at Grant High School in Portland, then returned to graduate with her longtime class friends from Hereford Union High School in 1935. In November of that year, she married Thomas J. Higgins Jr., son of Baker City doctor, Thomas Sr., and wife, Maud. They had four children: Nancy (1937), Mary Jo (1940), Mike (1941) and Richard (1944). Tragedy again touched Eva's life in June 1944, when Tommy was struck and killed by lightning while irrigating their farm ground. Left with four children between the ages of 6 and three months, a high school education, and no formal job training, Eva, through her family support group and a lot of determination, moved her small family to Baker City. In 1946, she met and married James Dickerson. She and Jimmy had four children: Kay (1947), Don (1950), Pat (1952) and Percy (1960). In addition to this family of eight, Eva and Jimmy helped raise Jimmy's two children, Judy (1940) and Bill (1943).

Hereford was the magnet that kept drawing Eva back in those days, to live and to raise her children. After short stays in Baker City, Caldwell, Idaho, and John Day, the family moved back to Hereford in 1949.

After the partial shutdown of Ellingson Lumber Co. at Unity in 1959, Eva and Jimmy and the five children who were still at home relocated to Baker City, where Jimmy continued his employment with Ellingson's until retiring in 1976.
He and Eva worked to develop their newly started Amway business. They met new friends, traveled (especially on an airplane, for Eva!) and they thrived on this experience.

After Jimmy's sudden death in October 1983, Eva continued her involvement with her Amway group and her bowling group, while residing in the home she and Jimmy bought in 1978.

With the responsibility of caring for that home becoming more of a burden, Eva decided to move to an apartment, now owned by a niece, Mary Lou, and husband, Alex Sackos, in 1997. With the loving care and assistance of her sister, Colleen, she was able to live in her apartment until her death.
Eva will be remembered by her family and friends as a positive, up-beat person who, in spite of life's challenges and stresses, continued to look for the good in each person and each situation. Through her determination and persistence, she provided opportunities for her children to grow up in a close-to-ideal situation, first in Hereford, then in Baker City.

She had the knack of knowing when to be a firm guide and when to back away and give her kids room to grow and learn from their own experience, which resulted in a family of children and grandchildren with the self-confidence to choose their own paths.
Her love of the outdoors was passed on to her children, in the form of an appreciation for and respect of nature, a legacy she was extremely pleased and proud to pass down to her offspring.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Clifford and Leslie; sister, Ferne Anderson; husbands, Tommy Higgins and Jimmy Dickerson; and her grandsons Jeremiah Dickerson, Donny and Mark Curtiss.
Survivors include her sister, Colleen Jones of Baker City; children, Nancy and her husband, Alan Endicott, of Pendleton, Mary Jo Higgins and her husband, Bob Kowing, of John Day, Mike Higgins and his wife, Donna, of Halfway, Dick Higgins of Baker City, Kay and her husband, Vernon Nakada, of Ontario, Don Dickerson and his wife, Dorothy, of 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Pat Dickerson and his wife, Jill, of Jacksonville, and Percy Dickerson and his partner, Leslie Maiwald, of Baker City; stepchildren Judy and her husband, Bill Blevins, of La Grande, and Bill Dickerson and his wife, Tami, of Boise; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Slocum of Portland; an aunt, Erma Cole of Hillsboro; 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, Eva could best be honored by planting a tree or a rose bush in her memory, by taking a walk in the buttercup-covered hills, by putting up a bird feeder, or by thinking good thoughts of her on your next picnic. Buttercups were one of her favorite wildflowers as they emerged from the snow-covered, sagebrush hills around Hereford in the spring.

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