California Obituaries

 

The Jackson (IA) Sentinel 11/26/1891

John Higginbotham (????-1891) CA

 

Woodland Daily Democrat 06/06/1905

John Cecil Higginbotham (ca1838-1906) VA/UT/CA

 

Oakland Tribune 09/23/1905

George W. Hickinbotham (ca-1865-1905) CA

 

Woodland (CA) Daily Democrat Friday 05/18/1934

Mrs. Thomas J. Higginbotham (ca1868-1934) CA

 

The Fresno Bee 04/30/1935

Leonard M. Higginbotham (ca1880-1935) MO/CA

 

 

Oakland Tribune 04/09/1942

Joseph Cameron Hickingbotham Sr. (ca1882-1942) NJ/CA

 

Oakland (CA) Tribune 07/8/1944

Paul Higginbotham (1920-1944) WV/CA

 

Oakland Tribune 06/23/1946

Mary Sanders Higginbotham (????-1946) CA

 

Oxnard Press-Courier 06/18/1949

Elmer Taylor Higginbotham (????-1949) CA

 

Fresno Bee Republican 11/29/1951

James A. "Al" Higginbotham (ca1892-1951) MO/CA

 

Long Beach Press-Telegram 09/19/1952

Myrtle A. Perry Higginbotham (ca1880-1952) NE/CA

 

Oakland Tribune 07/25/1953

Hilary Hickingbotham (1952-1953)CA

 

Oakland Tribune 07/22/1954

Herbert Higginbotham (ca1899-1954) CA

 

The Independent 10/20/1955

Carrie Koza Higginbotham (ca1883-1955) CA

 

Fresno Bee 04/03/1956

Grady P. Hickambottom (ca1922-1956) OK/CA

The (Pasadena) Independent 04/07/1956

 

Oakland Tribune 01/28/1957

Winifred Hickingbotham (ca1891-1957) NJ/CA

 

Salinas, CA 03/31/1958

Thomas Daniel Higginbotham (1874-1958) MO/CA

 

Long Beach Press-Telegram 07/03/1958

Hazel Ellen Higginbotham (ca1893-1958) CA

 

San Mateo Times 07/18/1958

Challace Higginbotham (ca1897-1958) IA/CA

 

Hardin County (Iowa) Index 03/06/1959

Robert Stewart Higginbotham (ca1886-1959) IA/CA

 

Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram 07/10/1960

James H. Higginbottom (????-1960) CA

 

Fresno Bee-Republican 01/11/1961

Edna Chapman Higginbotham (ca 1908-1961) CA

 

The Press Courier 08/29/1961

Nolan T. Higginbotham (1907-1961) MO/CA

 

The Press-Courier 09/20/1961

Leslie W. Higginbotham (1897-1961) MO/CA

 

The Press-Courier 03/17/1962

Willard Franklin Higginbotham (1911-1962) MO/CA

 

The Fresno Bee Republican 07/25/1963

Walter F. Higginbotham (ca1904-1941) LA/CA

 

The Press-Courier 05/18/1964

Nancy Jane ???? Higginbotham Mitchell (1900-1964) CA

 

Star News 01/15/1965

Justin Higginbotham (1963-1965) CA

 

Star News 04/01/1965

Mary ???? Higginbotham (1890-1965) NJ/CA

 

The Oakland Tribune 10/29/1965

George Higginbotham (ca1901-1965) CA

 

Redlands Daily Facts 08/01/1966

Luther Higginbotham (1889-1966) IN/CA

 

Independent 09/30/1966

Gertrude Stokes Higginbotham (????-1966) CA

 

Oakland Tribune 01/31/1967

Joseph Cameron Hickingbotham (ca1909-1967) CA

 

The Fresno Bee 04/21/1967

Devenie Higginbotham (????-1967) CA

 

The Fresno Bee 10/06/1967

Nolan O'Neal Higginbotham (ca1917-1967) AR/CA

 

The Independent 08/21/1968

Bonnie Blair Higginbotham (????-1968) CA

 

Fresno Bee Republican 03/04/1969

Larry Higginbotham (ca1948-1969) CA

 

The Modesto Bee and News-Herald 09/08/1969

Harriet Shaw Higgenbotham (1883-1969) UT/CA

 

 

The Modesto Bee and News-Herald 04/04/1971

Irene Cenbrano Higginbotham (ca1942-1971) CA

James Higginbotham (ca1969-1971) CA

 

San Mateo Times 05/04/1971

Isabelle Higginbotham (ca1882-1971) MO/CA

 

The (Van Nuys) Valley News and Green Sheet 06/22/1971

J. T. Higgenbotham (1928-1971) CA

 

Long Beach Press-Telegram 01/17/1973

Elmer Hickenbottom (1906-1973) CA

 

Long Beach Independent 09/11/1973

Mancel Randolph Higginbotham (1918-1973) MS/CA

 

The Anniston Star 06/02/1974

Alice Welch Higginbotham (ca1895-1974) AL/CA

 

Ukiah Daily Journal 03/10/1975

John Higginbotham (ca1900-1975) MO/CA

 

The Modesto Bee 05/06/1976

Eugene Ernest Higginbotham (1903-1976) CA

 

The Fresno Bee 01/07/1978

Martin T. Higginbotham (ca1903-1975) MO/CA

 

Placerville Mountain Democrat 03/20/1997

Rhylma A. Hartley Higginbotham (1902-1997) NC/TX/CA

 

Modesto Bee 03/14/2003

Virginia Higginbotham Howitt (1910-2003) UT/ID/CA

 

The Waldron (AR) News 06/11/2003

Kyle Wayne Higginbotham (1998-2003) CA

Kyle Wayne Higginbotham was born on September 17, 1998 in Merced, California and passed away May 22, 2003 in Madera, California. Kyle was a very strong boy and put up a fight all the way through. He touched everybody's life that he met and is so deeply loved by all his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family & friends. He loved planting, picking & smelling his flowers. He would go out in the gardens and plant his flowers. He loved carrying his family pictures, mum-mum, alcohol pads, stuffed animals and stickers, he also loved writing letters to family and friends. Kyle always considered Children's Hospital as a second home. He always enjoyed being with the staff and patients there. Everybody at Children's Hospital considered him family. Kyle even named the hospital Debbie's House after his favorite nurse's assistant (PCT.) Kyle is survived by his parents Thomas & Kelly Higginbotham, and a sister Emma Dawn Higginbotham all of Merced, California. Grandparents Donovan Wayne & Annabelle Higginbotham of Winton, California. He is also survived by his grandfather Revis Grisham & step-grandmother Carole Grisham. Also a great- aunt & great-uncle Betty & Earl Craig of Waldron, Arkansas. Godparents Bryan & Sue Hofman of Modesto, California. Moreover, numerous aunts, uncle, cousins, family and friends. Kyle is preceded in death by his grandmother Dawn Gail Grisham and great- grandfather Calvin Grisham. He is also survived by his great grandmother Lillian Rushton of Mariposa, CA & a great grandmother Peggy Grisham of Planada, CA. A funeral service was held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Merced, CA followed by burial at Plainsburg Cemetery. All services were under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced, CA.

 

Bakersfield Californian 10/13/2005
James M. Higginbotham (1913 - 2005) CA
James M. Higginbotham Services: Fri., Oct. 14, 12 Noon Graveside service Tee-Time will be held Friday, October 14, 2005, at 12:00 Noon, at North Kern District Cemetery, in Delano, CA. James M. Higginbotham was born November 1, 1913, in Atwater, CA and passed away on October 11, 2005, in Delano, CA. He is survived by his children, James (Skip) Higginbotham of Parump, NV, Robert Higginbotham of Delano, CA, Jeanie of Caldwell, Idaho; his sister, Marian Caldwell of Soquel, CA; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Jim was a longtime member of the United States Golfers Association. Lane Family Funeral Home Legacy.com

 

 

Published in the Sacramento Bee 3/29/2006

Beverlee Betty Hood Higginbotham (1920-2006) CA
HIGGINBOTHAM, Beverlee Betty
Born in Santa Rosa, CA September 8, 1920, she passed away in Sacramento on March 26, 2006 at the age of 85 years. A longtime resident of Sacramento, she was a 1938 graduate from Sacramento High School, worked for the State of California as an Employment Analyst for 30 years. She and her late husband, Bill, were members of the Elks Lodge #6 with friends in Elks Lodge #2103. She is the wife of the late William D. "Bill" Higginbotham; mother to Lesla Ann Higginbotham of Florida and David Higginbotham of El Dorado Hills; sister to Sally Scribner and grandmother to Amy and David Jr. Beverlee joined late brothers, Thomas D. Hood and William Leslie Hood, mother and father, Grace and Les, in everlasting peace. Friends are invited to attend services on Saturday, Apr. 1, at 10:00am at NICOLETTI, CULJIS & HERBERGER FUNERAL HOME, 5401 Folsom Blvd., (916) 451-7284. Interment, Camellia Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in Beverlee's name for research to Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern CA, P.O. Box 1824, Sacramento, CA 95812.

 

Long Beach Press-Telegram 6/5/2006
Ruth Lois Higginbotham 1923-2006) CA
HIGGINBOTHAM, Ruth Lois, age 82, passed away May 31, 2006 in Downey, CA. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Brown of Fullerton, CA, and Barbara Higginbotham of Tustin, CA; and her grandchildren David, Gregory, Philip, Lauren and Brendan. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 from 6-8pm and the Funeral Service on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00am, both to be held at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in Norwalk, CA. Interment will immediately follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA.

 

San Diego Union-Tribune 07/08/2006

Betty Rose Mondy Higginbotham (1937-2006) LA/CA
July 4, 1937-July 7, 2006
Betty Rose Higginbotham, 69, of San Diego died Friday. She was born in New Orleans and was a certified nurse's assistant.
Survivors include her daughter, Jilanda Higginbotham; sons, Ralph Sr., Gerald and Byron Sr.; sisters, Margarite Montrel, Helen Holden, Evelyn West and Grace Barbarin; brothers, George Mondy and Peter Mondy; and three grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Faith Chapel Church of God in Christ, 4999 Holly St., San Diego.
Interment: La Vista Memorial Park, 3191 Orange St., National City.
Arrangements: California Cremation & Burial Chapel.

 

Bakersfield Californian 7/23/2006
Lorraine Hope Higginbotham (1920-2006) KS/CA
Lorraine Higginbotham passed away peacefully on July 20, 2006 at her daughter's home. Lorraine was born to Ralph and Evea Hope on March 8, 1920 in Topeka, Kansas. She married Tadix "Red" Higginbotham On July 4th, 1945. They made their home in DiGiorgio, Ca with their 2 children, Gary and Peggy. Mom retired from the Department of Water Resources, Lost Hills Division at the young age of 71.Mom had a keen sense of humor. She always had a joke to tell. Whenever one of her friends in Wasco needed a ride to the doctor or elsewhere, she was always up to the task. She loved to play cards and loved to go out to eat. Lorraine was preceded in death by husband Red Higginbotham, Mother and Father, Ralph and Evea and brother James Hope. She is survived by son, Gary Higginbotham, daughter, Peggy and husband, Ron Womble. Grandchildren, Brian Womble, Jill Roland, Jennifer Hewes, Alex Higginbotham, Michelle Higginbotham and 3 great grandchildren. Special thanks to Hoffman Hospice (especially Lupe and Anne) for their guidance during this difficult time. Thanks to Dr. Tommy Lee who took such good care of Mom. Also special thanks to Arletta Norman who faithfully took mom to the Beauty Shop to get her hair and nails done. Mom-we love you and wish you peace. Mom I wouldn't have missed the last weeks journey with you for anything. At Mom's request, her service will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association. Lorraine Higginbotham March 8, 1920 - July 20, 2006 Mish Funeral Home

 

 

Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 10/4/2006.
Bertram "Higgy" Higginbotham (1921-2006) IL/IN/CA
Bertram "Higgy" Higginbotham 1921-2006 Bertram "Higgy" Higginbotham, 85, died on September 28, 2006 in Norwalk, CA. He was born on April 23, 1921 in Oak Park, IL to Mack Kay Higginbotham of Arkansas and Grace Truman Voyles of Kansas. Higgy was an honor student at Anderson High School in Anderson Indiana. He joined the US Army and served as Tech 5 Grade Medical Core and was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. He moved to Los Angeles in 1943 and graduated with honors from University of Southern California. He married the love of his life, LaVon Johnson, in 1972. They entertained and volunteered for many service clubs in the Maywood area. He was a great singer and always had a joke to tell. He retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years. He was a generous man and a strong supporter of our environment and many other charity organizations. He wished to bid farewell to his friends at Casa Mobile Home Park in Bell Gardens and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2830. He is survived by his brother, Bill (Olivia) Higginbotham; nieces, Diane Diyorio, Jeannette Higginbotham, Grace Forman and Mary Lawrence; great niece, Michelle Parsons (David); brother Mack Kay Higginbotham's wife Jeanne Higginbotham and niece, Linda Higginbotham Leftwich of Bloomington, Indiana; and great-great nieces and nephews, Michael, Jeffery, Seth, Brittany, Nicholas and Katie. Open Burial Services will be held at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 3803 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood CA on October 5, 2006 at 11 am.

 

The (Barstow) Daily Press 11/25/2006

Steven Paul Higginbotham (1956-2006) PA/CA

Steven Paul Higginbotham, a resident of Barstow for four years, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. He was born Feb. 9, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pa. Steven graduated from the E. E. Smith High School at Fort Bragg, N. C. in 1974. Steven was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg. He belonged to the Bill Collins Post # 2143, Veteran's of Foreign Wars in Barstow. Steven is survived by his wife, Marla of Barstow; father, Karl E. Higginbotham of Barstow; sister, Karla Jenkins of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Michael Higginbotham of San Antonio, Texas; children, Steven P. Higginbotham II of Fayetteville, N.C., Ivette Marie Garrett of Fayetteville, N.C., Brenda Haggard of Montgomery, Ala., Anna Jackson and Willie Jackson of Atlanta, Ga., and Johnny Jackson of Huntsville, Ala.; mother in-law, Siutu Tai of Barstow; sister-in-law, Anna Tai of Long Beach, 18 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at Mead Mortuary, 36930 Irwin Road.

 

The Santa Cruz Sentinel 03/06/2007

Vareen Hansen Hickenbottom (1922-2007) CA

(Jan. 29, 1922 - Feb. 28, 2007)
On February 28th, Vareen Hickenbottom Hansen passed away from this earthly plane. She died of natural causes in her home, surrounded by family and friends. Hospice Caring Project of Santa Cruz was also in attendance. She was 85 years old.
Mrs. Hickenbottom was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hickenbottom, and her brother, Vernon Hansen. Vareen was a third generation central coast native, hailing from San Luis Obispo. Her former family ranch and birth place is presently the site of Camp San Luis Obispo and Cuesta College. She was born in one of the oldest buildings still standing in California, now known as the Hollister Adobe. During steelhead season she, her brother Vernon and her cousin, Marvin Manfredi, would go down to the Chorro Creek, which ran through the ranch and scoop up steelhead with pitch forks as they swarmed up stream.
As a young girl she enjoyed animals, had many friends and was very popular and active in school. She was involved in many sports and played trumpet in the band. She graduated from San Luis Obispo High School and then went on to receive an AA degree from San Luis Obispo Junior College, where she majored in Physical Education. She married Robert "Bob" Hickenbottom and moved to Santa Cruz in 1954. They opened up three popular "drive in" restaurants in the Monterey Bay area, called Driv 'N' Eat, which served the Santa Cruz community from 1955 to 1965, on the corner of Ocean and Soquel Avenues. After her husband's death in 1965, she left the restaurant business and pursued a career with Thomas J. Lipton Company, from which she retired.
She was widely respected as one of the "Westside moms," who allowed many local 60's surfers to store their boards in her garage, a few blocks from Cowells Beach. She also offered hot showers and chicken and spaghetti dinners to them when they returned from the chilly surf. The Santa Cruz Surfing Association would often hold meetings in her home and she could be seen at Steamer Lane during contest cheering on her many, "number two sons"
Mrs. Hickenbottom was a perky and independent woman who was an outspoken critic of the way Santa Cruz had changes so dramatically due to the opening of UCSC. She gained reputation as "the sheriff of Gharkey Street" One day in the early 1980's, she came home to find two burglars in her house. She yelled at them to get out and chased them down the street, calling out for help. The two men were tackled by various neighbors and then arrested.
Vareen was very active in the local volunteer community, especially with the California Grey Bears. She also cooked Thanksgiving meals in her own kitchen then delivered them to less fortunate families in the community. She could be seen driving her silver 1968 Buick Riviera all over town for nearly four decades.
Her favorite avocation was gardening. One could say she lived in her garden. Although very friendly and outgoing, she loved the peace and tranquility of her yard and would spend hour's everyday attending to her various trees and plants. Neighbors and friends would drive by, honk their horns and wave. She also loved spending time with her two grandchildren, Tristan and Bryce Hickenbottom who knew her as "Grammers" She is survived by her two children, Thomas Hansen Hickenbottom and Terry Reed, both of Santa Cruz.
She will be greatly missed by her many friends on the Westside and in the community at large. A neighborhood-style open house and memorial celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, March 10th at the family home, 303 Gharkey Street, Westside Santa Cruz, from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 423-0803 or 588-3858 for more info. Contributions to Hospice Caring Project, 940 Disc Dr, Scotts Valley, Ca 95066.

 

San Jose Mercury News 0 4/22/2007.
Harold Houston "Hal" Hickenbottom (1921-2007) WA/CA
April 12, 1921 - April 9, 2007
Harold Houston "Hal" Hickenbottom died at the age of 85 on April 9, 2007, of causes related to age in Tigard, Oregon.
He was born April 12, 1921 in Zillah, Washington to Frank Houston and Mae Elizabeth (Gray) Hickenbottom.
He attended school at Zillah until 1935, and then graduated from Sunnyside Washington High School in 1939. He played American Legion Baseball for five years and was on the varsity baseball, basketball, track and football teams.
He served during World War II in the US Army Air Corps from 1939 through 1945. He spent three years in Panama; then as an Air Force Lieutenant, served with the 513th Bomb Squadron, 376th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in Italy as a Bombardier flying missions in B-24's over Germany and Austria from January through May 1945.
He retired from Carpenter's Union Local #22 in San Francisco in 1986 and then moved to Corvallis, Oregon in 1990 and to Beaverton, Oregon in 2003.
Hal was very active in the Sunnyvale, California area coaching Little League Baseball for many years. He also coached AYSO Soccer and was an avid high school baseball and football fan. He was also a very active bowler and golfer.
He was married in 1960 to Patricia Ruth Miller in Reno, Nevada. Hal is survived by his daughter Barbara Alison Graham of Salem, Oregon, and sons Philip Frank of Friday Harbor, Washington and Houston Harold of Tigard, Oregon. Other survivors are his sister Doris Mullin of Walnut Creek, California and his grandchildren Alison, Erin, Melissa, Parker and Cole. He was preceded in death by Patricia Ruth in 2002 and his brother Kenneth in 2005.
At his request, no funeral or memorial services will be held. Disposition by cremation. Interment in the Hickenbottom Family Plot at the Zillah, Washington Cemetery.
Harold "Hal" requested that contributions be made to: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, Washington 98109.

 

Modesto Bee 05/04/2007

Leonard Wayne Higginbotham Sr. (1945-2007) CA

LEONARD WAYNE HIGGINBOTHAM SR. SEPT. 15, 1945 - MAY 2, 2007 Leonard Wayne Higginbotham Sr. passed away in Visalia, CA on May 2, 2007. He is survived by 2 sons and 1 daughter, Leonard Higginbotham Jr. of Modesto, Tharen Higginbotham of Madera and Melissa Gray of Turlock, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 5 grand children. Leonard served 25 years as a Deputy Sheriff for Stanislaus County. He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Services will be held Saturday, May 5th, 1:00 PM, Davis Park Church of Christ.
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Orange County Register on 5/16/2007

Raymond Lester Higginbotham (ca1937-2007) CA
Higginbotham, Raymond Lester, 70, passed away May 10, 2007 in Garden Grove, CA. He is survived by his daughters Melody Sonnier and Linda Higginbotham, sons Randy and Chris, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services are private. Fairhaven Memorial
 

 

San Francisco Chronicle 05/20/2007

Jessie Wilhelmina Bailey Higginbotham (1909-2007) CA
Jessie W. Higginbotham August 1909 - April 2007 Jessie Wilhelmina Higginbotham lived her first 10 years in Redwood City, CA, with her parents, Dora and Joseph Bailey, and her beloved sister, Genevieve. Jessie loved San Francisco for 87 years, reveling in city life, fashionable clothes, and the nightlife. After graduating from Commerce High School, she was head bookkeeper in insurance companies. Office decorum was often disturbed with her clever wit and practical jokes. She had fond memories of participating in every historical event, as well as dancing to the big bands in nightclubs, the Larkspur outdoor dances, speakeasies, brewing bathtub gin, her mother's boarding houses, great parties, and living every moment to the fullest. A major highlight was attending the Worlds Fair on Treasure Island every night. In her 40s, Jessie had a new life as wife to Hugh T. Higginbotham, and mother to Dorcas. She was active with leadership positions in P.T.A. and volunteer work and a 35-year member of Golden Gate Chapter #1, OES. When Dorcas joined Job's Daughters, Jessie met her "gang," Club 52, and her most cherished friend, June. For over 30 years this group of friends laughed raucously and partied heartily. She never tired of recalling her joyous memories of these spirited times. Forever loyal to her large circle of lifelong friends, Jessie loved life and was enthusiastic for the latest news. Cheerful, optimistic and quick witted, she had an engaging personality and infectious laughter. She was often the life of the party and an instigator of pranks and jokes. She remained sharp and curious and always amazed everyone with her keen memory. A woman of many talents, bringing laughter and exuberance to people was her greatest gift. Jessie is survived by Dorcas and her companion John Copeland; her nieces Pat Reynoso and June Harmon; and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on June 8: 415-221-7579. Memorial contributions to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817; Make a Wish Foundation, or other charity.

 

Register Parjaronian 06/11/2007

Bonnie Higginbotham (ca1926-2007) OK/CA
Bonnie Higginbotham died Monday, May 14, 2007 at her home in Placerville after a long illness. She was 81.
Mrs. Higginbotham was a native of Hollis, Okla.
She is survived by her companion of 22 years, Guy Hart; children, Fanette (Jim) Donahue of Placerville, Tami Collier of Mc Kinney, Texas, and Earl and Darl Higginbotham of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Higginbotham, in 1979.
A graveside service will be held June 22 at 1 p.m. at the Pajaro Valley Memorial Park on Hecker Pass Road.
 

 

San Jose Mercury News 08/17/2007
Helen Elizabeth Dyer Hickingbotham (1920-2007) HI/CA
Helen Elizabeth Dyer Hickingbotham, a long time San Francisco Peninsula resident, died peacefully August 8, 2007 in Burlingame. Known as Betsy to her family and friends, she was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1920 to Phoebe Carter and Vivian Oxenham Dyer. Her great-grandfather, Colonel Henry A. Strong was the co-founder of Eastman Kodak Company and its first president. Her maternal grandparents were Helen Strong and George Robert Carter, the second territorial governor of the Hawaiian Island who was appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt. Her paternal grandparents were Louise Sewall Jackson and John Edward Dyer of England. Betsy moved from the Hawaiian Islands to the Peninsula with her mother and stepfather, Douglas Alexander in 1930. She was educated in Paris under her Grandmother Carter's watchful eye. Upon her return in 1939, she made her debut in both Honolulu and Hillsborough where she met her future husband, Howard J. Hickingbotham. Together they traveled extensively and enjoyed summers at their house at Lake Tahoe and winters at their chalet in Sugar Bowl. Howard and his brother Joseph C. Hickingbotham co-owned the family business, Shreve & Company in San Francisco. Betsy and Howard were married forty-nine years until his death in 1989. Known to her many friends for her magnificent gardens and horticultural knowledge, she was also a talented and accomplished artist who was incredibly creative, a passionate skier, and she enjoyed being the family historian. She was unendingly generous in sharing her splendid gardens with many charitable organizations. Betsy was a member of the Burlingame Country Club, The Francesca Club, The Hillsborough Garden Club, and St. Mathews Episcopal Church Garden Guild. She supported the arts and horticulture through her continuing interest in The Hillsborough Garden Club, San Francisco Opera, and The Bishop Museum in Honolulu, The Palace Legion of Honor, the Nation Tropical Botanical Garden Fund, and The Bishop Museum. She is survived by her brother Robert Alexander and his wife, Anne; children Diane McNabb, Howard J. Hickingbotham, Jr. and his wife, Sandy, Deven Hickingbotham and his wife Renee and four grandchildren whom she adored. She was predeceased in death by her daughter Hilary Carter Hickingbotham and her granddaughter Mercedes Elizabeth Jackson Hotle. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in Betsy's Garden. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to The Hillsborough Garden Club, The Sugar Bowl Ski Team, The San Francisco Opera, The Hawaiian Missionary Children's Museum, The Mercedes Elizabeth Jackson Hotle Fund, or a charity of your choice.
 

 

Daily Press 09/14/2007
Karl Elliott Higginbotham (1934-2007) CA
Karl E. Higginbotham, 75, a resident of Barstow, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007.
Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at Mead Mortuary, 36930 Irwin Road. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 at 2:15 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside.

 

Merced Sun Star 10/11/2007
Annabelle Lee Ryburn Higginbotham (1923 - 2007) OK/CA
Annabelle Lee Higginbotham (Ryburn) passed away October 7, 2007 in Merced, California at the age of 84.
She was born January 1, 1923 in Howe, Oklahoma to George and Eunice Ryburn. Ann was a resident of Winton, CA for over 40
years. She was the loving wife of 50 years to the late CMSGT (RET) USAF Donovan Higginbotham. Ann devoted her life to her family. Her greatest joy was being a Mother of 6 Children, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She enriched our lives with her wisdom and integrity. She leaves a legacy of love, laughter and wonderful memories. We will forever miss her beautiful and generous spirit.
Annabelle is preceded in death by her husband Donovan in 2006, Grandson Kyle Wayne Higginbotham in 2003.
Those left to cherish her memory are children Dee Martin, Gary and Margaret, Michael and Janice, Daniel and Carol, Thomas and Kelly Higginbotham, Sue and Bryan Hofmann, 10 adored grandchildren, Bill and Tripp Martin, Steven, Jeffrey, Chase, Laurie Ann, Emma and Jena Higginbotham, Mary Mason and Mark Shaw; five great-grandchildren, Courtney, Matthew, Sydney and Brianna Mason; Camden Shaw and two more Great Grandchildren on the way, her sister Betty Craig and brother-in-law Earl Craig of Arkansas, brother Don Ryburn and sister-in-law Darlene Ryburn of Texas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October, 13, 2007 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Memorial Services immediately following visitation 2:00 p.m. at Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. A burial is to follow at Plainsburg Cemetery.
All services are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced, California


 Merced Sun-Star 03/05/2008

William R. Higginbotham (1913-2008) AR/CA

June 28, 1913 ~ March 2, 2008

A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.

All funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home located 901 West Main Street in Merced, California.

 

Ventura County Star 10/12/2008

Charlotte Higginbotham Butterfield (1924-2008) MO/CA

Charlotte Butterfield, 83, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at home in Ojai, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 16, 1924, in Bolivar, Mo., and had been a resident of Ventura County for 65 years. She was a retired clerk supervisor for the city of Ventura. Charlotte loved to play bunko and enjoyed crafts and painting until she could no longer do so because of Parkinson's disease. She is survived by her son, Dick Butterfield; grandsons, Richard Guthrie and Devin Butterfield; brother, Wayne Higginbotham and wife Angelina; sister, Beverly Boucher and husband Gary; nephews, Adrian Higginbotham; and good friend, Trena Neese. At Charlotte's request there will be no service and her ashes will be laid to rest in Ivy Lawn Memorial with her husband, Richard S. Butterfield Sr., and her daughter, Sherilyn Butterfield, who preceded her in death. Charlotte was a devoted wife, wonderful mother and good friend. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura.

 

Press-Enterprise 12/07/2008

Wionna F. Higginbotham (ca1923-2008) CA

WIONNA F. HIGGINBOTHAM Passed away in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 85 years. ARRANGEMENTS Entrusted To The Care Of 500 W. Seventh St. CORONA, CA. (951) 737-3771

 

Bakersfield Californian 01/04/2009

Alice Chambers Higginbotham Freemon (1921 - 2009)

Peters Funeral Home - Alice Freemon was born June 5, 1921 in Winton, California to David McCurdy and Georgine N. (Marcussen) Chambers. Alice married Earl Raymond Higginbotham in 1940 and they moved to McFarland in 1945 to the Higginbotham family farm. Alice served her family as a homemaker and was known for her outstanding baking, sweets and desserts were the favorites of family and friends. Earl passed away in 1967 and Alice married Arthur L. Freemon in 1973, he also preceded her in death in 1978. She enjoyed playing cards at the Golden Age Clubs, pinochle and canasta; and traveling to Hawaii which she was able to do several times. Alice was a lifetime member of the McFarland PTA and was room mother for her children Norman and Nancy, in charge of all the parties at school and wonderful birthday parties at home. She also helped establish the Golden Age Clubs in McFarland and Wasco and baked lots of cakes for them. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wasco. She will be remembered as a person who loved taking care people and devoted herself to her family, friends and others. If someone was in need, she did what she could to help always baking cakes or cookies for someone. Surviving family members include her son, Norman Higginbotham; daughter, Nancy Longcrier; son-in-law, Charlie Longcrier all of Tehachapi; brother Leslie Chambers of Vista; grandchildren, Charles Longcrier & wife Toni, Julie Heaslet, Michael, Kathy and Lindsay Higginbotham; great-grandchildren, Heather Heaslet, Rhean Longcrier, Hannah Higgins and Skyler Higginbotham; and great great-granddaughter, Ginger. Alice was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, and two brothers, Elmer and Harry Moller. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 5, at 1pm at Peters Funeral Home, Wasco for Alice Freemon, age 87, of Tehachapi who passed away December 30, 2008 in Bakersfield. Interment will follow at Wasco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 4, from 2pm - 8pm. Donations may be made in Alice's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

 

The Sacramento Bee 03/27/2009

Evangeline Jan Higginbotham (1951-2009) CA

Evangeline Jan Higginbotham, PhD., Industrial Psychology. Born in Martinez, California 10-21-51. Survived by Joe Stratton, husband; Jordan Stratton, Jason Stratton, Janell Stratton, offspring; Evangeline P. Higginbotham, mother; Justice Stratton, Morgan Marton, Luke Marton and Kurt Marton, grandchildren. Education: Pleasent Hill High School; BA, Northern Arizona University; MA, Sacramento State University and PhD., Professional School of Psychology. Career: Director Mental Health Association, Sacramento; Director Leukemia Society, Sacramento and Director, Discovery Museums, Sacramento. Board Member: Sacramento Convention Visitors Bureau; Officer, Sacramento Area Musuems.

 

The Washington Post 03/29/2009

Allen Bane Higginbotham Jr. (1955-2009) VA/CA

ALLEN BANE HIGGINBOTHAM, JR. Naval Officer, Business Owner Allen Bane Higginbotham, Commander, United States Navy, Retired, died on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. He was 53 years old. Commander Higginbotham was born on October 24, 1955 in Portsmouth, Virginia. After graduating from James Madison High School in Vienna, he attended Virginia Military Institute, graduating in 1979. A career Naval Officer, CDR Higginbotham spent the 1980's serving the US Navy in the North Atlantic on the following ships: USS Koontz, DDG 40; USS Edward McDonnell, FF 1043; and USS Sellers, DDG 11. CDR Higginbotham retired from the Navy in 2003. With his wife, Vicki Fredericks, he purchased a local company, Trident Bottled Water Accessories in San Diego, which they expanded into an on-line nationwide business, and then sold it after four years to embark on a year long around-the-world tour. An avid world traveler and scuba diver, CDR Higginbotham enjoyed visiting new places and meeting new people. Wherever he went, his keen wit and dry sense of humor quickly endeared him to acquaintances that usually became lifelong friends. Commander Higginbotham is survived by wife, Vicki Fredericks of San Diego, California, and his two daughters, Julia Engel of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Claire Higginbotham of Apple Valley, Minnesota. He is also survived by his parents, Allen and Linda Higginbotham of Sarasota, Florida; one sister, Ann Prohoniak of Charlotte, North Carolina; and two brothers, David of Manassas, Virginia and Robert of Fairfax, Virginia. Services were held in San Diego, CA on March 5, 2009.

 

Santa Cruz Sentinel 04/01/2009

Marion Higginbotham Caldwell (1912-2009) CA

Marion Caldwell, known as “Aunt Marion” to thousands of Kennolyn Camps’ campers, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21st. She was 96 years old. Born in Winton, CA on September 1st, 1912 Marion was raised in California’s Central Valley on the family’s homesteaded ranch with sister Dorothy and brothers Earl and James Higginbotham. Her father was a teacher, eventually a superintendent of schools, and she too was called to a career in education. After attending Bakersfield Junior College and graduating from UC Berkeley, she taught Drama and Public Speaking to the diverse agricultural population at Fowler High School. At night she taught English to the immigrant Portuguese farm workers. It was in Fowler, in 1937 that she met, and 8 months later married, the love of her life -- another young teacher named Max Caldwell. In 1944, Marion was raising their two children (Kenneth and Carolyn) when Max joined the Navy during World War II. Through extensive correspondence they kept their spirits up by making plans to open a summer camp for kids upon his return from active service. That dream became a reality in 1946 when they opened Kennolyn Camps on land they purchased in a redwood forest above the town of Soquel. The first summer the couple invited their nieces and nephews to the camp to supplement the small group of paying customers. These young relatives naturally called them “Aunt Marion” and “Uncle Max.” The names stuck and for generations of Kennolyn campers and staff it is how they will forever be remembered. Marion was a visionary and with her determination, keen business sense, and willingness to take the occasional risk, she was a natural entrepreneur. Their camp began to thrive, attracting campers from around the world. 2009 will be Kennolyn’s 64th summer and the camp will continue to operate under the guidance of Max and Marion’s family. Marion was honored many times for her work with children and summer camps. She was a founding member of the Western Association of Independent Camps and Board Member of the Northern California Section of the American Camp Association, was honored as a “Super Pioneer” by her camp director peers, and was recognized by the US Congress, the California Legislature and the Governor of California for her achievements. In 2000, the Aptos Chamber of Commerce listed her and Max as “People of the Century.” Former California Secretary of State & State Senator Bruce McPherson commended them for “influencing the lives of thousands of young people.” In 2003, a non-profit charity was created in their names by Kennolyn alumni and family to perpetuate Marion and Max’s great legacy. The Max and Marion Caldwell Foundation provides pre-paid camperships to deserving youth at accredited Northern California camps. Marion is survived by her son Ken of Lafayette and daughter Carolyn Folmar of Watsonville, daughter-in-law Candy, son-in-law Roger, granddaughters Pam Nootbaar of Menlo Park (General Manager of Kennolyn) and Lindsey Johnson of Capitola, grandson Stephen Caldwell of Hermosa Beach, and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Max. Family was her greatest love. A private family funeral was held on March 28th with a public memorial celebration scheduled at Kennolyn for Saturday April 25th. Please contact Kennolyn for information – 831-479-6714 or camps@kennolyn.com. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Aunt Marion’s honor to the Max and Marion Caldwell Foundation (www.caldwellfoundation.org or PO Box 1653 Capitola, CA 95010).

 

 

The Union.com 07/17/2009

Gary Lane Higginbotham (1945-2009) AL/CA

Gary Lane Higginbotham died in Roseville on July 2. He was 65 years old.

Private services have been held.

He was born February 27, 1945, in Cleveland, Ala., to Robert O.D. and Vallie (Marsh) Higginbotham.

He graduated from high school in California and attended Mason Technical Education. He retired after 34 years as a brick mason. He married Linda Sue Arnswald in Reno, Nev., on Aug. 9, 2000.

He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of Nevada City; daughters Laurie and Nicole Higginbotham; step-son Matthew Higginbotham; son Jeff Fochs; step-children Jenna, Deanne and Matthew Vance; and 12 grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Angels Mortuary and Crematory, Grass Valley.

 

Bakersfield Californian 12/01/2009

Frances Verna Higginbotham Barrett-Dungan (1938 - 2009) OK/CA

Frances Barrett- Dungan went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 24, 2009. Frances was born on June 7, 1938 in Oklahoma to Verna and Walter Higginbotham. Frances grew up in Bakersfield where she graduated from East High School. After graduating high school Frances married John Barrett, they moved back east to Baltimore, Maryland for 10 years. They returned back to Bakersfield to be close to her family. Frances and John opened their own Hearing Aid business. After the passing of her husband John she continued to stay busy in the Hearing Aid business and moved into the Real Estate business. Before retiring from the Hearing Aid business she met her longtime companion Bruce Dungan where she spent the rest of her days enjoying life with him. Frances is survived by her one and only son, Robert, "her favorite saying was she got it right the first time she didn't need to have anymore kids" and his wife Jeannette Barrett; loving sister, Donna White and husband Don; loving sister, Kathy Moyer and husband Jerry; loving brother, Donnie Higginbotham and wife Juanita; her grandchildren she loved dearly, Aaron, Brynn, Nicole, Derek and Jessica; great grandchildren, Trey, Harley, Keylee, Jayden, Bailey and Kaitlyn; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Frances did not want any services. We would like to thank all her family and friends that made this life special for her. Special thanks to Dr. James Chang and staff, and to Mercy Hospital Infusion Room.

 

Fresno Bee 12/09/2009

Evelyn Roth Higginbotham (1917-2009) NE/CA

Evelyn Roth Higginbotham was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on July 30, 1917. She passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Evelyn attended Fresno High School graduating in 1935. She went on and attended Fresno State College and became a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. On December 8, 1945, Evelyn married Henry Preston Higginbotham of Parlier, her husband of 40 years. Two sons, John and Jeff soon followed. Evelyn was a charter member of the Fresno Service League which later became the Junior League of Fresno. She was one of the six founding member of the Holiday Guild of Fresno benefiting the Valley Children's Hospital. Evelyn was on the first organizing committee that founded the Metropolitan Museum of Fresno. She was a community supporter all her life. Evelyn was an avid sports fan and enjoyed all kinds, especially golf and listening to Bulldog Sports on the radio. She was a member of Sunnyside Country Club for 60 years. She also looked forward to and cherished family summer vacations in Santa Cruz for many years. Besides knitting, Evelyn's other favorite passion was dancing. She was a founding member of the Friday Dance Group many years ago. Evelyn's family especially wish to thank Dr. Dickran Gulesserian, and Dr. Mei Hwang for their care and treatment of Evelyn and also the many wonderful people at the Windham and Nancy Hinds Hospice for their care. She is preceded in death by her parents, John G. Roth and Elizabeth Roth; her husband, Henry Preston Higginbotham Jr.; her brother, Arthur R. Roth; and sisters, Bernice Roth and Eldora Roth Cooney. Evelyn is survived by sons, John Higginbotham and his wife Mary Lynn of Fresno, and Jeffrey Higginbotham and his wife Frances of Lafayette, Ca.; brother, Norman J. Roth and his wife Claire of Moraga, Ca.; and grandchildren, Jenay Higginbotham, Johnny Higginbotham Jr., and Lindsay Higginbotham. Evelyn was endeared to her two nieces, Peggy Ellithorpe, and Patty Folsom, both of Fresno. A Graveside Service will be held at Belmont Memorial Park on Friday, December 11, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. A Celebration of Evelyn's life will be held at her sons home afterward. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Children's Hospital Central California, 9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera, Ca. 93636; or Hinds Hospice, 1616 E. Shaw Ave. Suite C-1, Fresno, Ca. 93711. STEPHENS & BEAN CHAPEL 202 North Teilman Avenue Fresno, California (559)268-9292,

 

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