Jack Higgins, 87, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Napa, Calif., on Feb 4, 2007. He was born on Sept. 28, 1919, to Alexander and Alice (Harkins) Higgins.
Jack was raised in Vallejo, Calif., and graduated from the University of Santa Clara in 1941. After graduation, he worked for his father at the Higgins Shoe Store, which opened in 1908. The store closed in 1993. Jack was a senior member of Vallejo Rotary Club and Vallejo Elks. He was also active in St. Vincent's Alumni and Catholic Social Services. For the past 30 years Jack spent part of his summers and winters here in Ketchum with his son Alex. Jack loved fishing, backpacking and skiing in Sun Valley.
Jack is survived by his wife, Dana Higgins, of Napa; threes sons, John (Janice), of Vallejo, Alex (Pat), of Ketchum, Dan (Cathy), of Vacaville; his Sister, Noelle Newland, of Vallejo; four grandchildren, Sean, Ash, of Ketchum, Patrick, and Laura, of Vacaville Calif.
Rosary and funeral mass were held in Napa California.
Donations may be made in his name to "Our Lady of The Snows Catholic Church, Building Fund" PO Box 1650, Sun Valley, Idaho 83353.