Faith Higgins
February 3, 1927 ~ December 28, 2013
Faith Darlene (McRoden) Higgins, 86, of Miller, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the home of one of her daughters’, surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2014 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2014 followed by a 3:00 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Faith was born February 3, 1927 in Fargo, ND to Paul E. and Antoinette (Kling) McRoden. Faith graduated from Montevideo High School in 1944, then continued her education though the Army Nurses’ Cadet Program at Presentation College where she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. She worked at Good Samaritan Society in Miller, SD and Burns Manor in Hutchinson, MN.
Faith married Vincent E. Higgins February 3, 1948 in Mitchell, SD. They lived in Mitchell until 1951, when they moved to Miller, SD. To this union, seventeen children were born. Faith was a member of St. Ann’s Altar Society and VFW Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children: Sharon (Larry) Christenson, James Higgins, Edwin Higgins, Mary (Max) Porath, Pat Higgins, Darlene Nixon, Judith Higgins, Nancy Schumacher, Cathy Higgins, John Higgins, Teresa (Randy) Fanning, Daniel Higgins, Tim Higgins, Thomas Higgins, Carol Higgins, Dianne (Mike) Armstrong and William Higgins; grandchildren Matt (Sarah) Fanning, Brittany (Nick) Rihanek, Eric Fanning, Brett Nixon, Jennifer Nixon, Ashley Schumacher, Gustin Schumacher and Melissa Higgins; great granddaughters: Brittany Abbott and Claire Rihanek; and sister, Antoinette “Toni” Williamson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent E. Higgins in 1974; parents, Paul and Antoinette (Kling) McRoden; brothers: William McRoden, Paul McRoden, Jr, Llewellyn McRoden, Mark McRoden and Lon McRoden; sisters: Almeda Anderson and Ella Lorence; granddaughter, Heather Schumacher; and grandson, Chad Abbott.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wheels and Meals Program, c/o Miller Manor, 105 N. Broadway, Miller, S.D. 57362.
Reck Funeral Home has been entrusted with Faith’s arrangements.
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It will be the little things you remember,
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter,
maybe even a tradition.
And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things
that help push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.
I will keep all of you in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of Aunt Faith’s children.
She was a favorite aunt and has also been the devoted head of our McRoden family for many years now. I do not believe she event overlooked a birthday or special event in our family. There would be a card from Aunt Faith in the mailbox. I am so grateful that she came to visit us in 2009.
Even though we live distant and rarely see each other, it is due to her devotion to family that I can truly consider each of my Higgins cousins to be also my friends.
Faith was always so “faithful” about attending the Higgins Family Reunions as well as recruiting many of her family to attend. We will miss her. Since John and I have been battling these darn colds/coughs for a couple of weeks, we will not be able to attend the funeral, but will keep her family and her in our prayers.
Dear Friends, My prayer is that you are surrounded by love & God will gently hold you as you grieve. Joy will return in moments of precious, precious memories . . . when you see something or have a certain thought . . . It is then that you realize she’s with you!
John,
From your colleague at work.
I am sorry to hear of your recent loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Higgins cousins,
I am sorry to hear of the death of your Mom. My folks, Ernie and Gertie Venables, and myself always enjoyed your Mom and family. She was such a kind person, and what a hard worker! Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. When one loses a parent, even after a good long life, their presence is always missed.
God bless you all. I remember your mother well she was a very warm and loving person. God bless her memory.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Revelation 21:4 make this promise, it says: ” And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a beautiful promise, we all look forward, from our loving Creator, (Jehovah God, Psalm 83:18). May the God of peace be with you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,
Brandy Molina
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the McRoden Family . We recently lost our mother , Ruth McRoden,Bill’s wife, and know all to well the pain that comes with losing a loved one. Bill was a very important part of our lives and we miss him as well . While we never had the pleasure to meet Faith , Mom and Bill spoke very lovingly of her. May God bless all of you. You are all part of a great family. Love and Best Wishes-Tom , Linda , John and Sherry Dryer