Celebration of Life
Courtyard at Jamestown
3352 East 100 North, Provo, UT 84604Monday Apr 13, 2026: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Graveside
Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah 84092Monday Apr 13, 2026: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1942 ~ 2026
Courtyard at Jamestown
3352 East 100 North, Provo, UT 84604Monday Apr 13, 2026: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday Apr 13, 2026: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Robert Edgar Higginson, born August 28, 1942, to Harold Guymon Higginson Sr. and Eleanor “Tootsie” Durst Higginson (Dixon) in Murray, Utah, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2026, in Provo, Utah.
Bob graduated from Murray High School in 1960. He served in the Navy and then returned to begin his education at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Master’s degree. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming in 1989.
Bob loved being in the mountains, Sunday drives, BYU sports, his family, and his friends. He was a lifelong learner, teacher, and follower of Jesus Christ.
Survived by: his siblings, Colleen (Higginson) Johnson and Larry S. Higginson; his children, Becky (Steve) Ward, Andy (Adria) Higginson, Emily (Scott) Blackwelder, Sarah Bybee, and Amanda (Jason) Cieslik; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: his parents, Harold Guymon Higginson Sr. and Eleanor Durst Higginson (Dixon); his siblings, Harold Guymon Higginson Jr. and Tommy Lee Higginson; and his daughter, Amy Michelle (Higginson) Banks.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard at Jamestown, 3352 East 100 North, Provo, UT 84604. Graveside service to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy, Utah around 3:30 p.m.
You are missed! Thanks for your friendship.
We have enjoyed getting together with Bob and the Higginson s for dinners and special occasions. He has a loving family. We will miss him.
Higginson family,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. It seemed like he was as much apart of my early years as my own dad. We went hunting for antelope together, cleaned the cement plant, and I always enjoyed your dad’s smile and laugh. He seemed to be of great help to my dad after my mom died and I was always grateful he had that friendship and that our families were friends. Again my condolences and hope you all have some peace in his passing
I will always remember Bob. - always ready to help. It was a pleasure to be in his presence. A true friend. Bob was always ready to heip me- no matter what needed to be done. Bob was fun to be with-no matter what the task - if it was being a janitor, being w
Bob was a true and loyal friend - whether we were being janltors,spending the evening with,or going to California to watch our sons play Little League baseball ball - it was fun to be with Bob. He was always upbeat. It was always fun to be in his presence - Bob was a barrel of fun. You never knew what he was going to do next . I will miss his voice on the telephone. I feel as though I have lost someone important in my life. May the family always remember what a neat person Bob Higginson was and still is. There will always be a hole in my heart
Well, Dad, you were the best dad we had ups and downs, but we had more ups than downs. I spent so much time with you as a child and in your later years. I enjoyed riding my bike too the university and seeing you with the students and how much they love you and what a great teacher you were how much you loved it how much you love the mountain drives you love getting out and driving the beautiful mountains more than anything. You loved going to the basketball games and football games with me. We sat in the snow and when you became a BYU cougars lover many years ago you continued with that and it was so fun up until the day you passed you love the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints and you attended and we’re active your whole life going to the temple until you passed you loved your friends so much and your family. You always spoke about each child and your great love for them You had regrets, but it was no secret how much you love them you loved your sister, Colleen and brother Larry and your brothers who have passed. Colleen was such a dear sister to you in your last day taking care of youI love you so much. I miss you every day. I’m so glad you’re out of pain and With Jesus I have so much to say but I can’t wait till I can see you again Dad until then I’ll talk to you and I know you’ll be here. I love you, dad love you more than anything. Bec