Date Of Birth: October 15, 1924
Date Of Death: August 20, 2006
Patricia Geiger Higbee81, died peacefully in Indianapolis August 20, 2006. She was born on October 15, 1924 to Earl and Faye Geiger. She married Myron D. Higbee Sr. on August 20, 1949, and they were the parents of four sons.Patricia understood the importance of community. She was involved in local theatre, civic affairs, and prior to that was a reporter for the Elkhart Truth. She was proud to have been the director of the YWCA in Elkhart for twenty years. She is survived by her sons Mike (wife Cindy), Hal (wife Margaret), J., Gary (wife Tammy), grandchildren Wendy Cobb, Michael, Patricia, Rachel, and Zach Higbee, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Myron in 1967.Please join family and friends to share memories of PatriciaÂ’s life at the Fly Trap Restaurant in downtown Elkhart on Thursday, August 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to donorÂ’s choice.
Karen L Leland says
To “Mrs. Higbee”’s family, I worked for Pat at the YWCA in the late 1970’s as the YWCA bookkeeper. I have many fond memories of Pat’s leadership at the Y. She also allowed her employees to meet their family obligations by offering “flex time” long before that term became popular. Thank you for including a photo with her obituary. I have not lived in Elkhart for 18 years, but often read the Elkhart Truth’s on-line edition to keep somewhat in touch with so many good memories I had living and working there. May she rest in peace; she shared so much of herself with all of us, who knew her and cherish her memory. Karen Leland
Darrell Daniel says
To Mike, Cindy and the entire Higbee family:
Mike, please know that you and your family are in my prayers as you grieve/mourn the death of your mother. I pray that the memories and the presence of family and friends will provide the comfort you need as you walk this journey. I also pray that the power you claim as omnipotent manifest in surprising and comforting ways.
Continued Blessings,
Darrell Daniel – Clarian Health
Steve Wiercioch says
J, I am sorry to hear the news about your mother. I remember the many times we played poker in her home, with little concern for our volume or language. She never complained or asked us to quiet down – perhaps the years of experiences of raising 4 boys. My parents, still alive and kicking in Elkhart, saw her name in the Truth, and called to tell me. Hope you and your brothers are doing well.
Steve Wiercioch
Avon Crocker says
I’m so sorry to hear of your lose. Pat was a wonderful person and a terrific boss. I enjoyed knowing her and have put to good use the many things she taught me.
David Stephanie Clements says
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Mrs. Higbee. We met through J., her son, whose was my college room mate. We will miss her kind smile at our church on Sunday, and trust that she is in peace in God’s hands. Love, Dave, Steph, Brittany, Patrick and Eddie.
Lincoln and Lynda Brill says
Garrett and Tammy, Rachel and Zach, We pray for God’s comfort to you during yor time of sorrow. You lived a life of sacrifical love for her that eventually won her to Jesus. She will surely be waiting with open arms to receive you when you all walk through heaven’s gates. Blessings to you, the Brills
Newt and Susan Crenshaw says
Dearest Garrett and Tammy, Rachel and Zach,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your mom and grandma. You have been a witness to many by how you have faithfully cared for and ministered to her in her later years. Praise our Father that He gave her the gift of faith and that she is with Him now for eternity! Even as you miss her presence in your life, we pray that you are comforted by the Holy Spirit and the hope we have in Christ of the life to come. May God allow you to be truly thankful for the ways in which your mom made a difference in your life and may that give you much joy and peace.
Much love to you all, Susan and Newt
Jack Sharon Schweibold says
Dear Garrett, Tammy and J,
What a joy it has been to have the prvilege of seeing you serve and love your mother in the true spirit of Ex 20:12 and Eph 6:2.
Pat was an outstanding example to our senior’s of persavering to the end. She was a sparkplug at our activities when she reminded us that she was … “a golf champion, just a few years ago!”
Obviously, her greatest legacy she leaves behind, as she has gone on ahead … is her children left to carry on Christ’s kingdom work until His return or their joining her in Heaven.
Love & joy,
Jack Sharon Schweibold says
Dear Garrett, Tammy and J,
What a joy it has been to have the prvilege of seeing you serve and love your mother in the true spirit of Ex 20:12 and Eph 6:2.
Pat was an outstanding example to our senior’s of persavering to the end. She was a sparkplug at our activities when she reminded us that she was … “a golf champion, just a few years ago!”
Obviously, her greatest legacy she leaves behind, as she has gone on ahead … is her children left to carry on Christ’s kingdom work until His return or their joining her in Heaven.
Love & joy,
Jevne Livengood says
Garrett,
I know the loss of your mother is great and she will be missed by all of you. May you have a peace in your heart and a sense of joy in knowing that you were a great son to her and that is so pleasing to the Lord.
My prayers to you and your family.
Jevne
The Wamsleys says
Garrett & Tammy,
Please let J, Hal & Mike know we have been praying for them during this difficult time. We know that you are at peace because Pat came to know the Lord. Praise God! Pat was a wonderful Mom (especially as a single Mom of 4 boys!) and grandmother to all. She had such a great sense of humor and sweetness to her. I know she will be missed… We love you guys and you know we are her for you! Love, Vaughn, Jill, Brady & Cambell
J Higbee says
Thanks so much for the comments here and for those who came for the time of remembrance after Mom’s funeral in Elkhart. What a pleasure to hear from you all. As we both grieve and celibrate her life together, we are comforted and rewarded with our memories of her.
I am most thankful that my mother is with Christ, and that she has a family who is all able to come together for her in love.
J. Higbee
Brad Nancy Schweibold says
Please know that you are in our most earnest prayers as you suffer the loss of your mother and friend.
Your lives have been a blessing to our family as we have watched you honor your mother in these last years.
May God richly reward you for your faithful and kind service to the kingdom!
Brock says
Garrett, Tammi, & Family –
These days have been long and arduous for you, as well as your extended family. Thank you for being an example of faithfulness, trust and hope in the midst of difficulty. May you proclaim as the Psalmist, “Surely God is good…to those who are pure in heart.”
Keep striving for Him.
Brock
Curt Jen Collins says
G ,T, R & Z-
We love you guys soooo much and are so sorry for your families loss. We are so thankful to have known GG and for the exmaple you were to us in the time that she lived with you! The many dinners together, etc. May God bless you!
C, J & A Collins
Lisa and Dave Moyer says
Garrett and Tammy and family,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. It was such a pleasure to know your mom!
Blessings to all of you.
Dave , Lisa and the girls
Tony Sheri Grahn says
Garrett:
We didn’t know your Mom personally, but she seemed to be a sweet lady. Sheri and I are praying for you during this time. It was just last December my Dad went home, as you might remember. I understand some of what you’re going through. We love you!
Bob and Nancy McLaughlin says
Dear Garrett and Tammy and children:
We love you, and so admire how you loved Pat. She was such a beautiful lady and loved her family so much.
Be encouraged-she has finally made it to heaven where she is healthy at last.
In His Love,
Bob and Nancy
Brian Brinson says
To the Higbee boys and their families,
I have many great memories of your beautiful mom. As a kid coming over to your house and visiting her at the Y, I was always struck with her kind nature and the undeniable grace with which she carried herself. She made you want to be a better person just by being around her. To this day, I have rarely met anyone with as much dignity and character as Patricia Higbee. I also admire the strength and patience she must have had when she was left to raise four boys on her own. I don’t know how she kept her sanity dealing with the likes of you four!…but somehow she managed to make sure you all turned out pretty good. God bless Pat Higbee.
Tony and Sheri Grahn says
Garret and Tammy – We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. Tony’s dad died in December, so our memories of what it is like is still fresh. We are weeping with you.
Garrett Higbee says
I want to thank those who have signed this guest book for mom. She was a great lady, and is in the hands of Christ now. She came to a saving faith in her last years. She could never believe that people were anything but good. She realized in reading the Bible that all goodness came from the grace of God and that we are all in need of a savior. We praise God for this. She will be missed, but our hope for all who knew her is that they will recieve Christ and see their need to be saved from the sin and evil that is so evident in these last days. Thanks for your concern and prayers for our family.
Garrett and Tammy