HIGGINS -- Robert William Higgins, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday night October 29, 2006 at home in Alta Ridge Assisted Living, Sandy, UT, at the age of 85. Robert (Bob) was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Harry William Higgins and Ann Forster Higgins in 1921. After completing High School he enlisted in the Air Force on June 16, 1942 and served until December 31, 1945. In the Air Force, he served as an instructor of Bombardiers in B29 bombers, stationed at Kirtland Field in Albuquerque, NM. During this time he met and married Patricia Holt, his devoted wife for 63 years. Following his discharge in 1945, Robert went to work for what is now Sandia National Laboratories, where he retired as an Administrator after 35 years. Involved in his community, Robert served as a volunteer administrator at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, Albuquerque, a volunteer with S.C.O.R.E, The Presbyterian Helthcare Auxiliary, and was a member of American Legion Post 13. Bob, as he was known to his friends, was a passionate patriot, proud of his country and its values throughout his life. He gave himself completely to providing for his family and their needs, proudly seeing both of his children as the first in his family to graduate from College. As a man of faith, he was a member and ordained a Deacon at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, a member later of Sandia Baptist Church, Albuquerque, and Holladay Baptist Church in Salt Lake City. In addition to his home church, he supported the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, the ministry of Adrian Rogers and the Noonday Ministry to the homeless in Albuquerque. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his yard, participating in ministry opportunities through his church, and a passion for managing finances. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Higgins of Sandy, UT; son, Gregg Higgins and wife, Cheryl of Sandy, UT; daughter, Melissa West and husband, Greg of Lakeland, FL; and grandsons, Holt of Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT, George, and James Higgins of Sandy, UT. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Alta Ridge Assisted Living and the staff of Alpine Hospice, "You have been a blessing to all of us during this time." Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2006, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with entombment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noonday Ministry, 101 Broadway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87125.